I just checked for 1-9 again and it looks like it's still out. However, 103.3 is now showing channel 11 WB in HD!!!

Still, I hope they bring back UPN 9.

Also, I made a mistake. 1-9 is WWOR UPN HD and 103-3 is WPIX WB HD.

I just checked for 1-9 again and it looks like it's still out. However, 103.3 is now showing channel 11 WB in HD!!!

Still, I hope they bring back UPN 9.

Also, I made a mistake. 1-9 is WWOR UPN HD and 103-3 is WPIX WB HD.

Is this twc? if so how do i get to 1-9 and 103-3 thanks!

Hummm, I haven't checked today but it was out when I last checked last night at 11 p.m. :confused: Are you using direct connect on Time Warner cable or over the air? I was talking about over Time Warner cable...

When I tuned to it, for some reason it showed me channel 103-3. I will check it again when I get home. Hopefully, it will be back on 1-9 as you said.

Also, are you getting WB in HD?

Yes im using a direct connect to TWC cable. Im geting 1.9 and 103.3 in HD any one getting this?? :confused:

Yes im using a direct connect to TWC cable. Im geting 1.9 and 103.3 in HD any one getting this?? :confused:


Are you sure you're still getting 1-9? I'm beginning to think that TWC substituted 103-3 for 1-9 because of the pending merger of WB and UPN. Perhaps once they merge they will only show 103-3 as the new channel.

How did you gain access to 103.3

Channels 1.9 & 103.3 are assessable if you directly connect the cable to you tv and if you have a HD tuner built in.

Channel 1.9 used to be WWOR9 (upn9), it is now WPIX11(WB11)
Channel 103.3 is Also WPIX11(WB11), why the repetition i don't know.

So their is no way to gain access to those channels just with a SA8300

u can attempt it if you put your box in diadnostic mode and tune to channel 1999

then play around with frequencies a program #'s.

Alot of work that might not get u anywhere

I tried tunning into 103.3 frequency on channel 1999 and it did not work.

u can attempt it if you put your box in diadnostic mode and tune to channel 1999

then play around with frequencies a program #'s.

Alot of work that might not get u anywhere
Well, well I just went into diagnostic mode and I can get WPIX-HD on 711

How did you do it.

I tried tunning into 103.3 frequency on channel 1999 and it did not work.

guess u'll have to wait till TWC officailly launches it. Sorry

How did you do it.

I didn't use my cablebox, I used a direct connection to my HDTV with HD Tuner built in

How did you do it.
On the cable box, hold down select and exit until you here the beep and see diag show on the box. Then try changing the channel to 711.

Well, well I just went into diagnostic mode and I can get WPIX-HD on 711

great news, hopefully the manhattan system will be able to do that

Did you set the frequency to 103.3 and the display channel to 711? is their any other options that you have to select in Diag in order to enable WB11 on 711.

Thanks

Did you set the frequency to 103.3 and the display channel to 711?
I just went directly to channel 711 after entering diag mode. I'm in Staten Island so it may not work for you depending where you are. Also the diagnostic channel here is 1099 but it's 1999 in most other areas I believe.

In Manhattan
Chan. Frequency Program#

701 693 #2
702 681 #1
703 693 #1
704 675 #1
705 669 #2
706 603 #1
707 675 #2
708 639 #3
709 693 #4
710 603 #2
711 669 #3
712 603 #3
713 681 #2
720 ?? ??
721 639 #1
722 639 #2
723 597 #2
724 597 #1
725 597 #3
741 633 #1

Interesting, 741 had been gone for about a week here in SI. In diag mode I'm watching it and getting Sportsnite in HD and the PQ is very good. Looks like SNY is getting its act together.

Dam S.I. U guys are getting WB11 & SNY thru your box.

Did you leave the display channel, EIA channel and source ID set as 0s

Dam S.I. U guys are getting WB11 & SNY thru your box.
Don't sweat it, you'll have it soon enough (hopefully)
I attached a shakey digicam pic just to torment you :D

Is twc adding SNY HD tomorrow

Did you leave the display channel, EIA channel and source ID set as 0s
I didnt even go to the diag channel, I just entered diag mode on the cable box and then hit 711 on the remote.

Is twc adding SNY HD tomorrow

supposedly

In Manhattan
Chan. Frequency Program#

701 693 #2
702 681 #1
703 693 #1
704 675 #1
705 669 #2
706 603 #1
707 675 #2
708 639 #3
709 693 #4
710 603 #2
711 669 #4????
712 603 #3
713 681 #2
720 ?? ??
721 639 #1
722 639 #2
723 597 #2
724 597 #1
725 597 #3
741 ?? ??


711 669 #3 - I just got it to work by putting it in while in diag mode (upper manhattan)

711 669 #3 - I just got it to work by putting it in while in diag mode (upper manhattan)

yeah, i jus get the audio when i enter in those digits

yeah, i jus get the audio when i enter in those digits

The picture is behind the diag display for me (can see on the edges).

No way I know of to view the picture of the signal without the diag display...

Someone a few weeks ago had mentioned that we should be getting ESPN2HD in time for baseball. TWC missed the WBC, and the regular season is upon us. Are they going to come through, or is this just another case of being jerked around by TWC promising HD channels then not delivering?
-JMP

When I tune to 741, I am now getting a grey screen, although the guide describes it as WPIXHD. Not at all what I expected.

As of 6:55am this morning WPIX HD is displaying on channel 711 and SportsNet NY HD is displaying on 741.

SportsNet NY HD looks great by the way.

TWC Queens.

As of 6:55am this morning WPIX HD is displaying on channel 711 and SportsNet NY HD is displaying on 741.

SportsNet NY HD looks great by the way.

TWC Queens.
Same here, looks like we should all have both channels now.

I used to live in NYC fo 13 years and now live in Orlando and miss NYC but don't miss TWC. I have dish network and can't complain.

As of 6:55am this morning WPIX HD is displaying on channel 711 and SportsNet NY HD is displaying on 741.

SportsNet NY HD looks great by the way.

TWC Queens.

Upper manhattan...

741 SNY-HD is up and running

no 711 though (not even in Diag mode) (but the signal for wpix-hd is available)

However, checking in diag mode , source IDs for some of the HD channels seem to have changed around - something is up.....

Upper manhattan...

741 SNY-HD is up and running

no 711 though (not even in Diag mode) (but the signal for wpix-hd is available)

However, checking in diag mode , source IDs for some of the HD channels seem to have changed around - something is up.....

Both 741 and 711 are now on the program guide and running in Sutton.

They are both in the program guide and actually up and running on the Upper West Side.

Finally - WBHD!

Finally up here in midtown but the station logo on the info banner says UPN on 711. Wierd
and the video is not exactly 4x3, it seems to be stretched out a tad.

Wow, I'm so happy that we finally, finally have WPIX in HD. Much needed vis-a-vis the arrival of the CW in the fall, and great right now in since Smallville and Gilmore Girls are finally about to be new again after weeks and weeks of reruns. Bizarrely, though, on my box WPIX-HD has the UPN logo attached to it!

Last night at 12:40 or so when I was watching my DVR'd recording of House, the audio cut out and was replaced by a low whine and a box turned up on the bottom of the screen with scrolling text saying "a monthly emergency test is now in progress in the following counties: Bronx County, King's County, [all the rest of the counties in the five boroughs]. This test will continue until 1:37AM". I didn't stay tuned to see if it was gonna last that long--I just fired up the good ol' 360 and played games until I went to bed. Did anyone else experience this?

Last night at 12:40 or so when I was watching my DVR'd recording of House, the audio cut out and was replaced by a low whine and a box turned up on the bottom of the screen with scrolling text saying "a monthly emergency test is now in progress in the following counties: Bronx County, King's County, [all the rest of the counties in the five boroughs]. This test will continue until 1:37AM". I didn't stay tuned to see if it was gonna last that long--I just fired up the good ol' 360 and played games until I went to bed. Did anyone else experience this?

I had the Emergency Broadcasting System alert too. It lasted for about 5-10 minutes and then everything went back to normal.

No emergency display on my direct connect...

It looks like TWC did replace UPN 9 HD with WB HD since many have reported seeing their cable box showing UPN for the WB channel.

Did anyone find UPN HD somewhere else using QAM?

WPIX's PR department just put out a press release about having the HD feed on TWC. Looks like the addition is official and permanent.

WPIX LAUNCHES IN HD ON TIME WARNER CABLE
OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY

New York, NY - March 29, 2006 - Beginning today, WB11/WPIX, Tribune
Broadcasting's New York WB Television Network affiliate, will now be
available in HD (High Definition) on Time Warner Cable of New York and New
Jersey.

Located on channel 711, WPIX in HD offers all WPIX Channel 11 programs,
including New York Mets home baseball games and WB Television Network
programs including "Gilmore Girls," "Smallville," "One Tree Hill" and
"Everwood."

"Our partnership with Time Warner Cable is an important step for us in
providing comprehensive high definition opportunities for our viewers," said
WB11/WPIX Vice President and General Manager Betty Ellen Berlamino. "As the
demand for HDTV increases among our audience, WB/WPIX will remain committed
to meeting these needs."

WPIX's PR department just put out a press release about having the HD feed on TWC. Looks like the addition is official and permanent.

Woo who! :cool:
Great news, I gotta run out side and look up at the sky- pigs must be flying- we got another HD channel!

What about UPN HD? What happened to that channel? Is it coming back?

What about UPN HD? What happened to that channel? Is it coming back?

WWOR-HD may or may not be coming back down the road. I doubt it will happen within the next year or so. There is no more UPN-HD, since there is no more UPN.
-JMP

What about UPN HD? What happened to that channel? Is it coming back?

Well the name UPN is history, its jus 9 now.
And Fox is creating a new network this fall and WWOR will be carrying the new network.

Just like WPIX will be carrying CW programming, so I guess we might see it this fall.

http://www.newscorp.com/news/news_277.html

Andy - you can update you sig now...

SNY-HD and WB-HD are in :-)

Andy - you can update you sig now...

SNY-HD and WB-HD are in :-)

yes sir, finally

Isn't there an HD Playboy channel too that's missing?

TM

Isn't there an HD Playboy channel too that's missing?

TM


HA! Good one.

Just surfed to 711 and found WPIX-HD. Did I miss an annoucement?

Regards...JL

Just surfed to 711 and found WPIX-HD. Did I miss an annoucement?

Regards...JL
:eek: :D about a page ago :cool:

:eek: :D about a page ago :cool:

Sorry I'm late, but I usually get an alert when this thread is updated. I never got it.

Regards...JL

... I usually get an alert when this thread is updated. I never got it.
I hate when that happens.
Sometimes on some of these threads that I’ve subscribed to I’ll get tons of alerts. Alright already, stop clogging my mail box! Other times when I should get at least one alert-- I don’t get any.
Bottom line, good news, more HD. ;)

Well the name UPN is history, its jus 9 now.
And Fox is creating a new network this fall and WWOR will be carrying the new network.

Just like WPIX will be carrying CW programming, so I guess we might see it this fall.


OK, I just want to make sure... but channel 9 in HD is now gone correct? Replaced by channel 11 HD, correct?

I am using a Fusion card hooked up to my computer to watch HD. This past Monday I was watching Discovery HD Theater and all was OK. Today, Wednesday, I can not get it. It used to be one of the free HD channels, like NBC, ABC, etc. Is it encrypted now?

I am using a Fusion card hooked up to my computer to watch HD. This past Monday I was watching Discovery HD Theater and all was OK. Today, Wednesday, I can not get it. It used to be one of the free HD channels, like NBC, ABC, etc. Is it encrypted now?

