Can you still watch an hdtv if you do not have it hooked up to hd with your statellite provider?

Yes, you can still watch an HDTV even if it is not connected to an HD source from your satellite provider. The TV will display content in standard definition (SD) if that's all that's available. Additionally, you can access HD content through other sources, such as streaming services, Blu-ray Players, or over-the-air broadcasts, as long as those devices are connected to the HDTV.