Vizio M420NV built-in digital converter works with Time Warner Cable? If I subscribe to basic Digital Cable with Time Warner Cable, do I need to get TWCs digital converter box?
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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).
1080763
I don't know. I just returned it and got my money back. I tried recording on it several times and Western sent me several replacements, but each didn't work with my TW Cable box.
1174690
Don't have time warner so don't know. It does support the History Channel app just fine. When you first plug it in it will duplicate your iPad screen so it might do the job even if the app doesn't support the additional display.
1836753
I needed help from both Vizio and Time-Warner to get full capability. I believe your best bet is to call Vizio and ask them to walk through the process. They were very helpful.
1934973
I did not need the conversion box. I just screwed it into my digital flat TV and it worked fine. Just scan for channels. I get about 20 local channels here in mid town Memphis, Tn. I have to move it a little sometimes because of air planes. Im close to FedEx and the airport.
604525
I have the same question, only I have Time Warner for cable. Hate using two remotes.
980756
It worked for my Comcast service, but I have no idea about Time Warner compatibility.
1225504
I have the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD hi-def DVR box with HDMI connection from Time Warner and the remote works perfectly with it. I run the HDMI thru my receiver and I have HDMI from receiver to TV. All I have to do is push one button "watch TV" and all devices turn on. It's great!
912655
YES,, We use it with Time Warner Cable. No issues. Just connects and all is well
857390
I don't use the SB5101U with Time Warner, so I don't know, but you can google "Time Warner modem" and click on "Buy Your Modem / Time Warner Cable, or go to this page: http://www.timewarnercable.com/en/residential-home/support/topics/internet/buy-your-modem.html
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I bought this tv for my son last Christman & then got one for myself about a month ago. If you are a Time Warner customer you need the cable box to get the HD tier. Yes, it would be nice if we didn't need that, wouldn't it?
1383766
Every Provider is different. Most providers will require you to pay a few dollars anywhere from a $1 to $5 seems to be the normal. Generally less then they charge for a full blown cable box. You will then get what ever channels a cable box would be getting. Note some cable providers enable copy protection flags that make certain channels only work with Windows Media Center. Version FiOS isn't one of them.
1318323
I do have an another 3 way splitter from Verizon that I'm pretty sure will work with time warner. It's MoCA compatible and only costs 15.99.
780414
I work for Time Warner Cable and have installed many of these. There is something wrong with your set up. Call customer service for help with it. These are great devices.
726443
I think all new TV's in the US are required to have a digital tuner (my 2 year old Vizio certainly does) so no converter needed. I tried checking the Vizio site, but it was having problems.
867459
No...if you have an older TV that doesn't have a digital tuner, you need a converter..but you don't get them from the cable company...you buy em...newer digital TVs will work with just a direct hook up.
271947
This iView 3500STB works in Kentucky on Time Warner Cable. It will tune the unscrambled channels. It gets the numbers wrong but the channels are there. You say your TV could find unscrambled QAM channels so this iView set top box should do the same. If it's not working, I'd have to guess that it is a defective unit providing you have chosen "cable" in the menu for it's channel search.