Imputs Will this unit carry digital imput from the new HD tvs? I don't see anything i the specs regarding this.
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Actually, there are some folks like me, who are downsizing their home theater to 2.1 systems from 5.1. There is a discussion on this topic on the AVS Forum. People have various reasons for wanting to do this. Some prefer fewer speakers and cables running throughout their rooms; some just enjoy the simplicity of the set up. For me, its a bit of both, along with the fact that I've found that the sound produced by a good stereo receiver almost always trumps sound produced by a multichannel home theater receiver. Of course the very expensive, high end home theater receivers will have better sound, but they're much more expensive. Actually, there are some folks like me, who are downsizing their home theater to 2.1 systems from 5.1. There is a discussion on this topic on the AVS Forum. People have various reasons for wanting to do this. Some prefer fewer speakers and cables running throughout their rooms; some just enjoy the simplicity of the set up. For me, its a bit of both, along with the fact that I've found that the sound produced by a good stereo receiver almost always trumps sound produced by a multichannel home theater receiver. Of course the very expensive, high end home theater receivers will have better... » Read More Actually, there are some folks like me, who are downsizing their home theater to 2.1 systems from 5.1. There is a discussion on this topic on the AVS Forum. People have various reasons for wanting to do this. Some prefer fewer speakers and cables running throughout their rooms; some just enjoy the simplicity of the set up. For me, its a bit of both, along with the fact that I've found that the sound produced by a good stereo receiver almost always trumps sound produced by a multichannel home theater receiver. Of course the very expensive, high end home theater receivers will have better sound, but they're much more expensive. « Show Less
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No HDMINO Digital Coax NO Digital S-VideoNO Digital Fiber OpiticSo Your hosed with only goldish plated RCAs. Period.
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Just glancing through the brief description of the product, you'll know this is a basic receiver for stereo music listening; it's meant for people who want the latest quality without paying for Home Audio features they'll never use. You should really get a 5.1 receiver at the very least if you plan on using it for movies or anything, so that you can build up your system into a surround format.P.S: I apologize if I wrongly assumed you are interested primarily in home theater audio.
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I have no experience with HD. I would ask your question on an HD forum. There, I bet you would get an answer. Good luck!
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Well they got us this time as they aren't sending a signal that a TV without a cable company Digital Converter can understand. The DTV signal input is for a video camera with a DTV output (higher resolution, almost HDTV) that your TV can read where what they are sending is in no way like that and the signal is way higher frequency than the normal TV signals. Sorry but you will need a converter from the Cable Company. I worked with TV's and tried everything to get something but they won!
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I bought 4 of the same d-12 receiver and they all work fine on hdtvs. Receiver has hdmi jack. All dtv receivers are digital. analog tv signals no longer exist. Reviewer who posted that has a tv from 1980 or obviously has no idea what they are doing!
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The device complies with HDCP copy protection so it will not work if copy protection flags are present in the digital signal. This is likely the case with all or much ofd the material transmitted via Direct TV but feel free to check with them. Even analog may be protected. Again check with Direct TV.
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Not sure. Just read the manual and it didn't mention anything about digital.
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Thanks for the kind response. Unfortunately, none of the efforts resulted in this TV to scan all digital and analog channels under the same "digital and analog channel search" function.Amazon.com support was excellent in sending a new replacement with just a simple phone call, as this unit apparently has a faulty tuner.
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Antenna is an Antenna. Some work better than others and that is the only difference. There is no such thing as a HD antenna. I suggest you upgrade your TV, instead of buying a digital converter. Come out of the stone age.
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You can get OTA digital TV, but this product uses old technology mechanical switches which affect the ANT and Cable inputs especially. Digital TV is not as forgiving when you have a weak signal - instead of "snow" you get tiling, frozen audio and/or video. If you have a strong input signal, it can compensate for the loss. A Satellite Receiver or VCR *should* work OK. Quest seriously needs to update the design. See my Review for details.
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if your tv is not capable of digital conversion, yes you will need a digital convertor
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No this will not take the place of the digital box. Only bring in channels clear that it can pick up, mostly local channel.
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I bought this TV for a second home. The Condo Unit comes with analog and digital cable. When I do the Channel Setup Scan ( both Analog and Digital), I only pick up the Analog. I was told that I need a convertor. I also bought a small Sony LCD, and when I did the Setup. it picked up both Analog and Digital and was able to view the HD Channels. Any suggestions??
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No, won't work with smart, HD, or any other type of digital TV. It only works with older analog types as there is only two jacks coming from the unit. One is audio and the other video.
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Yes, you can hook up a Digital converter box using HDMI or component cables. For me, it is the only way to get HDTV. There is NOT a QAM tuner in this model, so you will only get analog channels when you do the scan for channels. The term "digital" for this TV is misleading in my opinion.
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"and probably the optical digital line in as well"...Has this feature been confirmed by anyone?! I am VERY interested in this Hi-MD unit, but I need to know. THX!!
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Sorry I have no idea. All i know is that it carries a HD picture from my Directv receiver to my HD tv.
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It will allow you to get digital content through the DirecTV offerings, which I believe includes some "Smart TV" programming, but I am not sure because we actually have a "Smart TV" already and use its features over the DirecTV alternatives. This unit allows us to view Cinema on Demand titles and alternative digital network programming (e.g. previous series' episodes) on the DirecTV channels that support it.