HD DVR on SDTV

[bmer]

I am finally getting my HD-DVR installed this coming monday but I am not getting my HD television until Christmas(no matter how much I beg the Wife wont give it to me now). I am wondering if there will be any problems getting the reciever installed to my digital television or will the installer have to refuse me.

 

[iwc5893]

If your TV has an RCA input, you should be able to get it installed even though the installer might be resistant about it. However, if your TV only has a coax input then you will not be able to connect the HD-DVR to it.

 

[jlancaster]

I had an hr20-700 hooked up to a sony 36" sd for months until I was allowed (castrated over here) to get an hdtv. Loved it then even better now!! He shouldn't give you any trouble at all!!

 

[charper1]

He should not resist; use the s-video if that's possible.

 

[bmer]

Yeah the tv is relatively new..about 8 months old and has Component inputs, rca inputs, and I believe S-video. I was just worried he would refuse to do the job and had even thought about going to a rental place and renting a tv for a week.

 

[jdc20006]

You should be fine as long as you have other inputs other than coax. I remember installing hd equipment on a lot standard tvs. Even had a few customers run to the store and buy a modulator for tvs with only coax. Don't worry....