Dishnetwork 622 with HANNspree Xv 32" LCD - Do I need QAM tuner?

[ju421019]

Hi All,

I am looking to buy a HANNspree Xv 32" Widescreen LCD HDTV to use as TV 2 and connect the coaxial cable running from the Dish 622 directly to it.

Right now TV 1 has the 622 receiver directly connected to it.

For TV 2 I am going to use the coaxial cable. My concern is the HANNspree Xv 32" Widescreen LCD HDTV does not have a QAM tuner.

Will that make a difference? Or would quality of the content be better with a QAM tuner for my TV 2 setup.

Thanks!

 

[Splicer]

I am under the impression that QAM is used solely in CATV applications...So if true as I suspect it is a QAM tuner will make no difference when using Dish...

 

[Hall]

QAM has no use with (residential) Dish systems.

 

[ju421019]

Even if it is for my TV 2 setup where the coaxial is running straight to the tv.

QAM has no use with (residential) Dish systems.

 

[Hall]

QAM has no use with (residential) Dish systems.

 

[rglore]

No Dish receiver outputs QAM, just standard ATSC.

 

[digiblur]

A lot of times even if you have internet only cable service you can still receive the digital QAMs that are unencrypted...

That being said...would I buy a TV without QAM. Nope. I'd love to have the option to plug in my local cable co when needed for local HD channels.

 

[Pepper]

No Dish receiver outputs QAM, just standard ATSC.

That's NTSC, not ATSC, on the coax outputs. A standard definition signal modulated on one of the analog TV channels.

 

[KwestJones]

Admittedly I'm no techie....but isn't it important to note that buying an HDTV for TV2 is useless since it does output HD to TV2?

 

[Hall]

It is less than optimal, though it will still be a good picture.

You did forget the word "not" in between "does output", right ??

 

[ju421019]

Alright guys so basically I got a lot of responses which I appreciate it. My last two final questions:

1. So the bottom line is that QAM tuner is irrelevant for my TV 2 setup on my Dish 622that is connected via coaxial, Right?

2. Would you purchase a 37" LCD HDTV from Hannspree which has QAM for $700 or a $500 32" LCD HDTV from Hannspree for $500. Which would be better value in your opinion, especially resale down the line when I upgrade TVs, maybe in a year or so.

Thanks!

 

[Hall]

1. So the bottom line is that QAM tuner is irrelevant for my TV 2 setup on my Dish 622that is connected via coaxial, Right?

Is this the 3rd time ?? QAM has no use with (residential) Dish systems.

2. Would you purchase a 37" LCD HDTV from Hannspree which has QAM for $700 or a $500 32" LCD HDTV from Hannspree for $500. Which would be better value in your opinion, especially resale down the line when I upgrade TVs, maybe in a year or so.

First time I've ever heard anyone factor in "resale" value of a TV..... In a few years, I suspect most if not all TVs will include QAM tuners. The price of TVs with digital tuners will continue to drop. That said, I don't think most people will care if it has a QAM tuner or not.

To be honest, you're very hung up on this QAM tuner. Why ??