Do you need Comcast HD box to watch HD channels? For LN46B630
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What you really need to do is get Direct TV or Verizon FiSO.Comcast HD station selection is very poor with only one of HBO,Showtime,Starz or Max in HD while the others give you everyone one.Also if you are under 40 most of the stations you would like say Comedy Central,Spike ,Adult Swim and many others are not on Comcast HD lineup.This is because of the fact that Comcast is very poorly managed right now and are trying to buy NBC and become a content provider.As soon as I got this TV and watched Comcasts' poor HD lineup I switched to Verizon.
838843
I don't have cable and this TV was able to pull HD-quality channels "right off the air." Some of them aren't always in HD, the signal deteriorating from time to time. Others are more consistent.
1595170
I own a Samsung LNB630 and am a Comcast customer. It is hooked up directly via the coaxial cable without a box. I receive the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS) in HD just fine. However, if I want to view most other stations (for example CNN, ESPN, USA, TNT etc.) I must watch on my old analog set hooked up via a Comcast digital converter box.
1595171
You need and HD source. OTA antenna if you can pick up locals, sat., or cable box with HDMI or component outputs.
1020141
The HDHomeRun can either receive clear Qam or ATSC over the air. If the output from your cable box, is a digital TV signal, clear Qam, output by 75 ohm cable, then it will only tune the channel the cable box is outputting. Hope this helps.
1565200
Yes it'll go to the HD channels no problem. But there is no decimal point on this remove, not quite sure what you are asking.
1945244
I also have this set, and Comcast Digital Cable - bit no cable box. The Samsung tunes all of the non-scrambled cables from Comcast and displays them in 720p or 1080i, and 4:3 or 16:9 (whatever the channel is broadcasting). You don't need the cable box to use this feature. However, the channel numbers will not correspond to those you would get if you did have the cable box (and those used by Comcast on its TVGuide listings). You DO need the digital cable, however.
1491171
IT will have the black bar when you are watching HD tv on your cable box. Go down to the lower channels on your box and it will be fine
851098
You should probably call TW and tell them you have this Hauppauge Cable Card Tuner (or you can tell them you have a TIVO) and ask them what you need will need to watch your present line-up. They will give you the 'cable card' but you might need a converter box that will allow you to watch certain HD channels.
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No you get HD channels without the box...great deal for the price....I avg 10+ stations.excellent buy
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Yes, This is assuming there isn't any HDCP on the cable box, it handles the following resolutions@Refresh/FPS -1080p @ 23.98 -1080p @ 24 -1080p @ 25 -1080p @ 29.97 (Normal) -1080p @ 30 (Not as common) -1080i @ 50 -1080i @ 59.97 (Commonly used by 60Hz) -1080i @ 60 (uncommon) -720p @ 50 -720p @ 59.94 (Common) -720p @ 60 This is along with -NTSC / NTSC 23.98 & NTSC Progressive (Older Composites) -PAL / PAL Progressive (older) It is able to upscale & Anamorphic SD to HD as well. To also answer your question, it's output can be upscaled from 720p to 1080i, and Input can be upscaled SD (Anamorphic/Letterbox) to 1080i & Downscaled 720p & 1080i to SD (Anamorphic/Letterbox) 16:9. Side Note, you will need the included SW (Blackmagic Media Express) or another SW(Like Open Broadcaster) that is able to receive the input signal to activate the pass through, actively running. -Meaning The SW will have to be running, and viewing the stream to allow the 'Preview' TV/Monitor to show the display. Please Contact Me if you would like to know more about setting it up, as there is no smart switching enabled & can be finicky. Though it is Well worth it entirely. Be sure to know that there is a minimal MB performance requirement. X58 MB confirmed (Running on a Sabertooth X58 MB w/ i7-960)
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Phone and internet, yes. TV, you will still need to rent the Comcast HD box...
405381
Great info, thanks E-Dude! I also have Comcast's HDDVR box. I'm currently running it's HDMI directly out to the HDTV. I would run this directly into my Onkyo 606 (once I purchase it) then out to the TV. I vaguely remember the cable box having a DVI output also, I wonder if I could use a HDMI to DVI convertor adapter to run out directly to another HDMI input on the TV instead of component out to the TV? I'll have to see if I'm remembering correctly. Thanks for the tip!
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we have comcast, so we have a small comcast box in cabinet above it...hope this helps.
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This is a HD receiver that supports direct TV. I ordered through Amazon because it was much cheaper.
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I am not a Comcast customer but am on a Charter system and you do not need a cable box ($6.95/mo) but you do need a cable card ($2.00/mo). If you want to it only on your computer that's all you need. I have this tuner card and a media extender unit (Echo) to a HDMI equipped TV. You need to have ethernet cable available to this Echo for the unit to work. It is not wireless. I converted a PC back to Win 7 Pro since it made the Echo Media Extender more functional than with Win 8 or 8.1 from what i have been able to get setup. The picture and sound on the TV is GREAT ans well as my PC.
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If this unit will connect to your Comcast box, it will xmit a signal to the TV without the cable connection. This system connects with RCA type cables. I have Directv & it works great.
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There's an hd antenna cost you around $10,u have to purchase that..Then connect to ur box and a position the antenna where there's no obstruction in your signal..you said u have an HDTV which must include hdmi inputs in the back..Your digital box has a RCA connection also u an connect those to ur tv..The antenna is coaxial connection..The tuner is controlled from the digital box and comes with a universal remote u can program with your tv..hope this helps..
1331963
I too have both-- but the HD Homerun... is a network product I can watch or record up to three different channels on my Desktop , laptop or laptop outp[ut to a TV. On the other hand the Samsung unit is essentially a good replacement with 1080P output replacement for a set top caable box, but with added smart TV features added ( hulu, vudu, netflix-etc.) I bought these to replace teh small HD box Comcast supplies for $2 qa month , but have only 1080i (and coax analog through put) I have nto seen where you can recieve it's signal through your ethernet -- the LAN connection is only to gain streaming feeds - as far as I Have experienced so far. nice unit- one of first I have seen sold to consumers to replace Cable company units and add smart TV features - hope to see more on the market since ComCrap has chosen to force all reception to require a decoder box- making everyone's internal QAM tuners wasted money and unusable.
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I dont think so. A friend of mine purchased one since me and it worked fine out of the box for FTA. We live in the Caribbean as well. So I think you should be fine. We have not tested HD channels so I cannot comment on that.EWP