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Old 12-11-08 | 09:08 PM
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New TV -- how do I find out which channels are what?

i got a panasonic 42 inch plasma it picks up high def channels that i dont pay for it has numbers like 77-294 and alot of others then some odd numbers say scrambled how do i find out which channels are what? is there web sites for that and how do i no which channels are scramled and does that mean if i go to the cable company pay for a few high def chanels i want i dont need to buy a 500$ box? i live in vancouver canada so not sure thanks new to the tv



and can u use any hdmi cable for ps3 or do you need to buy a ps3 one in canada i seen ps3 one for 60$
Old 12-11-08 | 09:23 PM
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Old 12-11-08 | 09:28 PM
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You TV has a QAM turner inside it, which allows to pick up certain un-encrypted HD channels.

You can buy any cheap HDMI cable. Don't spend more than 8 bucks! In fact, they can be had for around $5.00 if you look at Amazon and similar sites.

As far as sites, check out avsforums.com and their HD TV section. You might find some luck there.
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Old 12-12-08 | 08:30 AM
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i googled around found these i guess there right

not really worth buying a 500$ cable box for 2 channels that i dont get in hd over what i get now

Delta HDTV channels to date:

60.1 PBS Detroit
60.2 CBS

61.1 NBC
61.2 FOX
61.3 ABC East

62.1 CBC
62.2 TSN
62.12 Discover

69.2 SportsNet
69.3 CTV
Old 12-12-08 | 09:41 AM
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whether or not you posted in the right place, it'd be much more helpful to forum readers -- your prospective helpers -- if you had a more descriptive thread title.
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whether or not you posted in the right place, it'd be much more helpful to forum readers -- your prospective helpers -- if you had a more descriptive thread title.
and used some form of punctuation.

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