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Old 29-05-2011, 11:03   #1
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New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner

Does that mean I can plug separate cable spur into it and get free to air cable channels?

It also has free view tuner so maybe stick to that?


P.S. also has internet input - could I use that?
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Old 29-05-2011, 11:12   #2
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

He's ignoring me so can someone tell him no
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Old 29-05-2011, 11:23   #3
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

Carl says no
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Old 29-05-2011, 12:23   #4
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

Then why have TV`s with built in cable tuners, never seen one myself what brand and model.
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Old 29-05-2011, 12:25   #5
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

Generic models, in some countries in the world you could add a card via the cam slot to access the local cable network.
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

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He's ignoring me so can someone tell him no
Can anyone tell me how i can do this? Only joking Carl i like the way you get peoples backs up, it's the only reason i come on here. p.s. is my grammar correct?
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Then why have TV`s with built in cable tuners, never seen one myself what brand and model.
My samsung tv has a built in cable tuner but as previously said you cant use it in this country to access virgin services
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Can anyone tell me how i can do this? Only joking Carl i like the way you get peoples backs up, it's the only reason i come on here. p.s. is my grammar correct?
Actually i now have him on ignore as well, Classed the same as Telford Cable
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

I'm sure this thread is about a television with a built in cable tuner. As such I suggest we all get back on topic
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Old 29-05-2011, 15:16   #11
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

Various European countries use DVB-C as their main TV service whereas we use DVB-T/T2 (Freeview/HD) so Samsung only have to change the plug supplied and not another version of the TV.
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

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Then why have TV`s with built in cable tuners, never seen one myself what brand and model.
Its Philips but I think lots brands have cable tuner in

It also has freeview too
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

Not particularly a cable tuner as such, these sets usually tune through broadcast Bands I & III (VHF) as well as Bands IV & V (UHF). These bands are stiil used for broadcast TV in many parts of the world.
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Re: New TV I'm looking at has built-in Cable tuner?

Indeed. Like in the US for example, where there are many cable providers.
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Not particularly a cable tuner as such, these sets usually tune through broadcast Bands I & III (VHF) as well as Bands IV & V (UHF). These bands are stiil used for broadcast TV in many parts of the world.
No, these TVs specifically have a DVB-C tuner. My Sony TV has a DVB-T2 tuner and a DVB-C tuner built in.
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