2006-10-04 06:17:04 · 16 answers · asked by Carole B 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Yes. You must receive the actual HDTV channels through your cable or satellite company.
If the TV has HDTV on it then that means it is HDTV ready. You must still purchase the channels in HD. (not all channels are available in HD. Mostly sports. Check with your cable or satellite provider. They will let you know if they offer it in your area and what the package prices are.
(We are doing the same thing at this time)
2006-10-04 06:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by Keith Perry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As usual technology is getting the better of us........I had a black and white telly that had 2 chanels.........then someone said you need a new telly or converter to get BBC 2 on 625 lines. Next I had to buy a better telly to get colour. Now I had the ultimate ( or so I thought) when I was introduced to BSB so needed a new telly and box. BSB went bust and Sky took over so soon I was to need a new box and aerial just to keep viewing.Then sky digital came along with a new set top box and new aerial and by this time My old telly could not handle it any more. I went out and bought a new 42" plasma job to go with my digibox and sat back in awe that I would not have to pay out any more dosh as I am now near retirement. Now I am told that my telly is HD ready and that to recieve these programs I must still pay out for more boxes aerials etc.......One day this must end.........There is the story of the cowboy who never missed a shot because he discovered that if he shot with the first shot and missed, he always scored with the second shot.........SO........he always fired the second shot first.......why can't someone invent the ultimate telly and a computer that does not require updating every 2 years so maybe then we will get some peace.
2006-10-04 09:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by veg_rose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Receiver not really. An HD Tuner(cable BOX) from your cable company or your Sat company Yes. Unless you have an antenna on the roof
Receiver is for audio/ surround sound
A Tuner( which is what I think You mean)receives and decodes signals from your cable company or satellite company. Some TV have it built in and some tvs have a device called a cablecard which allow you to tune into a cable companies signal without a cable box. But that has not worked out so well.
AS for buying that depends where you live, in NY we have cable from a few different companies and Satellite. I have directv and had to purchase my tuners but cable and dish lease there equipment to you for a small montly fee. Directv give better service and picture quality so I don't mind paying a bit more for them. If you live in the states you will probably have a similiar situation as for England well seems like you guys have alot more issues over there.
2006-10-04 06:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by menace0811 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you TV is "HD Ready" then you need a receiver to get HD programming. Otherwise you just need an HD antenna.
2006-10-04 06:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by chunkstyle46 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to owning an HD capable display, you will also need a device capable of supplying an high definition television signal to it, like an HD set-top/cable box or games console. In the short term HDTV receivers will be built in to televisions as the electronics necessary will depend on the reception system you use, such as cable or satellite.
2006-10-04 22:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by s__i 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a HD source, i.e. HD ready DVD and of course you need High Defination Software in order to get the HD result. And to get the best result, link up the equipement with HDMI Cable.
2006-10-04 06:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by Beano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afraid so :( And the box from sky for HD TV is about £300!! plus an extra £10 amonth ontop of the already outrageous amount they charge.
2006-10-04 06:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by Debs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you need some kind of lead i was told they cost around 15 pounds go back where you got tv i know a rip off we got the new samsung tv hd ready but no lead to connect i went back kicked up a fuss they sorted mine free of charge
2006-10-05 08:59:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep - the fact you have spent loads on your brand new TV doesnt mean that the spending stops there
You need a SKY HD contract which costs more than normal SKY TV
The shop really should have told you this - bit naughty if they didn't !
2006-10-04 06:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by the thinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the tv is only hd ready which just means that it is ready to use hd :)
2006-10-04 06:21:22 · answer #10 · answered by shagkitten21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