TV Compatibility Guide
Information on TV Manufacturer and Models Support for QAM Tuning
Most major brand flat screen TVs manufactured after 2006 support both ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) and QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) digital tuners. ATSC is used to receive digital channels over the air. QAM is used to receive digital channels from a cabe TV provider without use of a cable box. Your TV must support QAM to function on the Comcast provided ResNet Cable TV system.
Please be advised this is an informal reference guide and we can't guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information provided. If you are making a TV tuner purchase decision, you are advised to carefully check the return and return shipping policies before you finalize any purchase.
Compatible TVs
Experience shows the following well known name brand manufacturers typically DO provide QAM Tuner support and typically will function with the ResNet HD Cable TV system powered by Comcast.
| 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 |
| WESTINGHOUSE |
Some models support QAM but require an activation code from manufacturer.
(Many models aren't supported at all.) |
Often Incompatible Brands
Experience suggests many of the following lessor brand TVs may NOT include QAM Tuner support and may not function with the ResNet HD Cable TV system powered by Comcast.
| Apex |
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Dynex
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| Element |
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| Emerson |
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| Haier |
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| Insignia |
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RCA
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| Seiki |
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If you are purchasing or already own one of the brands listed above, please verify that your model includes a QAM tuner.
Specific Incompatible Models
Experience suggests these specific TV models are NOT QAM capable and will not function with the ResNet HD Cable TV system powered by Comcast.
| DYNEX |
DX-32L151A11 |
Not QAM Capable |
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| EMERSON |
LD195EM8 7
LD195EM8 2
LD195EM8 |
Not QAM Capable
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| EMERSON |
LC320EM2F
LC401EM2F
EWL20S5B |
Not QAM Capable
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| HAIER |
LEC19B1320
LEC22B1380
LEC22B1380W
LEC24B1380 |
Not QAM Capable
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| MAGNAVOX |
P2MF23ID/37
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Not QAM Capable |
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| RCA |
LED32B30RQ
LED24C45RQ
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Not QAM Capable |
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| SEIKI |
SE24FT01
SE47FY19
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Not QAM Capable |
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| WESTINGHOUSE |
DWM32H1G1
DWM32H1Y1
DWM42F2G1
DWM48F1A1
EWM24F1Y1
LTV-27W2
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Not QAM Capable
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Note: d=from Drexel IT, ctv=from Campus Televideo
Compatible QAM Set-Top Tuners
Experience shows the following stand-alone QAM Tuners (i.e. set-top cable boxes) are compatible with ResNet HD Cable TV system powered by Comcast.
However, we can't warrant or guarantee that set-top QAM tuners will work with your specific TV. Sometimes there are compatibility issues between the QAM tuner and specific TVs. If you choose to purchase a QAM set-top cable box, be sure you understand return policies, shipping and taxes before making any purchase decision.
It's often possible to buy a 19" - 24" TV with native QAM support for $100 and often that's a better option then adding a converter box to your existing TV.
| EMATIC |
AT103B |
Typically available at Walmart and Amazon
Set-up interface is somewhat awkward
Tested by Drexel IT
(approximately $30 - $33)
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| CHANNELMASTER |
CM-7001 |
Typically available at Newegg.com
(approximately $99-$110)
Often long lead time or out of stock
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| IVIEW |
3500STBII
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Typically available at, Amazon, WalMart, Newegg, B&H Photo
(approximately $30 - $45)
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| PROSCAN |
PAT102-B
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Typically available at HHGreg
Tested by Drexel IT
(approximately $30-$50)
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Remember, if you buy a set-top cable box you will need an extra coax or HDMI cable. Drexel IT has successfully tested the Ematic AT103B and Proscan PAT102B cable boxes in our residence halls; however, that does not guarantee they will work properly with your TV.
Note: irt=Tested by IT at Drexel ct=Recommended by Campus Televideo, a well respected provider, cw=Recommended by CaseWestern Reserve University