Can i use a Directv HD reciever without the hd subscription?

Question

I want to get the hd reciever but i only have the normal directv subscription. I was wondering if it will still work with a hdmi cable and still have good quality

Answer 1

why would you have an hd box without hd service? that would defeat the purpouse of using hdmi (or even component video)... trust me... HD service with either HDMI or component video (y,pb,pb  aka red, green, blue) is worth it if you are on an HDTV... skip between the sd and hd versions of programs like sports or "hd newscasts" and you will see the difference.  I don't even bother with sd programming too often anymore.