I was looking into buying an Olevia but noticed that there was no tuner. What is it and is it needed if I have HD Directv
2007-12-31 09:53:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
the HD tuner is what allows your television to 'tune" into HD TV channels. Without an HD tuner you will not be able to watch channels that are broadcast in high definition for example the HD version of the super bowl. You can however purchase an HD tuner separately but they are a but pricey. I would recommend purchasing a TV that has the tuner built in that way it is not necessary to deal with the hassle later. However, sometiimes a company like Direct TV will give you a "box" that has the tuner built in, usually they will charge you more per month to "rent" it. I would make it a point to ask them. Hope this helps.
2007-12-31 10:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by Sularus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HDTVs were made without tuners earlier on, because tuners added significant cost. I have one of these "HDTV Ready" TVs. It means they cannot receive HDTV signals over the air by themselves.
Since you will be using a satellite service, their box will supply the HDTV signal to your TV. No built in tuner needed.
2007-12-31 20:20:32 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Direct TV box is the tuner. Without the box, however, your TV is nothing more than a giant monitor. It will work fine, however, with your direct TV. Cheers!
2007-12-31 18:12:10 · answer #3 · answered by Useful Idiot 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not need for Directv but if you have an antennae and what to get HD local channels you will need it.
2007-12-31 18:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by Crowdpleaser 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so
2007-12-31 17:56:31 · answer #5 · answered by Unknown 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