Digital Cable and TV Compatibility Information
This page outlines digital TV compatibility information regarding the digital cable service at Sage provided by Time Warner Cable.
QAM Tuner Support
Most televisions today are digital/QAM compliant, however less expensive 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 |
|---|
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 |
Setting Up Your TV
For more information about setting up your TV at sage check out the article linked below: