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KavMan

07-11-08, 06:39 PM

My Foxnews HD has been unwatchable for 2 days now...

It looked like it cleared up yesterday night but then in the wee hours of today it started glitching again! Been really bad all day but right now it's not glitching as much. Both Fox News HD and Fox Biz HD. That's the only two problem channels right now and that is the two channels I watch the most :rolleyes:

Also during the afternoon the cable totally went out and the clock was showing 12:00 for awhile. Ugh.... I'm not even going to call and complain... same BS.

Looks like Fios TV is finally available, I have Fios internet. As soon as they have Fox Biz and Fox News in HD, TWC can kiss my a$$ :D

Digiti

07-11-08, 08:21 PM

My Foxnews HD has been unwatchable for 2 days now...

The same here in Kew Gardens.. intermittent hiccups.

LL3HD

07-11-08, 08:35 PM

Flushing too.

realdeal1115

07-12-08, 08:53 AM

My Foxnews HD has been unwatchable for 2 days now...

Same here in Rosedale.

ANGEL 35

07-12-08, 09:52 AM

I am in the upper westside of Manhattan.
So am I.Im haveing the same problems that you are having. Im geting a lot of black screens.I have not called TWC yet.Will do so soon.Any one else having problems on UWS??:confused:

KavMan

07-13-08, 09:44 AM

Ugh.... The glitching continues for the 4th day now... Also can't get through customer service, waited 20 minutes and then I just hung up :mad:

ANGEL 35

07-13-08, 01:08 PM

Ugh.... The glitching continues for the 4th day now... Also can't get through customer service, waited 20 minutes and then I just hung up :mad:

KavMan Are you on the UWS???:D:confused:

KavMan

07-13-08, 02:37 PM

KavMan Are you on the UWS???:D:confused:

I'm in Queens

Zytos

07-13-08, 04:05 PM

I'm in Queens

KavMan Are you on the UWS???:D:confused:

I've been getting "black screens" for ESPNHD and SNYHD for about a month now. Located in Astoria. FoxHD has also been glitching for about the same time. I have a technician coming Tuesday.

tommy5402

07-14-08, 03:01 PM

Ugh.... The glitching continues for the 4th day now... Also can't get through customer service, waited 20 minutes and then I just hung up :mad:

Its still terrible, and I lack the patience to call them

ANGEL 35

07-14-08, 05:25 PM

What is going on with TWC?? All this GLICTHING,Black screens.Any one know??

KavMan

07-14-08, 06:45 PM

Customer service is worthless. She told me to unplug the box so she could send a signal (yea, that really cleared it up :rolleyes:)

I knew that wasn't going to work, then I told her other people were having the same glitches. She wanted to send a tech guy out, I said no, knowing the problem wasn't on my end. She told the tech guy about the problem and to wait it out another 48 hours to see if it clears.

TWC is so lucky Fios doesn't have Fox News and Fox Biz in HD yet. :mad::mad:

Ronster515

07-14-08, 06:57 PM

Berk32

07-14-08, 07:54 PM

Is anyone in Brooklyn or Queens getting HD PPV on channel 700. I heard a while ago that this channel was in Staten Island. The reason that I am asking about BK/QNS is because when you go to there website and the On Demand section it shows channel 700 as being new in Brooklyn/Queens.

Thank You

They've only announced that they were making HD OnDemand (channel 700) available in Staten Island so far.... If a portion of the website says Brooklyn and Queens.... it's probably wrong at the moment.

filcro1

07-14-08, 11:23 PM

lee7n

07-14-08, 11:44 PM

For (1) one year now since I got Time Warner Cable TV they have been telling me that they are fixing the fact that you CAN'T use HDMI as a point to point soulution.

For those that don't know what I mean.....

I can't plug a HDMI cable into a Time Warner Cable box into my A/V receiver and then plug a HDMI cable into my HDTV and have a trouble free 1080i picture.

If you try this the Cable box gets stuck on 480i.

So I was sold their service based on false advertising and..... they are still doing this. Time Warner Cable leads you to think that they offer working 1080i HDMI service.

So for over 1 year I've been lied to.

Time Warner Cable are crooks. They steal from honest people. They lie.

I guess as long as they do it to New Yorkers it's OK. There is so much corruption in this town. New York City knows the service does not work and they don't stick up for us.

Corruption, lies and crooks. WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY TIME WARNER CABLE

It is not "stuck". You can unstick it by changing to a channel with a different resolution. If on HD change to SD channel and back to HD channel and it is solved until you power off and on again. Make sure not to choose auto select for resolution it is harder to deal with this way. I know it is annoying but little you can do until they fix it, calling them will not help. Best way to deal with this is to change to an SD channel when you are done watching TV then no problem at all or just hit the aspect button (#) and it will change resolution.

manhattan12345

07-15-08, 02:05 AM

My Foxnews HD has been unwatchable for 2 days now...

Hi-oooo, just kidding to my right-wing friends who like to watch Bill O'Reilly opine about morality after he had to pay - what was it, $3 million? - to the young female producer he pervily phoned to talk about her boobs and offer to scrub her in a shower with a falafel!!! (the best part of that incident lol.)

Anyhoo, on a serious note, has anyone got any word about when exactly they are going to be adding HD? Is there not a TW insider here or is that just a screen name? Can he give us some serious info? I keep hearing/reading that we are going to have 100 HD channels by year's end. Is that realistically feasible? I hope they are not going to be so busy paying off the millions to TW corporate that they have to pay with the divestiture that they can't continue upgrading the NYC-Manhattan system.

bigred*nyc

07-15-08, 07:09 AM

It is not "stuck". You can unstick it by changing to a channel with a different resolution. If on HD change to SD channel and back to HD channel and it is solved until you power off and on again. Make sure not to choose auto select for resolution it is harder to deal with this way. I know it is annoying but little you can do until they fix it, calling them will not help. Best way to deal with this is to change to an SD channel when you are done watching TV then no problem at all or just hit the aspect button (#) and it will change resolution.
Try changing the settings for output formats (Settings, A-more settings, scroll down ) to 1080i. The AVR's get 'confused' if all formats are chosen

Zytos

07-15-08, 07:40 AM

KavMan

07-15-08, 09:07 AM

Has it been agreed upon that the whole "sending a signal to your box" line is complete and utter BS, and they want to disguise the fact that all they are asking you to do is reboot the box?

I think for other problems sending a signal does help but I knew this glitching problem wasn't going to be solved by it.

6th day and counting.... So everyone's also still glitching?

Agent_C

07-15-08, 10:32 AM

Has it been agreed upon that the whole "sending a signal to your box" line is complete and utter BS, and they want to disguise the fact that all they are asking you to do is reboot the box?

For reception issues, "sending a signal to your box" is a complete waste of time. It never fixes anything, ever.

The only time it's useful, is when you take home a new box and your pay channels don't unscramble. Sending the signal will sometimes fix that.

A_C

LL3HD

07-15-08, 10:46 AM

6th day and counting.... So everyone's also still glitching?744 FOX NEWS HD is still “glitching” like crazy here in Flushing; however, channel 44 FOX NEWS SD is fine.

Agent_C

07-15-08, 12:39 PM

I think for other problems sending a signal does help but I knew this glitching problem wasn't going to be solved by it.

6th day and counting.... So everyone's also still glitching?

NBC & CBS HD were hickupping last night, in East Midtown.

A_C

Digiti

07-15-08, 04:08 PM

744 FOX NEWS HD is still “glitching” like crazy here in Flushing; however, channel 44 FOX NEWS SD is fine.

Still have same problem in Kew Gardens.

tommy5402

07-15-08, 04:30 PM

Still have same problem in Kew Gardens.

Is mostly gone today. The SD version of foxnews was never affected.

Agent_C

07-15-08, 04:37 PM

For (1) one year now since I got Time Warner Cable TV they have been telling me that they are fixing the fact that you CAN'T use HDMI as a point to point soulution.

For those that don't know what I mean.....

I can't plug a HDMI cable into a Time Warner Cable box into my A/V receiver and then plug a HDMI cable into my HDTV and have a trouble free 1080i picture.

If you try this the Cable box gets stuck on 480i.

So I was sold their service based on false advertising and..... they are still doing this. Time Warner Cable leads you to think that they offer working 1080i HDMI service.

So for over 1 year I've been lied to.

Time Warner Cable are crooks. They steal from honest people. They lie.

I guess as long as they do it to New Yorkers it's OK. There is so much corruption in this town. New York City knows the service does not work and they don't stick up for us.

Corruption, lies and crooks. WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY TIME WARNER CABLE

Why don't you just connect the HDMI cable directly into the TV and use a separate audio cable for your receiver?

Or are you more vested in the drama???

A_C

ANGEL 35

07-15-08, 04:42 PM

NBC & CBS HD were hickupping last night, in East Midtown.

A_C
I now have black screens on 2,4,5,7,11, 13,above 17 all good to go::D any one else have this?? Im on the UWS.

KavMan

07-15-08, 04:45 PM

Yea, SD versions of Fox News and Fox Biz were glitch free

Right now seems like the glitching has stopped, hope it stays gone.

LL3HD

07-15-08, 04:47 PM

Time Warner Cable are crooks.Have you ever tried to file a complaint?

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doitt/html/consumer/consumer_cable_service_form.shtml

KavMan

07-15-08, 04:51 PM

Spoke too soon :mad::mad:

Ugh! When asked about these glitching problems they didn't even know there was one! If they would've said yes we know about it and we're working on it I wouldn't be this pissed off. 6 freaking days.....

LL3HD

07-15-08, 05:16 PM

I just called the morons to complain about the “glitching” on 744 Fox News HD. I also got the crap stock response--
“I’m going to send you a signal and then you reboot.” :confused::eek::rolleyes::D

The CSR verified that there was a problem :rolleyes: with 744 on her set too, so I asked her—“Then why are you sending me the special signal? What could you possible expect this magical ping to do to my box? If there is a problem with the "big picture" then fix it.”

She told me that the issue is now being escalated to another level (of incompetence). Now I can call back tonight and complain again and then I can file my DOITT official complaint (http://www.nyc.gov/html/doitt/html/consumer/consumer_cable_service_form.shtml)too.

filcro1

07-15-08, 06:48 PM

Why don't you just connect the HDMI cable directly into the TV and use a separate audio cable for your receiver?

Or are you more vested in the drama???

A_C

Switching from 1080i to 480 station causes box to freeze in 480 and NOT go back to 1080i on 1080i channels.

I could:

1. Take out HDMI cable
2. Reboot the box
3. Plug in RGB to reset the resolution
4. Plug back in the HDMI cable

EVERY TIME I CHANGE FROM A 480 to 1080i CHANNEL????

WTF! How about the frigg'n box just working. Or is that not the way Time Warner Works?

Even if used your work-around the trouble is with the BOX, and the software in the BOX. NOT my TV or my A/V Receiver.

Do people who work for Time Warner Cable troll here? CROOKS!

aitchdeeameye

07-15-08, 07:25 PM

Switching from 1080i to 480 station causes box to freeze in 480 and NOT go back to 1080i on 1080i channels.

I could:

1. Take out HDMI cable
2. Reboot the box
3. Plug in RGB to reset the resolution
4. Plug back in the HDMI cable

EVERY TIME I CHANGE FROM A 480 to 1080i CHANNEL????

WTF! How about the frigg'n box just working. Or is that not the way Time Warner Works?

