How well does this TV interact with cable boxes (e.g., Comcast)? Can you search for content, control channel changes, etc?
1010123
This television does not work well with cable boxes DVR functionality. You can use it to change the channels and access some menus but your still going to want to use the comcast remote for DVR functions and menu searches. If you only need to change the channels and view the comcast channel guide you'll be covered.
1010124
The TV set up asks you to specify your cable provider and plan. That apparently synced to the remote to bring up the cable box search functions, as well as change channels and volume. The Comcast/Xfinity remote has more feature though, so I use it too.
1010125
I played with this just a bit. It did download guides (I have AT&T; Uverse), but trying to sift through the guide using the Samsung remote control was painful. The guide also seemed to run very slow, and I would assume an IR blaster would be needed to output channel choices from the TV to the AT&T;/Cable box. Overall, it was more hassle then it was worth, so I gave up on using the Samsung interface to control the cable box.
1010126
I have Comcast and I can tell you that you can do everything through the TV remote that you could with the Comcast remote. Even control the DVR... You will need to position the IR blaster that comes with the TV in front of the cable boxes IR sensor. P.S I've had this TV for over a month now and the only problem I have is that I cant stop watching it!
1010127
I played with this just a bit. It did download guides (I have AT&T Uverse), but trying to sift through the guide using the Samsung remote control was painful. The guide also seemed to run very slow, and I would assume an IR blaster would be needed to output channel choices from the TV to the AT&T/Cable box. Overall, it was more hassle then it was worth, so I gave up on using the Samsung interface to control the cable box.
1020163
This TV has ClearQAM. I subscribe to Comcast basic tier and was able to watch basic channels such as ABC/CBS/NBC/PBS in HD without cable box. If you subscribe to prime channels such as CNN or TBS, you need a cable box because they are encrypted. And I think you need HD box to watch HD channels (non basic).
2082633
If this unit will connect to your Comcast box, it will xmit a signal to the TV without the cable connection. This system connects with RCA type cables. I have Directv & it works great.
2146296
Based on my experience, this TV is unable to "interpret" a digital signal (analog only). You will need a QAM tuner if your cable company does not provide a set top box for digital channels.
163051
I have Comcast and two different a-b switchers, both of which will allow the TV to hold its station memory IF you remember that Channel 3 or 4 (whichever your cable box feeds into the set) is the active cable connection. I have no idea what happens if the cable box is HD - using the HDMI connection.
1455573
Wish there was some legal device out there that could pick up cable channels; It works on broadcast channels in your area only. I get ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, 3 PBS channels and two more that are a bit fuzzy at times. Happy with the channels I can watch, not a tv addict.
838843
I don't have cable and this TV was able to pull HD-quality channels "right off the air." Some of them aren't always in HD, the signal deteriorating from time to time. Others are more consistent.
1491171
IT will have the black bar when you are watching HD tv on your cable box. Go down to the lower channels on your box and it will be fine
2033826
Auto switching feature will not work, powered or not, AT ALL for some HDTV cable boxes. You will have to use the remote.This is due to the cable box always being ready to record, tricking the device into thinking it's always on even when powered off.I have a xfinity Cisco/ rng150n
1598513
Hi Geraldine, Yes it should work with your Cable Box providing it has a HDMI input which most Cable Boxes these days do. I would find it very surprising if it didn't have a HDMI outlet. If for some reason it doesn't we will refund your purchase 100% with no questions asked. I hope I answered your question. Thank you.
1071375
Nope...nothing like that to report here; picture quality remains good. Sadly, it still sports a slow and mediocre tuner (I don't use a cable box) and the Vizio Apps, which I had assumed would grow to include more top shelf streaming options and a browser option, continues to disappoint.
725251
just the magic one, still if you have a cable box that uses hdmi you can control the tv with the cable box remote without problems
473641
I use a cable box to control the TV and I don't see any delay. When I use the Smart TV functions (Netflix, Pandora, ect) there is a slight delay when you first start. I think it is because the TV is connecting to the internet. Other than that I love this tV
578731
You should be able to program your cable remote to work with it. I have programmed Comcast and DirecTV remotes to work with it. My favorite investment has been the Logitech Harmony universal remote, it can programmed to work with every device you have without having to use search codes.
1178707
it has only VGA, DVI and HDMI inputs, so if your cable box uses hdmi as its output, then you can watch TV on it but in most cases no it cant
1299380
I just changed cable companies and this is a real problem. Make sure your "tv" and "crl" (control) are pushed. Even then, I have to aim the remote right between the TV and the cable box
78328
Thanks for the kind response. Unfortunately, none of the efforts resulted in this TV to scan all digital and analog channels under the same "digital and analog channel search" function.Amazon.com support was excellent in sending a new replacement with just a simple phone call, as this unit apparently has a faulty tuner.