I believe it is now encrypted. Try a quick test. If you can, tune to the Food Network. I believe the Food Network was not encrypted either, but it appears to be encrypted now also.

Regards....JL

This isn't worse then when they encrypted TNT. I had LG upgrade my LST3410A HD DVR (audio problem affiliated with TNTHD) and had a direct feed in there so that I could record BB playoffs and now it was encrypted and I had that update for no reason.

OK, I just want to make sure... but channel 9 in HD is now gone correct? Replaced by channel 11 HD, correct?

that is correct

i have two KPIX or whatever it is in queens, 711 and 741, 741 is a big ole grey screen! isn't that where the new mets channel was?

I am using a Fusion card hooked up to my computer to watch HD. This past Monday I was watching Discovery HD Theater and all was OK. Today, Wednesday, I can not get it. It used to be one of the free HD channels, like NBC, ABC, etc. Is it encrypted now?

Oops, I just checked and it's gone....

741 is a big ole grey screen! isn't that where the new mets channel was?

that is where it is , the Queens feed must have a problem

Oops, I just checked and it's gone....

Too bad -- It had a great HD look.

Now that I have a monitor with a DVI input and HDTV resolution, I'm thinking about upgrading my cable box. Can I just take it down to TWC and tell them I have an HDTV, and will they give me an HDTV box? Or do I have to call up and have them come to put it in?

Take the box to your nearest TWC center. They should give your no problems switching to whatever box you want.

i have two KPIX or whatever it is in queens, 711 and 741, 741 is a big ole grey screen! isn't that where the new mets channel was?

I have the same problem in Manhattan, but only with the set equipped with a cable card. The other set, hooked up to the 8300 box, is showing both channels correctly. I spoke to the Cablecard office last night and he scheduled a tech to visit next week.

Doug

Too bad -- It had a great HD look.

Do you think that TWC just switched the channel number? I haven't check all the channels but TWC is known to do this once in a while...

I'm still hoping that they've only moved it to another channel... :p

i have two KPIX or whatever it is in queens, 711 and 741, 741 is a big ole grey screen! isn't that where the new mets channel was?

Me too, in forest hills. I have WPIX HD on 711 and on 741. I wonder if it's worth a phone call to TWC. I will probably be told that these channels do not exist yet, so not to worry.

Me too, in forest hills. I have WPIX HD on 711 and on 741. I wonder if it's worth a phone call to TWC. I will probably be told that these channels do not exist yet, so not to worry.


SO I called TWC.
I got a CSR that was actually interested in fixing the problem.
She had be power off my STB and she did something, then had me power on the STB. She then said a supervisor would have to look into this problem most closely and they would call me back tomorrow.

SO I called TWC.
I got a CSR that was actually interested in fixing the problem.
She had be power off my STB and she did something, then had me power on the STB. She then said a supervisor would have to look into this problem most closely and they would call me back tomorrow.

I'm getting them all as advertised....and i live in Jackson Heights.

You guys better hang on to your DVR boxes cus the boogie man's coming...

http://news.com.com/Comcast,+Time+Warner+back+Cablevision+DVR+plan/2100-1033_3-6056149.html?tag=nefd.top

Quick Question. Caught some Mets on SNY-HD the other day. Is it HD, but 4:3? What's the point?

They might not have shown the game in HD that day. It is still preseason, so they probably went with SD coverage only. It happens in hockey too for most NY Rangers road games.

I'm having major 5.1 problems. Can't get a center channel on SNY, even by going into settings and changing to analog and then back to digital. Only a hard reboot seems to help, then when I change the channel I lose the center channel again. Happens on toher channels as well. Any solution to this? I tried to use the optical out, but it wouldn't fit. Is it disabled?

Someone quoted SNY on this very thread a few days ago that Mets in HD begins Monday, 4/3, Opening Day. Meanwhile, studio shows in HD began Wed. 3/29.

Quick Question. Caught some Mets on SNY-HD the other day. Is it HD, but 4:3? What's the point?

You guys better hang on to your DVR boxes cus the boogie man's coming...

http://news.com.com/Comcast,+Time+Warner+back+Cablevision+DVR+plan/2100-1033_3-6056149.html?tag=nefd.top

Is it true that these "remote" DVR systems will not allow us to fast forward through commercials?

TWC is getting better, they actually updated thier "in the news" section.

http://www.timewarnercable.com/InvestorRelations/PressReleases/TWCPressReleaseDivDetail.ashx?PRID=1028&MarketID=50

Well i just called about the 2 same HD channels on 711 and 741, "Mets HD games will only be on either 708 or 712"

Sweet Hayzeus these people are freaking morons!

The freaking channel was up on there 3 days ago! "Mets games will be on channel 26"

MORONS MORONS MORONS! :) Can't wait to see if they ever fix this

Upcoming HD games

04/02
NJ Nets 6:00pm YES-HD

04/03
NY Mets 1:00pm SNY-HD/ESPN-HD

04/04

04/05
NY Mets 7:00pm SNY-HD
NY Knicks 7:30pm MSG-HD

04/06
NY Mets 7:00pm SNY-HD/ESPN-HD
NJ Nets 7:30pm YES-HD
NY Rangers 7:00pm MSG-HD

04/07
NY Mets 7:00pm SNY-HD
NY Knicks 8:00pm MSG-HD

04/08
NY Mets 1:00pm SNY-HD

04/09
NY Mets 1:00pm SNY-HD

Anyone know why WB 11 HD isn't on the Hudson Valley lineup? A visit to the TWC press release shows that it seems to be available in the NYC and NJ areas. Bandwidth issue?

Anyone know why WB 11 HD isn't on the Hudson Valley lineup? A visit to the TWC press release shows that it seems to be available in the NYC and NJ areas. Bandwidth issue?

If u already get WPIX 11 in SD then I guess it's because of bandwidth.

SO I called TWC.
I got a CSR that was actually interested in fixing the problem.
She had be power off my STB and she did something, then had me power on the STB. She then said a supervisor would have to look into this problem most closely and they would call me back tomorrow.

Just got the same response when i tried back this morning.

What are the chances this will be fixed by 1pm on monday? Hmmm? I say 0 in infinity! Geez!

Seriously, they said to wait 24 hours and check it tomorrow, when i informed them that its been like this for over 72 hours they just said that's all they can do.

GO Queens TWC!

INFORMATION RELATING TO PASSPORT 3.3 BUILD 029 FOR TWC NYC CUSTOMERS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

EQUIPMENT
**********

SA 3250HD box
JVC HM-DH40000U D-VHS Recorder
HDTV with DVI
HDTV with Component Video Inputs
Digital DVI Switch Box


BUILD 029
**********

1. Latest Passport allows for firewire connection to D-VHS recorder and the HD recording of all HD and non HD channels in full resolution. Currently, the recording is full of video and audio artifacts; sometimes within seconds and other times minutes. I have yet to record a distortion free hour of HD material from any of the HD TWC channels.

2. The firewire output from the TWC 3250HD cable box under build 029 does not transmit data to a Windows XP SP2 based computer. CAPDVHS will run but record bothing under build 029.

3. DVI no longer works under build 029. Running diagnostics within the 3250HD box shows that DVI/HDMI is disabled and blocked under build 029. This can be a big problem since the booming (whites get too bright; ice hockey rinks, basketball courts, etc) under component video inputs can be tough with the 3250HD over the wider dynamic range output of the DVI/HDMI inputs.

4. The audio "popping" channel hooping between HD and analog channels is gone with build 029.


HD Recording
************

1. Build 029 does not allow Windows XP based firwire recording

2. Recording made with D-VHS recorder can be uplinked into Windows PC using CAPDVHS and stored onto hard drive. Then you can DIVx or use other forms of compression to get 2 hours of HD onto a standard sized 4.7GB DVD.

3. I have tried firewire 1 from 3250HD to D-VHS and D-VHS firewire out to Windows PC which does not work

4. Firewire 1 of 3250HD box to D-VHS works while firewire 2 of 3250HD to Windows PC does not. The same results if I were to switch firewire connects.


These are my findings and I have asked TWC in NYC to fix the DVI operations malfunction.
No solution have been posted.


Paul Chiu
Forest Hills, NY

paulchiu_28@yahoo.com

Didn't someone here report that someone from TWC (Bob Watson, perhaps) had said that ESPN2-HD would be carried on TWC-NYC in time for baseball season? We've got 5 hours left before the first HD game of the regular season on ESPN2, and not one word about the channel.

Also, does anyone know if any of the games of the Extra Innings Package will be carried in HD this year?

At least we should get every Mets home game that isn't carried on Fox in HD, unless Fox decided to start doing their regular season games in HD too...
-JMP

Didn't someone here report that someone from TWC (Bob Watson, perhaps) had said that ESPN2-HD would be carried on TWC-NYC in time for baseball season? We've got 5 hours left before the first HD game of the regular season on ESPN2, and not one word about the channel.
-JMP

Mr. Watson from TWC of NYC never said that, Mr. Dressler from TWC Corporate had said "hopeful to have espn2hd in time for baseball." It was never a sure thing, I can only hope that it's available by May (& June at the latest for the World Cup.)

Forget espn2 hd, i just want SNY HD to show up instead of 2 channels of Will and Grace? Anyone hear anything about this yet?

Screwjob 2006

Forget espn2 hd, i just want SNY HD to show up instead of 2 channels of Will and Grace? Anyone hear anything about this yet?

Screwjob 2006

No problems here in the city.

From the people i've talked to in Queens, noone has SNY HD, they all have the same problem of channel 11 on channel 711 and 741, first pitch less than an hour.

F U TWC

...Can't get a center channel on SNY..
No problem with SNYHD here in Queens except for the sound.
Have the same no center channel problem.

That is really weird. I have had none of the problems with SportsNet NY-HD or Ch 11-HD since I last posted on here. Both channels work fine for me and sound great.

TWC Queens.

That is really weird. I have had none of the problems with SportsNet NY-HD or Ch 11-HD since I last posted on here. Both channels work fine for me and sound great.

TWC Queens.

I have the same SNY HD problem described here. 741 reads WPIX HD and there's no picture. Forest Hills TWC.

No problems here in the city.
Same here in Southern Manhattan -- perfect sound, picture, etc. on both WPIX and SNY (though both feature disappointingly little actual HD content....

How much more I would have preferred MHD, TMC-HD, MAX-HD, or STARZ-HD!

Just to clarify, I have both Digital and Analog audio hooked up in my system. The center channel on SNYHD does not work with the Optical Digital input connection. The center channel works fine with the audio connected via RCA analog plugs.

TWC Queens/Flushing-

No SNY-HD…741 is still WPIX-HD with no picture

Sweet Service TWC

TWC Queens/Flushing-

No SNY-HD…741 is still WPIX-HD with no picture

Sweet Service TWC

well, the game is underway top 3 and we are watching sny promos! Thye have lost their feed of the game ! I LOVE IT GO METS! :)

Called TWC this morning, new guy helped and bless his heart, very willing to help but just clueless, fowarded it on to programming.

everyone IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE HD CHANNEL MAKE SURE YOU CALL TWC ASAP! THEY DON'T KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM, WE HAVE TO CALL IN AND TELL THEM SO THEY LOOK INTO IT! PLEASE! WE WON'T GET IT FIXED OTHERWISE

ok, no more shouting from the mtn tops, good thing i have mlbtv cuz this game isn't on my 56"

From the RCN website

"In April 2007, the YES Network will expand its high-definition programs into a 24-hour channel that will be carried by RCN."

