Cant get cable on HDTV, do I need a converter box?

I hooked up a new HDTV today with cable. I cant seem to get the cable to work on the tv. It works everywhere else in the house (using a splitter). My Mom swears that if the tv is HD it doesnt need a converter box. Do I need one or am I doing something wrong?
Answer:

In the SETTINGS in the TV's MENU you need to change from ANTENNA to CABLE, and it will work...

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It depends wich company you have.I have comcast and i got a new tv a few months ago.It dosnet need a converter box to get regular channles.if you get an converter box than you get hd channles wich of course lookes nicer

Thomas

HD uses different coloured RCA adapters than standard analog. Try either switching the wiring arrangement or buy new RCA cables.

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