Even if used your work-around the trouble is with the BOX, and the software in the BOX. NOT my TV or my A/V Receiver.

Do people who work for Time Warner Cable troll here? CROOKS!

So get a new box? That's not normal behavior, and sometimes (often) they just break.

lee7n

07-16-08, 10:00 AM

Switching from 1080i to 480 station causes box to freeze in 480 and NOT go back to 1080i on 1080i channels.

I could:

1. Take out HDMI cable
2. Reboot the box
3. Plug in RGB to reset the resolution
4. Plug back in the HDMI cable

EVERY TIME I CHANGE FROM A 480 to 1080i CHANNEL????

WTF! How about the frigg'n box just working. Or is that not the way Time Warner Works?

Even if used your work-around the trouble is with the BOX, and the software in the BOX. NOT my TV or my A/V Receiver.

Do people who work for Time Warner Cable troll here? CROOKS!

Just hit the aspect (#) button and it will switch resolution, I do this every day and it works. Do you have the 8300HDC? Also as I said do not use auto select for the resolution just check off each resolution separately and it should solve your problem, if it does not than perhaps you have a faulty box. AC and I do not work for TWC as far as I know

carl2680

07-16-08, 10:36 AM

I went to the TWC website and it seems that they are giving the 10% discount to customers in manhattan now if you sign up for a 2 year contract. Also you can order any service online now, if you want a premium channel or anything else. I think FIOS will be here very soon.

seamus21514

07-16-08, 10:42 AM

I got a letter from Verizon saying that they're taking pre-orders, and they give a phone number to call for it. I'll call later

Agent_C

07-16-08, 11:21 AM

Do people who work for Time Warner Cable troll here? CROOKS!

I confess, I'm in fact an agent for Time Warner Cable. They pay me to spy on all of you and sabotage your service.

Its a program funded by the TriLateral Commission to see how consumers of cable television will behave under adverse conditions. Sophisticated computer models are used to simulate service outages, which I control from my Midtown apartment.

How did you know?

A_C

KavMan

07-16-08, 11:22 AM

This is a channel lineup for Fios in NYC

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/EC113B41-62FF-41E2-8F76-F045988AB3CA/0/NY_P1_72308.pdf

On the site it says effective 7/23 but they say I'm already available for it when I put in my phone #

I don't know if TWC's internet has improved or not but I was getting real crappy speeds with it, switched to Fios and it's soooooo damn fast!!!!

7 days and counting with the two glitching Fox HD channels. I gave them a call again and they still don't know there is a PROBLEM! I told him to go check it out for himself but he said he didn't see anything. He's letting the techs know about it and to just wait it out.

WTF else can I do? I don't want to switch to Fios TV just yet due to them not having the two Fox channels in HD. Ugh......

Rieper

07-16-08, 11:56 AM

KavMan

07-16-08, 12:10 PM

I have Time Warner Cable in Manhattan NY and I can't find the FSN channel on my cable guide...does that mean I won't be able to see the boxing match tonight on FSN?

Does Time Warner Cable NYC have the FSN channel?

I remember having FSN but couldn't find it now. Did a search and FSN NY became MSG+, channel 48 and 748

I see a boxing fight for 11pm tonight

Rieper

07-16-08, 12:15 PM

I remember having FSN but couldn't find it now. Did a search and FSN NY became MSG+, channel 48 and 748

I see a boxing fight for 11pm tonight

Hey, you're right!

I see the fight on MSG+ scheduled for 11:00pm tonight.

Thanks a lot!!

BkDude

07-16-08, 12:28 PM

I confess, I'm in fact an agent for Time Warner Cable. They pay me to spy on all of you and sabotage your service.

Its a program funded by the TriLateral Commission to see how consumers of cable television will behave under adverse conditions. Sophisticated computer models are used to simulate service outages, which I control from my Midtown apartment.

How did you know?

A_C

He's also the one glitching everybody's Fox News channels. He wants to drive everyone of that persuasion insane. I bankroll his efforts...

Berk32

07-16-08, 12:31 PM

I have Time Warner Cable in Manhattan NY and I can't find the FSN channel on my cable guide...does that mean I won't be able to see the boxing match tonight on FSN?

Does Time Warner Cable NYC have the FSN channel?

FSN does not exist as a national channel.

It is made up of regional sports networks (FSN-Pittsburgh, FSN Detroit, etc)

The national programming they do have (college football, Best Damn Sports Show) is sent to all of their affiliates, and is made available to the other regions without an FSN (most of the rest that don't have an FSN have a C(omcast)SN, and they will usually buy the rights to national FSN programming)

'FSN-NY' was never a 100% FSN affiliate over its 10 year existence (when it changed from SportsChannel) - Fox never owned any part of it... but it does still show regular FSN programming even after being re-branded MSG+

Some info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Sports_Net

filcro1

07-16-08, 01:59 PM

KavMan

07-16-08, 02:23 PM

Almost 2 hours and channels 743 and 744 have been basically glitch free. Maybe there was 1 or 2 slight glitches but that is the norm with TWC. They are never 100% glitch free another reason to switch to Fios. Watch this glitch $hit return tonight...

I just don't understand what's going on at TWC. When calls started coming in about the glitches, all they had to do was also watch the damn channels, confirm there was a problem and let the customer service people know about it so when customers called in they would be reassured that the problem exists and they were working on it.

instead of

I don't know of this problem, unplug your box and we'll send a stupid signal, we'll schedule a useless tech guy over to waste a couple hours of your time blah blah blah blah blah...

kingcull

07-16-08, 04:17 PM

Approved (http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/7/verizon-gets-nyc-cable-license-look-out-time-warner-cablevision)

LL3HD

07-16-08, 04:25 PM

That's great news. Now if they would just fiber-ize me already--- I'll be good to go.

KavMan

07-16-08, 04:40 PM

carl2680

07-16-08, 10:40 PM

If TWC wants to keep me as a TV customer, they already lost me on internet, they better drop my bill by 50% :D:eek::p or I'm gone when Fios gets Foz Biz and Fox News in HD.

Those bastards been raising rates on me for years and there was nothing I could do about it.

The lower that they can go on your bill right now is 20%, but I believe they are offering 10% discount. I already made my mind as soon the roll the fiber in my building which of course the Verizon trucks have been working outside for the last week now I will say good bye Time Warner. I am fed up of crappy HD picture, I am tired of the whole game of putting 3 freaking HD channels in one QAM. I think every channel should get its own QAM not share it. I've been raped by TWC for the last 11 years, now it will be payback time.

CynKennard

07-16-08, 11:14 PM

I got a letter from Verizon saying that they're taking pre-orders, and they give a phone number to call for it. I'll call later

I also got the letter today. As much as I would like to switch to FiOS, until they correct the problems with he 6416 DVR and the program guide, I will stay with Time Warner and my 8300 DVR (with Passport) which has been working very well. If Time Warner forces Navigator on me then that will probably be the time to switch.

Cynthia

LL3HD

07-16-08, 11:21 PM

I also got the letter today. As much as I would like to switch to FiOS, until they correct the problems with he 6416 DVR and the program guide, I will stay with Time Warner and my 8300 DVR (with Passport) which has been working very well. If Time Warner forces Navigator on me then that will probably be the time to switch.

CynthiaCan you elaborate on the FIOS negatives?

From what I’ve read, their picture quality trumps everything else. :cool:

As far as I know, they also don’t have CNNHD FOX NEWS HD and MSGHD. I’m a big Knicks fan but I’m sure by the time they are worth watching again, FIOS might have them in HD:D

CynKennard

07-16-08, 11:35 PM

Can you elaborate on the FIOS negatives?

From what I’ve read, their picture quality trumps everything else. :cool:

As far as I know, they also don’t have CNNHD FOX NEWS HD and MSGHD. I’m a big Knicks fan but I’m sure by the time they are worth watching again, FIOS might have them in HD:D

I am sure the picture quality is excellent (HD anyway, which is all that matters!), but the problem is the DVR and program guide. From what I read on this forum and on Broadband Reports, there are many failures to record what is scheduled and the program guide is inaccurate and doesn't accurately indicate if a program is new or repeat. Some of the problems are similiar to the problems on Navigator. HDMI is as flakey as it is on TW's DVRs.

The NY program listing shows CNNHD. The others don't interest me.

Cynthia

LL3HD

07-17-08, 08:52 AM

I am sure the picture quality is excellent (HD anyway, which is all that matters!), but the problem is the DVR and program guide. From what I read on this forum and on Broadband Reports, there are many failures to record what is scheduled and the program guide is inaccurate and doesn't accurately indicate if a program is new or repeat. Some of the problems are similiar to the problems on Navigator. HDMI is as flakey as it is on TW's DVRs.

The NY program listing shows CNNHD. The others don't interest me.

CynthiaThanks for the DVR information; hopefully they will have this resolved soon. By the way, do you (or anyone) know whether their HD DVR plays multi-room in HD?

Perhaps I’m looking at the wrong FIOS lineup but I do not see CNN HD indicated. Do you have a link?

KavMan

07-17-08, 09:14 AM

Perhaps I’m looking at the wrong FIOS lineup but I do not see CNN HD indicated. Do you have a link?

Scroll down and look right in the middle of the page

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/EC113B41-62FF-41E2-8F76-F045988AB3CA/0/NY_P1_72308.pdf

LL3HD

07-17-08, 10:49 AM

Scroll down and look right in the middle of the page

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/EC113B41-62FF-41E2-8F76-F045988AB3CA/0/NY_P1_72308.pdf

Thanks, I was looking at their web site not at this new press release. :cool:

slumpey326

07-17-08, 12:31 PM

slumpey326

07-17-08, 12:33 PM

I got a letter from Verizon saying that they're taking pre-orders, and they give a phone number to call for it. I'll call later

what's the phone number

Berk32

07-17-08, 12:41 PM

when does anyone think fios will be available on the UWS, i.e. 80's. I am getting sick of TWC. I turned on the computer this morning and the internet was down, only can check internet at work for the time being.

a year.... 3 years.... nobody has any way of knowing - and its going to be done building by building

manhattan12345

07-17-08, 01:12 PM

Scroll down and look right in the middle of the page

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/EC113B41-62FF-41E2-8F76-F045988AB3CA/0/NY_P1_72308.pdf

Holy crap, look at their movie package! That alone is very enticing for me. Verizon wired my building last month for FIOS so I just want to get some pricing info from them and it may well be time to say so long TWC.

By the way, I would like one of these in my house :)

The starring attraction of the 58-story Comcast Center in downtown Philadelphia is an 83-by-25-foot, 10-million-pixel high-definition video wall that displays a loop of different images and scenes. The LED screen modules and processors were manufactured by Belgian imaging equipment maker Barco and according to Comcast, it’s the largest 4-millimeter LED screen in the world, providing five times the resolution of HDTV and 30% greater resolution than IMAX screens. The wall comprises 6,771 individual Barco NX-4 LED modules, each of which is able to reproduce 281 trillion colors.

lee7n

07-17-08, 01:28 PM

LL3HD

07-17-08, 01:43 PM

I think the democrats are sabotaging FOX news that must be the problem. Nah... it just takes one moron to muck things up.

http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/keitholbermannmini.jpg

And by the way... ever since I called the other day to complain about the "glitching" it has been fine. Who knows, maybe that magic bullet they sent over took care of the problem.

ANGEL 35

07-17-08, 05:53 PM

Nah... it just takes one moron to muck things up.

http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/keitholbermannmini.jpg

And by the way... ever since I called the other day to complain about the "glitching" it has been fine. Who knows, maybe that magic bullet they sent over took care of the problem.

