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set top boxes
shardo
Newbie
‎01-02-2009 03:59 PM

My son thought there was a way to put a box on like a tv not watched much and just needs some local channels basically.  Do you have to have a set top box

for each tv or is there a tuner, I read about QAM digital Tuner but don't think that was it.  Let me know.  I have 3 boxes now and want four tv's

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mrags2000
Enthusiast - Level 3
‎01-02-2009 04:08 PM
Yes, every TV hooked up verizon system needs a STB hooked up to it. If it is not watched frequently you may want to go with the lower end digitial adaptor (DCT700). You get all the same channels but no img or vod.
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MeatChicken1
Contributor - Level 2
‎01-02-2009 04:53 PM
If you have/get a TV with a QAM tuner, you will be able to get thru Fios , without a set top box, the stuff on channels 2-49, the local HD's, & the music only channels.
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shardo
Newbie
‎01-03-2009 07:46 AM

What is a QAM tuner in a tv.  Do most come with it or is it more expensive do small sets have that tuner?

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KenAF
Specialist - Level 2
‎01-03-2009 08:15 AM
@shardo wrote:

What is a QAM tuner in a tv.  Do most come with it or is it more expensive do small sets have that tuner?

QAM is the method of digital delivery used by cable systems (including FiOS).  

Most new TVs come with QAM tuners.  Almost every TV with a ATSC tuner also includes a QAM tuner, but you should check the specifications to be sure.  If you still aren't sure, you can ask here about the TV model.

On a TV with a QAM tuner, you will be able to tune local SD, local HD, and music channels on FiOS without a set-top box.  For cable channels like TNT, USA, and ESPN, you'll still need a Verizon STB/DVR or a CableCard DVR like the TivoHD.

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