Can I use it with cable box
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It depends on the type of cable box your local cable company has, I would call them. I am currently using mine and a cable box but had to use some modified jumper cables to make it work.
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We had to return that DVD recorder as it didn't work. They were then out of stock, so I ended up getting just a Phillips DVD player instead. (It's been great!)Sorry, I can't help you.Suggestion though - Contact.the Phillips website and you can pull up the different manuals for every model. See if they show you the different ways to configure the wiring. You'll have your answer. If not - call their customer help line/contact number and give them the model number. They can tell you. Hope this helps.
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Actually, that's what I'm using it with right now. Pulled it out of storage, got a second cable box, have it set to E1 instead of using its own tuner (to avoid any issues with channels changing unexpectedly again) and pulling in the channels via the cable box instead. Works fine using it that way.
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as long as your cable box has RCA pin connectors it should work. for the money this item is a good option
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I do not think so , because Direct TV receiver boxes have the cable line coming to the receiver and then a HDMI cable going to the TV, this TV does not have a HDMI port to plug into from direct TV receivers. Unless you have a cable line going from your receiver box to the back of your TV then it might work.
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You can hook it up but if your cable box has hdcp encryption which I'm sure it does use you will not be able to watch tv from it. You will need to get a dvi-hdmi converter to bypass that part of it.
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Absolutely. My cable box is in the wall behind my TV and this thing works fantastically for repeating the signal. That is of course if you cable box remote is sending it's signal over IR and not RF.
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I use mine with sling box all the time. Not sure what platform you want to use but, I would guess it should. Also it will depend on your connection.Jack
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Michele If your cable box is like mine you only need the HDMI cable only to send the signal to the TV, It handles the audio and the video. also choose the source on the remote control for the Tv. good luck . Mike
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you can use it in place of a cable box but you will have 2 TV sets playing the same program. this system only moves the signal it will not give you a separate control
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I use this to control my satalite box, if the cable box uses a ir to remote control it should work if remote control is RF it probable will not work
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Short answer, No. This product's design is such that it can replace your cable box. In fact, with a Cable card, which is required for it to operate properly, it can replace your cable box.
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Thanks for the quick response. I am still getting 2 different answers. It sounds like if you hook it up before the Cable Box or TV that you can do both.
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Yes you can hook a cable box to the TV. There is a selection in TV mode for AIR or CATV.
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Yes. Simply program a command and it will do it. Watch TV~ turn on amp, TV input HDMI1, and cable box.
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I don't think so. What you need is a unit similar to this that has two inputs and one output. The cable box to one of the inputs and the tiki to the other input And the single output to your single input on your tv. There are several available on amazon for your needs.
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Hi Geraldine, Yes it should work with your Cable Box providing it has a HDMI input which most Cable Boxes these days do. I would find it very surprising if it didn't have a HDMI outlet. If for some reason it doesn't we will refund your purchase 100% with no questions asked. I hope I answered your question. Thank you.
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I use mine with sling box all the time. Not sure what platform you want to use but, I would guess it should. Also it will depend on your connection. Jack
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While I do not know for sure I will say that this tv should work with any cable box that has an HDMI connector or RCA jack. Mine is connected to a Comcast box. I am very pleased with the price performance of this tv.