I hope that TWC offers this upcoming 24-hour HD channel next year as well.

YES Network in 24/7 HD would be sweet. So many good shows on that network already. It would make for great HD programming.

Just to clarify, I have both Digital and Analog audio hooked up in my system. The center channel on SNYHD does not work with the Optical Digital input connection. The center channel works fine with the audio connected via RCA analog plugs.
Seems to be fine on my end (southern manhattan), but I'll check again from home later on.

TWC Queens/Flushing-

No SNY-HD…741 is still WPIX-HD with no picture

Sweet Service TWC

I just called TWC and reported the problem for the 2nd time. I explained that I call last Thrusday and they promised someone would call me. Of course nobody from TWC called me.

The CSR tells me that the problem with SNY-HD is due to a power outage!!
Ha. What a joke.

I just called TWC and reported the problem for the 2nd time. I explained that I call last Thrusday and they promised someone would call me. Of course nobody from TWC called me.

The CSR tells me that the problem with SNY-HD is due to a power outage!!
Ha. What a joke.

well, that shows how freaking clueless they are! They lost signal for half inning bot 3 because of a power outage, but didn't lose their HD channel because of that!

MORONS! I doubt we ever get this channel

well, that shows how freaking clueless they are! They lost signal for half inning bot 3 because of a power outage, but didn't lose their HD channel because of that!

MORONS! I doubt we ever get this channel

What number should I call guys?

call 718 358 0900, that should get you to someone

Lets get this channel working!

I was able to record the game and the PQ was great, look foward to to METS & YANKEES games in HD this year.

What happened to YES HD on TWNYC? I didnt see it last night.

What happened to YES HD on TWNYC? I didnt see it last night.

Home games (and select road games - http://www.yesnetwork.com/network/news.asp?news_id=1623) only

I was able to record the game and the PQ was great, look foward to to METS & YANKEES games in HD this year.


Andy,

Please share with us your provider name, your equipment(s) for recording and method of doing so.

A lot of us have problems these days recording HD outside of owning a 8300HD.


Thanks,

Paul

Andy,

Please share with us your provider name, your equipment(s) for recording and method of doing so.

A lot of us have problems these days recording HD outside of owning a 8300HD.


Thanks,

Paul

I have TWC and was able to record it on my 8300HD, I didn't mean recording to other devices. Others in Queens are having trouble geting the SNY-HD signal, I'm jus stating that I'm having no problems so that the others know the problem is not system wide.

I have TWC and was able to record it on my 8300HD, I didn't mean recording to other devices. Others in Queens are having trouble geting the SNY-HD signal, I'm jus stating that I'm having no problems so that the others know the problem is not system wide.


Andy,

Does the 8300HD have a working DVI, HDMI, and firewire? Have you ever tried uploading the HD material onto D-VHS or computer using firewire on the 8300HD?

Thanks,

Paul

I watched the end of the Mets game live yesterday on SNYHD and some of it last night on the rebroadcast. The HD looked excellent. The only problem I’m having is with the center channel as I already posted.

I like the fact that this channel is 24 hour HD. It would be great if we had 24 hour YESHD. I also like the fact that they rebroadcast the game in HD.

It was reported in the papers today..

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/04/sports/04sandomir.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

…that there was a technical problem with SNY causing the down time.

One other, totally off topic, major peeve—what’s up with Billy Wagner and the song ‘Enter Sandman’??? WTF?? That rip off might have cut it in one of his second rate cities that he pitched for before but not here in NY. I’m sorry that’s pathetic. He had better take a stroll through I Tunes or something and find something new. What’s next, are the Mets going to start playing Sinatra after a win?

April 4, still no Sports NY in forest hills

Andy,

Does the 8300HD have a working DVI, HDMI, and firewire? Have you ever tried uploading the HD material onto D-VHS or computer using firewire on the 8300HD?

Thanks,

Paul

Attempted a couple times via Firewire to my Computer, with about a minutes of content recorded. Until the box rebooted by itself & it never worked for me ever again.

April 4, still no Sports NY in forest hills

My DVICO USB tuner box picks up a 480i version of SNY on channel D912-3.
This should be the same for any of those internal tuner cards by DVICO and Hauppauge.

My 3250HD still cannot pick up SNY as well.


Paul

Quick question from a TWCNYC Manhattan neophyte- which channel is MSG-HD? Is it 712? I just made the switch yesterday, and I'm not seeing the channel.

BTW, viva SNY-HD (at least, once they figure out how to run a TV station). And to the Yankee fans who feel proprietary over Enter Sandman, I shed no tears :)

Quick question from a TWCNYC Manhattan neophyte- which channel is MSG-HD? Is it 712? I just made the switch yesterday, and I'm not seeing the channel.

BTW, viva SNY-HD (at least, once they figure out how to run a TV station). And to the Yankee fans who feel proprietary over Enter Sandman, I shed no tears :)


MSG-HD is 712 (you should see a subsription notice screen) - the channel is only active when a game is being broadcastin HD (home games and select road games).

(YES-HD is 708 - same rules as above)

and for anyone who is curious, SNY-HD 741 is on 24/7 partially because it is part-owned by Time Warner

MSG-HD is 712 (you should see a subsription notice screen) - the channel is only active when a game is being broadcastin HD (home games and select road games).

(YES-HD is 708 - same rules as above)

and for anyone who is curious, SNY-HD 741 is on 24/7 partially because it is part-owned by Time Warner


well, if 24/7 means never and not on at all, then sure, TWC is doing an awesome job

Keep calling in Forest Hills/Rego Park!

I watched the end of the Mets game live yesterday on SNYHD and some of it last night on the rebroadcast. The HD looked excellent. The only problem I’m having is with the center channel as I already posted.

I like the fact that this channel is 24 hour HD. It would be great if we had 24 hour YESHD. I also like the fact that they rebroadcast the game in HD.

It was reported in the papers today..

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/04/sports/04sandomir.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

…that there was a technical problem with SNY causing the down time.

One other, totally off topic, major peeve—what’s up with Billy Wagner and the song ‘Enter Sandman’??? WTF?? That rip off might have cut it in one of his second rate cities that he pitched for before but not here in NY. I’m sorry that’s pathetic. He had better take a stroll through I Tunes or something and find something new. What’s next, are the Mets going to start playing Sinatra after a win?

Wagner has been using Enter Sandman for years, as long as Rivera has. And neither one chose the song themselves. Bagwell suggested it to Wagner, I can't remember whose idea it was for Rivera, might have been the guy in charge of the PA. The VaTech football team also uses the song as do others. It's like Who Let the Dogs Out? several years ago. It's everywhere.

...Wagner has been using Enter Sandman for years, as long as Rivera has...

Funny you should mention “Who let the dogs out?” because I was going to say earlier-- How would Mets fans like it if the Yankees started playing that song? But that song is ancient history.

I always associated that crazy song with the Mets, just like I credit the Mets with starting the Wave, back in the day, even though I’m sure that it was done elsewhere. The Mets put that inane Wave on the map. It’s who made it famous not who did it first.

As far as this new kid in town, Billy Wagner, I just googled him and was surprised to learn that he’s been around about as long as Mariano. I did not know he has been playing that long and that he is good.

Regardless, even if others have been using Enter Sandman, it is soooo associated with Mariano. Primarily because of his post season heroics and nation wide exposure. As you say, it might have been the PA person :D that picked it for Mo' but it is synonymous with him, there's no denying that. I just think that this city is not big enough for two sandmen and Mo was here first.

But enough of my ot ranting... :cool:

Funny you should mention “Who let the dogs out?” because I was going to say earlier-- How would Mets fans like it if the Yankees started playing that song? But that song is ancient history.

I always associated that crazy song with the Mets, just like I credit the Mets with starting the Wave, back in the day, even though I’m sure that it was done elsewhere. The Mets put that inane Wave on the map. It’s who made it famous not who did it first.

As far as this new kid in town, Billy Wagner, I just googled him and was surprised to learn that he’s been around about as long as Mariano. I did not know he has been playing that long and that he is good.

Regardless, even if others have been using Enter Sandman, it is soooo associated with Mariano. Primarily because of his post season heroics and nation wide exposure. As you say, it might have been the PA person :D that picked it for Mo' but it is synonymous with him, there's no denying that. I just think that this city is not big enough for two sandmen and Mo was here first.

But enough of my ot ranting... :cool:

If I were Wagner I would have picked another song. But closers are superstitious I guess.

Anyway, I wonder if I will ever hear Enter Sandman through my center speaker? And how's that for a segue back OT?

well, if 24/7 means never and not on at all, then sure, TWC is doing an awesome job

Keep calling in Forest Hills/Rego Park!

Well, I just called TWC. I spoke to a CSR for about 20 minutes, who eventually said this would have to go to an IT person, then someone would call me tomorrow. This is where I was last Thursday, after my 1st call about this same problem.

I asked to speak to a supervisor. Supervisor (Felix, I think), kept putting me on hold after checking something. Well, the final determination is that I have a weak signal. I said that every other channel works well, except for 741, so how could it be a weak signal. He said once the tech gets here, he would be able to fix the problem, and I will be able to receive 741.
At least they are no blaming the power outage from yesterday.
Ha, what a joke.

Time Warner Cable and YES Reach New Long-Term Carriage Renewal

YES Network’s High Definition Feed Now Available
To Time Warner Cable Customers

Stamford, CT and New York, NY, April 7, 2005 -- Time Warner Cable and YES Network (Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network, L.L.C.) Thursday announced the signing of a new long-term renewal. Time Warner Cable customers will continue to receive all New York Yankees and New Jersey Nets games available on the YES Network for the duration of the multi-year deal. The companies also agreed to add YES-HD, YES’ high definition feed, to Time Warner Cable’s high definition package.

The companies reached their agreement through one-on-one negotiations in time to deliver YES-HD for this year’s major league baseball season. All live home games of the Yankees and Nets will be carried in high definition on YES-HD, as well as Yankees match-ups with the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets. New York City area customers will find YES-HD on channel 708. Customers will receive YES-HD for no additional charge.

“We are pleased to provide our customers with guaranteed access to immensely popular sports programming,” said Barry Rosenblum, Time Warner Cable executive vice president. “The YES Network’s commitment to the New York sports fan is evident in the quality of their programming and in their new high def offering.”

“Time Warner Cable has again proven to be a fair and reasonable business partner,” said Ray Hopkins, YES Chief Operating Officer. “We are thrilled to provide Time Warner Cable customers with our state of the art high definition feed and to lock up our relationship for many years to come.”

In addition to the multi-year deal and high definition programming agreement, the companies settled various outstanding issues. No other terms of the agreement were made available.

Time Warner Cable and YES Reach New Long-Term Carriage Renewal

YES Network’s High Definition Feed Now Available
To Time Warner Cable Customers

Stamford, CT and New York, NY, April 7, 2005 -- Time Warner Cable and YES Network (Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network, L.L.C.) Thursday announced the signing of a new long-term renewal. Time Warner Cable customers will continue to receive all New York Yankees and New Jersey Nets games available on the YES Network for the duration of the multi-year deal. The companies also agreed to add YES-HD, YES’ high definition feed, to Time Warner Cable’s high definition package.

The companies reached their agreement through one-on-one negotiations in time to deliver YES-HD for this year’s major league baseball season. All live home games of the Yankees and Nets will be carried in high definition on YES-HD, as well as Yankees match-ups with the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets. New York City area customers will find YES-HD on channel 708. Customers will receive YES-HD for no additional charge.

