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Old 15-11-2006, 1:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Cable TV - do I need the decoder supplied?
I've just subscribed to a cable service that is provided via a DVB-compliant digital tuner (Motorola DVi1000).

Since my TV, a Samsung LE32R73BD, has a built-in digital tuner, can I bypass the Motorola and plug the cable straight into the back of my TV, and receive all the channels?
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Re: Cable TV - do I need the decoder supplied?
I would doubt it very much.
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Re: Cable TV - do I need the decoder supplied?
Me too. Your TV will have a DVB-T tuner in it but cable services use DVB-C. They are different standards and are not interoperable.
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Re: Cable TV - do I need the decoder supplied?
Don't you also need to use the subscription card? Which I'm sure your TV doesn't have a place for...
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