University of Florida Clear QAM Channel Line-up Channel lineup as of 8/4/17. In order to receive Clear QAM channels, your TV must have a QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) tuner to receive the school’s cable service; no cable box required. Contact your TV manufacturer directly to determine if you television contains this feature. All channels subject to change. Other restrictions may apply. © 2017 Cox Communications, Inc. WHERE GATORS LIVE. University of Florida Video Television Services » Student Information We are pleased to offer a 100% digital video solution from Cox Communications with a robust channel lineup of over 80 channels - including many in crystal clear HDTV. IMPORTANT: In order to take advantage of the full channel lineup, you will need a digital television with a built-in QAM tuner. This built-in QAM tuner will enable you to receive the Cox digital cable channels directly on your television without a cable set-top box. Additionally, you will need a coax cable. You may need to provide the TV and coax cable yourself. Setting up your TV to work with our digital video service is easy: Connect your TV to the cable outlet with a coax cable How do I know if my TV has a QAM tuner? » Connect the coax cable to the coax port on the cable » Your university provided cable television service in an all outlet. digital system that utilizes QAM technology. Therefore, your » Next, connect the other end of the coax cable to the television must have a QAM tuner (Quadrature Amplitude coaxport on the back of your TV. Modulation) to receive the school’s cable service. This tuner enables your television to receive an HDTV signal without a » If there is a single coax port, connect the coax cable to cable set top box. that port. » Many newer televisions are QAM compatible; however, some » If there is more than one coax port, connect the coax models do not support the option. To determine if your TV is cable to the port labeled CABLE or CATV. QAM compatible, follow these steps: Make sure the source on the TV is set correctly » Search online for the make and model of your TV or » Using your TV remote or the front panel on your TV, reference your TV’s owner’s manual change the INPUT or SOURCE until the source for » Look for labeling or details that state the TV is QAM thecorrect coax connection to your TV is selected. compatible. Perform a channel scan for your television Examples » Once the coax is connected to your cable outlet and TV Compatible: “Built in digital tuner (ATSC/QAM)” and you have changed the source to the correct coax Non-Compatible: “ATSC/NTSC Tuner” or connection, you will need to run a TV channel scan. “Broadcast Digital” without mentioning QAM » Performing a channel scan varies based on the If you are not certain or cannot locate the labeling, you can manufacturer and the TV model. contact your TV manufacturer directly. IMPORTANT: Your TV Manufacturer User’s Manual can provide What do I do if my TV does not have a QAM tuner? you with full details on how to connect your coax cable to your » If your TV is not QAM compatible, you can purchase a TV, change the source, and run a channel scan. different TV with a built-in QAM tuner or you can purchase an off-the-shelf QAM tuner set-top converter box from an electronics retailer. Follow the instructions provided to connect the off-the-shelf QAM tuner set-top converter box to your TV and cable outlet. What do I do if my TV has a QAM tuner but it still does not work? » Make sure you have followed all of the steps above. If you have done so, and you are still unable to set up your TV, you may still need to purchase an off-the-shelf QAM tuner set-top converter box from an electronics retailer. Are you still having trouble getting your favorite show? If it’s a cable issue, please ask for assistance at IServiceDesk.housing.ufl.edu, if it regards your service you will need to contact Cox at https://www.cox.com/residential/contactus.html or 1-888-269-9693 WHERE GATORS LIVE..