“We are pleased to provide our customers with guaranteed access to immensely popular sports programming,” said Barry Rosenblum, Time Warner Cable executive vice president. “The YES Network’s commitment to the New York sports fan is evident in the quality of their programming and in their new high def offering.”

“Time Warner Cable has again proven to be a fair and reasonable business partner,” said Ray Hopkins, YES Chief Operating Officer. “We are thrilled to provide Time Warner Cable customers with our state of the art high definition feed and to lock up our relationship for many years to come.”

In addition to the multi-year deal and high definition programming agreement, the companies settled various outstanding issues. No other terms of the agreement were made available.


Look closer...

April 7, 2005
Last Year...

We've had YES-HD for a full year already :)

Thanks for the update ;)

Well, I just called TWC. I spoke to a CSR for about 20 minutes, who eventually said this would have to go to an IT person, then someone would call me tomorrow. This is where I was last Thursday, after my 1st call about this same problem.

I asked to speak to a supervisor. Supervisor (Felix, I think), kept putting me on hold after checking something. Well, the final determination is that I have a weak signal. I said that every other channel works well, except for 741, so how could it be a weak signal. He said once the tech gets here, he would be able to fix the problem, and I will be able to receive 741.
At least they are no blaming the power outage from yesterday.
Ha, what a joke.

Called again myself, got some old bag, as soon as she said hello, i knew i was SOL.

Asked to talk to a supervisor "You don't need a supervisor as i have the answer for you now, the channel is not available in HD yet" Also, she added "channel 711 won't be available in HD until the 29 of this month"

OH BOY! Hung up on that old beyatch quicker than you can say No 741

So i'm assuming we don't get the Rangers home game vs. the Flyers on right now in HD? It's only the biggest game of the year. :(

Meanwhile, NO Rangers in HD tonite on MSG HD, and NO Nets in HD tonite. I've got blank screens on MSG HD and YES HD, while freakin' UPN 9 shows the NETS game. WHY?!? It's nice that we pay these exorbitant rates to see these games on the hi def stations...and half the time we get screwed out of the broadcasts for no apparent reason. :mad:

Wow. Even tho it's listed in the on-screen guide as RUGBY, you'll find tonite's Twins at Blue Jays baseball game on INHD. Just what we all want to see. BTW, isn't that the station that's SUPPOSED to give us OLN HD?? :mad:

Wow. Even tho it's listed in the on-screen guide as RUGBY, you'll find tonite's Twins at Blue Jays baseball game on INHD. Just what we all want to see. BTW, isn't that the station that's SUPPOSED to give us OLN HD?? :mad:

I'm just as upset as you are - but none of this is Time Warner's fault.

OLN is not doing he game in HD on any system (not listed on www.hdsportsguide.net)

I'm just as upset as you are - but none of this is Time Warner's fault.

OLN is not doing he game in HD on any system (not listed on www.hdsportsguide.net)

I hear ya, Berk. But i gotta wonder WHY?? And i noticed that too, because whenever they go to replay, there's no "OLN HD" banner, as there usually is on hi def broadcasts. :(

OLN is not doing he game in HD on any system (not listed on www.hdsportsguide.net)

Funny, the OLN feed was in HD on the screens at the Garden......

GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!!!! :D

GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Can't wait for April 21st. The Garden is gonna be rocking!!! :D

Another day, another double wpixhd channel here in forest hills, still no call back, no reponse and a big FU to me the customer


Called today and got some Canuck saying 711 isn't offered yet either, oh sweet lord who are these people!

1 800 DIRECTV if only i could get it in my shoddy apt

HA!

Guess what just came on channel 741 SNY!

Firstly, I'll take credit for getting it fixed :) I've called at least 15 times in the past 3 days :)

Second, I THOUGHT IT WAS NOT OFFERED IN MY AREA!

These stupid azz phone jockeys, at least its working.

HA!

Guess what just came on channel 741 SNY!

Firstly, I'll take credit for getting it fixed :) I've called at least 15 times in the past 3 days :)

Second, I THOUGHT IT WAS NOT OFFERED IN MY AREA!

These stupid azz phone jockeys, at least its working.


teebeebee1-

thanks for getting SNYHD on 741, I had the same problem and when I called I got the customary claptrap--

“stupid azz phone jockeys”…very well said!!!

I was watching 712, MSG-HD and attempted to surf the web on my Treo (650 / Cingular). I have a Pace HD box. Much to my chagrin, I observed that when the device would fetch web data (via GPRS), my screen would go blank or pixilate. This would happen until the page loaded and then the picture would display normal. I thought I was going nuts, but found out that the Pace and SA HD boxes are susceptible to RF interference for any channels that operate in that QAM / frequency range. I'm not sure what other channels share the same frequency, but confirmed that MSG-HD on 712 is one that is affected.

I also tried this with a Cingular Blackberry also using GPRS and observed the same pixilization and loss of picture.

Moral of the story...turn off your GPRS devices when you watch the Rangers or at least keep them out of range of your cable box! :)

...surf the web on my Treo ... my screen would go blank or pixilate. .... nuts ...

Nuts? :eek: :D Funny choice of words.
Better make sure you’re wearing your aluminum foil cap and jockey’s the next time you surf. ;) :D

So the NFL has just annouced the 2006 schedule.

Big note is the addition of 8 national games on the NFL Network (which of course Time Warner does not carry yet).

It doesn't bother me that I won't be able to see most of these 8 games- the 1 NY game on Week 17 will be shown locally, most likely channel 9 - but HD becomes a major issue. the NFL Network has its own HD channel (which is only available as on now on FiOS)... so whats going to happen there?
(even if they pass the HD feed to WWOR9 (which i doubt), that still doesn't help us time warner people...)

Can anyone investigate if the individual games might end up on InHD, even if NFL network isn't available...

I have a friend in Howard Beach, who knows nothing about a/v, but bought a panny 900 projector. When he called Time Warner, he did instruct them that he wanted a DVR with HD and HDMI, reading some three lines of simple instructions I printed out for him, when placing the order.

The tech showed up with a Pioneer Voyager 3510 and apparently had never seen a front projector. He insisted that the projector and the stb needs to sit alongside the projector.

My friend may be a few fries short of a happy meal, but can read the few lines of simple instructions which were printed out in advance. So, they brought him a non-dvr with no digital video, cut a hole in the ceiling and ran the coax to where the projector will be mounted.

So, now that I have vented, and thank you for letting me share, I am curious about what is the HD-DVR du jour? Is it still the SA8300HD?

Thanks,

Dino in NYC

what is the HD-DVR du jour? Is it still the SA8300HD?
Yes, the SA8300 is the only HD-DVR that they will distribute these days.

espn2 hd? am i asking long debated question?

espn2 hd? am i asking long debated question?

someone at Time Warner had supposidly claimed it would be available in time for the start of the baseball season...

currently I don't think anyone really knows for sure...

as long as we have it for the world cup.

In addition to other ESPN2 HD sports, we're missing the first HD tennis broadcasts from them, which started this week (see HD programming forum). -- John

once again... 712 is activated on a road game... but no HD.. just the regular broadcast...

even have the "MSGHD" graphic...

wonder whose fault this is... Since the game isn't in the guide - does time warner have to "hit some button" to show the HD feed? I assumed it came directly from MSG/Cablevision...

once again... 712 is activated on a road game... but no HD.. just the regular broadcast...

even have the "MSGHD" graphic...

wonder whose fault this is... Since the game isn't in the guide - does time warner have to "hit some button" to show the HD feed? I assumed it came directly from MSG/Cablevision...

I noticed this as well.
As the Basketball & Hockey season comes to and end, I can only hope that MSG-HD will have a dedicated 24 hour HD channel and HD coverage of all games this fall.

i've noticed lately that i can not get FOX on 705 at odd times. it seems to work intermittantly. ususally the shows i try to record or watch are during prime time, family guy, house, etc, i can not view them or record tem other times during the day it seems to work fine. any ideas? currently, (sun 925pm) i can not get 705. any help will be most appreciated.

Any one get a yellow line on nbc hd on the left side?

as long as we have it for the world cup.


That's my hope too...

Okay, so the Yankees home opener tomorrow is listed in the guide on channel 708, but the 8300HD won't let me set it to record, saying the channel is "unrecordable"? Does anyone know what the story is with this, and whether there is a workaround (it wouldn't let me do a manual recording for that time either).

Okay, so the Yankees home opener tomorrow is listed in the guide on channel 708, but the 8300HD won't let me set it to record, saying the channel is "unrecordable"? Does anyone know what the story is with this, and whether there is a workaround (it wouldn't let me do a manual recording for that time either).


This has been a longtime issue.....

You can set 708 (and 712) to record only when the channel is actually active. Since there is no Nets home game tonight, the channel won't be active until the yankee game starts tomorrow afternoon, so you can't set it to record.

I know - it sucks... Major flaw in the way time warner handles these channels...


One possible workaround is to set the box to record any "mlb baseball" (series) on any channel at any time - manually delete anything else, and hope it kicks in when the channel activates Tuesday afternoon...

This has been a longtime issue.....

You can set 708 (and 712) to record only when the channel is actually active. So unless there is a Nets home game tonight (I'm too lazy to check...), the channel won't be active until the yankee game starts tomorrow afternoon, so you can't set it to record.

I know - it sucks... Major flaw in the way time warner handles these channels...

Thanks for the reply. Do you know whether, if I catch it when it's active, I can set a recurring recording for all MLB Baseball on the channel and it will work to record all games in the future? Or is this something that needs to be done for each and every game (which would really suck)?

Thanks for the reply. Do you know whether, if I catch it when it's active, I can set a recurring recording for all MLB Baseball on the channel and it will work to record all games in the future? Or is this something that needs to be done for each and every game (which would really suck)?


Yes, you can set a recurring recording for any baseball on 708 if the channel is active...

Problem is... the recording will only show up in the upcoming recording screen if the guide is updated when the channel is active...

Its really wierd... there's no guarantee that it will record....

Quick question:

I find that TNT programming is not up to par with Discovery, ABC and almost any other channel. It's like I'm watching SD. What is up with TNT HD quality and why is it like that?


Sorry if this has been talked about before. I did a search on TNT TNT-HD TNTHD. Couldn't find anything.

Thanks.

I never found TNT HD to be that poor as to be compared to SD, but it surely does not have the look of HDNet when showing live NHL or SportsNet HD when showing Mets games. They look so crystal clear. The NBA games on TNT HD are good, but not the best clear image around.

Quick question:

I find that TNT programming is not up to par with Discovery, ABC and almost any other channel. It's like I'm watching SD. What is up with TNT HD quality and why is it like that?


Sorry if this has been talked about before. I did a search on TNT TNT-HD TNTHD. Couldn't find anything.

Thanks.

TNT-HD isnt actually 24/7 HD...

It only presents material in HD when its actually available. A number of shows and movie that they show on SD TNT doens't have a HD-equal available (like older Law and Order episodes), so they do the "Just stretch" on the video, and maybe try and upconvert....

That's why you don't always see HD on TNT-HD.

However, the HD they do show (especially live and original material) is as good as you'll see on any other network.

Cool...thanks for the replies. I'll keep checking TNT and see if I catch the HD quality. I definately noticed the stretch on the edges last time I was at the channel...and could swear it said "HDTV" in the guide.

Regards...

However, the HD they do show (especially live and original material) is as good as you'll see on any other network.
This is almost correct, but since it is a commercial channel, films are nowhere as good as you'll see them on "any other network", since they are edited for time, content, and language. Not quite the film-watching experience I'm looking for.

