Is our Sansui tv TVM1916 digital or do we need converter box?

1) Connect the converter box to a good digital TV antenna and position the antenna as high and as close to a window as possible.
2) Set the converter box 'output switch' to an unused channel for your area. (Usually 2, 3 or 4.)
3) Connect the output of the converter box to the 'antenna input' on the TV.
4) Turn on both units and set the TV channel to the same output channel selected above.
5) Now select TV channels using the converter box remote only. The TV should receive all converted channels on the preselected channel.
6) Adjust the TV antenna for the best reception for all channels.

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you can't. You'll need to purchase a new (programmable) remote and program it for your tv.

Cost ? $5-$10

I'm sorry, but the TVM1916F is not digital. You will need a converter box if you have an antenna for your signals.

I've ordered a manul for this tv. All I wanted was a simple answer to whether we need a converter box or if this tv is digital. Thanks.

Deacon J,
You will need a digital converter box OR high definition tuner for the transition. What's the difference? A converter box will only output a standard definition signal, either on channel 3 or by composite or S video cables. A high definition tuner will allow you to watch the new digital broadcasts in hi-def, assuming they are transmitted in hi definition. The converter boxes are the cheaper option and you can get a coupon from the government for a $40 rebate on the box, but I would opt for the hi-def tuner fo the better picture quality.CNET has a good write up on the transition here:
http://www.cnet.com/1990-7874_1-5108580-3.html
I did some looking and about the cheapest hi-def tuner I could find was $150, which is 3 times what a converter box would cost. I would expect the cost to fall on the tuners over time. Perhaps a converter box may be a good solution until the prices fall, if they do. The problem is that not many companies are making the tuners, as most TV's already have a hi-def tuner built in, so there isn't a big market for the add-on tuners. I hope this answers your questions.

HDLCD2600 come set for cable. Make sure the tv is set for "tv" or "air" then run the auto channel memory or search feature of the set. If you have the manual it's under "memorizing channels". If your still have problems, call Sansui TV's customer service number 800 289 0980.

Yes, this tv will need a converter box. It is not digital.

have a sansui tv with a date of sept 2002 i bought the tv because it was on sale and have since lost the reciepts. anyways , no i need the tv and when powered up there is no picture but the sound comes on fine. i turnd it upside down and beat it and shook it and the pic came on for a min only to turn back off in 5-6 minutes. help. oh and i dont have electrical or circuit knowledge but willing to change a bulb or fuse. as you say that sound is ok and picture also comes some time so please check loose contact in luminance section of chroma ic . weak signal may cause rolling and intermittant picture problem for that checkloose near antena socket thanks