Okay, I'm ignorant with electronics, so here goes... I got a new HD Plasma, so I simply connected my DirectTV cable box up to the plasma. Will the HD work automatically or do I need to adjust some settings to turn on the HD? Also, when I change the component from TV to HDMI setting, the screen just turns black, and I'm unable to change channels. I'm still having to use the old remote from the old t.v. to change channels. How can I switch over and use the plasma remote universally? Thanks and sorry for the stupid questions:)
2007-11-22 20:11:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
you have to upgrade your direct tv system too. new dish and new receiver. it will come with an HDMI cable..
2007-11-23 05:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by chris 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to upgrade your DirectTV receiver to one that outputs HD video.
The HDMI inputs do not let you change channels. They simply feed the TV a audio & video signal from some box.
You need to feed it HDMI from a HD cable box, a HD/BluRay DVD player.
Your other option: spend $30 on the "Phillips Silver Sensor" indoor antenna and hook it up to your antenna input on the plasma. Then have the TV scan for channels. You may be able to see free HD stations.
Use antennaweb to see where the broadcast antennas are in your area.
2007-11-23 04:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by Grumpy Mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