Do the Panasonic G10's have a coax cable input? (for use with Non-HD cable box) Asking because the Non-HD cable box I'm used only has the 1 coaxial output. The Panny website doesn't list that as an input on the TV (which I didn't check until after I ordered it, of course).I'm buying the TC-P42G10 more to watch DVD's, but also news & business channels, where HD is not so important to me. Do the Panasonic G10's have a coax cable input? (for use with Non-HD cable box) Asking because the Non-HD cable box I'm used only has the 1 coaxial output. The Panny website doesn't... » Read More Do the Panasonic G10's have a coax cable input? (for use with Non-HD cable box) Asking because the Non-HD cable box I'm used only has the 1 coaxial output. The Panny website doesn't list that as an input on the TV (which I didn't check until after I ordered it, of course).I'm buying the TC-P42G10 more to watch DVD's, but also news & business channels, where HD is not so important to me. « Show Less
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Coax for antenna is not necessarily the same as coax output of a cable box.For example, what if the tuner was only an ATSC tuner and not an analog tuner? Then it definitely wouldn't work. (Also, [obsolete] analog OTA & analog cable [which is disappearing for most] differ above a certain channel.)
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Optical audio out is nice. Analog audio out is nice too. It lets you use older speakers or receivers that may sound great despite not being the latest whiz-bang technology.
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They must. How else would you connect to an antenna for over-the-air transmissions?
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I am currently running my coax antenna input into my G10, so, yes.The other nice thing it has is optical audio out, so you can take over the air signal audio and route to your receiver.
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are you sure that the cable box is HD? kinda sounds like it is SD? the other thing to remember is that not all stations are being broadcast in HD and even then some local channels might not be broadcasting certain shows in HD. for example, my local stations might broadcast a golf game that is in HD, but the local news is broadcast in SD.As for the tv itself, i'm not sure. I'm waiting to get my 4053 delivered and i'm having a hard time waiting! you might want to check your connections again though.
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u will get ur local unscrambled channels,i have two of these and love them it will take a while to go thru the channels and set them up. No coax port on a tv? whats next? looks like u will have to rent a box maybe that was the plan all along by not adding a coax port. would like to know what brand it is if u dont mind.Or is this a monitor/display u are using?
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when we had cable, brighthouse , cable worked on our standard definition tv without a converter box, i think theres something built into the cable box already. if you only use this magnavox youre going to get over-the-air channels like local and PBS stuff like that and id recommend getting a digital antenna
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I own a Samsung LNB630 and am a Comcast customer. It is hooked up directly via the coaxial cable without a box. I receive the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS) in HD just fine. However, if I want to view most other stations (for example CNN, ESPN, USA, TNT etc.) I must watch on my old analog set hooked up via a Comcast digital converter box.
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One of the posters talks about the picture quality while using non-HDTV. I think he said he has it in a trailer, so no HDTV. Also, this unit doesn't have an S-Video connection, which is what is needed to get the best quality standard def. picture (at least that's my understanding). Which tells me that this unit is really not intended mainly for standard def viewing. Vizio, Sharp, and Philips make some units still with S-video connections. Maybe some others do, too, but so far I've found only those three brands. And if I had to guess, I would guess that eventually they'll all stop putting in S-Video connections, as more and more people start subscribing to HDTV.
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That's not a valid model number. The number after the P is the screen size, so TC-P42xxx would be a 42" set, not a 60", and the current series are the xT50's, so the second half seems wrong too. Without the correct model number, no one can say whether its compatible or not. That said, I'd recommend the Panasonic TY-CC20W over this, its a lower profile camera with a better mounting system (magnetic, clips securely to a metal plate in Panasonic TV's) and produces a great picture (720P). Given this may be out of stock, the TY-CC30W release may be eminent. This camera works fine on the TV models listed in its compatibility list, its just larger and lacks the magnetic mount, so its not as secure as the Panasonic models, but still works fine. For the record these cameras are more expensive because the chips to encode the video have to be in the camera, whereas cheap webcams rely on the laptop for encoding
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I don't know but I DO NOT think there is an optical input on this unit. I will check (if I remember) inputs when I get home. Does cable box have LR outputs? I have mine hooked up via HDMI so I am not sure. On Line reviews state that there is ONE optical connection so I am assuming now it is possible.