I dont know but the same thing happend to me. I called they send the magic bullet. :D No more black screens.:cool:I got back 2,4,5,7,9,11,13 It took 24 hours

CynKennard

07-17-08, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the DVR information; hopefully they will have this resolved soon. By the way, do you (or anyone) know whether their HD DVR plays multi-room in HD?

The FiOS DVR can be obtained/connected in a multiroom configuration, but this only supports SD for now. They have promised HD support for quite a while now, but so far it has not arrived.

Cynthia

BrewCrew8

07-18-08, 01:20 AM

any hope of ever getting SPEED HD ever..

Agent_C

07-18-08, 11:39 AM

Approved (http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/7/verizon-gets-nyc-cable-license-look-out-time-warner-cablevision)

I find it endlessly amusing to hear elected officials toot their own horns. [See enclosure].

I am intrigued however, by a provision within the new Cable Consumer Bill of Rights (http://www.comptroller.nyc.gov/press%2F2008_releases/pr08-03-027.shtm), that requires providers to disclose service outages;

“Companies must also collect and report detailed information about service outages by borough and community district, and submit a quarterly Plan of Correction for communities that are routinely subject to service outages.”

Talk about a provision with no teeth! The way I read this, they have as long as 6 months to correct a problem. Fortunately, this document is still in draft mode, so I urge everyone to write the Comptroller and demand he include more stringent and timely requirements for maintaining quality of service.

Office of the Comptroller
City of New York
1 Centre Street
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 669-3500
Fax: (212) 669-2707
action@comptroller.nyc.gov

A_C

SRFast

07-19-08, 07:07 AM

Anyone experiencing choppy video and audio on the TWC system? I have this problem on both my CC and 8300HD.

TIA....JL

oxfdblue

07-19-08, 08:36 AM

Anyone experiencing choppy video and audio on the TWC system? I have this problem on both my CC and 8300HD.

TIA....JL

Yes... mostly on the hd channels. It was driving me mad during the Science channel's When We Left Earth. It also screwed up the recording of it.

It has also been happening on HBO HD and SNY HD. I have to go up or down a channel and then back to get it moving again.

No matter...Fios TV comes to my house in 31 days.

carl2680

07-19-08, 10:57 AM

All HD channels are looking like crap here in uptown Manhattan. I don't know what's going on.

ANGEL 35

07-19-08, 12:43 PM

All HD channels are looking like crap here in uptown Manhattan. I don't know what's going on.

Im having the same problems.Tech coming sunday.:( I hope he can do some thing

CynKennard

07-19-08, 11:11 PM

Anyone experiencing choppy video and audio on the TWC system? I have this problem on both my CC and 8300HD.

TIA....JL

Last evening I had quite a few hang ups (breaks) in both sound and video on WNBC (news and The Tonight Show) and on WCBS (Letterman). Earlier on WABC I had hang ups on the news. All of these were in HD. I experienced these on the 8300 HD and on my Pace non-DVR box. This was on Staten Island. There have been way too many of these breaks in sound and/or video in recent months. This is only a guess, but I suspect heavy internet activity is the cause of this.

I too am looking forward to FiOS TV, but they will have to improve their DVR and program guide first.

Cynthia

ANGEL 35

07-20-08, 08:33 AM

I dont know but the same thing happend to me. I called they send the magic bullet. :D No more black screens.:cool:I got back 2,4,5,7,9,11,13 It took 24 hours

Well lost 2,4,5,7,9,11,13,again. tech coming today :( Lets see if it helps?:confused:

pasemp

07-20-08, 10:20 AM

seamus21514

07-20-08, 02:42 PM

I ordered FiOS TV, the appointment is 9/6. Goodbye TWC!

AndyHDTV

07-20-08, 03:29 PM

So TWC claims they will have 100 HD channels Before the end of the year and VZ claims they will have 150. As of this week TWC and VZ has about the same # of HD channels. So why switch? Maybe VZ has channels TWC of NYC doesn't and vice versa.

HD channels VZ has

Wealth TV-HD
Smithsonian-HD
Lifetime Television-HD
NFL Network-HD
Big Ten Network-HD
USA-HD
Sci-Fi-HD
Bravo-HD
CNBC-HD+
Sho Too-HD
The Outdoor Channel-HD

HD channels TWC of NYC has

PPV-HD
MOD-HD
NY1-HD
MSG-HD
MSG+-HD
ABC Family-HD
Fox Business News HD
Fox News HD
Disney-HD
Biography-HD
Planet Green-HD
Hallmark Movie Channel-HD
Toon Disney-HD
Travel Channel-HD
GAME-HD
ESPNews-HD
NHL-HD

ANGEL 35

07-20-08, 04:07 PM

Cable and Internet have been out since late last night. Anyone else? (connected to internet right now through BB Pearl). On the reboot screen, the progress bar never gets above one box and then the screen goes black. The cable box shows a message of "Ait"

AIT is part of the boot. I had the same thing,a tech came out he had to go on the roof to fix the cables. that fixed the boot problems.TWC is now rewiring the building,So now i cant get 2,4,5,7,11,13,:eek:The told me today that it will next week before every thing is back?? Im hoping that its true:rolleyes:I went on the roof of my building. what a mass of wires,I dont know how they find any thing gos.I hope some one knows how to rewire this mass.Coming this week i hope ,channels still out

LL3HD

07-20-08, 04:07 PM

Maybe VZ has channels TWC of NYC doesn't and vice versa.Thanks Andy, that is a good chart to keep.

From what I have read and in my opinion, the most persuasive reason to switch to FIOS is their improved picture quality. Many folks have reported this. I never read anywhere that the HD quality is inferior to anything else.

eurochamp27

07-20-08, 06:02 PM

KavMan

07-20-08, 06:52 PM

I have been unable to find the answer in my (brief) search online:

How much space does my TWC HD-DVR box have?

The box is a ScientificAtlanta 8300HD. Unless I'm completely missing something, there is no option in the menus to figure out how much space exists on the box and how much capacity is left.

In past experience with FIOS and Cablevision DVR's, this information was obvious. What am I missing with TWC?

Thanks, friend(s).

.

With PASSPORT SA8300HD "ON", at front panel simultaneously hold
EXIT and SELECT keys several seconds until see "dIag" on front panel.
Then hit EXIT key again for menus and note Diagnostic Channel number.
Use either LAST channel or enter a channel number to exit menus.

UnnDunn

07-20-08, 10:39 PM

Bah, FiOS TV becomes available just months after I moved out of SI and to a non-FiOS area. :(

At least I'll get free cable from Cablevision (my new provider.) And Cablevision is slated to add some channels in HD that neither TWC nor FiOS currently offer (namely Sci Fi HD, Speed HD and FX HD.)

Berk32

07-20-08, 11:01 PM

lee7n

07-21-08, 11:34 AM

I have been unable to find the answer in my (brief) search online:

How much space does my TWC HD-DVR box have?

The box is a ScientificAtlanta 8300HD. Unless I'm completely missing something, there is no option in the menus to figure out how much space exists on the box and how much capacity is left.

In past experience with FIOS and Cablevision DVR's, this information was obvious. What am I missing with TWC?

Thanks, friend(s).

It has a 160 gb hard drive, 20 hrs of hd and 90 hrs of sd programming. When you view your list of shows i think it tells you what percent is left at least the HDC does. http://www.scientificatlanta.com/customers/Source/7004920.pdf

Berk32

07-21-08, 11:55 AM

It has a 160 gb hard drive, 20 hrs of hd and 90 hrs of sd programming. When you view your list of shows i think it tells you what percent is left at least the HDC does. http://www.scientificatlanta.com/customers/Source/7004920.pdf

Yes... the newer 8300HDC boxes tell you % left.
The older 8300HD boxes do not (without going into the box diagnostics, as mentioned above).

OSUBuckly

07-21-08, 12:22 PM

Agent_C

07-21-08, 12:51 PM

Yes... the newer 8300HDC boxes tell you % left.
The older 8300HD boxes do not (without going into the box diagnostics, as mentioned above).

Speaking of the 8300HD(C) boxes... How are they faring these days?

Last I checked, users were enduring; spontaneous re-boots, slow channel changes, lost recordings, unrecorded shows, HDMI problems.

Have they cleared any of these problems up?

A_C

scott_bernstein

07-21-08, 01:05 PM

Speaking of the 8300HD(C) boxes... How are they faring these days?

Last I checked, users were enduring; spontaneous re-boots, slow channel changes, lost recordings, unrecorded shows, HDMI problems.

Have they cleared any of these problems up?

A_C

I don't have any personal confirmation of this -- but I believe that a new update was pushed that fixed most of the problems people were having (especially with external SATA drives).

Anybody out there have one of these things and want to speak up?

Scott

LL3HD

07-21-08, 01:41 PM

What is the story with Verizon Fios? ..I tried the "Check to see if Fios is available" website from Verizon but that was a no-go. .If you have FIOS available for internet then you should be good to go for TV but if you already checked on line and they said no… well then, there is no telling when they will set up the infrastructure in your neighborhood.

Goatweed

07-21-08, 01:50 PM

I'll be waiting until I can see a side by side comparison of TWC/FiOS regarding price and channels before I call them up and consider the jump.

Zytos

07-21-08, 04:39 PM

What is the story with Verizon Fios? I know that it is coming to the NYC area, but which areas specifically? I live in Astoria, does anybody know if that is one of them? I tried the "Check to see if Fios is available" website from Verizon but that was a no-go. I thought maybe some of you know something they don't.

Thanks.

I just moved to Astoria three months ago. I signed up for TWC AND did that 10% discount thing... I had little faith in Verizon moving that quickly here.

ANGEL 35

07-21-08, 04:56 PM

I don't have any personal confirmation of this -- but I believe that a new update was pushed that fixed most of the problems people were having (especially with external SATA drives).

Anybody out there have one of these things and want to speak up?

Scott
No reboots every thing working like it should. My problem is the old wiring on the roof:eek:,its a horror.Tech says it will be fixed but who knows ?? when:(

lee7n

07-21-08, 09:29 PM

Speaking of the 8300HD(C) boxes... How are they faring these days?

Last I checked, users were enduring; spontaneous re-boots, slow channel changes, lost recordings, unrecorded shows, HDMI problems.

Have they cleared any of these problems up?

A_C

What up A_C? HDC is working well, still has the HDMI handshaking problem other than that I have no complaints at least it is easy to correct the resolution switching.

AndyHDTV

07-22-08, 10:49 AM

Analyst Downgrade Batters Time Warner Cable
FiOS Threat Leads to Abrupt 'Sell' Recommendation from Pali Research Analyst

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6580144.html

LL3HD

07-22-08, 11:11 AM

Analyst Downgrade Batters Time Warner Cable
FiOS Threat Leads to Abrupt 'Sell' Recommendation from Pali Research Analyst
WOW!

TWC gets a right hook from FIOS and the stocks go “POW!”

Meanwhile…somewhere in Gotham…

TWX stomps the field and gets a big “BAM!”

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/CSBG/batman_dark_tomorrow_pow.jpg

Agent_C

07-22-08, 12:50 PM

WOW!

TWC gets a right hook from FIOS and the stocks go “POW!”

Meanwhile…somewhere in Gotham…

TWX stomps the field and gets a big “BAM!”

Well, we don’t want to batter TWC too much… Not to the point where they couldn’t pose robust competition to Verizon. That would just result in swapping one monopoly for another. And let me tell you… Verizon is a far more predatory corporation than Time Warner!

A_C

zas

07-22-08, 01:07 PM

Commentary at http://www.tvpredictions.com/verizon072008.htm

LL3HD

07-22-08, 01:14 PM

Well, we don’t want to batter TWC too much… Not to the point where they couldn’t pose robust competition to Verizon. That would just result in swapping one monopoly for another. And let me tell you… Verizon is a far more predatory corporation than Time Warner!
This is true but regardless of what we say or do, they seem to be in control of their own destiny (demise?).

On another note…. I’m am very happy!

http://www.satori.org/images/snoopy_happy_dance.jpg

The Verizon crew was fortifying my diet today. Apparently, my block is getting the fiber. I saw them this morning and I haver reports that workers are setting up runs of cable. I hope that this will quickly give me Verizon as an option.

LL3HD

07-22-08, 01:38 PM

Commentary at http://www.tvpredictions.com/verizon072008.htmThanks, that’s an interesting article but it doesn’t pop my “happy bubble”—not that it was meant to. ;)

What it comes down to, for me, is-- when that day is finally here and I have a choice to go with FIOS, I will compare the channel line-ups. As of now, I do not detect any glaring omissions.

Then it is all about picture quality and costs of course. I know I will save money with a switch. This might only be for a year or two but I’ll cross that toll bridge when I get there.

However, as I always say—my mantra is “picture quality is paramount”. If FIOS looks better then I’m there.

Agent_C

07-22-08, 03:05 PM

Commentary at http://www.tvpredictions.com/verizon072008.htm

The FTC is really asleep at the wheel here! They should be fined for these deceptive marketing practice(s).

A_C

lee7n

07-22-08, 03:56 PM

Gee what a shock, Verizon screws it customers too. This is no surprise, remember those $70-$100 phone bills you used to get for Verizon landlines for pretty much local service before the age of internet phones? They ripped us off then and they will rip us off again. All you FIOS lovers out there better think twice when it come to the choice of switching from TWC to FIOS. There is no guarantee it will improve anything, I am sure they have their problems just like TWC does. The best we can hope for is that increased competition will lower prices, that's what it is really about folks not who has the best picture or more channels unfortunately.

disafan

07-22-08, 04:00 PM

New Update from TWCNYC eff. July 18th

Effective July 23rd: We will launch WAPA America on ch. 806, Telemicro on ch. 810, and Ecuavisa on ch. 826. These will be included within DTV en Español. In Brooklyn/Queens we will move HD Theater from ch.718 to ch. 767. We will also launch Biography on ch. 143, Biography HD on ch. 763, History International on ch. 130, Starz HD on ch. 676, Starz Comedy HD on ch. 681, Starz Edge HD on ch. 677, and Starz Kids & Family HD on ch. 678.

Effective July 31st: We will launch News & World on Demand on ch. 1015. We will also drop truTV on Demand, TBS on Demand, TNT on Demand, and CNN on Demand.

Effective August 6th: We will reposition SiTV from ch. 820 to ch. 854. We will launch GOL TV on both ch. 820 & 459. It will be included in DTV en Español and in the Sports Tier, respectively. In Woodside, Queens we will launch Shop Latino on ch. 150.

Effective September 18th: In Manhattan and Brooklyn/Queens CSPAN2 will be available at the Basic Service level, viewable only with a digital converter on ch. 148. It will no longer be available on ch. 60. Toon Disney will be available on Standard Service ch. 60, moving from DTV ch. 108. CSPAN3 ch. 149 will change from DTV to Basic Service.

In Mount Vernon: Toon Disney will be available on Standard Service ch. 62, moving from DTV ch. 108. CSPAN2 ch. 148 will change from DTV to Basic Service. CSPAN3 ch. 149 will change from DTV to Basic Service.

disafan

07-22-08, 04:04 PM

Nothing really big up there. Some changes in service levels, which probably indicates something they are planning in the future.

lee7n

07-22-08, 04:27 PM

maybe they think moving cspan will get the old folks to change to digital lol

dampfnudel

07-22-08, 07:00 PM

Berk32

07-22-08, 08:02 PM

So they're moving the HD premium movie channels to the 600s which hopefully means that all of my HBO channels will soon be in HD.

'Soon'? don't assume anything...
They're just planning for the future... since they know they should have them eventually...

Still nothing on Sci Fi HD, USA HD. I was expecting all of the NBC-Universal HD channels to be added before the start of the Olympics. :(

Oh well, we still have a couple of weeks for them to update the 'channel changes' page.

Don't get your hopes up. The most recent news was that they weren't even close - and that we may even be losing UniversalHD.

AndyHDTV

07-22-08, 08:39 PM

Effective September 18th: In Manhattan and Brooklyn/Queens CSPAN2 will be available at the Basic Service level, viewable only with a digital converter on ch. 148. It will no longer be available on ch. 60. Toon Disney will be available on Standard Service ch. 60, moving from DTV ch. 108. CSPAN3 ch. 149 will change from DTV to Basic Service.

isn't channel 60 an MSG overflow channel? I wonder if MSG games will remane on 60 or now show on 148?

Berk32

07-22-08, 09:22 PM

isn't channel 60 an MSG overflow channel? I wonder if MSG games will remane on 60 or now show on 148?

Wow... not something I'd be worried about right now... :p

I'm sure they'll pick the overflow channels when necessary when October/November arrives... I wouldn't be surprised if they stick with 148

carl2680

07-22-08, 10:56 PM

They should have moved the CSPAN channels to only digital a long time ago. Also when they are doing that they should move to digital only the following:CNN, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Comedy central, Sci FI, USA/NBC, CNBC, and Faux News, then you will see these as@$@ in line at the main office(23th street) trading their analog cable boxes.

johnosolis

07-23-08, 08:52 AM

New Update from TWCNYC eff. July 18th

Effective July 23rd: ... In Brooklyn/Queens we will move HD Theater from ch.718 to ch. 767. We will also launch Biography on ch. 143, Biography HD on ch. 763, History International on ch. 130, Starz HD on ch. 676, Starz Comedy HD on ch. 681, Starz Edge HD on ch. 677, and Starz Kids & Family HD on ch. 678.

Well, here it is July 23rd in Brooklyn and I don't see any of the new HD changes and HDTH is still on 718. What's going on?

leegeousa

07-23-08, 09:50 AM

I don't have any personal confirmation of this -- but I believe that a new update was pushed that fixed most of the problems people were having (especially with external SATA drives).

Anybody out there have one of these things and want to speak up?

Scott

Reports from other parts of the country, the latest ODN OS 2.4.10_11 is supposed to have fixed all (or most of?) the HDC ills. including the sleep mode problem with an external drive. I still have the previous veriosn, dated 01-2008. So my 500G drive is currently hibernating, but not too patiently.

For those who claimed that their HDC boxes are running (with ODN) smoothly, do you have an external drive attached? The sleep mode problem is supposed to be universal with HDC running ODN, unless you have the latest OS.

I am surprised so few people have complained about the sleep mode problem on this board.

lee7n

07-23-08, 11:32 AM

Reports from other parts of the country, the latest ODN OS 2.4.10_11 is supposed to have fixed all (or most of?) the HDC ills. including the sleep mode problem with an external drive. I still have the previous veriosn, dated 01-2008. So my 500G drive is currently hibernating, but not too patiently.

For those who claimed that their HDC boxes are running (with ODN) smoothly, do you have an external drive attached? The sleep mode problem is supposed to be universal with HDC running ODN, unless you have the latest OS.

I am surprised so few people have complained about the sleep mode problem on this board.

I do not have an external drive but I don't think that is TWC main concern that people can hook those up problem free. What is the sleep mode problem? I t would be great to hook one up let us know when it works well.

Berk32

07-23-08, 12:33 PM

Well, here it is July 23rd in Brooklyn and I don't see any of the new HD changes and HDTH is still on 718. What's going on?

I did notice the new Spanish channels in the 800s here in Manhattan

(new spreadsheet tonight.... i also accidentally found on Sunday the QAM/Freq used for HDPPV events... it only actually had picture for the pre-event and the first 5 minutes, but continues to have an active signal even now)

OSUBuckly

07-23-08, 01:52 PM

Biography Channel HD? Gee, thanks. What do I have to do to get Sci Fi HD and USA HD?

<sigh>

Berk32

07-23-08, 02:05 PM

Biography Channel HD? Gee, thanks. What do I have to do to get Sci Fi HD and USA HD?

<sigh>

Hope and pray that Time Warner and NBC-Universal can reach an agreement - supposedly they aren't even close.

disafan

07-23-08, 05:22 PM

I didn't need it in HD, but I like having the Biography channel. I'm, like many, hoping for the Universal group of channels to join the lineup. But I'm predicting, with the HD Theater change, Bravo HD, which wouldn't interest me much, is on its way.

ANGEL 35

07-23-08, 06:05 PM

Did man. get any new channels??I dont see any.

AndyHDTV

07-23-08, 06:38 PM

Did man. get any new channels??I dont see any.

nope! do we ever?

LL3HD

07-23-08, 08:02 PM

I know that there have been posts regarding the new additions to some areas. I haven’t been keeping up with them but I just checked and see these are new in Flushing.

676 Starz HD (in addition to being available on 777)
677Starz Edge HD
678 Starz Kids and Family HD
681 Starz Comedy HD
763 Biography HD

There might be others but this is what immediately jumped out at me. The additional Starz channels are great. I haven’t watched a non HD premium channel in years.

Berk32

07-23-08, 09:14 PM

New spreadsheet for Northern Manhattan

AndyHDTV

07-23-08, 11:26 PM

New spreadsheet for Northern Manhattan

any changes from the last list?

AndyHDTV

07-23-08, 11:29 PM

It appears that Fios will have 100 HD channels in NY by 8/1!
Nothing official yet.

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20836841-100-HIDef-Channels-by-81~start=20

Berk32

07-23-08, 11:32 PM

any changes from the last list?

added the new spanish channels....

also found the freq/channel used for HDPPV

HRAMOS1965

07-24-08, 07:56 AM

are we going to get 100 hd channels in one shot or when are we going to start seeing these channels start rolling out

johnosolis

07-24-08, 09:05 AM

Well, here it is July 23rd in Brooklyn and I don't see any of the new HD changes and HDTH is still on 718. What's going on?

I came home from work and the new channels were available (in Brooklyn). I called to add Multi-Channel Starz since 4 of them are now in HD.

I hard to argue harder than ever before to get TW to waive the $1.99 "transaction fee" or "upgrade fee". They finally agreed to waive it when I requested to keep TV and phone, but drop internet service to help defray the cost of their arbitrary hidden fees.

"Why are you trying to charge me for customer service?" I said. "Why should I pay a fee for the privilege of giving you more money?" "This is for the cost associated with you pressing a few buttons?" "I resent this fee so much, I'm willing to move to one of your competitors to avoid paying it."

They finally relented. How dare they!

Hurry up, Verizon FIOS.

ANGEL 35

07-24-08, 09:15 AM

:D:DI came home from work and the new channels were available (in Brooklyn). I called to add Multi-Channel Starz since 4 of them are now in HD.

I hard to argue harder than ever before to get TW to waive the $1.99 "transaction fee" or "upgrade fee". They finally agreed to waive it when I requested to keep TV and phone, but drop internet service to help defray the cost of their arbitrary hidden fees.

"Why are you trying to charge me for customer service?" I said. "Why should I pay a fee for the privilege of giving you more money?" "This is for the cost associated with you pressing a few buttons?" "I resent this fee so much, I'm willing to move to one of your competitors to avoid paying it."

They finally relented. How dare they!

Hurry up, Verizon FIOS.
Right on:cool:

Berk32

07-24-08, 09:36 AM

are we going to get 100 hd channels in one shot or when are we going to start seeing these channels start rolling out

We in Manhattan should see every channel that the other Boros have all at once when we finally start dropping some analog service...

It's not 100 more at the moment - but it is a whole bunch (and the # can be just about anything once you include HD-On Demand)

scott_bernstein

07-24-08, 06:42 PM

We in Manhattan should see every channel that the other Boros have all at once when we finally start dropping some analog service...
But TWC doesn't seem to be making any progress at all in dropping those channels here in Manhattan. I haven't seen any notices urging people to swap their analog boxes posted.

They could also get the Switched Digital Video running here (it seems to be working well in other TWC areas), but they hardly seem to be interested in us (which is the usual case for TWC).

carl2680

07-24-08, 10:52 PM

filcro1

07-24-08, 11:14 PM

TravKoolBreeze

07-25-08, 03:58 AM

I probably won't be one who jumps over to FiOS when it is avaible. If TWC treated me as bad as Comcast did back in college in Tallahassee, I would be the first to go. I know there is a difference with market size and companies but it was just horrible. In this, I'll stay where I am know and look at FiOS a year after they have wired my buidling just to see how everything has worked out. That shouldn't be for a while.

ANGEL 35

07-25-08, 10:32 AM

I'm really looking forward to FIOS for my company and my home.

I speak with so many people that are leaving Time Warner Cable at the first chance they get.

I hope no one who is close to getting wired for FIOS signs a 2 year deal with Time Warner.

FREE, FREE at LAST

We have to be careful for what we wish for.:(In the area i live in <UWS>no Fiber.If you want TV from Verizon you get Directv.How long will you have this??:confused:How much will this be??$$. What is the time line for geting wired??On the UWS (70st}and up.:eek:

lee7n

07-25-08, 02:03 PM

TWC will not use SDV here in NYC, they went with all digital instead which of course is almost the the same BS. I am glad that Verizon is wiring the main cable lines in the street to fiber, once that is finish they will start wiring my building and buaha TWC good bye. IN the meantime I will be watching HD movies on Bluray.

Seems to be the consensus here that NYC is going SDV, even in the box diagnostics you can see the setting for SDV it is just not activated yet

Berk32

07-25-08, 02:22 PM

Seems to be the consensus here that NYC is going SDV, even in the box diagnostics you can see the setting for SDV it is just not activated yet

?????????

What consensus?

It's not happening.

lee7n

07-25-08, 03:21 PM

?????????

What consensus?

It's not happening.

That's all you guys talked about for months when did that change?, is there an article about this?

ANGEL 35

07-25-08, 03:30 PM

:rolleyes:?????????

What consensus?

It's not happening.

You are right:eek:

Berk32

07-25-08, 03:31 PM

That's all you guys talked about for months when did that change?, is there an article about this?

Um.... we've never discussed SDV.

We've discussed the analog elimination.

lee7n

07-25-08, 03:47 PM

Um.... we've never discussed SDV.

We've discussed the analog elimination.

It has been discussed, search the thread, anyway that is great news, so what the hell are they waiting for? :confused: I was under the impression that they were going to have to change over to SDV and that is what the wait is all about. Seems pretty dumb then that they don't just force people to exchange their boxes if that is all it will take. I just start knocking on doors if I have to

Berk32

07-25-08, 05:08 PM

It has been discussed, search the thread, anyway that is great news, so what the hell are they waiting for? :confused: I was under the impression that they were going to have to change over to SDV and that is what the wait is all about. Seems pretty dumb then that they don't just force people to exchange their boxes if that is all it will take. I just start knocking on doors if I have to

You haven't been reading this thread very closely then...

1) SDV is being implemented by TWC in other places around the country.

2) Analog channels have already been eliminated in Queen, Staten Island, and Brooklyn (which is why they have so many more HD channels)

scott_bernstein

07-25-08, 06:12 PM

2) Analog channels have already been eliminated in Queen, Staten Island, and Brooklyn (which is why they have so many more HD channels)

...but unfortunately they have been dragging their feet about forcing Manhattan residents to give up their analog cable boxes. And at this point we have no date on the horizon when they might complete this task.

I think the only nebulous promise is that they are going to provide us with 100 HD channels by the end of the year, right?

filcro1

07-26-08, 01:30 AM

Agent_C

07-26-08, 07:57 AM

ANGEL 35

07-26-08, 11:06 AM

Funny!

Everyone has been lied to so often by Time Warner Cable that even world class "professional liars" are at odds with what the "real deal" is.

FACT: Time Warner is selling thier MSO operations.
FACT: They will stall as long as possible to avoid CAPEX
FACT: Time Warner customers are subjet to 1980's technology at 2008 prices

You are so right. A tech came to my apt to see about my missing channels.He did not fix any thing,He went up on the roof and he told me they are going to rewire the bulding this week.He came last sunday We are still waiting. I think its a lie. Im calling TWC to see what they have to say. Still missing 12 channels.:confused::eek:

LL3HD

07-26-08, 12:34 PM

MSO operations ??? (http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/Manager+of+Search+Operations)

A_CMultiple System Operator... operations.:D

johnosolis

07-26-08, 01:42 PM

... A tech came to my apt to see about my missing channels.He did not fix any thing...

I have been afflicted by intermittently missing channels, missing sound and a/v glitches. Does anyone else find that computerized tech support computer-voice lady annoying? It's demeaning and insulting. I bet she was installed in order to deter people from calling.

In despair, however, I have discovered you can completely bypass her by talking over her and speaking really fast so she can't understand anything. E.g., just say "I cannot make TV to work. Channel not work. Why channel not work?" really fast over and over again in your favorite foreign accent. If you do that, the automated system will transfer you directly to a live technician. (Plus it's fun. Just think of Miss Swan from MadTV.)

If you did sit there and do everything the voice tells you to, no matter what your problem she will ask you a million questions then tell you to reboot. Then, when that doesn't help (because it won't), the live tech will tell you to reboot AGAIN (because they don't know what else to tell you to do).

I'm still missing stuff I'm paying for (although they could shut off everything below and above the 700s and I wouldn't notice), but I am happy with my new strategy: call EVERY TIME there is a problem. Call back every hour until they give you a tech visit appt. If it's not fixed after the tech leaves, wait 20 minutes and start calling again. Don't tell them you've complained before, just complain about the current situation and insist they fix it immediately.

If they tell you to wait, hang up and call back again immediately.

If enough people do that, they'll have to decide whether to massively increase the number of entry-level phone techs they employ, or actually go out and fix the systemic problems they have.

No matter what, I will get my money's worth in either programming or tech support.

LL3HD

07-26-08, 02:07 PM

Does anyone else find that computerized tech support computer-voice lady annoying? It's demeaning and insulting. I bet she was installed in order to deter people from calling... I’m pretty sure the voice that annoys you belongs to Pat Presscott. She used to be on CD 101.9 when it was a smooth jazz station. She is now doing a similar show in LA.

http://947thewave.com/-font-size-2-The-All-New-Brian-McKnight-Morning-Sh/976334

As far as getting a real person on the phone, I find calling in the evening- 7ish. This usually gets me a live person.

Zytos

07-27-08, 03:37 PM

I have been afflicted by intermittently missing channels, missing sound and a/v glitches. Does anyone else find that computerized tech support computer-voice lady annoying? It's demeaning and insulting. I bet she was installed in order to deter people from calling.

In despair, however, I have discovered you can completely bypass her by talking over her and speaking really fast so she can't understand anything. E.g., just say "I cannot make TV to work. Channel not work. Why channel not work?" really fast over and over again in your favorite foreign accent. If you do that, the automated system will transfer you directly to a live technician. (Plus it's fun. Just think of Miss Swan from MadTV.)

If you did sit there and do everything the voice tells you to, no matter what your problem she will ask you a million questions then tell you to reboot. Then, when that doesn't help (because it won't), the live tech will tell you to reboot AGAIN (because they don't know what else to tell you to do).

I'm still missing stuff I'm paying for (although they could shut off everything below and above the 700s and I wouldn't notice), but I am happy with my new strategy: call EVERY TIME there is a problem. Call back every hour until they give you a tech visit appt. If it's not fixed after the tech leaves, wait 20 minutes and start calling again. Don't tell them you've complained before, just complain about the current situation and insist they fix it immediately.

If they tell you to wait, hang up and call back again immediately.

If enough people do that, they'll have to decide whether to massively increase the number of entry-level phone techs they employ, or actually go out and fix the systemic problems they have.

No matter what, I will get my money's worth in either programming or tech support.

You can also bypass her by just saying "Operator."

AndyHDTV

07-27-08, 07:32 PM

57 HD channels for Staten Island
56 HD channels for Brooklyn/Queens
32 HD channels for Manhattan

350 PPV-HD
676 Starz-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
677 Starz Edge-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
678 Starz Kids & Family-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
681 Starz Comedy-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
700 MOD-HD (in S.I.)
701 NY1-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
702 CBS2-HD
703 TNT-HD
704 NBC4-HD
705 FOX5-HD
707 ABC7-HD
708 TBS-HD
709 MY9-HD
710 CNN-HD
711 CW11-HD
713 PBS13-HD
720 MHD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
726 SportsNet New York-HD
727 MSG-HD
728 ESPN-HD
729 ESPN2-HD
734 Universal-HD
738 ABC Family-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
740 History Channel HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
743 Fox Business News HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
744 Fox News HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
746 A&E-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
748 MSG+-HD
749 Disney-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
750 Food Network-HD
752 The Learning Channel-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
753 YES-HD
755 Science Channel-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
762 Lifetime Movies-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
763 Biography-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
764 HGTV-HD
765 National Geographic-HD
766 Discovery-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
767 HD Theater
768 Planet Green-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
772 Weather Channel-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
776 CINEMAX-HD
777 STARZ-HD
778 TMC-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
779 SHOWTIME-HD
780 HBO-HD
784 Hallmark Movie Channel-HD
786 Animal Planet-HD
787 Toon Disney-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
788 Travel Channel HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
791 GAME-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
792 ESPNews-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
794 Versus-HD
795 NHL-HD (in Bklyn, Qns & S.I.)
796 MOJO-HD
797 HDNet Movies
798 HDNet

lee7n

07-27-08, 11:30 PM

You haven't been reading this thread very closely then...

1) SDV is being implemented by TWC in other places around the country.

2) Analog channels have already been eliminated in Queen, Staten Island, and Brooklyn (which is why they have so many more HD channels)

Maybe there was more talk of that on the Navigator thread

Question:
I know someone in Queens who gets cable directly from the wire with no box just 2-13 and a few others are those analog? and will they disappear eventually?

Berk32

07-27-08, 11:48 PM

Maybe there was more talk of that on the Navigator thread

Question:
I know someone in Queens who gets cable directly from the wire with no box just 2-13 and a few others are those analog? and will they disappear eventually?

the locals should not disappear.... they've eliminated the scrambled channels... (which was most of the analog lineup)... they still have more space to work with..

