I get basic cable now. Will I have to get a smart box from Bright House to get additional channels on this TV?
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The unit supports ClearQAM through the Tuner, however do consult with your local cable company to understand if they have plans to encrypt them in the near future. You might have to use a cable box to receive channels in the near future.
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No you don't need a box. This antenna is all you need. When you program the TV to search for channels, set it on AIR and it will do the trick.
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Yes, if you only want to use this for watching Netflix/Amazon Prime, Pamdora etc you will not need another cable box. If you want to watch live TV, you will need to either get a cable/Sat box or get a digital OTA antenna .
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Don't know we just set it up for the tv, don't need a cable box it's only basic cable. Sorry.
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Sorry, to get more stations is a subscription matter. HDMI has to do with picture quality. Contact your cable provider and inquire about your digital choices.
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No, as long as the Dish TV is hooked up to the present TV, you shouldn't need any additional cables. You still have to run the Dish satellite receiver coax from the output N connector on the Dish box and then to the antenna input N connector on the RCA TV. There are additional RCA phono jacks on the Dish box that can be used with the new RCA. You'd need a set of RCA cables for that. If the box has an HDMI output, you can buy an HDMI cable and then hook that to the TV, by passing the need for other cables.
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Not sure really. It is cable ready but we have Brighthouse and since they went all digital, we need a digital converter box but only for HD channels. It handles the standard digital signal fine. Not sure if this answers your question but hope it helps.
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Yes. It also has a digital tuner for over-the-air broadcasts and QAM cable signals, so no need for a box if you have basic cable our an antenna.
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Conroe, TX ... If your TV was receiving ANALOG transmission OK.. back before they changed to DIGITAL; then it will do the same. It does require rabbit ears or other type of antenna. Has a great menu drive ... I think your like all the extras in Digital transmissions. Number of channels should be about the same as before.
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It is not a "smart" tv. I have a Tivo unit with Netflix in it hooked up with it. PS3's have Netflix too. My new Vizio 50 inch IS a "smart"tv. They come with what you want. WiFi enabled.
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If it is a newer model TV you do not need a converter box, it should be built in the tv, just hook up your antenna. I get about 35 channels with the antenna, an the picture is 100% better than with bright house cable and I don't have to pay outrageous prices for cable.
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You will not have any trouble hooking up the TV but unless the cable box is HD and you are subscribing to HD channels you will not see those channels in HD. The TV supports HDMI and component inputs for HD and coax and component in for standard definition. Good luck! This is a great TV!
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I have an HDTV box so I connect through it. A lot of channels can be accessed through the set with out a box, Also by connecting a HDMI cable programs can be watched i.e. Amazon Prime movies and shows, Star Treck all shows for free.
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Raymond:As most cable channels are now scrambled, you will probably need to obtain a STB (set-top-box) from Verizon. As cable companies use several makes/models of STB's, and the outputs of these boxs vary widely, suggest you post your questions in the following forum:http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940657&page;=508
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You need and HD source. OTA antenna if you can pick up locals, sat., or cable box with HDMI or component outputs.
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I have this in a room where I have no cable box. It is in the basement. I didn't want to pay for another receiver. You will need a remote for it or use one from another TV. It works great. You do have to watch whatever is on the TV it is connected to but you can change the channels from there.
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Yes dear. My antennae was fully packaged upon delivery. There were about 9 good channels but told myself i wouldnt do without my cable unless there was at least 20. Be sure you live near or outside broadcasting towers or district for best results. Good luck. Oh, i wanted the big square antennae but the one i bought was rectangular. I called ClearTV and they assured me as long as it was one of their HDTV indoor versions id be alright.