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Almost all HD sources, whether they are receivers or disc players, will have a standard definition output. They will all have an HDMI connector to provide the HD output as well. Receivers with an SD output will deliver a signal that is standard definition regardless of the original source resolution. Be aware that the quality will ALWAYS be standard definition when viewed on a standard definition television. It is still worthwhile to purchase an HD receiver now because the HD quality will be available as soon as an HD television is added to the system. HD televisions cost little more than SD televisions, so the next TV purchase will very likely be an HD model. It is important to check that a receiver has the SD output before buying one. Although most will have SD outputs, don't get caught out by buying one of the few models that is HD only.

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it is normally possible to connect an HD cable box to non HD displays. In many cases, a dedicated output will provide an SD signal as a composite, S-video or component output. Some others will allow the HDMI or DVI output to be configured to supply an SD output. (Note that HDMI will handle SD or HD signals and some SD televisions will have an HDMI input). It is wise to check that the cable box can output SD before making a purchase. It is important to realise that whatever the connection method, an HD signal used with an SD television will result in a standard definition image. All of the benefits of HD signals will be lost when the image is converted to SD.

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Yes it will, at least with Cox Cable it will. You can even watch HD programming, although you will see it in the letterbox format and the quality will suffer greatly.

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Off air or over the air stations will not require a box.

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Yes , you just have to change the settings to 480p definition.

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