(in fact - i think they are required by law to continue to provide the locals via analog for a few more years... its a bit unclear though)

zas

07-28-08, 08:58 AM

FiOS TV Launches in NYC

Verizon Communications will launch its FiOS TV service Monday in New York City to 300,000 households, offering the triple play at $94.99 per month, and it expects to pass 500,000 with FiOS by year-end.

The telco will offer 100 HDTV channels to the metro New York market, 54 of which are provided at no extra charge. It said this tops cable HD. "The immense capacity of our advanced network means FiOS TV customers receive HD signals just as Verizon receives them, without the additional compression that some cable companies perform,” Verizon vice president of video solutions Shawn Strickland said in a statement.

read here: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6582046.html

daniel711

07-28-08, 08:59 AM

....A tech came to my apt to see about my missing channels.He did not fix any thing,He went up on the roof and he told me they are going to rewire the bulding this week.He came last sunday We are still waiting. I think its a lie. Im calling TWC to see what they have to say. Still missing 12 channels.:confused::eek:
So...what are people doing about this? In the last three to four months my service is down more than 50% of the time, i.e., no channels in the 200s (all the premiums), HD looks like a kaleidascope, but sometimes watchable. Single and low double digit channels are usually good.

Same experience as above - had three tech visits, and finally was told that the "building" has a problem (not my apartment), and they would report it. But nothing happened. The last time I called they just wanted to send another tech to my apartment. Is this a bandwidth problem, that they cannot fix? Seems like it to me, because half the time everything comes in ok...

johnosolis

07-28-08, 09:04 AM

You can also bypass her by just saying "Operator."

Awesome! Thanks! (Not as fun as the Ms. Swan impersonation, but a lot shorter.)

lee7n

07-28-08, 10:35 AM

Interesting article about broadcasters and HD picture quality

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4275063.html

Berk32

07-28-08, 11:53 AM

Some day today....

-FiosTV goes live in NYC...
-DirecTV announces more major additions (including 1080p OnDemand movies)

And where's TWC? Can't even get a deal done with NBC Universal before the Olympics.... can't get analog service eliminated in Manhattan.....

AndyHDTV

07-28-08, 01:11 PM

ANGEL 35

07-28-08, 03:54 PM

Were is all this HD by Fios TV in New york city?? I cant get it in my part of the city.UWS.

broadwayblue

07-28-08, 05:02 PM

Yeah, I just got an email from FIOS telling me it's available in my neighborhood. Of course when I checked my address it said it isn't.

Dear broadwayblue,

We're thrilled to announce that Verizon FiOS TV is now available in parts of your area!

We're able to offer this new service because New Yorkers demanded more choice and competition. Now it's time to enjoy a new and better alternative for cable TV - FiOS TV.

Information on packages and prices is available now at www.verizon.com/fiostv.

You can also call 1-888-438-3467 to check availability in your area.

And, be sure to tell your friends and neighbors! This is what your remote has been training for!

Click to view the press release.

dell720

07-28-08, 06:20 PM

AndyHDTV

07-28-08, 06:53 PM

and then they increase the prices of everything on September 1st. They have got some balls.:mad:

I just got my bill and they have an increase for everything except the HDxtra Combo pack.

Will Fios ever get MSGHD? I can't go back to watching Rangers hockey in SD.

i agree with you. It's hard to say this but i will keep my 32 HD channels with MSG-HD rather than have 100 HD channels without MSG-HD.

cybertec

07-28-08, 08:30 PM

and then they increase the prices of everything on September 1st. They have got some balls.:mad:

I just got my bill and they have an increase for everything except the HDxtra Combo pack.

Will Fios ever get MSGHD? I can't go back to watching Rangers hockey in SD.that is what is also holding me up from getting Fios TV, have had my Fios Broadband for close to two years now, if and when they get MSG HD then I will sign up for their FiosTv.

zas

07-28-08, 09:33 PM

Were is all this HD by Fios TV in New york city?? I cant get it in my part of the city.UWS.
I think this article highlights the neighborhoods getting FiOS first. But, even then, it's building-by-building.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/28/nyregion/28verizon.html?ref=nyregion

slumpey326

07-28-08, 11:26 PM

why are there so few hd channels in nyc by twc, yet right when you leave the city there is so much more by twc.

Berk32

07-29-08, 12:14 AM

why are there so few hd channels in nyc by twc, yet right when you leave the city there is so much more by twc.

I assume you mean Manhattan when you say NYC.

Brooklyn and Queens have dropped analog service - opening up much space. Manhattan will as well it some point in the next few months (as will other areas of TWC NY/NJ - they are all in the same boat as Manhattan at the moment)

slumpey326

07-29-08, 07:03 AM

sorry, meant manhattan

johnosolis

07-29-08, 02:58 PM

2008 BEIJING SUMMER OLYMPICS COVERAGE AVAILABLE ON FOUR HIGH DEFINITION CHANNELS FOR FREE

USA HD, CNBC HD, Basketball HD and Soccer HD Included

New York, NY -

Digital customers in Time Warner Cable’s New York City Region can view 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics programming in High Definition at no additional charge from August 6th to August 24th on USA HD (Channel 195), CNBC HD (Channel 196), Basketball HD (Channel 197) and Soccer HD (Channel 198).

Customers can also view Olympic coverage in Korean on Channel 533 and in Mandarin on Channel 581.

An HD digital converter is required to receive HD channels. For a complete HD channel listing, visit www.timewarnercable.com/nynj. To order Time Warner Cable service, call 1-800-OK-CABLE or visit the website.

Wait ... they're gonna temporarily add USA HD, then take it away?

Why are they putting this channels in the 19x's instead of the 700s?

manhattan12345

07-29-08, 03:15 PM

They say they will begin turning on TV service Wednesday (tomorrow)

http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2008/this-is-fios-this-is-nyc.html

lee7n

07-29-08, 04:09 PM

Wait ... they're gonna temporarily add USA HD, then take it away?

Why are they putting this channels in the 19x's instead of the 700s?

They said the same thing when they added Universal HD for the Winter Games and it stayed so you never know. Now if USA could put on some decent programming.... Just what we need more Law and Order in HD :(

Berk32

07-29-08, 04:13 PM

Wait ... they're gonna temporarily add USA HD, then take it away?

Why are they putting this channels in the 19x's instead of the 700s?

As of now - yes it seems to be temporary - which is why its in the 190s.

lee7n

07-29-08, 04:20 PM

As of now - yes it seems to be temporary - which is why its in the 190s.

Where did the magic bandwidth come from this time?

Berk32

07-29-08, 04:48 PM

Where did the magic bandwidth come from this time?

Well... the best guess is that they have held onto some bandwidth - obviously anticipating the need for extra space for the olympics - as they knew they would not be dropping analog service in Manhattan in time...

(or they can be using bandwidth thats already used for other things.... like for example the HDPPV channel...)

AndyHDTV

07-29-08, 06:17 PM

Wait ... they're gonna temporarily add USA HD, then take it away?

It all depends on if TWC finally has contracts in place with NBC Universal. If so then they might stay, especially in S.I., Bkyn & Qns.

If not, then off they go.

broadwayblue

07-29-08, 09:06 PM

i agree with you. It's hard to say this but i will keep my 32 HD channels with MSG-HD rather than have 100 HD channels without MSG-HD.

but once MSG-HD is added, watch out! Forgetting about all the extra HD, they have some pretty nice features:

http://gizmodo.com/5030576/verizon-fios-how-theyre-futurizing-tv-faster-than-att-and-big-cable

AndyHDTV

07-29-08, 10:59 PM

but once MSG-HD is added, watch out! Forgetting about all the extra HD, they have some pretty nice features:

http://gizmodo.com/5030576/verizon-fios-how-theyre-futurizing-tv-faster-than-att-and-big-cable
wow, a sharp looking 16x9 guide with a bunch of colors. You think TWC would have included these when they decided to make their own software.

dampfnudel

07-30-08, 12:32 AM

Wait ... they're gonna temporarily add USA HD, then take it away?

Why are they putting this channels in the 19x's instead of the 700s?

What about Olympics coverage on MSNBC HD ? Give us USA HD for almost 3 weeks, then take it away. That's nice. When will TW & NBC-Universal come to an agreement ?!? Please do it before the final 10 episodes of BSG begin to air in Jan. or Feb. on Sci Fi HD !

Berk32

07-30-08, 12:48 AM

What about Olympics coverage on MSNBC HD ? Give us USA HD for almost 3 weeks, then take it away. That's nice. When will TW & NBC-Universal come to an agreement ?!? Please do it before the final 10 episodes of BSG begin to air in Jan. or Feb. on Sci Fi HD !

1) UniversalHD is showing all HD content from MSNBC (edit: AND CNBC... so CNBCHD isn't really needed for the olympics... but i guess it will be a nice 'preview')

2) When will there be an agreement? I'd assume it'll be there before the end of the year.... but there's just no way to know for sure

AndyHDTV

07-30-08, 01:56 AM

Now that I think about it, they should have put the 4 channels somewhere in the 730's to be near universal hd.
Who other than us is gonna realistically stumble on 4 HD channels in the 190's?

Berk32

07-30-08, 10:02 AM

Now that I think about it, they should have put the 4 channels somewhere in the 730's to be near universal hd.
Who other than us is gonna realistically stumble on 4 HD channels in the 190's?

they always put the temporary stuff in the 190s.... (except back when we had that "HD Specials" channel...)

I hope that the press release will make its way out to a 'bigger audience' so people know...

Agent_C

07-30-08, 10:55 AM

Where did the magic bandwidth come from this time?

Good question. I sure hope they don't trash the existing HD lineup to make room for these temporary channels.

A_C

LL3HD

07-30-08, 11:26 AM

Good question. I sure hope they don't trash the existing HD lineup to make room for these temporary channels.

A_CERRRAHHHHHHHHGGG!!! SPORTS!!!!

http://blogs.chron.com/blog9/images/boyleyf.jpg

:D

LL3HD

07-30-08, 11:29 AM

Who other than us is gonna realistically stumble on 4 HD channels in the 190's?I agree but I’m guessing that WNBC will promote the temporary channels the way they do their weather channel on the various systems during their news broadcasts.

Berk32

07-30-08, 11:39 AM

Good question. I sure hope they don't trash the existing HD lineup to make room for these temporary channels.

A_C

Well... I'll update my chart on August 6 and we'll all find out then.

Agent_C

07-30-08, 11:44 AM

ERRRAHHHHHHHHGGG!!! SPORTS!!!!

:D

It being the Olympics and all, I'll give you guys a pass...

A_C

inkspoof

07-30-08, 11:45 AM

LL3HD

07-30-08, 11:52 AM

Hi I have a question:

Since there are multiple Stars HD channels, if I add on the Stars package will I get Stars HD also with it?

I also have the HDxtra... if I remove this I only lose Mojo, HDNET & HDNET Movies right?Yes to the first part... I'm not sure about the second question. Check the web site for what is listed in their packages.

AJ56

07-30-08, 01:01 PM

scott_bernstein

07-30-08, 01:10 PM

scott_bernstein

07-30-08, 01:12 PM

Hi I have a question:

Since there are multiple Stars HD channels, if I add on the Stars package will I get Stars HD also with it?

I also have the HDxtra... if I remove this I only lose Mojo, HDNET & HDNET Movies right?

I believe that this is correct. And you'll also lose the SD "Fuel" network that they threw us as a free channel in the 400s somewhere (which is normally a part of the sports package) when INHD2 was eliminated. I can't understand the logic behind that!

