Viewing HDTV

 

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Username: Ralphs

Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-08
I have Verizon FiOS service. At present have 3 TVs with 3 boxes. Am not interested in PPV or any of the bells & whistels that come with the box. Question: Will a newly installed HDTV receive HD signal without the box? Will I be able to use the Verizon channels to view programs.
 

Gold Member
Username: Tapeman

New York City in-HD, NY

Post Number: 2196
Registered: Oct-06
Yo can get all locals HD and any HD in clear (non-encrypted pgms)
Plug cable directly to TV tuner and start scanning

Yo can return one box and share one box This is how to:
https://www.ecoustics.com/cgi-bin/bbs/show.pl?tpc=2&post=1063352#POST1063352
 

New member
Username: Ralphs

Post Number: 3
Registered: Jan-08
Am planing to buy a LCD HDTV. The seller recommends purchasing an additional bundle consisting of 2 HDMI cables, 2 audio cables, 3 component cables and a cleaning kit. All for $90.00. Is this a necessary purchase for simply viewing HD and SD channels? Thanks.
 

Gold Member
Username: Tapeman

New York City in-HD, NY

Post Number: 2231
Registered: Oct-06
I wouldn't
Check e-bay
Prices a lot cheaper
 

New member
Username: Ralphs

Post Number: 4
Registered: Jan-08
In reference to the above. Thanks for the info. I guess my real question should have been--Is that bundle necessary to hook-up the new TV, or is it used for accessories? Since this will be a wall mounted installation, can I simply connect to the existing Verizon cable?
 

Gold Member
Username: Tapeman

New York City in-HD, NY

Post Number: 2245
Registered: Oct-06
Verizon is responsible to get yo up and runing for new installation (1-TV)only this means providing yo all cables required for the service for up to 1-TV bu simply ask verizon

For your seller $90 is a lot
Compare prices at e-bay and maybe make your choice

Do yo need the wires?
Yes won't work without
 

New member
Username: Ralphs

Post Number: 5
Registered: Jan-08
It is my understanding, in order to receive an HD signal on a new HDTV, you must have an HD set top box. If this is true, is one obligated to rent a box from the cable company, or can it be purchased from an independent supplier (bearing in mind I'm not interested in PPV) to save the monthly rental fee?
 

Gold Member
Username: Tapeman

New York City in-HD, NY

Post Number: 2324
Registered: Oct-06
No
As long as yo pay for basic cable Yo should be able to get ABC,CBS,NBC,Fox,WB,PBS and even few more all in HD
But not TBS,TNT,USA,CNN,ESPN,MTV these require service box
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