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I bought this TV a few months ago. It has a build in telescoping antenna as shown in the photo. Where I live, near mountains, it's not very helpful. My TV version also came with a separate antenna with a 3' cable. It uses a micro plug-in and works much better but it doesn't use a standard antenna coax. I checked and there are apparently no adaptors for the mini-plug-in cable style. The separate antenna works better but I had to mount on a shelf high on the wall, near a window. I get most channels in my area now.
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Hi Robert - hadn't heard of "arc hdmi" before so I googled it real quick (http://hdguru.com/what-is-hdmi-arc-and-what-does-it-do-for-your-hdtv/8322/) - - and then turned my TCL around to see if there was an input. As far as I can tell, no it does not have an ARC HDMI input....hope that helps.
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are you sure that the cable box is HD? kinda sounds like it is SD? the other thing to remember is that not all stations are being broadcast in HD and even then some local channels might not be broadcasting certain shows in HD. for example, my local stations might broadcast a golf game that is in HD, but the local news is broadcast in SD. As for the tv itself, i'm not sure. I'm waiting to get my 4053 delivered and i'm having a hard time waiting! you might want to check your connections again though.
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As it happens, Janice... ...My Amazon review of this TV happens to be titled "A Great Computer Display (That's Also A Top TV)" (!) ...BUT... ...That usage is absolutely dependent on it being correctly cabled from the computer in question. The easiest and best connection is via HDMI, as on the latest Macs. Failing that, the display outputs of older systems will require external converter "active dongles" from those display ports to HDMI or (less conveniently) to the 3 RCA sockets of the "Component AV In" sockets on the TV's back panel. Either option will result in a good quality graphics display, with the HDMI inputs being by far the better option as they truly yield "state of the art" resolution.
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I had the same question. The photos on Amazon and Samsung websites do not show the back side so a person can see the inputs. Nor does it list it in the specs. I did find the same model TV locally on display. I turned it around and YES, it does have the ANT (antenna) coax/cable input.
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PLEASE READ UPDATE AT THE END: ------- This is NOT a Blue tooth enabled TV, however its a very good product and im very happy with it. I got my 42" "Open Box" at a slightly lower cost than what I actually see on amazon now, and keep in mind that its a 2012 model. If you have not purchased yet I recommend going with a more recent model like the 6700 or higher, you will probably get more for the same money. If you already have the TV there are some adapters that may work (please note i have not tried or endorse any of them) like: http://www.amazon.com/Stereo-TV-Transmitter-Bluetooth-Dongle/dp/B004T0CEBK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1387491869&sr=1-1&keywords=bluetooth+adapter+for+tV http://www.amazon.com/iClever-IC-BTT01-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Audio-out/dp/B00FLKW0JI/ref=sr_1_48?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1387491820&sr=1-48&keywords=bluetooth+adapter Some of these are transmitters and/or receivers so triple check the specs before buying. They are not the best solution as some work on batteries and need recharging every other day or so. Sorry there is no good or easy solution to your problem. UPDATE: I dont know who in my mind I had the word Bluetooth when I read Headset, as if its the only type, probably its the only one that makes sense, as I do not imagine myself wired to the screen. I have just checked the conections in the back and there are many many inputs of all type but no outputs, as you would need for an audio connection. By the way my 6700 dent either. So answering your original question: NO, it does not support head sets and i don't see any way that an adapter would help.
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Thank you for your response. So when I get my HD box from Comcast, I should get one of their HD cables also. Right? Should I also get a Comcast HD cable instead of one from some other source to hook up my upconverting DVD player? Kinda takes some of the fun out of researching the world of HD plasma tvs. :-)
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Well, I just ordered a coaxil cable two-way splitter (listen to the techie here, lol!) The guy at Best Buy told me to somehow get the antenna hooked into the recorder/player AND the tv. He said we didn't need that channel 3. Wish me luck. I just may have something. I'll let you know! - Linda
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Has Panasonic replaced the th-50pz800u TV now? Or are they about to replace it? I do not understand why Amazon no longer stocks it. I have read many rave reviews of this particular set and I planned to buy one this week. Did I wait too long and it is now out of production and being replaced with a new 2009 model? If so can I be sure the new replacement model will be as good or better than the panasonic th-50pz800u?