Does this device have a built-in digital (ATSC) tuner? (Responses to earlier questions about the tuner are ambiguous.)
625374
the unit has a tuner, but, it's not digital, please consult your owners manual. or, contact the manufacturer for other questions, possibly your cable provider could answer these questions more throughly also. my unit performs great....good luck with yours.
625375
no it does not. the tuner in the unit is an analog tuner. i have a digital adapter from the cable company that converts the signal so i can record a cable channel. the only drawback is you can only record the channel the adapter is currently tuned into and for any further recording you have to manually change the tuner to another channel.
625376
It does not gave a tuner. It will record from the VHS to the DVD. Also you can record on the DVD from an outside source via line inputs. So far I gave been pleased with the performance of my unit.
2043341
This tuner will ONLY convert analog TV signals. It will not convert digital TV signals.
280518
The channels above 150 are fully digital channels. Therefore they cannot be tuned in without a digital tuner. The tuner built into the recorder is analog only.
1800921
Yes, there is a coaxial RF input for connecting an external antenna. The built in tuner will pick up both analog and digital (HD) over-the-air broadcasts.
370710
It's a digital ONLY tuner, so you will need to find out from your cable company what kind of signal they provide.
1351197
Yes, it has a Built-in NTSC/ATSC/Clear QAM tuner. You can check out more of the specs at http://tv.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028923&pathId;=201&page;=10
2104827
I never used the tv tuner option. You may can just try a digital tuner or find another radio with the digital option.
1913093
This unit does not have a TV tuner built in to it. However, it does have a aux input that could be used to display whatever type of video source that you would like.
1920045
The previous answer is not quite 100% correct. This unit does have an ANALOG tuner, which will no longer work with today's over-the-air digital high definition broadcasts. The tuner will work with basic, unencrypted, analog cable, but that's it.
2279415
Yes, the SLV-D271P does have a built in analog tuner. However, you will need a digital converter box, if you plan to watch TV with an antenna. Here is a link to a very good digital converter box! Zinwell ZAT-970A Digital to Analog TV Converter Box (for Antenna Use)
1187383
Sorry, no. The unit DOES NOT have a digital/HD tuner. Broadcast TV that you receive via antenna is now all HD. I made the mistake of not asking about that before I bought the unit myself and found out the hard way. It may work with a digital TV converter box. Good luck.
1552801
I use this unit to get "air" digital and record it just fine. No card used, needed or accessible in this unit. It is not a DirecTV or DISH style unit. It is used instead of either of those two .. in my set up. I am not sure what exactly Michael is referring to when he stated "...a situation where the tuner does not "see" channels ..." because mine sees all the local, digital "air" channels. It is not a "satellite" receiver. And it works very well as intended.
1174419
I responded to the question incorrectly at first, my apologies. I was able to screw it into the same port as a cable box. I have an older Sony Bravia HDTV that does not have a built-in digital tuner. I was not under the impression that this unit is suited for standard definition television sets. I believe you need the converter box.
1072479
Sorry to say no. This device has only analog inputs. It will not interprete the digital signal.
412273
From everything I've researched, the answer to your question is yes. It has an ATSC/NTSC tuner that lets you enjoy over-the-air analog and digital TV broadcasts. Also, here is an excerpt in FAQs from www.dtv.gov (http://www.dtv.gov/consumercorner.html#faq7). How can I be sure that I am buying a digital TV (DTV)? By law, beginning March 1, 2007, all television reception devices (including TVs, VCRs, DVRs, etc.) imported into the U.S. or shipped in interstate commerce must contain a digital tuner. Retailers may continue to sell analog-only devices from existing inventory, but must prominently display on or near the analog-only device a Consumer Alert label with this advisory: CONSUMER ALERT This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322) or visit the Commission's digital television website at: www.dtv.gov. Therefore, all television equipment being sold should contain a digital tuner, or should be identified at the point-of-sale as not having one. Be aware of this label and the limitations of analog-only devices if you are purchasing a new TV or other TV equipment.
434566
This does NOT have an internal Tuner. You need to feed programs to it through a Cable Box or Digital Tuner of some kind.
1559119
I do not believe it does have a tv tuner. I bought it for a client so I cannot look at it at the moment