I'll keep checking TNT and see if I catch the HD quality. I definately noticed the stretch on the edges last time I was at the channel...and could swear it said "HDTV" in the guide...
Yes, EVERYTHING on TNT is listed in the guide as HDTV. Unfortunately, most things are shown in the painful stretch mode that they feel they must provide.

This topic has been discussed in exhaustive detail on the main "programming" thread on the avsforum -- you can check there for a list of all films to find out which ones are shown in true HD and which ones are in stretch-o-vision.

See this thread:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=559505

This channel is a complete waste of bandwidth for me -- it is the only HD channel that we get that I've not watched one thing on since we got it (and that includes the HD sports networks -- and I'm no sports fan).

This is almost correct, but since it is a commercial channel, films are nowhere as good as you'll see them on "any other network", since they are edited for time, content, and language. Not quite the film-watching experience I'm looking for.


Yes, EVERYTHING on TNT is listed in the guide as HDTV. Unfortunately, most things are shown in the painful stretch mode that they feel they must provide.

This topic has been discussed in exhaustive detail on the main "programming" thread on the avsforum -- you can check there for a list of all films to find out which ones are shown in true HD and which ones are in stretch-o-vision.

See this thread:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=559505

This channel is a complete waste of bandwidth for me -- it is the only HD channel that we get that I've not watched one thing on since we got it (and that includes the HD sports networks -- and I'm no sports fan).


Sorry - I was refering to picture quality (mainly for sporting events...)

Yes - movies are edited... and it sucks... but thats irrelavent since its standard for TNT anyways.

I picked up my AS8300HD at the Time Warner Center here in NY on Saturday and connected it to my Panasonic HDTV right away. Everything worked perfect except that the on-demand channels (200, 210, 220, etc), the food network and the HD channel 706 are not working. Also, non of the channels have infos available. I can flip through all of the channels and always get the message “NO DATA”. If I push the GUIDE button the program guide doesn’t even show up. I called costumer service but they only told me to re-boot the box (what I did already several times) and to unplug and restart it (also done several times).
Has anybody experienced similar problems? Or does anybody know how to help? Any ideas?
Thank you very much.
S_dawg

Upcoming HD games

04/11
NY Yankees 1:00pm YES-HD
NY Rangers 7:00pm MSG-HD

04/12
NY Yankees 1:00pm YES-HD

04/13
NY Yankees 1:00pm YES-HD

04/14
NY Mets 7:00pm SNY-HD
NY Knicks 7:30pm MSG-HD

04/15
NY Mets 1:00pm SNY-HD

04/16
NY Mets 1:00pm WB-HD

Upcoming HD games
04/12
NY Yankees 1:00pm YES-HD

04/13
NY Yankees 1:00pm YES-HD

I wish YES HD did their “rewind” or whatever they call their rebroadcast, in HD as SNY does. I’d gladly kick back tonight and watch this afternoon’s game, in HD.

I picked up my AS8300HD at the Time Warner Center here in NY on Saturday and connected it to my Panasonic HDTV right away. Everything worked perfect except that the on-demand channels (200, 210, 220, etc), the food network and the HD channel 706 are not working. Also, non of the channels have infos available. I can flip through all of the channels and always get the message “NO DATA”. If I push the GUIDE button the program guide doesn’t even show up. I called costumer service but they only told me to re-boot the box (what I did already several times) and to unplug and restart it (also done several times).
Has anybody experienced similar problems? Or does anybody know how to help? Any ideas?
Thank you very much.
S_dawg

It sounds like you might have low signal strength at the box. This can be caused by a multitude of issues, including the number of times the line is split after it enters your home, the length of cable from the demark to your cable box, and the type of cable. (Older cable installed by TWC and its predecessor companies doesn't necessarily handle modern digital cable signals flawlessly over longer distances.)

The first step is getting them to schedule a service appointment. If the tech confirms that your signal strength is low, you might have to have a second appointment scheduled to have all the cable in your home rerun. When I had everything installed in my apartment, it took 8 appointments to get everything up and running properly, although the last 2 of those were because I was the lucky customer who discovered that they'd accepted delivery of a bad batch of HD boxes...
-JMP

Thanks for the answer JMP.
I hope that it is something simple and that the technician (who is coming on Saturday) can fix it. It is really annoying without a guide and some of our favorite channels. If they really have to rewire...who has to pay for that? Do I or Time Warner?

S

If they really have to rewire...who has to pay for that? Do I or Time Warner?



TWC pays for that unless, perhaps, like some, you've had your home custom-wired (inside the walls, for example). TWC completely rewired my place a few years ago, replacing some cable runs that dated back to the days of Manhattan Cable TV (TWC's predecessor in southern Manhattan), at no charge. Don't ignore the possibilities that you've simply got a defective DVR or that, for some reason, it has been imperfectly "initialized" to communicate with TWC's "headend."

TWC pays for that unless, perhaps, like some, you've had your home custom-wired (inside the walls, for example). TWC completely rewired my place a few years ago, replacing some cable runs that dated back to the days of Manhattan Cable TV (TWC's predecessor in southern Manhattan), at no charge. Don't ignore the possibilities that you've simply got a defective DVR or that, for some reason, it has been imperfectly "initialized" to communicate with TWC's "headend."

If you do have to have cable rerun through the apartment, you will probably be told by the tech that makes the determination that you need to schedule another appointment to have that done. When you make the appointment, make the CSR note in your record that you consider anything less than a rerun of the cable in the upcoming appointment to be a missed appointment. Make sure they note that in your record. I got screwed by a lazy contractor who proclaimed his shift was ending, so he left without finishing the job. You can read the story in my post at http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=4176389#post4176389
-JMP

Hopefully the technician is more specialist than the girls from the hotline and can fix my problem. I wonder if it isn’t a problem of the HD box as the program guide doesn’t come up at all. It’s like the button is not even working. But that wouldn’t explain why all on-demand channels are not working. If he has to re-wire the place…feel free. As long as its working before he leaves I’m OK with it. Do those guys have HD boxes in their van usually? Maybe we try that first….just change the box. Or should I call and male sure that they bring one?

S

I also think it is odd that the HD channels are outstanding in quality but the TV guide doesn’t get enough signal? I mean….the HD box clearly get a signal. Otherwise it wouldn’t display the channels in such a good quality, right?! Does the TV guide such a stronger signal? It drives me crazy. Why can’t, once in a while, something work as it is supposed to work. Aaaahhhhh!!!! ;)

S

... Why can’t, once in a while, something work as it is supposed to work. Aaaahhhhh!!!! ;)
How many phone techs did you speak to? Call back and talk to another CSR and see if they can reinitialize the box as mentioned above. Maybe with the right CSR this can be fixed over the phone. It almost sounds like the communication is with a Cable Card as opposed to a Set Top Box, but what the heck do I know? :confused:

If you have the time, go back to the TW Center and swap out the box. If you swap out the box and it still doesn’t function properly, at least you can rule that out on Saturday when the Tech comes over and tells you he has to swap out the box and he doesn’t have one with him and you have to reschedule. :eek: :cool:

I spoke to 3 different CSR. They all asked me to do exactly the same. To re-boot the box and “it should be fine”. I did that and – of course – nothing happened. Then they asked me to unplug the box, wait a minute and to plug it back in. Of course…no success. So they told me to wait for a technician. So much for the CSR. I really wonder if it is the HD box. I wish I had still my old “regular” box. I never had a problem with that one. Again, I wonder if the SA8300HD needs a stronger signal than the “regular” box. If everything fails I have to use the TiVo again as they have a great guide. But then I have spent a lot of money for an HDTV for nothing. TiVo rocks…but the quality sucks!!!!

S

... I wish I had still my old “regular” box... If everything fails I have to use the TiVo
:confused: Neither the regular box nor the Tvio was HD, right?
It’s all about HD. :cool:

Maybe it’s a good thing that they are coming over for a house call. Sounds like things should be checked out regardless. Just out of curiosity, how is your STB connected to your set?

I also think it is odd that the HD channels are outstanding in quality but the TV guide doesn’t get enough signal? I mean….the HD box clearly get a signal. Otherwise it wouldn’t display the channels in such a good quality, right?! Does the TV guide such a stronger signal? It drives me crazy. Why can’t, once in a while, something work as it is supposed to work. Aaaahhhhh!!!! ;)

S
The quality of the picture is digital, so it either gets it or it doesn't -- it's not like analog cable where the picture quality is reflective of the signal quality.

The guide actually requires 2-way communication with the server at your head-end, so if the connection is weak, your box will not be able to connect to the server, hence the problem you're seeing.

NOTE that this exact problem could also be caused by using a non-digital-grade splitter in your signal path. You need to use a 1GHz splitter if you (or TWC, leftover from a previous analog hookup) has installed one in your apartment. The old-style analog splitters were rated for less than that (500 or 750Mhz maybe? I forget) and don't work well with digital cable (esp. Hi-Def).

I picked up my AS8300HD at the Time Warner Center here in NY on Saturday and connected it to my Panasonic HDTV right away. Everything worked perfect except that the on-demand channels (200, 210, 220, etc), the food network and the HD channel 706 are not working. Also, non of the channels have infos available. I can flip through all of the channels and always get the message “NO DATA”. If I push the GUIDE button the program guide doesn’t even show up. I called costumer service but they only told me to re-boot the box (what I did already several times) and to unplug and restart it (also done several times).
Has anybody experienced similar problems? Or does anybody know how to help? Any ideas?
Thank you very much.
S_dawg

you may have picked up a queens box and are using in manhattan or vice versa. call to re-hit

The quality of the picture is digital, so it either gets it or it doesn't -- it's not like analog cable where the picture quality is reflective of the signal quality.

The guide actually requires 2-way communication with the server at your head-end, so if the connection is weak, your box will not be able to connect to the server, hence the problem you're seeing.

NOTE that this exact problem could also be caused by using a non-digital-grade splitter in your signal path. You need to use a 1GHz splitter if you (or TWC, leftover from a previous analog hookup) has installed one in your apartment. The old-style analog splitters were rated for less than that (500 or 750Mhz maybe? I forget) and don't work well with digital cable (esp. Hi-Def).


the box needs to be in a "connected" state in order to work properly. tune to 996 to see if its in connected state. but the guide is one way and when you scroll thru the guide you're only interacting with what is already stored (and constantly downloaded) to your box. real time communication from the box is only when you're using VOD. even for ppv purchases your box doesn't talk back for hours to a day later to report.

does anybody have any updated info as to when there will be more HD channels in the lineup? I'm anxiously awaiting more premium HD channels (such as Cinemax, Starz) and HD Movies on Demand would be cool too.

Larry,
You are right. It is all about the HD. ;) But I have to say…I love my TiVo and I can’t wait till they through the Series 3 on the market. I think too that it is good that someone is coming out regardless. That way we can at least make sure it isn’t (or it is) the cable/connection.
The box is connected to an AV receiver and from there to the TV (all via component cables).

Scott,
Good point with the grade splitter. I will check that. When the old box was installed they used the old splitter that was already in the apartment to split the signal to the internet modem and to the old cable box. I will mention that when the tech comes. Thank you.

twcinsider,
The problem is that I can’t even open the guide. The guide button is like dead and I don’t know if that’s because it doesn’t have any program data on any channel or because something is wrong with the box. Shouldn’t at least the guide come up and tell me that there is no data on any channel? If I press the guide button nothing happens.

…I love my TiVo....
I never experienced time shifting prior to the 8300DVR (and 8000), so I’m not familiar with the specific characteristics of the Tivo. This is probably a good thing. :cool: :D

But I have to say, as problematic as the 8300 DVR is, I couldn’t imagine watching TV with out it. I just wish its nuisances were fixed— random reboots, PIP freezing, sporadic reception, multi room capable, larger storage…

Anyone know why 708 AND 725 have the Yankee game blocked today?

