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I have a couple questions,

post #1 of 10
4/12/09 at 11:35am
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I have two tv's and I had a couple questions on them. I have a 55 inch Mitsu WS55313 and I have a 70 inch 4x3 which is the vs70707. My questions are...

on the 65, is the DVI input convertable to a HDMI or am I stuck using the RGB line? It says, DVI, not HDMI. Is this the same thing or do I need an adaptor?

on the 70, (which has been dormaint for at least 4 years. Is it Digital ready? Meaning, in the switch, will All I need is a converter or a feed from one of the companies to ensure that it works? The 70 was before they had HD so it doesn't have the RGB line to it but is extremely great in picture quality.
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post #2 of 10
4/12/09 at 3:38pm

Re: I have a couple questions,

DVI is basically the same thing as HDMI, just without the audio included on the same cable. If you have a bluray player or cable box with an HDMI out, you should be able to pick up an HDMI-DVI adapter for <$15.
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post #3 of 10
4/12/09 at 4:46pm
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Re: I have a couple questions,

How about the 70? considering how old it is, can I still use it going forward with a digital feed from say Directv or Dish or someone? I provided the model number above.
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post #4 of 10
4/12/09 at 6:31pm

Re: I have a couple questions,

The older one is not an HD-ready set. You can use it, just any box (whether cable, satellite, or OTA converter) you attach probably has to be connected via the older style connectors (s-video, composite, RF). If it has component video, it was probably from the brief era of sets that only accepts 480i input so a STB. The video you will get is standard not HD, of course.

Keep in mind that the digital transition only directly affects over-the-air broadcasters, only affects you if you use an old-fashioned antenna. DirecTV/Dish have been digital from inception, nothing really changes. The only thing you may notice is that their rebroadcasts of local affiliates may be reformatted, either letterboxing the 16:9 feed, or chopping the sides off to make 4:3. Cable in most markets will continue to provide analog feed of locals at least, with the same formatting considerations. Cable in some markets is transitioning to digital, esp. for "extended basic" channels like standard ESPN/CNN, in those areas they will send you letters, you'll have to obtain a "digital tuning adapter", a simplified tuning box to get those channels. But this is being done on their own time table and has no direct relationship with the over-the-air government mandate which does not apply to them either.
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post #5 of 10
4/12/09 at 6:55pm

Re: I have a couple questions,

Pretty much Stephen gave you all the info, but since I've already typed this I'll leave it.

The information I can find is that the VS70707 is an analog only set. It does have a set of component inputs, but it only is capatible with a 480i signal (no progressive capability) for DVD's or Digital Tuners.

You don't mention what you are using for a source, but this set will receive analog only Over the Air (OTA) antenna which will be mostly disappearing sometimes this summer assuming there isn't another reprieve. To get any of the new Digital OTA you will new a Digital converter -- probably one of the cheap or free with coupon units will be fine.

Most/Many cable companies will still supply analog cable so you should be be able to get the Standard def cable channels just by hooking it up, but you won't be able to get any of the new extended digital tier channels without using one of their boxes. Satellite already has their digital built in to the box for their Standard Def service. Some cable companies are supposedly going all digital requiring all their customers to use their boxes though eventually all cable will go all digital, but that cutoff is still a few years away.
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post #6 of 10
4/12/09 at 7:43pm
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Re: I have a couple questions,

So based upon your answer, I don't need the extra dig box they sell at Best Buy if I going to get either Dish or DirecTV because it is built into their box, I just will only be getting 480? (which is fine by me) I just am curious whether I need to go out and get a seperate box. I did notice one thing on my other set, I have been getting OTA Digital because of my Mitzu HD box but I can't seem to get certain channels. I went over to my wife's families house and even though they have a modest regular set, they can get the feed because they have the $40 digital box plus some rabbit ears when I have a HD antenna specifically made for HD OTA. Would I get a better feed if I switched to the digital box plus rabbit ears or would it not matter because of the proximity to the feed? Thanks for all your help by the way.

Mike
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post #7 of 10
4/12/09 at 8:49pm

Re: I have a couple questions,

You don't need the extra digital box unless you want to use OTA signals.

There is bascially no such thing as an HD Antenna except for marketing -- a better antenna maybe, but no different really antennas from 1955 -- some of those amplified antennas actually are worse than the old rabbit ears. Some of the older antennas are also only UHF and a few stations use VHF frequencies so there could be a problem.
Line of sight, altitude of antenna, general geography, type of house and siding (if you are using an indoor antenna), how far you are from the transmitters, type of antenna, specific channels, and specific decoder all play a role in what channels you can receive. If you have access to a cheap antenna then give it a shot.

If you haven't run a channel scan recently you may want to run the scan again as many stations have changed their subchannels and delivery method over the last couple years.

Your Mitsubishi Digital box may not be sensitive enough to pick up certain channels if the signal strength is borderline? I think most of the Mitsubishi decoders are older generations and the 5th and 6th generation chips are much more sensitive as well as certain companies just make better chips.


You can also check at tvVfool.com from your specific address and see what channels you should/could be seeing. The charts can be complicated, but can give you an idea of which channels are strong enough.
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post #8 of 10
4/12/09 at 9:12pm
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Re: I have a couple questions,

I am sorry but it seems as if for each answer I get I develop a new question. Getting to my 65" upgradable HD set with the Mitzu HD box, In going to the website you reco'd, I noticed the station I want but can't seem to get should be the strongest that should come through to me. In purchasing one of those Digital Converter boxes, don't I lose HD to get the signal? (considering it's not an HD box, only a digital) Just a question I thought of. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Mike
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post #9 of 10
4/12/09 at 11:00pm

Re: I have a couple questions,

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Some cable companies are supposedly going all digital requiring all their customers to use their boxes though eventually all cable will go all digital, but that cutoff is still a few years away.
There is no "cutoff" date for cable. Cable companies can run analog forever if they want to, they own their lines and can put what they want on them. They just want to change over to digital to get more space for internet + HD programming. They are free to do this whenever they think it makes most business sense to do so.

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So based upon your answer, I don't need the extra dig box they sell at Best Buy if I going to get either Dish or DirecTV because it is built into their box, I just will only be getting 480?

Right, only need the converter for over-the-air reception.

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Would I get a better feed if I switched to the digital box plus rabbit ears or would it not matter because of the proximity to the feed?
For antenna recommendations go to AntennaWeb. What's required depends on distance & surround terrain. As David mentioned newer boxes may also help with reception.

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Getting to my 65" upgradable HD set with the Mitzu HD box, In going to the website you reco'd, I noticed the station I want but can't seem to get should be the strongest that should come through to me. In purchasing one of those Digital Converter boxes, don't I lose HD to get the signal? (considering it's not an HD box, only a digital) Just a question I thought of.

The cheap converter boxes are only intended for TVs like your older set. To get HD on your newer set, you have to pay more for an HD conveter box. If you are already getting Dish/DirecTV you should also consider getting a HD-PVR from them and getting HD locals via satellite rather than OTA if OTA reception is a problem.

If you think you should be getting this station, then provide more info. What model Mitsubishi tuner. What zip code. What stations are you getting cleanly, which you are not but think you should be. What brand & model antenna.
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post #10 of 10
4/12/09 at 11:04pm
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Re: I have a couple questions,

will answer 2morrow. nite!
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