CableCard question - very Noob

drew*j · 12-01-2006, 08:46 AM

If I have a display with an integrated HD tuner, do I need a CableCard (or box for that matter) to recieve HD stations or can I just plug the cable direct to TV.

I have another TV with and HD box.

I'm asking because I'm hoping that I do not have to pay for two boxes or cards. Thanks.

mylan · 12-01-2006, 09:06 AM

The internal tuner receives over the air signals, cable or satellite is scrambled and therefore needs either the box or the cable card.

drew*j · 12-01-2006, 09:21 AM

For my SD TV's I just plug the cable direct to the TV and get all stations in my package (except HD, obviously and I do not have any premium channels)

My question is specifically about HD. Since I'm already paying for HD channels, will the TV's interal tuner, handle the HD stations or will I still need that Cable company's product to get those channels?

mylan · 12-01-2006, 10:40 AM

You will still need the cable company's HD box or the cable card because those are scrambled channels and require the additional equipment to de-scramble. To give you an example, I pay for HD as well but cannot receive it on my upstairs (SD) tv with a digital cable box but I can downstairs in the HT because I have their Motorola HD DVR. All other tv's in my home are wired directly to the jack and can receive only basic cable, no premium channels, no HD.

Mort Corey · 12-01-2006, 05:48 PM

Give it a try...can't really hurt anything. You might find that you are able to receive a couple of the HD channels (least I've heard some say they have)...possibly just the major network offerings.

Mort

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