A little OT, but speaking of Tivo - did everyone see this?

http://www.tivo.com/cms_static/press_85.html

At the very least it should extend the life the of Company and maybe the Series 3 will actually become a reality.

Anyone know why 708 AND 725 have the Yankee game blocked today?

725 is blacked out because we're in the local market for the Yankees.

708 was broadcasting at the beginnig of the game with horrible freezes, pixelation, artifacts, and assorted glitches. It was more or less unwatchable. I called TWC around 1:20 to see if the problem was on my end or theirs. The CSR checked and found that they were experiencing the problem on their end, that she had alerted her manager and the appropriate tech people, and that it would be worked on. She refused to give me an ETA for a fix.

After my call, it looks like they blocked 708 until sometime in the last 20 minutes or so, when they brought it back online. It now seems to be working just fine.

Now if only there had been a way for me to report that without having to spend 10 minutes on hold, or a way for you to find out that it was a known issue without posting here or calling them. While the reporting might be a tough thing to handle online, I bet it would save TWC lots of phone calls if they actually posted accurate system outage status information to their website. Of course that would expose their ineptitude...
-JMP

725 is blacked out because we're in the local market for the Yankees.

708 was broadcasting at the beginnig of the game with horrible freezes, pixelation, artifacts, and assorted glitches. It was more or less unwatchable. I called TWC around 1:20 to see if the problem was on my end or theirs. The CSR checked and found that they were experiencing the problem on their end, that she had alerted her manager and the appropriate tech people, and that it would be worked on. She refused to give me an ETA for a fix.

After my call, it looks like they blocked 708 until sometime in the last 20 minutes or so, when they brought it back online. It now seems to be working just fine.

Now if only there had been a way for me to report that without having to spend 10 minutes on hold, or a way for you to find out that it was a known issue without posting here or calling them. While the reporting might be a tough thing to handle online, I bet it would save TWC lots of phone calls if they actually posted accurate system outage status information to their website. Of course that would expose their ineptitude...
-JMP


Hey, i got home at 3:30 today, and there's been nothing on MY screen on ch 708 but a blank grey screen. I live in Queens. The ONLY channel i can see the game on is the SD YES channel 30...which SUCKS!! :mad:

Hey, i got home at 3:30 today, and there's been nothing on MY screen on ch 708 but a blank grey screen. I live in Queens. The ONLY channel i can see the game on is the SD YES channel 30...which SUCKS!! :mad:

I had spoken too soon. Shortly after I posted, the picture froze. I've called TWC twice since to try and get an ETA on a fix. All I've gotten is the runaround.

I put forth the idea to a manager I spoke to today that as compensation for their complete failure to carry an entire game that was being broadcast in HD, I expected them to carry an HD broadcast of a game that would not otherwise be carried in HD. She didn't bite.

Imagine what it would be like if cable companies treated customers as if they actually wanted their business...
-JMP

I had spoken too soon. Shortly after I posted, the picture froze. I've called TWC twice since to try and get an ETA on a fix. All I've gotten is the runaround.

I put forth the idea to a manager I spoke to today that as compensation for their complete failure to carry an entire game that was being broadcast in HD, I expected them to carry an HD broadcast of a game that would not otherwise be carried in HD. She didn't bite.

Imagine what it would be like if cable companies treated customers as if they actually wanted their business...
-JMP

It's just awful; because of their incompetence, they treat us like 3rd class citizens. I only *wish* Verizon could compete with them, i'd probably jump in a second! :mad:

you may have picked up a queens box and are using in manhattan or vice versa. call to re-hit

I've had this experience. They gave you a box for the wrong borough. A silver bullet from the headend will not solve. You need to be sure the TWC agent ID's your box -borough by serial number. A lazy agent will just pull you a box for the borough they are located.

I only *wish* Verizon could compete with them, i'd probably jump in a second! :mad:


Considering Verizon is widely regarded as having horrendous customer service, that says a lot! :)

TM

At the rate Verizon is going with installing FIOS in Queens, we will probably not see FIOS TV or Internet for another year or two.

As for customer service, every company has their poor reps. Its like playing the shell game. You have to hope you pick the winner representative that actually knows the product they are talking about and not just wasting airspace and keeping someone with real skill out of work.

I remember sometime a month ago when I called TWC with VOD problems. Turned out I had a bad 8300 and knew it. One rep told me I needed a software upgrade and to wait two days. I did not bother to call back and the next day got a new 8300 I grabbed in the mall and called back and got an excellent TWC rep. Knew the product and got my VOD up and running in record time.

Sometimes you just need a little luck representative wise.

I have recently had problems with my 8300 DVR where it only records the first few minutes of a show and then stops or does not record at all. It happens on different channels and I do not have any saved shows so there is plenty of room to record. I have tried re-booting but the problem still occurs. Anyone else have an issue like this?

I suggest taking the 8300 to your local TWC office and get the box exchanged. Very quick and will save you the hassle of waiting 2 weeks for a tech to come to your home for something that you can fix in a couple of hours max.

Quick, basic question:

I'm picking up my first HD-DVR box from the Time Warner center on Saturday morning. My plasma is going on the opposite wall from the cable jack so I need to buy more cable wire (about 20 feet) to run to the other side of the room. Do I need to get some type of special wire or connector for the extension? Particularly for HDTV Can I just go to radio shack?

I have a similar issue too. I had my line split when I was subscribing to TWC/RR service and then dropped it and had RCN install a line for just the internet. Now I have a splitter on the TWC line to my HDTV. Was curious if I should leave it well enough alone or get a different connector to close off the line more?

Suggestions......TIA

I'm sorry if this has been posted elsewhere, i believe i've read it before but can't find it again... I just got a HD-Box (still debating on the CableCARD) and I notice on HBO-HD there are faint but noticeable purple and green lines running horizontally up and down the screen. It might be on a few more HD-channels but i'm not sure. Does anyone have this problem too? and what, if any, can be done to fix it?

I've check all my connections and there fine. I'm using the component video cables that TWC provided.

And on another note, do they have any HD-Boxes that have an HDMI output? When I asked they said but like usual I don't think they know what they're talking about.

Thanks in advance.

I have recently had problems with my 8300 DVR where it only records the first few minutes of a show and then stops or does not record at all. It happens on different channels and I do not have any saved shows so there is plenty of room to record. I have tried re-booting but the problem still occurs. Anyone else have an issue like this?

This happened to me last night. A show that I have set for a series recording listed as being recorded but with no time (start time and finish recording time were the same) and when I went to play it the previous station viewed would show up on the screen.

Last week none of my future recordings were working. They were listed properly in the future guide but they didn’t record. I fixed this by deleting the entire future recording scheduling and reentering them again. This fixed that problem. And just for the record- I tried hard and soft re boots with no luck.

I’d swap out boxes (again) but I have about 8 hours of HD programming stored that I want to watch.

I'm sorry if this has been posted elsewhere, i believe i've read it before but can't find it again... I just got a HD-Box (still debating on the CableCARD) and I notice on HBO-HD there are faint but noticeable purple and green lines running horizontally up and down the screen. It might be on a few more HD-channels but i'm not sure. Does anyone have this problem too? and what, if any, can be done to fix it?

I've check all my connections and there fine. I'm using the component video cables that TWC provided.

And on another note, do they have any HD-Boxes that have an HDMI output? When I asked they said but like usual I don't think they know what they're talking about.

Thanks in advance.

Yes they have HDMI boxs. What did they say?? :confused: 8300HD boxs have HDMI out put

Yes they have HDMI boxs. What did they say?? :confused: 8300HD boxs have HDMI out put

The lady there said they only had DVR boxes with HDMI. I don't want a DVR simply because I won't use it. So I took what I got, Pioneer BD-V3510HD, but I don't think I'll be keeping this for a while.

BTW - I just bought the Sony KDL-V40XBR1 and it's great, I even hooked up the cable to it without using a box or the card and i was able to get HD channels, i think like a total of around 150 channels in HD, digital, and analog.

Digital boxes, especially DVRs are sensitive to breaks in the coaxial. An extension cable is a break. If, after you attach the Radio Shack cable you find that one or more channels you ought to be getting aren't coming in, schedule a tech to run you a new line. Happened to me after I got my 8000. I had accumulated two breaks over the years. I'll guess the 8300 HD is even more demanding of signal.

Quick, basic question:

I'm picking up my first HD-DVR box from the Time Warner center on Saturday morning. My plasma is going on the opposite wall from the cable jack so I need to buy more cable wire (about 20 feet) to run to the other side of the room. Do I need to get some type of special wire or connector for the extension? Particularly for HDTV Can I just go to radio shack?

what's the best pq digital channel, excludiing HD channels?

Any one get a yellow line on nbc hd running down the left side of the screen and also
some white lines on the left and right side on some hdnet channels.

I just got my Panny 37PX60U and plugged it in, hooked it to a SA 8300HD box with HDMI, and turned immediately to the HD channels (TWC NYC).

What the hell is this white fuzz that sparkles throughout the HD channels?? Is it the box, the connection or the TV? Obviously it's much more noticieable with blacks and dark colors, but I need to get rid of this.

Any help is appreciated.

Edit -- I switched to component cables for the connection and the problem went away. So is the problem with my HDMI cable, the box, or TWC generally?

TWC was down from Thursday (two days ago) till about half an hour ago on East 27th Street in Manhattan. Which means no Internet and no TV and no phone for those who have VoIP. In the 12 years I have lived here, this is the longest breakdown I have experienced (usually it's been a few hours at the most).

TWC was down from Thursday (two days ago) till about half an hour ago on East 27th Street in Manhattan. Which means no Internet and no TV and no phone for those who have VoIP. In the 12 years I have lived here, this is the longest breakdown I have experienced (usually it's been a few hours at the most).

I'm over on 30th and haven't experienced any problems, I've been debating weather or not to swith to Digital Phone, your story is adding to my fear of the phone going down.

SNY: Not only is there no sound coming from the center channel (the receiver indicates it is receiving a 5.1 digital stream), but the sound for ballgames is consistently out of synch, a little behind the picture.

The picture is great, but this is pretty bush league stuff, having these kinds of kinks. Get with it guys!

Oh, and anyone have further word on ESPN2HD? All I've heard so far are unsubstatiated rumors that it 'should be ready by the start of baseball.' The World Cup is not far away . . .

Did anybody catch the Mets game on WB11 today? I thought the picture was good, no problems that I noticed during the times I was watching it.

Did anybody catch the Mets game on WB11 today? I thought the picture was good, no problems that I noticed during the times I was watching it.

Looked great here in Staten Island

Nets on YES-HD right now, not on guide.

I'm over on 30th and haven't experienced any problems, I've been debating weather or not to swith to Digital Phone, your story is adding to my fear of the phone going down.
TW Digital phone is not VoIP

TW Digital phone is not VoIP

Excuse the confusion

http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/tom-keating/time-warner-brings-voip-to-nyc.asp

anyone know why I have the green/purple bars on my HD channels?

Also, I'm thinking of going with the CableCARD (yes I know theres no Interactive abilities), but the TWC guy told me you can't get HDExtra with one. Is this true? Doesn't the HDExtra just require them to send a signal with the extra channels? I don't understand why they can't send the signal for HDExtra, he said that the STB can descramble it, but the CableCARD cannot. My TV has 8 VSB, ATSC, NTSC, and Clear QAM tuner, is this not good enough?

