new hdtv sets: do they all have atsc tuners? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

sstef · 2011-09-09, 08:07 PM

Haven't looked into this in about 4 years.
Considering buying an HD TV and I don't see anything about ATSC in the specs for (LG new LEDs for example).
Do TVs all have tuners these days for OTA?

hugh · 2011-09-09, 09:28 PM

yes indeed

EdT · 2011-09-09, 11:25 PM

It is best to check the manufacturing date on the back. Anything older than 2008 you should dig a little deeper to find out if it indeed have a ATSC tuner, Canadian law does not limit sales of older TVs with just an analog tuner so merchants in the US shipped all these older analog only units to Canada where the law is lax. The newer models coming out will only have an ATSC tuner as now both the US and Canada has switched over to digital.

JamesK · 2011-09-10, 07:36 AM

^^^^
There are still some NTSC transmitters in both countries, so sets should still have NTSC tuners, in addition to ATSC.

classicsat · 2011-09-10, 09:34 AM

The major brands should be all ATSC by now.

The "import" brands sold by discount/big box retailers should be scrutinized.

ChannelMaster · 2011-09-14, 06:47 PM

Surprisingly enough, I bought a VERY, VERY CHEAP AVEIS 2010 42-inch LCD TV for spare with all the connectivity you'd expect from late models but... with no ATSC discovery during channel scan!

classicsat · 2011-09-15, 08:38 AM

Ergo, "import" brand. I think Aevis is related to Daenyx, which is the Daewoo low end brand.

hugh · 2011-09-15, 08:43 AM

OP has not come back so closing.

2011-09-09, 08:07 PM	#1
sstef Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hamilton Posts: 3	new hdtv sets: do they all have atsc tuners? Haven't looked into this in about 4 years. Considering buying an HD TV and I don't see anything about ATSC in the specs for (LG new LEDs for example). Do TVs all have tuners these days for OTA?

2011-09-09, 09:28 PM	#2
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	yes indeed __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2011-09-09, 11:25 PM	#3
EdT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 299	It is best to check the manufacturing date on the back. Anything older than 2008 you should dig a little deeper to find out if it indeed have a ATSC tuner, Canadian law does not limit sales of older TVs with just an analog tuner so merchants in the US shipped all these older analog only units to Canada where the law is lax. The newer models coming out will only have an ATSC tuner as now both the US and Canada has switched over to digital. __________________ OTA CM4228HD CM3410 CM4040

2011-09-10, 07:36 AM	#4
JamesK Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 5,036	^^^^ There are still some NTSC transmitters in both countries, so sets should still have NTSC tuners, in addition to ATSC. __________________ The following program contains immature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.

2011-09-15, 08:43 AM	#8
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	OP has not come back so closing. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2011-09-10, 09:34 AM	#5
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 3,941	The major brands should be all ATSC by now. The "import" brands sold by discount/big box retailers should be scrutinized.

2011-09-14, 06:47 PM	#6
ChannelMaster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Longueuil Posts: 410	Surprisingly enough, I bought a VERY, VERY CHEAP AVEIS 2010 42-inch LCD TV for spare with all the connectivity you'd expect from late models but... with no ATSC discovery during channel scan!

2011-09-15, 08:38 AM	#7
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 3,941	Ergo, "import" brand. I think Aevis is related to Daenyx, which is the Daewoo low end brand.

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