What's needed to get Over the Air HDTV
malikarshad
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What do I need to get over-the-air HD channels?
I don't have a HDTV but I have 720p projector.
I know that I need a HD TV antenna like Zenith Silver Sensor.
What else do i need?
Currently I have basic cable for Comcast that's all analog and I'm not planning to get HD service yet.
Please advice.
I don't have a HDTV but I have 720p projector.
I know that I need a HD TV antenna like Zenith Silver Sensor.
What else do i need?
Currently I have basic cable for Comcast that's all analog and I'm not planning to get HD service yet.
Please advice.
Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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You don't technically need any special HD antenna, you just need any antenna. Depending on how far you are from the signal, you may only need old fashioned rabbit ears.
Unfortunately, the other thing you need is some kind of tuner / converter. I'm sure someone can recommend a decent one, but from the last time I looked at them they run 150-200 bucks.If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
an HD tuner and a standard antenna is all you need. I have a tuner built into my Hitachi TV and have a $15 antenna behind the TV to pick up HD stations. (It was the cheapest antenna that American sold)
MichaelMains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms) -
A Quick search on Pricegrabber for "HDTV tuner" resulted in one result
Samsung DTB-H260F HDTV Tuner for $169
Are there any suggestions on the tuner?
OR What's the best & cheap alternative.
Thanks,
Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35 -
A digital tuner and uhf antennae
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Most HD and or Digital SD channels are on UHF, but some can be on VHF also. Just a heads up.
Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15
Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR -
check antennaweb.org for info on OTA HD. I bought their $19 antenna which isn't quite strong enough as HD breaks up when it's windy, etc but will do until I get FIOS HD this summer. The guy on the phone told me this would happen and recommended the somewhat more expensive antenna for my viewing area but it requires outside mounting. hdguru.com is also helpful.
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Which is "their" antenna? I'm in the market for an indoor antenna to hopefully pick up my local HDs. I'm ~10miles from all the towers. Thanks.
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If that close try a cheap pair of rabbit ears to try out. This will at least work or give you a good idea what would work for you.
Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15
Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR -
Yeah, I was thinking about just buying a cheap antenna at Target/WalMart to see. I'm confused about whether I'll be getting locals in HD when DISH installs at my house next week.
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Possible but too many variables for me to say for sure, you got antenna issues, receiver issues, channel package issue. Let's face it you have ISSUES
Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15
Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR -
Yeah, even if I do get locals from satellite I will be setting up an appropriate antenna since the DVR has a separate tuner. Recording 3 HD channels at the same time is insane!
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Dish has a DVR with 3 tuners to recorded 3 shows? TiVo HD DirecTV box has 4 tuners (2 local / 2 sat) but can only record 2 and watch a third if you wish.
Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15
Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR -
Their 622 HD-DVR unit has 2 satellite tuners and a 3rd OTA turner, all of which can record HD material at the same time. I don't think you can watch anything live at the time though.
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malikarshad wrote:What do I need to get over-the-air HD channels?
I don't have a HDTV but I have 720p projector.
I know that I need a HD TV antenna like Zenith Silver Sensor.
What else do i need?
Currently I have basic cable for Comcast that's all analog and I'm not planning to get HD service yet.
Please advice.
I have Comcast as well and I get the main broadcast channels in HD just through the cable and they look phenomenal, better than a DVD in some cases. None of the cable channels come through in HD though.