I've tried plugging the cable straight into the TV without a STB or a Card, and I pick up about 150 channels (about 80 are digital). I get HD Channels from 1.2 to 1.13. What good is the CableCARD then if he's telling me that it does no more than what the TV can already do??

If the CableCARD sounds that bad to you, is it really worth getting over a STB?

From the many different posts I have read here and in other forums, the CableCARD does not sound too impressive. Yes, the STB takes up a little space, but I want all the features I can get for my money.

Sounds to me like you should wait a bit for an improved CableCARD.

anyone know why I have the green/purple bars on my HD channels?

Also, I'm thinking of going with the CableCARD (yes I know theres no Interactive abilities), but the TWC guy told me you can't get HDExtra with one. Is this true? Doesn't the HDExtra just require them to send a signal with the extra channels? I don't understand why they can't send the signal for HDExtra, he said that the STB can descramble it, but the CableCARD cannot. My TV has 8 VSB, ATSC, NTSC, and Clear QAM tuner, is this not good enough?

I've tried plugging the cable straight into the TV without a STB or a Card, and I pick up about 150 channels (about 80 are digital). I get HD Channels from 1.2 to 1.13. What good is the CableCARD then if he's telling me that it does no more than what the TV can already do??

If you correctly understood what you were told, what you were told is incorrect. I have both a CC and the 8300HD DVR and can receive all the HDExtra channels on both of them. What the CC can't receive is any program that requires 2-way communications between the card and the headend, such as the on-demand and PPV channels.

Time Warner Eyes ‘Clips’ Service

http://www.multichannel.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleid=CA6325095

Upcoming HD Games

04/18
NY Mets 7:00pm SNY-HD
NY Rangers 7:00pm MSG-HD

04/19
NY Mets 1:00pm SNY-HD
NY Knicks 7:30pm MSG-HD
NJ Nets 7:30pm YES-HD

04/20

04/21

04/22
NY Yankees 1:00pm YES-HD

04/23
NY Yankees 1:00pm YES-HD

Time Warner Eyes ‘Clips’ Service

http://www.multichannel.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleid=CA6325095
More than just confirmation of the "clips" service, here is the black-and-white confirmation of the replacement of the "navigator" (guide) app on our DVRs with TWC's own that will integrate the VOD/HD/Start Over service with the main channel through an "Enhanced TV" button on the remote.

Definitely worth a read for everyone on this forum, and probably anyone who has TWC as a provider.

Can't wait to see the bugs in this one! Ugh.

More than just confirmation of the "clips" service, here is the black-and-white confirmation of the replacement of the "navigator" (guide) app on our DVRs with TWC's own that will integrate the VOD/HD/Start Over service with the main channel through an "Enhanced TV" button on the remote.

Definitely worth a read for everyone on this forum, and probably anyone who has TWC as a provider.

Can't wait to see the bugs in this one! Ugh.

I just hope the S3 Tivo is out by then so I can dump my 8300.

Although I think I read somewhere that if your cable company goes to switched digital broadcasting (which I thought TW was planning to do), then cablecards will require two-way communication and the Tivo is only going to be one-way, meaning the S3 may not even work with TWC.

Anyone know how close we are to switched broadcasting and whether or not this is true.

Seems like a convenient way for the cable companies to force you to use their boxes and dump the cable cards.

Can't wait to see the bugs in this one! Ugh.
With the new guide, viewers will be able to press the “Enhanced TV” button on the remote control while watching a network’s scheduled programming and see links for “Start Over”; Quick Clips; the HD feed of that network, if it exists; the network’s on-demand lineup; and “Look Back,” eventually, all while staying on the “linear” channel, Stern said.

I’m curious how this is actually going to work. I wonder if we will still have the separate HD channels line up or will we have to engage them solely through the regular channel? This better be good.

I’m curious how this is actually going to work. I wonder if we will still have the separate HD channels line up or will we have to engage them solely through the regular channel? This better be good.

Given that pretty much all I watch are the HD channels, I sure hope they don't eliminate the HD equivalents and require extra button presses to access these channels. I can just imagine how complicated it is going to be to program the DVR.

This may have been addressed in previous posts, but has anyone been able to address the "delay" when switching channels when using HDMI on TWC NYC SA 8300? Perhaps this is only a problem with Panasonics (it was addressed in another thread), but users were able to adjust settings (set picture -- upconvert 1 or upconvert 2) that don't appear to be in TWC NYC's software on the SA 8300. Any help? Thanks.

I wonder if we will still have the separate HD channels line up or will we have to engage them solely through the regular channel?
I was wondering the same thing. I hope you can still tune the HD channels directly with the new Navigator! Maybe there'll be a preferences setting for automatically tuning HD channels when they're available?

With the new guide, viewers will be able to press the “Enhanced TV” button on the remote control while watching a network’s scheduled programming and see links for “Start Over”; Quick Clips; the HD feed of that network, if it exists; the network’s on-demand lineup; and “Look Back,” eventually, all while staying on the “linear” channel, Stern said.

I am guessing when this goes live, TWCNYC will be issuing new remotes to work with the SA 8300 unless there is a new DVR model in the works too?

I was wondering the same thing. I hope you can still tune the HD channels directly with the new Navigator! Maybe there'll be a preferences setting for automatically tuning HD channels when they're available?

http://www.timewarnercable.com/austin/products/cable/etv/accessmenu.html

I don't think we have anything to worry about. It looks like you can press the A button and get a menu of choices while watching any channel. There obviously will still be seperate HD and SD channels, I don't know why you could not enter 701 for HBO directly.

You never know but I can't imagine they would be so stupid as to not allow that.

This doesn't look too bad. I just hope they don't clutter the GUI w/ ads like the motorola boxes have. Those are so infuriating.

Ain't that the truth! I was with RCN a few months ago before returning to TWC and those ads take up a third of the screen pretty much denying you from seeing an extra bar of information on the TV Guide gui.

Not sure if any of you read on the Associated Press about the new technology available for STB's and future TV's that will force you to watch a commercial and not be able to switch the channel.

I know this is not HDTV related directly, but it will have some effect on how you view programming.

The future of TV and Cable viewing will feel like a pop up ad on a PC. :(

Although I am thrilled to have 711 as a new HD channel, I am curious as to why the non HD programing is not exactly 4:3 and is somewhat stretched, and the tickers at the bottom of the screen on newscasts are not fully visible? Thanks.

Although I am thrilled to have 711 as a new HD channel, I am curious as to why the non HD programing is not exactly 4:3 and is somewhat stretched, and the tickers at the bottom of the screen on newscasts are not fully visible? Thanks.

WB is the only channel that displays non-HD content in a 14:9 ratio. This is how it comes in over an OTA antenna also. Although weird, I'm glad that TWC doesn't tinker with the signal at all.

WB is the only channel that displays non-HD content in a 14:9 ratio. This is how it comes in over an OTA antenna also. Although weird, I'm glad that TWC doesn't tinker with the signal at all.
Hmmm...never noticed, since I haven't had occasion to watch ANYTHING on that channel since we got it. Is there anything [particularly HD content] worth watching on there at all (for a non-baseball fan)?

Ain't that the truth! I was with RCN a few months ago before returning to TWC and those ads take up a third of the screen pretty much denying you from seeing an extra bar of information on the TV Guide gui.

Not sure if any of you read on the Associated Press about the new technology available for STB's and future TV's that will force you to watch a commercial and not be able to switch the channel.

I know this is not HDTV related directly, but it will have some effect on how you view programming.

The future of TV and Cable viewing will feel like a pop up ad on a PC. :(

There is no way this technology is going to be implemented. People have been changing channels during commercials since the remote control was invented. Any network, cable system that tries to stop this is NUTS.

If you correctly understood what you were told, what you were told is incorrect. I have both a CC and the 8300HD DVR and can receive all the HDExtra channels on both of them. What the CC can't receive is any program that requires 2-way communications between the card and the headend, such as the on-demand and PPV channels.

I correctly understood what I was told as I went over the guy that it made no sense since no software was involved with a signal being sent. I have read elsewhere though that this might be the case. So you're 100% positive that you have CC and have no problem getting the HDExtra? My biggest concern is the ESPN HD especially during the football season. They need to educate their service better.

Each time I've called them they initially say that HD is not available at all with the CC. Then they ask their supervisor and they're like oh.. i was wrong blah blah. I'm planning on going to their 23rd street location and asking there when I bring back the STB i have.


If the CableCARD sounds that bad to you, is it really worth getting over a STB?
From the many different posts I have read here and in other forums, the CableCARD does not sound too impressive. Yes, the STB takes up a little space, but I want all the features I can get for my money.
Sounds to me like you should wait a bit for an improved CableCARD.

It's not that it sounds bad, I actually want one. I don't care for the interactive stuff since I seldom use it. But the service reps try their hardest to make you don't want a CC. The way they've described it make it seem like it's useless. Hopefully Manatus is right in saying you can get HDExtra even with the CC.

I'm planning on going to their 23rd street location and asking there when I bring back the STB i have.


The situation may have changed since I had my CC installed 6 months ago, but then, at least, there was only one person at TWCNYC who handled CC orders, and she wasn't at 23rd St. The main reason that I have a CC AND a DVR is to be able to watch one live show while recording two others (something that actually does happen from time to time).

The situation may have changed since I had my CC installed 6 months ago, but then, at least, there was only one person at TWCNYC who handled CC orders, and she wasn't at 23rd St. The main reason that I have a CC AND a DVR is to be able to watch one live show while recording two others (something that actually does happen from time to time).

I don't see why things would have changed with the way the CC works. CC's are still version 1. Perhaps it works for you since you do have the DVR box?? Maybe they can send you a signal with the box and in turn the CC can pick it up and descramble it? Who knows.

All I know is I spent about 20 mins the other night talking with the rep about it and he insisted that there was no way at all for getting HDExtra with the CC. I knew there were people that had it. Oh well, just gotta be persistent.

On another note, the purple and green lines, they like shade the content on the tv, is that from t he box? or the component cables that TWC gives you? When I plug the cable into the tv and have the tv's tuner handle things, i don't have the lines.

... Perhaps it works for you since you do have the DVR box?? Maybe they can send you a signal with the box and in turn the CC can pick it up and descramble it? Who knows...
I doubt that’s the case. I can’t see how one has anything to do with the other. If you want the CC then just order it and see how it works out. If I had CC ability on my set I’d defiantly get it and also keep the STB specifically for the reasons already stated by Manatus.

If I recall correctly, I believe the person that initially dealt with the CCs when they were first introduced is named Yogawatti (sp?). She could probably get you some answers if you can track her down. She’s the best in my book. I dealt with her back in the day when the very first HD boxes were rolled out. She was instrumental in their distribution too.

But, as I ramble on OT, and as I said, just grab one and see how it works for you.

I don't see why things would have changed with the way the CC works. CC's are still version 1. Perhaps it works for you since you do have the DVR box?? Maybe they can send you a signal with the box and in turn the CC can pick it up and descramble it? Who knows.

All I know is I spent about 20 mins the other night talking with the rep about it and he insisted that there was no way at all for getting HDExtra with the CC. I knew there were people that had it. Oh well, just gotta be persistent.

On another note, the purple and green lines, they like shade the content on the tv, is that from t he box? or the component cables that TWC gives you? When I plug the cable into the tv and have the tv's tuner handle things, i don't have the lines.

Perhaps you should actually try a CC instead of continuing to speculate about something you know nothing about. No sane person would use component video cables supplied by TWCNYC -- they're junk.

