Does this unit have a Clear QAM tuner?
1441045
I haven't tried this tv with cable but this TV's picture is great.good for the price
1441046
I just got it in today,. On the channel scan I am getting both analog and Clear QAM Local Networks on Time Warner.From the manual "US System NTSC-M, ATSC Standard (8VSB) and QAM"
1242497
yes threw cable this machine should have a digital or qam tuner just go to set up an set the cable annata it will take a wile to set up provided cable is live
2117318
Yes, you need a QAM tuner. If you have acable box you need at least a NTSC tuner for channel 3 or 4. For basic cable right out of the wall, you will need a QAM tuner. Does this TV have a QAM tuner?
995167
Sorry, I looked and found out that I was wrong. This one only has the connection for QAM tuner.
700790
First, this is a tuner - not a recorder. The recording option will be provided by software on your computer like Windows Media Center or Myth TV (Linux). Second, it will only tune unencrypted QAM (or Clear QAM) channels.
983948
What is a "QAM TUNER" - I use this TV with "Rabbit" ears. "Free TV" no cable or satellite. The screen is as clear as my laptop computer screen is.
1107914
Yes, it does. That's pretty much the point of HD Radio and it supports tuning to and listening to those digital stations.
995169
Yes, this unit has a QAM tuner but you can not view scrambled channels. Basically you will receive local channels, shopping channels and some channels such as RT the Russian propaganda channel.
118028
It cannot tune OTA (which uses 8VSB). It can do unencrypted QAM. Traditionally, you have had to insert a CableCard for the initial setup, then you could remove the card and continue getting ClearQAM channels. With newer firmware, it has been implied that you can setup for ClearQAM without a CableCard, but I'm not sure everyone has been successful.
2272984
Yes it can. It tells you what channel to tune to. However it's not great reception. Usually staticky.
228236
If the local channels are clear QAM - then it may find them. To determine if the channels are in clear QAM, see if you can use a HDTV to tune to the channels. Sorry, don't have cable to verify if this module can tune in to the cable channels (versus OTA).
965136
I don't notice any on mine. It does a good job of locking onto stations, especially weaker ones I could not get before. Rotate the AM bar antenna for clarity and run the wire antenna close to a window for good FM/SW reception. Very, very clear. I listen with Sony buds at low volume often. Of course, a more elaborate antenna setup willenhance S/W abilities. But the DSP chips used do live up to their claims on this gem.
1283867
There is firmware to correct some bugs. It worked out of box, but occasionally required reboot. Only works with FTA channels.
1830502
Yes it does. No DTA converter box is required for this TV. I connected the TV to a cable connection, selected the auto tune feature and in a few minutes the TV had located all the channels. Selecting channels on the QAM tuner is confusing because you have to use the dash button on the remote. For example on some TV's 106.1 can be typed 1061 and the TV will find it. However on the Samsung you have to type 106-1. If that feature does not bother you it is a nice TV.
755449
Yes, and it is surprisingly sensitive. I get numerous stations in a fringe area. And it has station presets. Handy gadget.
1029951
The hardware is also changed. Even with the new EyeTV 3 software, the older model would not support Clear QAM. From El Gato's FAQ on the subject, the only way to tell the difference is by checking the box for "Clear QAM" supported or something to that effect. They are no longer distributing the older model, and expect retailers to start carrying the new model soon.http://faq.elgato.com/index.php/faq/more/635/
1951222
Yes. just plug it in the lighter plug and set the tuner and radio to the clearest station. there is even a memory button so it will remember the station you like the best. you can scan for stations or go through each station manually.