I am told I need a digital tuner or a converter box for my Sony KLV-S32A10. What is the difference between the 2 and how do I know which one to get?

I hope that you have gotten this resolved, but if you have not, or if you have the problem again in the future, here are some simple steps for you!

1. Hold down the clear TV button until all lights light up at the top of the remote
2. Punch in a 3 digit code (provided below)
3. Press the # (POUND) button
4. Try powering the tv on/off, and the volume. If one or more of these functions do not work, start over from step 1 with a different code

500
837



Becki Barned
DISH Network Customer Service
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Hello
Programmable code number for DVD/VCR [Sony] is _ 601 (Sony Dream System)
Programmable code for SAT/CABLE is _ 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)
Above stated both codes are common for [SONY KLV-S19A10 _ KLV-S26A10 - KLV-S23A10 AND KLV-S32A10 compactable]. OK.

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yes you will. either install an outside antenna or get a good amplified indoor antenna. try your old antenna first, but when your picture freezes or it says something like " weak signal " you will need that new antenna

the new lcd tv you have will pick up hd channels. run the autoprogramming for the channels for sd and hd. be prepared for about a 20 minute wait

You will need to buy a digital converter box!
You can get one online or at a wal-mart or radio shack!
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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.

If you are on cable or satalight you will be fine. If you are still using an antana you will need to get a converter box to watch tv. You can also go here to get more answers. http://www.dtvanswers.com/

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This model only has an analog tuner, so you will require either a converter box or hi-def tuner after the transition.

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