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Darrell 02-06-2009 08:21 AM
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Stop being such a cheap ass and just get another box for $5 a month. :tg

rizzle 02-06-2009 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Darrell (Post 218979)
Stop being such a cheap ass and just get another box for $5 a month. :tg
But then I can't go to Subway for a footlong.
:ze
:tg

Mugen910 02-06-2009 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by rizzle (Post 219111)
But then I can't go to Subway for a footlong.
:ze
:tg
what if I get you a coupon to save you $ per purchase @ subway? then you can add up your savings to get another box :r

rizzle 02-06-2009 09:20 AM
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Perfect. I knew I could count on you guys to help out.
:D

AD720 02-06-2009 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by rizzle (Post 218852)
See, this is what is puzzling me mikey. When I set the unit up and had it "find" the channels or whatever you call it, it didn't pick up any of the HD channels. I don't know why the tuner isn't grabbing those channels.

While it may be an HDTV it is possible that it does not have a QAM tuner.


NTSC tuner = analog over the air
ATSC tuner = digital (HD) over the air
QAM tuner = digital (non-scrambled/ "in the clear") over cable


That might explain why your TV is not finding any HD/Digital channels when it scans.

Mugen910 02-06-2009 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by AD720 (Post 219168)
While it may be an HDTV it is possible that it does not have a QAM tuner.


NTSC tuner = analog over the air
ATSC tuner = digital (HD) over the air
QAM tuner = digital (non-scrambled/ "in the clear") over cable


That might explain why your TV is not finding any HD/Digital channels when it scans.
True Andrew... assumed that his tv had QAM.

AD720 02-06-2009 09:37 AM
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If the OP can post the brand/model I'm sure we can figure out if it has QAM...

rizzle 02-06-2009 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by AD720 (Post 219238)
If the OP can post the brand/model I'm sure we can figure out if it has QAM...
It's a Samsung LN19A450. I think the tuner is ATSC. What the hell does that even mean?

AD720 02-06-2009 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rizzle (Post 219606)
I think the tuner is ATSC. What the hell does that even mean?
See Below...

Quote:
Originally Posted by AD720 (Post 219168)
While it may be an HDTV it is possible that it does not have a QAM tuner.


NTSC tuner = analog over the air
ATSC tuner = digital (HD) over the air
QAM tuner = digital (non-scrambled/ "in the clear") over cable

Quote:
Originally Posted by rizzle (Post 219606)
It's a Samsung LN19A450.
Several sources confirm that this TV has a built in QAM tuner. So that is not the problem.

My next guess is that it is mapping the Digital channels somewhere else than you would expect - IE channel "6" shows up on "116.7" or something like that. Consult your owner's manual.

Cigary 02-06-2009 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dunng (Post 218858)
Make sure it is searching the Digital Tuner too... some do it automatically, some do not... :ss
Exactly,,,mine runs analog first which takes about 10 minutes and then it automatically scans for digital which takes about another 15-20 minutes. There is another way to scan individually and I did that and was able to score movie channels,,,HBO, Cinemax, Showtime,,,I thought I had died and gone to cable heaven. Each of these "Premium" channels are HDTV. I now have about 25 HD channels.

Mugen910 02-06-2009 02:19 PM
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Anymore info on scanning individually for channels? I only know of the general way of "Scan for digital"

rizzle 02-06-2009 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugen910 (Post 219889)
Anymore info on scanning individually for channels? I only know of the general way of "Scan for digital"
Oh I see, now you're looking for a $1 off coupon too.
:r:r ;)

dunng 02-06-2009 06:17 PM
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Check page 28 of your manual... Make sure mode is cable and do the auto program... as well it shows you how to check the Channel List and it will show if it is digital or analog... :ss

mikeyj23 02-06-2009 06:19 PM
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when I picked up 30 hd channels I was using bunny ears, and I'm in Dallas which helps
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