How do you connect a Sony FWD-42px2 TV to watch cable? (There is no TV Tuner on the television)?

Question

How do you go about installing a TV Tuner?

Answer 1

Here are all of your specs. Your unit is not a TV but a multi media display.

  You need a tuner or connect using the appropriate cables from your cable box to the inputs for the display.

In theory this should work, but may still require a tuner.

Check Newegg or similar retailers for a tuner.

FWD-42PX2 is a 42-inch High Definition Professional Display, well suited for corporate and consumer applications that delivers high image quality, accurate color reproduction and long panel life. This display includes analog and digital inputs for both video and PC devices for a versatile viewing platform.



Features Specifications Accessories

Key Features

High Definition Plasma :   Brilliant image quality with ability to display over 1 billion colors delivers hi-contrast video and sharp text for any display solution.

Multiple Input Connectivity :   DVID (HDCP), HD-15 (RBG), HD-15 (YUV/Component), Composite Y/C(S-Video) inputs provide hook-up flexibility.

Flexible Option Boards :   Optional input boards to match the exacting needs of the display application.

Network Management Card (BKM-FW32), Network Media Card (BKM-FW50), Internal TV Tuner (ICS-SP20)

Progressive Scan Display :   1024 x 768 progressive scan display maximizes video performance; ideal for PC and HDTV content.

High Resolution Video Display :   This HD monitor is able to display video resolutions up to 1080i.

Extra Long Panel Life :   Long panel life combined with low power consumption ensures years of energy-efficient operation. Screen saver functions include auto-dimmer and on/off timer and help ensure maximum panel life.

Audio

Audio Power Output :   14W Total (7Wx2 Digital AMP)

Convenience

Cable Management System :   Yes

Wall/Arm Mount :   Yes (capable)

Convenience Features

Multiple Language Display :   English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese

Picture and Picture :   Yes

Picture-in-Picture :   Yes

On Screen Display :   Yes

General

Screen Size :   42.0"

Hardware

Mount Design :   Landscape, Portrait

Remote Control :   Multi-Function Remote

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio Input(s) :   1 (Side)

Analog Audio Output(s) :   Speakers (L/R) Optional

Analog Video Input(s) :   1 (Side)

DVI Connection Input(s) :   1 DVI-D (HDCP) (Bottom)

PC Audio Input(s) :   1 (per input)

PC Video Input(s) :   1 (Bottom)) - D-sub 15

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) :   1 (Side) Optional

Composite Video Input(s) :   1 (Side)

Control-S Input(s) :   1 (Bottom)

Control-S Output(s) :   1 (Bottom)

RCA Audio Input(s) :   RCA (L/R)

RF Connection Input(s) :   1 (Rear) Optional

RS232 Control :   1 (Bottom)

S-Video Input(s) :   1 (Side)

S-Video Output(s) :   1 (Side)

Video In (BNC) :   1 (Rear)

Color Temperature Control :   Cool, Neutral, Warm

Power

Internal Power Supply :   Yes

Power Requirements :   AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption (in Operation) :   330W

Video

Closed Caption Decoder :   Yes

Contrast Ratio :   10000:1 (max)

Display Resolution :   1024 x 768

Image Retention Protection :   Auto Wide Mode, Background, Multi-Mode Picture Orbit, Picture Inversion, Power Save, Smart Fan Technology, Timers, White Screen

Viewing Angle :   Horizontal: 178°, Vertical: 178°

Video Features

Picture Modes :   Custom (3), Vivid, Standard

Panel Type :   AC-Type Plasma Display Panel

Video Processing :   WEGA Engine™ Technology

Display Technology :   PlasmaPRO™ Technology

Color System :   NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL60, PAL-M, PAL-N

Optional Accessories:

Networking Boxes and Cards: NSP-1 (Content, Status, Control and Storage sent over IP), BKM-FW32 (Status and Control sent over IP and connectivity to PJNet), BKM-FW50 (Network Media Card designed as a simple, dependable,low cost digital signage solution). EBS-N200D (Status, Control, Storage and Streaming realtime Video sent over IP)

Answer 2

check to see if your TV has something called a cableCard Slot. Most cable operators seem to be dropping support for this, but it can't hurt to check with them if you have the slot.

Next, what kind of service do you have. Cable, you get a box from the company, tell them you have a hi def flat panel. The box will have the component outputs and HDMI outs.

With the sat dish, again, the box will have the outputs to connect to your TV. Your cable box, cableCard or Dish box is the tuner.

On the super cheap, if you can find an old VCR, that can be your tuner. It's ghetto, but it will do in a pinch.

Oh yeah, if you are getting your signal over the air (antenna) buy a digital tuner, the one's that are popping up at walmart. That can be your tuner as well.