Panasonic PT-47WX53G HD tv question

flyweed

Hi Guys,

I am new here, and have been wondering a couple of things for a while now. So I found this HD forum and figured it would be a great place to ask.

Anyway...I have a panasonic 47 inch rear projection HD tv.(pt-47wx53g) I love it, and have never had any problems with it. I currently have dishnetwork with an HD reciever and get my local channels, plus the HD programming.

My question is this..why should I pay for my local digital/hd channels, when I COULD BE receiving them OTA on an HD attenna???? My next question is this, with my Panny tv, does it already have a digital tuner in it, and so all I would need is the HD antenna, or would I need a set top box to receive my local digital stations??

Hope somebody can point me in the right direction

Thanks for your time
Dan

Rhino64

Welcome to the forum. Did a search on your TV not really able too find any info. worth while. Your right no need to pay for locals if they can be received with a OTA. HD tuner in your set is all you should need. Should say in your owners manual. If you don't get any good info here why not call Pan. and ask a CSR.

flyweed

Rhino, thanks for the adivce. I found my instruction manual online, and did some reading. Anway, here is the info I found.
Digital Scan Rate: 1080i
NTSC Line Doubler: 480p
CHannel capability 181, VHF-12, UHF-56, Cable 113.

"This television is capable of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to a DTV tuner (stb).

This television also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal, and progressivlely scans the image"

Ok, so I take that to mean, that my TV needs a set top box to receive digital and HD programs from OTA?? Is that correct?

Thanks
Dan

Loves2Watch

Yes, that is correct as your TV does not have an ATSC digital tuner. I have a similar model, the 53" and I just use my Dish network ViP622 to tune the OTA channels and it looks excellent!

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flyweed

Loves2watch...how do you like your 53"...when did you get it? I got mine about 4 years ago, and occassionally run the convergence and sucn, otherwise, I am very happy with my Panny, and it's picture. I've never had a lick of trouble with my 47"

I am thinking of replacing my old zenith 19 inch tv up in our living room with something a bit bigger, definitely a wide screen, and probably flat panel. Not quite sure what to get yet, but with the digital days coming, I want to upgrade my tv so I won't need a set top box up there.

Dan

Loves2Watch

I love my Panny projection and it gives me the film like quality I look for when watching movies. Only projection sets can give you that look. I will keep it and repair it until there are no parts available. That's how much I like it.

As for a new flat panel, stick with Panasonic and check out their plasma TV's. The best picture for the money, hands down.

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Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.
Friends don't let friends buy Korean brand TV's.