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We have discovered that while the broadcast is made possible in a side by side format, some (maybe all?) modern 3D HDTVs require an HDMI connector to activate the 3D mode - even manually. Many cable providers have been offering digital HD set top boxes that are based on component cables, not modern HDMI connectors. In fact, even when HDMI is offered, many customers opt for the component cabling because it's cheaper and doesn't require extra "add-on" expenses. For example, our local cable provider (Rogers) doesn't provide HDMI cabling, only component. Some 3D HDTVs lock out the 3D options with the component HD inputs - which makes the side by side mode useless.
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