This page outlines digital TV compatibility information regarding the digital cable service at Sage provided by Time Warner Cable.
| Some older TVs may not work with digital cable. This is a limitation imposed by Time Warner Cable. Please ensure that your TV has a built in digital tuner before attempting to connect. | ||
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| Most televisions today are digital/QAM compliant, however less expensive or budget televisions or older models may not be. To find out if your television has a QAM tuner, check the specifications in your owner's manual, or visit the manufacturer's website. The QAM Tuner Support section below list some common compatibility information. |
QAM Tuner Support
A QAM tuner allows your TV to tune to digital or HD channels. Most, but not all, TV’s that were made after 2006 have a QAM tuner built in. Most Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Visio models have a built in QAM tuner. Additionally, if your TV remote has the (.) or (-) symbol button for easy tuning or is able to display channels such as 5.2 or 5-2, your TV likely has a QAM tuner.
An example of what the manual may say if the TV has a QAM tuner:
“Built in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)” or “NTSC/QAM"
An example of what the manual may say if the TV does NOT have a QAM tuner:
“ATSC / NTSC Tuner” (there will be no mention of QAM)
Below is a basic compatibility matrix. Your TV may not be listed. If this is the case, please check the TV specifications outlined in your owner's manual.
COMPATIBLE TVS
| Manufacturer | Details |
|---|---|
| LG | Most models since 2007 support QAM |
| Samsung | All models since 2009 support QAM (Fifth digit of model must be B or higher) |
| Sony | Most models since 2007 support QAM |
| Toshiba | Most models since 2007 support QAM |
| Vizio | Recent models support QAM |
| Westinghosue | Some models support QAM but require an activation code from manufacturer. (Many models aren't supported at all.) |
| Sharp | Most models since 2007 support QAM |
| Panasonic | Most models since 2007 support QAM |
OFTEN INCOMPATIBLE BRANDS
| Manufacturer |
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| Apex |
| Dynex |
| Element |
| Emerson |
| Haier |
| Insignia |
| RCA |
| Seiki |
| Sylvania |
SPECIFIC INCOMPATIBLE MODELS
| Manufacturer | Models | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dynex |
| Not QAM Capable |
| Emerson |
| Not QAM Capable |
| Hairer |
| Not QAM Capable |
| Magnavox |
| Not QAM Capable |
| RCA |
| Not QAM Capable |
| Seiki |
| Not QAM Capable |
| Westinghouse |
| Not QAM Capable |
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