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Yes, it is alright to use a converter box on an HDTV. Go to Input and change the settings from HDTV to regular television viewing and it should work fine after the television scans for programs.

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The antenna itself isn't as much of a factor for digital or analog broadcasts as is the TV tuner itself. The tuner must be able to receive digital broadcasts. If it doesn't, then chances are good that you have an analog tuner in which case, you'll need a converter box to change the digital signal to an analog format your tuner can use.

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No, as long as it is not "HD ready" you will not need a converter box. The technology in the converter box is built into the HDTV

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Does anybody really know the answer to this or do you just think you do I have analog tv I have basic cable no converter box will I be able to see picture I haven't seen the answer to this?

From what I have been able to gather, the digital converter set top box will be needed only if you receive television signals via an aerial antenna and you don't have a digital television set. If you are hooked up to cable or satellite, the digital converter will not be needed. I, for one, use a "rabbit ears" antenna and don't have a digital television and will need to purchase the DTV converter box.


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