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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/04/2008 06:48:41 PM · #1

My tv just moved about 5 inches to the right off my tv stand?
Has this happened to anyone here?

I'm kidding of course-- just referencing my previous post..

My real question is--

My tv in my computer room (27" CRT Sony WEGA) is having problems-- Everything has a pink tone, I am getting weird lines across the screen. I'm pretty sure the tube is messed up, and Im not gonna have it repaired, I am gonna buy a new tv, I've wanted an LCD for this room anyway. Mostly for my Xbox360 :)

Im looking to get a Samsung 32 inch LCD, now in my Computer room, I only have basic cable, no digital box.

The samsung has a QAM tuner built in, that says if available it can pull in HD signal straight from the COAX..

Does anyone have a LCD w/QAM tuner using just basic cable, and do you get some HD channels without use of a BOX?

Thanks..

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/04/2008 08:22:32 PM · #2

Try it far away from your computer room -- CRTs especially are sensitive to the RF radiation emanating from each electronic device in there ...

Jammur

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/04/2008 08:27:27 PM · #3

If you use a CRT monitor, you can also set the tv next to it and try degaussing the monitor, which will also degauss the TV, which may help correct the problems. Or so my geek neighbor says.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/04/2008 08:58:48 PM · #4

Ive had this tv (crt) in this room for 6 years-- Im pretty sure its the tube going bad--

My Question was about the QAM Tuner in the new LCD

vxpra

Pentax K100D

07/04/2008 09:25:21 PM · #5

When I was in college I had a 15 year old television. Then it started randomly making a buzzing noise, after a couple of minutes of buzzing I'd get green and orange lines flipping through. I thought for sure it was going out. One of my friends fathers repaired electronics. He came over to my house, waited for the problem to start then started looking into it. He found nothing wrong, but the problem continued. About three weeks later I ran into my neighbor, who was throwing away a voice activated wireless baby monitor. Turns out they were having the same problems with their TV. They realized one day every time the baby monitor activated their TV went nuts.

Not saying yours isn't going bad....just sayin'

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/04/2008 09:37:49 PM · #6

Originally posted by buzzrock:

Ive had this tv (crt) in this room for 6 years-- Im pretty sure its the tube going bad--

My Question was about the QAM Tuner in the new LCD

Apparently none of us know about that tuner (I don't have cable), but are trying to encourage you to not create more e-waste if that CRT TV is still useable ... somewhere, by someone. Personally, I'm off to find my $40 coupon for an analog > digital converter box to use with my (at least) 6 year old TV ... ;-)

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/05/2008 01:36:57 PM · #7

You won't be able to pull HD from an analog CABLE source because the HD signals are just not there. However, if you get an HD compatible antenna you'll be able to get HD channels from the over the air signal. They will only be your usual local channels like what you'd get from the bunny ears, but in HD.

PS: I'd recommend getting another Sony LCD. They are amazing.

Message edited by author 2008-07-05 13:37:39.

Truegsht

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/05/2008 02:12:10 PM · #8

Since I work for the local cable company here as a Fiber Optic Headend System Tech..I thought I might throw in some information on this topic.

You can get OTA (over the air) HD signal using an analog antenna, you really need a super clear signal to get this. Much different from an analog broadcast, which will work with marginal signal, the higher bandwidth required to deliver HD resolution requires a much stronger signal. Most all cable companies offer HD service as part of a digital package. However CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX and PBS are broadcast in analog and HD over cable tv without subscription to digital service.

The FCC has a provision that requires ALL cable carriers to offer local OTA HD channels unscrambled, but you need a TV that is able to tune in 256 QAM based channels. Check the specifications of the TV you are buying carefully.. most manufacturers claim they have HD tuners, but are only able to tune in ATSC signals (over the air), not QAM cable.

I know for a fact that the Sharp Aquos LCD, has a tuner capable of â��NTSC, ATSC & QAMâ��. If it says the tuner is capable of â��QAMâ��, then you donâ��t need an external box to tune in any unscrambled HD channels, only the scrambled ones (like Discovery, ESPN, and most premium/subscription movie channels, etc.)

Anyway.. if you have anymore questions... please ask away and I will try to help out.

Message edited by author 2008-07-05 15:25:19.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/05/2008 05:45:21 PM · #9

Thanks for the input Billy

Here's the tv in question

Samsung

If ya look it says it has a clear QAM tuner-- I was just wondering if they really do pull in HD channels..

Probably just locals, huh

EDIT-- wrong link

Message edited by author 2008-07-05 17:50:05.

Truegsht

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

07/05/2008 07:02:43 PM · #10

If you don't have a cable card or digital set-top box providing your providers advance services...you will only get PBS, NBS, ABC, CBS, FOX. That is at least the way it is with our services. What cable provider do you have?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/05/2008 07:36:22 PM · #11

Originally posted by Truegsht:

Broadstripe-- Formerly Millenium

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

07/05/2008 08:07:28 PM · #12

If that is a CRT type TV, there is a good chance that a connection is getting scratchy somewhere in the works. Most likely it would be the plug where the wires go on the pins at the back of the CRT, and specifically, one of the terminals going to one of the color guns. Have you tried opening it up, and carefully wiggle or plug and unplug the easy to access connectors a time or two. That may fix the problem.
Be sure to unplug it from the wall first, and be careful how you fit the back of the case back on so you don't bend a connector where the line power goes in.
If this works, you can still buy the flat screen and keep the CRT for a spare.

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

07/05/2008 08:15:38 PM · #13

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

If you try this please be carefull as CRT TVs can carry a hefty voltage on the CRT and/or on the back connector. We could be talking in excess of 10,000 volts! Make sure you only put one hand in or around the set. I deal with high voltage equipment all the time and what I do is put one hand behind me and make sure I am not leaning on a grounding point. Then if there is a high voltage present, it elevates you to the same potential but there is no grounding path.

eta: I have had my share of 'experiences' and some can become quite exciting, but I am still alive! :-)
(30 years of electronic experience with the USAF)

Message edited by author 2008-07-05 20:17:45.

07/05/2008 09:48:02 PM · #14

Going totally off-topic here--

Ken its the first time Ive seen your profile picture--

Holy Cow, You ever get Dale Sr Lookalike comments?