ANGEL 35

07-30-08, 03:50 PM

Why is it that YESHD or ESPNHD never works on TWC of Manahattan? This is crazy. Its just a blank screen on most nights or choppy video. Anyone else have this problem. I am in 200th street in Manhattan.

I have the same problem Here on the UWS. :eek:I had techs come in, no help. I dont know what they are going to do.They are coming this satday.My problem is not only YESHDand ESPNHD I also have problems with 2,4,5,7,11,13,14And 705, 711.:eek:I get black srceens}

AndyHDTV

07-30-08, 08:00 PM

carl2680

07-30-08, 11:05 PM

looks like TWC removed that press release about the 4 nbcu HD channels for the olympics.

wonder what thats about?
maybe we're not geting it?, maybe it's actually jus for SI, BK & QNS and they had to edit the realease?

I knew that it was too good to be true for us to get the onlympics in HD. I was walking today around east harlem and I saw so many TWC trucks that it was crazy. I don't know what was going on, but I know that FIOS is available in east Harlem.

broadwayblue

07-30-08, 11:26 PM

Just got this from TWC:

It's a Win-Win with New Hispanic Channels, GolTV
On July 23rd, DTV en Español expanded to include three new amazing services: WAPA America (Puerto Rico) on channel 806, Ecuavisa (Ecuador) on channel 826, and Telemicro (Dominican Republic) on channel 810.

Subscribers score again on August 6th when we launch the soccer channel GolTV in DTV en Español (ch. 820, Spanish) and on the Digital Sports Tier (ch. 459, English).

Can it get any better? YES. Beginning July 24th, all digital cable subscribers will have access to a FREE GolTV preview on channel 199.

Yes, you can give me Discovery HD. I'll take that over Telemicro or Ecuavisa any day. How bout it?

TonyNYC

07-31-08, 12:03 AM

Looks like the 8300HDC was patched yesterday to fix the issue with the box switching back to 480i when the box was powered off. Now it keeps the setting the box was powered off with using HDMI.

slumpey326

07-31-08, 06:47 AM

Looks like the 8300HDC was patched yesterday to fix the issue with the box switching back to 480i when the box was powered off. Now it keeps the setting the box was powered off with using HDMI.

was this fixed everywhere, including UWS

TonyNYC

07-31-08, 08:20 AM

was this fixed everywhere, including UWS

I honestly do not know, but this is probably one of the better patches I have seen in a while outside of the old HDMI issues with selecting outputs from the box.

My box was patched sometime in the early Wednesday morning hours.

lee7n

07-31-08, 11:01 AM

I honestly do not know, but this is probably one of the better patches I have seen in a while outside of the old HDMI issues with selecting outputs from the box.

My box was patched sometime in the early Wednesday morning hours.

Great news I am in midtown east and will check if I got the update when I get home. That should clear up one of the major issues with this box. Maybe it is time for you guys to embrace the HDC? I can't think of any other problems I have with it although some people have claimed some weird recording issues here, I have not had a single recording problem.

ANGEL 35

07-31-08, 11:47 AM

daniel711

07-31-08, 12:37 PM

I have the same problem Here on the UWS. :eek:I had techs come in, no help. I dont know what they are going to do.They are coming this satday.My problem is not only YESHDand ESPNHD I also have problems with 2,4,5,7,11,13,14And 705, 711.:eek:I get black srceens}
Yes, I asked about this several days ago in this forum. I live in Battery Park City, and the problems have been getting worse in the last two months or so. Some nights I can only get a small handfull of channels (usually in the single digits). Channels in the 200s (most SD premiums) are the most susceptable, and just go dark. I've had techs come a few times, and the last one told me it was a problem with my building. Obviously it's not - it's much more serious - not enough bandwidth.

I believe the cablecos are going through a major shake-up as the move to the new MPEG-4 compression standard is bound to cause all sorts of "transition" pains. The most obvious being that it will require ALL STBs be eventually replaced. These new STBs will initially need to handle MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Things will get worse before they get better...

johnosolis

07-31-08, 02:06 PM

When i tune in these channels i get,i get to receive this channel call Customer care. Are they paid channels??:confused:

The channels you are talking about (806, 826 and 810) are part of a package called "DTV En Espanol". If you have regular "Digital Starter Pack" or "DTValue," then you won't be able to watch them.

If, however, you have "DTValue", then for either $5 or $10 extra a month (I forget which), you can add all of the Spanish-language stations. If you only have "Digital Starter Pack," you must upgrade to DTValue and then add the Spanish stations. I used to have those channels, but got rid of them because they were boring.

A Propos d'Espagnol ...

Why does Time Warner refuse to consider someone might want to hear Spanish-Language Audio and watch Hi-Def Video at the same time? For Starz, e.g., you have to either watch 676 for HD video, or 941 for Spanish audio track with SD video. You're supposed to be able to watch 676 in Hi-Def and use the cable box to switch to "SAP". That won't work because they don't include the SAP track on 676. Why not?

slumpey326

07-31-08, 06:11 PM

hdmi issue doesnt appear to be fixed on uws

lee7n

08-01-08, 09:34 AM

TonyNYC

08-02-08, 03:47 AM

Are you sure of this? I have received no update in Midtown East, same problem. What version are you at?

Quite sure. When I turn it on, it remains on 480p like I have set for all non HD channels. Normally when you turned off the HDTV and box, the output on the 8300HDC would always go back to 480i no matter what output setting you have saved. [I have 480p and 1080i saved only]

I am not trying to make a false statement here nor would I want to be misleading. Something did happen this past week because I am now quite happy with the way the box is performing.

disafan

08-11-08, 03:48 PM

UESGuy

08-11-08, 04:15 PM

Heh, it was probably a Verizon attack to hide all my caution posts about FIOS :)

Woland

08-11-08, 05:03 PM

realdeal1115

08-11-08, 07:31 PM

As we seem to have lost some posts, I thought I'd reinaugurate the conversation topic we left off on, or a version of it.

How to Successfully Lower your Monthly Cable Bill by threatening to switch to FIOS

If anyone else is confused as I was and may have missed it, please see this link regarding the lost posts:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=14420587#post14420587

AndyHDTV

08-11-08, 08:22 PM

Just came back from the Verizon Fios TV store and I must say how amazing it is.
The guide is spectacular. I saw most of the HD channels. All the premiums were locked.
But man I never saw so much uncompressed HD. I suggest everyone take a trip to 16th and 1st, sit on the couch and flip away undisturbed!

slumpey326

08-11-08, 08:53 PM

AndyHDTV

08-12-08, 01:51 AM

are you going to switch to fios now or stick with twc. stinks that fios is not available in my area of the in uws yet

I would switch in a heartbeat if they had MSG-HD & MSG+-HD. and if they had it on my block, wich is actually only 1 avenue and 7 blocks from where they offer it.

slumpey326

08-12-08, 07:03 AM

I would switch in a heartbeat if they had MSG-HD & MSG+-HD. and if they had it on my block, wich is actually only 1 avenue and 7 blocks from where they offer it.

did you know the time frame on when fios would be in all of manhattan. Did HD look that much better compared to time warner.

qbbraveheart

08-12-08, 08:35 AM

any pricing for a triple play type package w/ everything loaded....well minus the porn lol

or maybe someone start its own thread

Im interested in switching

Berk32

08-12-08, 08:48 AM

did you know the time frame on when fios would be in all of manhattan.

It's estimated to be 6 years for all of NYC

Agent_C

08-12-08, 09:28 AM

It's estimated to be 6 years for all of NYC

A lot less for affluent neighborhoods (at least that's what I'm hoping) :o

A_C

Berk32

08-12-08, 10:28 AM

A lot less for affluent neighborhoods (at least that's what I'm hoping) :o

A_C

Not necessarily....

Actual field conditions play a much larger role.

Agent_C

08-12-08, 10:44 AM

Not necessarily....

Actual field conditions play a much larger role.

I'm in East Midtown and there are Verizon trucks all over the place. Including one in front of my building with a big spool on the end of a long arm :D

Although I don't plan to jump automatically, I'll evaluate what they're offering in comparison to Time Warner. The picture quality TWC is providing on the Olympics channels is a damn disgrace! It's actually gotten worse over the past 2 days. Like I said... Verizon couldn't ask for better advertising.

A_C

OSUBuckly

08-12-08, 11:14 AM

I'd love to lower my cable bill by threatening to bolt to Verizon. Unfortunately, I live in Astoria and Verizon FIOS isn't on the way here yet. Has anybody lowered their bill by threatening to switch to DirecTV?

qbbraveheart

08-12-08, 11:26 AM

it is available in brooklyn though right? I went to the site and it did say it was available

Berk32

08-12-08, 11:32 AM

it is available in brooklyn though right? I went to the site and it did say it was available

well if you entered your address and it said its available, why are you asking us? Its available in parts of all 5 boros... its just a matter of being lucky at this point....

Check you address and hope for the best.

slumpey326

08-12-08, 09:26 PM

look at this sweet verizon fios deal:

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/08/12/verizon-pushes-hd-dvrs-in-new-fios-tv-promotion/#comments

broadwayblue

08-12-08, 11:04 PM

look at this sweet verizon fios deal:

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/08/12/verizon-pushes-hd-dvrs-in-new-fios-tv-promotion/#comments

I'll admit it's low on my priorities, but that looks to be one fugly motorola box.

UnnDunn

08-13-08, 02:18 AM

Fugly, but it is a solid performer, given the right software. Unfortunately Comcast's software is dog**** and Verizon's, though more attractive, isn't much better.

TonyNYC

08-13-08, 10:08 AM

I'll admit it's low on my priorities, but that looks to be one fugly motorola box.

It is not a bad box actually. When I was with RCN, they issues those boxes. It was pretty stable outside of RCN's poor interface guide.

dad1153

08-13-08, 12:36 PM

Surprised it hasn't been re-posted since the Time Warp of Aug. 12th, but for those of you that didn't know TWC added since last weekend (in the Manhattan area at least):

USA-HD: Ch. 195
CNBC-HD: Ch. 196
NBC Olympic Basketball HD: Ch. 197
NBC Olympic Soccer HD: Ch. 198.

Whether these HD channels will disappear, stay or be switched to something else after the Olympics are over is unknown. I really hope TWC at least keeps USA-HD. I watched some "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" episodes from the early years (before the network show switched to HD) on USA-HD over the weekend and to see these old episodes in high-def blew my mind away. Ditto for "L&O: Criminal Intent." I cannot go back to watching these "L&O" shows in SD anymore (just like I can't watch old "Law & Order" reruns unless they're on TNT-HD) so TWC better keep USA-HD or else... or else... I'll hold my breath until I turn blue. I'll be dead but then TWC won't get my monthly payment and will lose money. There, that should show them. :rolleyes:

slumpey326

08-13-08, 12:45 PM

why wouldn't these new channels be put with the rest of the 700s. Stupid placement in my opinion, I wouldnt have even known if it was there until DAD1153 mentioned it on this forum.

scott_bernstein

08-13-08, 01:04 PM

why wouldn't these new channels be put with the rest of the 700s. Stupid placement in my opinion, I wouldnt have even known if it was there until DAD1153 mentioned it on this forum.

They generally put "temporary" channels on 199. So they just started at 199 and worked backwards. They didn't make it into the 700s because they are not intending to keep them.

I don't really see the point of any of them except for maybe USA-HD. I'd much rather have them use the bandwidth (at least in Manhattan) to fill in some of the HD channels that the other boroughs have (MHD, A&E-HD, TMC-HD) or any of the Starz, HBO, or Cinemax multiplex channels.

