Q. ...just got an hdtv. It picks up some digital channels pixelized with no antenna. I have a few general antennas throughout the house. Will any of these work, or do you need a special HD or Digital antenna?
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HDTV uses the same antennas as normal over the air television. The only difference is with amplified antennas, they generally require a higher quality amplifier as the cheap ones for analog television can distort the digital signal more than it improves it. Some antennas that say they're especially for HDTV may be designed to better reduce multipath interference. Your best bet is a directional outdoor antenna, but if you're getting stations even with no antenna, I'd just try one of those general antennas you already have and see what kind of results you get. The problem I had with indoor antennas was that when people walked around in the house it could make the signal go all pixelated. But like I said, if it's strong enough to where you're getting stuff with no antenna, might not be a problem for you. Start with the simplest/cheapest solution first and work your way up.
HDTV uses the same antennas as normal over the air television. The only difference is with amplified antennas, they generally require a higher quality amplifier as the cheap ones for analog television can distort the digital signal more than it improves it. Some antennas that say they're especially for HDTV may be designed to better reduce multipath interference. Your best bet is a directional outdoor antenna, but if you're getting stations even with no antenna, I'd just try one of those general antennas you already have and see what kind of results you get. The problem I had with indoor antennas was that when people walked around in the house it could make the signal go all pixelated. But like I said, if it's strong enough to where you're getting stuff with no antenna, might not be a problem for you. Start with the simplest/cheapest solution first and work your way up.
hdtv without hd receiver?
Q. I have a hdtv but I do not have a satelite(directv) hd receiver yet installed.The picture quality is horrible even when i watch non hd channels.Do I absolutely have to have the hd receiver in order to have clear picture on my hdtv?thx in advance
the tv is a rear projection hdtv and it was bought about 4 years ago
the tv is a rear projection hdtv and it was bought about 4 years ago
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Realize that there are two different kinds of High-def TV's: HD monitor and HDTV. The difference is that an HDTV has a built-in HD Tuner, which allows you to scan for and receive local HD channels (like ABC, CBS, NBC, etc.) for free. All you need is a regular antenna.
The HD monitor doesn't have one. So if that's what you have, then you need to buy an external HD tuner to receive free HD broadcasts. Best Buy sells a Samsung tuner for $180.
You can subscribe to HD channels through your cable or satellite provider, but some do not have local HD channels yet, or have a limited selection. You end up paying for local HD which is broadcast for free.
As for overall picture quality, it should still look OK watching a DVD or watching basic channels on your cable/satellite hookup. Make sure you are using either S-Video or the Component video hookups between your DVD player or Cable/Satellite receiver to your TV.
Realize that there are two different kinds of High-def TV's: HD monitor and HDTV. The difference is that an HDTV has a built-in HD Tuner, which allows you to scan for and receive local HD channels (like ABC, CBS, NBC, etc.) for free. All you need is a regular antenna.
The HD monitor doesn't have one. So if that's what you have, then you need to buy an external HD tuner to receive free HD broadcasts. Best Buy sells a Samsung tuner for $180.
You can subscribe to HD channels through your cable or satellite provider, but some do not have local HD channels yet, or have a limited selection. You end up paying for local HD which is broadcast for free.
As for overall picture quality, it should still look OK watching a DVD or watching basic channels on your cable/satellite hookup. Make sure you are using either S-Video or the Component video hookups between your DVD player or Cable/Satellite receiver to your TV.
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