Darrell 08:21 AM 02-06-2009
Stop being such a cheap ass and just get another box for $5 a month.
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rizzle 09:05 AM 02-06-2009
Originally Posted by Darrell:
Stop being such a cheap ass and just get another box for $5 a month. :-)
But then I can't go to Subway for a footlong.
:-)
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Mugen910 09:16 AM 02-06-2009
Originally Posted by rizzle:
But then I can't go to Subway for a footlong.
:-)
:-)
what if I get you a coupon to save you $ per purchase @ subway? then you can add up your savings to get another box
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rizzle 09:20 AM 02-06-2009
Perfect. I knew I could count on you guys to help out.
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AD720 09:23 AM 02-06-2009
Originally Posted by rizzle:
See, this is what is puzzling me mikey. When I set the unit up and had it "find" the channels or whatever you call it, it didn't pick up any of the HD channels. I don't know why the tuner isn't grabbing those channels.
While it may be an HDTV it is possible that it does not have a QAM tuner.
NTSC tuner = analog over the air
ATSC tuner = digital (HD) over the air
QAM tuner = digital (non-scrambled/ "in the clear") over cable
That might explain why your TV is not finding any HD/Digital channels when it scans.
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Mugen910 09:25 AM 02-06-2009
Originally Posted by AD720:
While it may be an HDTV it is possible that it does not have a QAM tuner.
NTSC tuner = analog over the air
ATSC tuner = digital (HD) over the air
QAM tuner = digital (non-scrambled/ "in the clear") over cable
That might explain why your TV is not finding any HD/Digital channels when it scans.
True Andrew... assumed that his tv had QAM.
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AD720 09:37 AM 02-06-2009
If the OP can post the brand/model I'm sure we can figure out if it has QAM...
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rizzle 11:59 AM 02-06-2009
Originally Posted by AD720:
If the OP can post the brand/model I'm sure we can figure out if it has QAM...
It's a Samsung LN19A450. I think the tuner is ATSC. What the hell does that even mean?
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AD720 12:30 PM 02-06-2009
Originally Posted by rizzle:
I think the tuner is ATSC. What the hell does that even mean?
See Below...
Originally Posted by AD720:
While it may be an HDTV it is possible that it does not have a QAM tuner.
NTSC tuner = analog over the air
ATSC tuner = digital (HD) over the air
QAM tuner = digital (non-scrambled/ "in the clear") over cable
Originally Posted by rizzle:
It's a Samsung LN19A450.
Several sources confirm that this TV has a built in QAM tuner. So that is not the problem.
My next guess is that it is mapping the Digital channels somewhere else than you would expect - IE channel "6" shows up on "116.7" or something like that. Consult your owner's manual.
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Cigary 02:08 PM 02-06-2009
Originally Posted by dunng:
Make sure it is searching the Digital Tuner too... some do it automatically, some do not... :-)
Exactly,,,mine runs analog first which takes about 10 minutes and then it automatically scans for digital which takes about another 15-20 minutes. There is another way to scan individually and I did that and was able to score movie channels,,,HBO, Cinemax, Showtime,,,I thought I had died and gone to cable heaven. Each of these "Premium" channels are HDTV. I now have about 25 HD channels.
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Mugen910 02:19 PM 02-06-2009
Anymore info on scanning individually for channels? I only know of the general way of "Scan for digital"
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rizzle 06:10 PM 02-06-2009
Originally Posted by Mugen910:
Anymore info on scanning individually for channels? I only know of the general way of "Scan for digital"
Oh I see, now you're looking for a $1 off coupon too.
:-):-) :-)
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dunng 06:17 PM 02-06-2009
Check page 28 of your manual... Make sure mode is cable and do the auto program... as well it shows you how to check the Channel List and it will show if it is digital or analog...
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mikeyj23 06:19 PM 02-06-2009
when I picked up 30 hd channels I was using bunny ears, and I'm in Dallas which helps
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