I have a TWCNYC cable appointment this a.m. to address the constant pixelation I'm getting on on-demand shows only. I've tried to watch shows for weeks on HBO and Showtime on demand, and for the first 20 minutes they're ok, they start pixelating and then become completely unwatchable. Sometimes rebooting or simply turning it off helps, but after a while, the pixelation always comes back. I've got an SA 8300HD.

When I spoke to Canada (!) they said that they've been getting constant complaints about pixelation, there is no fix "yet", and they can just credit me (exact details TBD).

anybody else have this experience? What kind of service should we be expecting from TWC in this regard?

This recent news item (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6327134.html?verticalid=311&industry=Technology&industryid=1030), following the national cable show, mentions that TWC will be installing a number of switched-broadcasting (SB) operations this year. Other than trial-cities Austin and Columbia, no other specific cities are mentioned. SB, by delivering only channels selected, not all channels simultaneously, expands bandwidth utilization for more HD sources (and other services). Descriptions of SB use often indicate the most-watched channels would still be continuously cablecast to everyone. -- John

This recent news item (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6327134.html?verticalid=311&industry=Technology&industryid=1030), following the national cable show, mentions that TWC will be installing a number of switched-broadcasting (SB) operations this year. Other than trial-cities Austin and Columbia, no other specific cities are mentioned. SB, by delivering only channels selected, not all channels simultaneously, expands bandwidth utilization for more HD sources (and other services). Descriptions of SB use often indicate the most-watched channels would still be continuously cablecast to everyone. -- John

John,

Is SB a "two way" technology? In other words, will the current one-way cable cards be able to work with it? The main reason I'm asking is because (if and) when the Series 3 HD Tivo comes out it will have one-way cablecards so if this isn't compatible w/ SB, then I'd be reluctant to purchase one if TW is planning to ultimately roll out SB in most markets.

This recent news item (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6327134.html?verticalid=311&industry=Technology&industryid=1030), following the national cable show, mentions that TWC will be installing a number of switched-broadcasting (SB) operations this year. Other than trial-cities Austin and Columbia, no other specific cities are mentioned. SB, by delivering only channels selected, not all channels simultaneously, expands bandwidth utilization for more HD sources (and other services). Descriptions of SB use often indicate the most-watched channels would still be continuously cablecast to everyone. -- John

It has been mentioned before that (at least initially) TWC NYC plans on rolling this technology out primarily for the foreign language channels. Of course, that would mean less bandwidth used by those channels, making more room for HD channels.

I would bet that all of the channel numbers north of about 75 would have low enough useage for this if implemented right.
-JMP

John,

Is SB a "two way" technology? In other words, will the current one-way cable cards be able to work with it? The main reason I'm asking is because (if and) when the Series 3 HD Tivo comes out it will have one-way cablecards so if this isn't compatible w/ SB, then I'd be reluctant to purchase one if TW is planning to ultimately roll out SB in most markets.

I seem to recall that Tivo was building the Series 3 to work with cablecard 2.0 (via software update) once the spec is final...
-JMP

John,

Is SB a "two way" technology? In other words, will the current one-way cable cards be able to work with it? The main reason I'm asking is because (if and) when the Series 3 HD Tivo comes out it will have one-way cablecards so if this isn't compatible w/ SB, then I'd be reluctant to purchase one if TW is planning to ultimately roll out SB in most markets.
I've always assumed a special STB and two-way was needed to send a switched-broadcasting (SB) channel request to the nearest hub or head end. And queried folks in the Columbia and Austin forums/areas for more info, without replies. But, since remarkable operation modifications are possible with STB firmware updates, and suspect there are lots of clever features included in Cablelabs' Open Cable specifications, I wouldn't wager that conventional hardware can't work with SB. Perhaps more posts to the trial-city forums, or TWC officials, will uncover more details. -- John

I seem to recall that Tivo was building the Series 3 to work with cablecard 2.0 (via software update) once the spec is final...
-JMP

If that's the case, that would be great. Didn't realize they could make such an upgrade via software, but then again I don't know too much about cable card.

Is your center channel outputting correctly?

I first noticed the problem on the new SNY channel but this weekend I’ve noticed it on HBO and with ABC. I have my receiver set for digital, via optical, and the screen indicates Dolby Digital but if I check the individual speakers- nothing from the center channel.

If I switch to analog, via RCA, I get Pro Logic on all speakers.
Other channels that are broadcasting in DD, are not a problem- TNT.
I’m confused.
Could this be a box thing? TW issue? Network problem?
Any help? TIA!
I figure I’d start on this thread first but I guess I should peruse some of the programming or audio threads.

Is your center channel outputting correctly?

I first noticed the problem on the new SNY channel but this weekend I’ve noticed it on HBO and with ABC. I have my receiver set for digital, via optical, and the screen indicates Dolby Digital but if I check the individual speakers- nothing from the center channel.

If I switch to analog, via RCA, I get Pro Logic on all speakers.
Other channels that are broadcasting in DD, are not a problem- TNT.
I’m confused.
Could this be a box thing? TW issue? Network problem?
Any help? TIA!
I figure I’d start on this thread first but I guess I should peruse some of the programming or audio threads.
No problem here with center channel on any station for me here in lower manhattan, though I don't watch SNY. But HBO, NBC, HDNet, and other channels I watched all weekend were just fine in DD5.1 mode.

If things are working fine through analog in but not digital in on your receiver, I have to suspect that it's a problem with your receiver, unfortunately. First thing I'd do is test it with a DVD and see if you get center channel from the Dolby Digital output to your receiver from a 5.1 DVD....

Scott

I'm having the same problems. No center channel for SNY and sometimes other stations. HBO is fine. Am using digital audio out. Sometimes, if I switch to analog in setup and switch back to Dolby Digital, it fixes it, but I don't think I've ever gotten the center channel on SNY

If things are working fine through analog in but not digital in on your receiver, I have to suspect that it's a problem with your receiver, Scott

The reason I don’t suspect the receiver as being the problem is because last night, while the Sopranos (HBO) had no center channel (in Digital mode on my receiver), at the same time I was getting 5.1 DD perfectly through all channels on TNT. I don’t know why the center would function fine via DD 5.1 on one station but not on another.

The reason I ask if anyone is having this problem is because some people (don’t take this the wrong way) might not realize their center is not on unless they actually lower their other channels to hear.

I was sitting in a different chair than usual so I was getting a different staging of the sound. As soon as the Sopranos opening song started I cranked the system as usual, much to the annoyance of others, and I knew there was a problem. I paused the show and tested all of the sound channels. I’m certainly not an audio expert but I think I did everything logically possible, I even did the Lisa fix by resetting the audio but nothing worked.
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Sometimes, if I switch to analog in setup and switch back to Dolby Digital, it fixes it, but I don't think I've ever gotten the center channel on SNY
IFRC, I think you were the first to point out that SNY was having a problem with the center channel. That’s where I first noticed this situation after your tip but I really haven’t watched too much SNY. Now, however, I notice this on ABC and HBO. This is really crazy.

Been a stalker here for a few months just baiting my time until we would make the jump to HD ... well here we are.
First off just a quick word about how much I'm disappointed about the amount of HD programming beamed over the airwaves. dissapointed There that's done.

My question is regarding the DVI output on the 3250HD (Incidentally our tv doesn't have DVI, so we purchased a DVI to HDMI cable). We initially set up the tv using the component cables that TWC so graciously supplied us with. I wasn't happy with the quality of the SD programming so I decided to purchase the DVI/HDMI cable. Well what a waste of money. Using the DVI/HDMI cable disables the "Output Formats" feature (Advanced options) on the 3250 - everything is scaled to 1080 and truly looks like crap - to boot, "stretch" is the only option available to us on the tv using this connection. So we're back to using the component cables and having to live with SD programming that looks pretty bad.

Is there a tweak for us when using the DVI/HDMI?

One more question. With the partnership between SNY, TW and Comcast what are the chances we'll get HD broadcast for Met road games in Chicago and Philly?

Using the DVI/HDMI cable disables the "Output Formats" feature (Advanced options) on the 3250 - everything is scaled to 1080 and truly looks like crap - to boot, "stretch" is the only option available to us on the tv using this connection. So we're back to using the component cables and having to live with SD programming that looks pretty bad.

Is there a tweak for us when using the DVI/HDMI?



I used to have the 3250HD and remember experiencing a similar problem. There was a "workaround" that was decent but not great. Basically you could force either 720p only or 1080i only - you had to choose one or the other but couldn't get both over DVI. I think you need to hook the box up w/ component and set the output format setting to either 720p only or 1080i only (deactivate all other settings). Then remove component and hook up DVI. Even though the output format setting is no longer available via the menu, it would retain your last setting. If you want to change the setting again, you need to unhook DVI, rehook component, change it and then unhook component and rehook DVI - definitely a pain.

If your display has a native resolution of 720p you may get better results w/ 720p only. But either way, it's annoying that the box has to scale SD to either 720p or 1080i. I always used component instead of DVI b/c I wasn't happy w/ the results but worth a shot.

The 8300HD DVR has more flexible options which are actually enabled via the HDMI output.

I used to have the 3250HD and remember experiencing a similar problem. There was a "workaround" that was decent but not great. Basically you could force either 720p only or 1080i only - you had to choose one or the other but couldn't get both over DVI. I think you need to hook the box up w/ component and set the output format setting to either 720p only or 1080i only (deactivate all other settings). Then remove component and hook up DVI. Even though the output format setting is no longer available via the menu, it would retain your last setting. If you want to change the setting again, you need to unhook DVI, rehook component, change it and then unhook component and rehook DVI - definitely a pain.

If your display has a native resolution of 720p you may get better results w/ 720p only. But either way, it's annoying that the box has to scale SD to either 720p or 1080i. I always used component instead of DVI b/c I wasn't happy w/ the results but worth a shot.

The 8300HD DVR has more flexible options which are actually enabled via the HDMI output.Guess if "forcing" the resolution is my only option I'll stay with the component connection. Actually another option would cost us an extra 9 bucks a month ... DVR.

Thanks for your input. :)

No Rangers-Devils hockey in HD tonight???
What gives?????????????

No Rangers-Devils hockey in HD tonight???
What gives?????????????

Glad I'm not the only one.

Damn!

Sam Rosen even made the HD announcement. :(

Damn!

Sam Rosen even made the HD announcement. :(

The game is on three SD channels: MSG, FSNY, OLN. Every channel says it's avail in High Def. Do we need three SD channels showing the game?

Oh well.

SD for the night.

TWC drops the ball again!!

SD for the night.

TWC drops the ball again!!

UNBELIEVABLE! They keep finding ways to screw their customers at the WORST possible times! :mad: :(

anyone notice that, there's a BLANK GREY SCREEN on that channel tonite (World Team Tennis is what is LISTED on the guide)?? Isn't that the channel that NORMALLY picks up OLN HD games?? C'mon, TWC. F'ng ridiculous BS. :mad: :(

anyone notice that, there's a BLANK GREY SCREEN on that channel tonite (World Team Tennis is what is LISTED on the guide)?? Isn't that the channel that NORMALLY picks up OLN HD games?? C'mon, TWC. F'ng ridiculous BS. :mad: :(

Here ya go..proof positive that we get screwed, as USUAL. From HD SPORTS GUIDE:
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HD Sports Schedule for the next 14 Days
See Individual Sport pages for complete HDTV Sports Listings.


Sport Description Time (ET) Network



Monday, April 24, 2006
MLB Florida Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs (Local) 6:00 PM WCIU (1080i)
MLB Florida Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs 7:00 PM ESPNHD (720p)
NHL N.Y. Rangers vs. N.J. Devils 7:00 PM OLN-HD/INHD (1080i)