Question
HDMI input vs Coax cable input connection ?
I have a High Def LCD TV and it has many inputs in the back. It seems to indicate that to get the full HD resolution (1080?) I need to use the HDMI input but they are strange looking sockets (look like a PC connector almost) - So do I run this digital antenna input line directly into the coaxial cable input on back of TV, or do I need some time of connector to change the coax cable over to this HDMI plug ? I guess I am also asking, does the "Antenna/Cable In" coaxial connection on back of TV automatically handle high-def channel resolution, or will it only process the signal as 480i (non HD) resolution?
I am a bit new to this HD / non-HD thing, resolution, and getting the right signal hooked up to the right place. Thanks for any help you can provide.
asked 7 months ago
on Philips MANT940 Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna
answer 1
First thing is first. Does your TV have a built-in HD tuner? If so, then the coax straight to the tv should be able to get you most local programming (when broadcasted) in HD, no extra equipment needed. Most stations broadcast in 1080i and some, like FOX in my area, broadcast in 720p.
answer 2
friend i had the same problem.the anwser to your question is this.in order to get full hd resution you have to use a hdmi cable like the one you see that looks like a computer port.first get a hdmi cable plug it into that port.then you must plug in the other end of the hdmi cable into a dvd or vcr that has the same port on the dvd or vcr.so the coax cable will go in the tv in of dvd or vcr.what will happen is the hdmi port will take over the coax output on the back of the dvd or vcr so you will not need the coax going out back to the tv.the hdmi cable replaces that.just make sure that your dvd or vcr has a built in digital tuner if not the only place that carries the dvd or vcr built in tuner is best buy they run about $250 but you will elimate the new digital converter box.in the long run you will save.if you have verizon,direct tv or comcast you have to get a hi-def box in place of the current one.make sure to make the necessary changes in the tv menu options.
answered 7 months ago
By
smartguy40
- fall river