Scott

Berk32

08-13-08, 01:56 PM

They generally put "temporary" channels on 199. So they just started at 199 and worked backwards. They didn't make it into the 700s because they are not intending to keep them.

I don't really see the point of any of them except for maybe USA-HD. I'd much rather have them use the bandwidth (at least in Manhattan) to fill in some of the HD channels that the other boroughs have (MHD, A&E-HD, TMC-HD) or any of the Starz, HBO, or Cinemax multiplex channels.

Scott

It turns out that the Basketball and Soccer HD channels came in a package with the internet content. TWC had to add them in order to provide the internet streams.

USAHD was definitely needed, but CNBC basically was not. Everything shown on CNBC is simulcast on UniversalHD (along with everything on MSNBC). There is only a slight difference on the 2 occasions the CNBC and MSNBC schedules overlap - but this isn't during live event coverage anyways. (the CNBC content is delayed 30/60 minutes, but since its not live to begin with - not really important)

(plus, considering the monster ratings that the Olympics are getting - it doesn't seem like a waste of bandwidth...)

And if there is no deal to keep USA and CNBC past the Olympics - don't be surprised to see a few more new HD channels around Labor Day. (of course I'm talking only to Manhattan people - the other Boros have plenty of extra space and all the channels for which TWC has deals)

(I'm pretty sure this bandwidth was held out in advance - as this was planned well in advance - you would've seen big problems if Time Warner had pulled 4 channels for 2 weeks to add these)

TonyNYC

08-13-08, 03:50 PM

OSUBuckly

08-13-08, 05:47 PM

I have had those channels as of last week here in Queens, but only USA HD works for me. The other three channels are all blank. The picture quality on USA HD is nice though. I watched some of the Olympics last night on that channel.
Agreed. If they kept that and added SciFi HD (and perhaps Big Ten Network and NFL Network) I'd be fairly content with my cable service.

Also, I heard they were going to add an HD PPV movie channel. Has this happened yet? If so, where is it?

TonyNYC

08-13-08, 06:28 PM

Agreed. If they kept that and added SciFi HD (and perhaps Big Ten Network and NFL Network) I'd be fairly content with my cable service.

Also, I heard they were going to add an HD PPV movie channel. Has this happened yet? If so, where is it?

I have not seen any advertising of a HD PPV channel here for NYC, but I know in the e-mails advertising PPV movies, they do list available in HD. So I am guessing some markets have the HD PPV service. For the time being, I have been using my X-BOX 360 to watch HD movie content using Microsoft points.

Not sure what the immediate future brings for our cable television viewing, but I am curious what is going on in Jamaica Queens. Seems like TWC has had a month long project going on in that area from the network status page. I am curious if this has to do with DOCSIS 3.0 and TWC's claims of NYC being the first to use it for the internet.

AndyHDTV

08-13-08, 07:27 PM

I have not seen any advertising of a HD PPV channel here for NYC, but I know in the e-mails advertising PPV movies, they do list available in HD. So I am guessing some markets have the HD PPV service. For the time being, I have been using my X-BOX 360 to watch HD movie content using Microsoft points.

HD PPV is on channel 350 for special events.
HD movies OnDemand is on channel 700 in S.I. Bklyn and Qns in September.

ANGEL 35

08-15-08, 09:32 AM

I dont know how new this is but on the 8300HDC remote, if you press the aspect button you now get a image in the middle of the screen. It tells you what aspect you have on the screen.Did any one see this??

rocketman08

08-15-08, 10:34 AM

Berk32

08-15-08, 11:00 AM

I'm confused... I'm deciding which packaged to get for Time Warner and am looking at the channel lineup bit on their website. The Digital Starter Pack is cheaper and includes the local HDTV channels (NBC, CBS, etc.) the DTV-value package is more expensive and includes some additional cable HDTV networks (eg CNBC-HD) but it doesn't seem to include the local HDTV networks (eg. WNBC-HD). I don't see how that can possibly right... why would the more expensive package drop the local HD channels?

Is this just a mistake on their website? :confused::confused: Could someone in the NYC area with the DTV-value package confirm if they do or don't get the local HD channels?

Thanks!

1) Everything in the Digital Starter Pack is available in DTValue (unfortunately - their website listing is never perfect)
General Rule - if the package has the SD channel (and i think the SD listings are accurate)- the HD counterpart is included.

2) FYI - the HD channels in the 190s (including CNBCHD) will be gone when the Olympics are over

rocketman08

08-15-08, 11:04 AM

OK thanks... that's what I figured regarding the HD locals.

So what are they using the extra bandwidth for if they're getting rid of some of the HD channels after the olympics?

Berk32

08-15-08, 12:07 PM

OK thanks... that's what I figured regarding the HD locals.

So what are they using the extra bandwidth for if they're getting rid of some of the HD channels after the olympics?

Unclear...
It seems that the bandwidth was held out for just this...

Afterward - there is hope USA-HD will stick around for another 2 weeks for the US Open...

Also, there should be a large amount of bandwidth opening up in Manhattan sometime this fall - so they could add 3 HD channels right away that the other Boros are getting.... or they might just wait and give it to us in one shot.

NYPokerface

08-15-08, 01:09 PM

Effective September 18th:

We will reposition Specials on Demand from ch. 1001 to 1009, Kids on Demand from ch. 1003 to 1047, Kids Preschool on Demand from ch. 1004 to 1048, Entertainment on Demand from ch. 1005 to 1012, Lifestyle on Demand from ch. 1006 to 1013, Cutting Edge on Demand from ch. 1007 to 1021. Also on this date, we will launch Virtual Video Store onto channels 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, and 1006. We will also launch The Africa Channel on ch. 87, Jewish Life TV on ch. 120, Sahara Filmy, an international premium service, on ch. 562, HD Showcase on Demand on ch. 699, History en Español on ch. 838, and My Life on Demand on ch. 1281.

In Brooklyn/Queens: We will launch HD MOD onto ch. 700 and MHD (720) will also be renamed Palladia. Toon Disney HD will move from ch. 787 to 760 and we will launch Tennis Channel HD on ch. 465 and CBS College Sports HD on ch, 467, both are part of Sports Tier. ESPNU HD will launch on ch. 793.

In Manhattan and Brooklyn/Queens: CSPAN on ch. 147, CSPAN2 on ch. 148, and CSPAN 3 on ch. 149 will change from DTV to Basic service requiring and viewable only with a digital converter. CPSAN 2 will no longer be available on ch. 60. Toon Disney will be available on Standard Service ch. 60, moving from DTV ch. 108.

In Mount Vernon: Toon Disney will be available on Standard Service ch. 62, moving from DTV ch. 108. CSPAN on ch. 147, CSPAN2 on ch. 148 , and CSPAN 3 on ch. 149 will change from DTV to Basic Service requiring and viewable only with a digital converter. Toon Disney HD will move from ch. 787 to 760.

Effective September 24th: We will drop Expo TV on Demand from ch. 1285.

OSUBuckly

08-15-08, 03:51 PM

In Brooklyn/Queens: We will launch HD MOD onto ch. 700 and MHD (720) will also be renamed Palladia. Toon Disney HD will move from ch. 787 to 760 and we will launch Tennis Channel HD on ch. 465 and CBS College Sports HD on ch, 467, both are part of Sports Tier. ESPNU HD will launch on ch. 793.
According to Wikipedia...

"No programs on CBS College Sports are available in high definition. Even the two NCAA tourney games in 2008, which were in HD on the broadcast network, were converted to a standard definition feed."

Gee, thanks Time Warner. Couldn't you give us the Big Ten Network instead?

Berk32

08-15-08, 03:58 PM

According to Wikipedia...

"No programs on CBS College Sports are available in high definition. Even the two NCAA tourney games in 2008, which were in HD on the broadcast network, were converted to a standard definition feed."

There will be starting in the fall.

Gee, thanks Time Warner. Couldn't you give us the Big Ten Network instead?

That'll get added when Time Warner 'national' gets a deal done...

TWC-NY/NJ can only add what the national company has deals for.

Brooklyn/Queens/SI has plenty of space - and are getting every available channel that TWC can provide... and will add more when deals are made...

disafan

08-15-08, 05:39 PM

What about MGM HD? Don't they have that contract and we don't have it?

Berk32

08-15-08, 08:07 PM

What about MGM HD? Don't they have that contract and we don't have it?

ok... so just 1... for some random reason....

cap_167

08-15-08, 08:30 PM

What's this channel about as it seems to be the next high def channel to be added in Manhattan?

NYPokerface

08-15-08, 09:24 PM

What's this channel about as it seems to be the next high def channel to be added in Manhattan?

I think its programming from other On Demand channels but shown in HD. But I'm not completely sure.

Berk32

08-16-08, 01:02 PM

Just realized that my most recent spreadsheet posting was among the many lost.

So here it is again.

d3193

08-16-08, 08:16 PM

Other AVS forums have dealt with audio levels on national networks. Here is a local issue (which I assume belongs in this thread).

Yesterday I had my TV tuned to WNBC (704 0n TWC), but only half paying attention, when I was jolted out of my seat by an announcement stating who are the sponsors of local coverage of the Olympics. All audio before and after this announcement seemed to be at "normal" levels.

Today at 7:30pm I had my trusty Radio Shack Sound Level Meter handy, and found to my surprise that there was only a 6dB increase (fast respose, C weighted) when the announcement again blasted me out of my seat. The commercials that followed the announcement were in line with the general level of program material. The subjective sould level increase was such that I expected the announcement to be out of line by much more than just 6dB. It was very annoying, and applied to just this one spot.

Of course, it looks as though nobody responsible for the WNBC on-air broadcasts is paying attention, or this would not have happened more than once. How do these errors get by? Does no-one check levels before a spot is aired?

disafan

08-17-08, 12:58 AM

I wonder why the HD boxes can't put the HD versions of the channels in lieu of the SD versions. They are simulcast and they can load whatever channel mapping they want.

Berk32

08-17-08, 04:59 PM

I wonder why the HD boxes can't put the HD versions of the channels in lieu of the SD versions. They are simulcast and they can load whatever channel mapping they want.

They can....
They choose not to (and wisely so) - I'm sure some people would prefer to not have to watch a stretched-SD version of a show when possible (like some TNT/TBS content) - or sometimes (rarely) the HD feed goes down....

d3193

08-17-08, 07:29 PM

Re: WNBC's Audio Levels

I know it's just a coincidence, but today WNBC's local "sponsoring" announcement did not blast me out of my seat.

DNINE

08-17-08, 10:18 PM

Berk32

08-17-08, 11:01 PM

I think this was talked about before but I don't remember if any answer came about. What happened to WNET? They were always HD now it's like 50% of the time. Is it the Broadcasting? On the Menu it says CH 13 WNET before I thought it was just WNET. This is a shame.

Originally they were showing the PBS-HD feed - but they switched to an simulcast of their actual programming, which isn't always HD

DNINE

08-17-08, 11:41 PM

Thanks Berk32 I just noticed your UWS, I'm in the 90's any idea when we might see FIOS?

Berk32

08-18-08, 01:40 AM

Thanks Berk32 I just noticed your UWS, I'm in the 90's any idea when we might see FIOS?

as far as i can tell... it'll be block-by-block... and it could be at any point over the next 6 years....

nobody really knows yet... but if you see trucks in the area... see if you can ask someone - that's the best way to get info.

j7f

08-18-08, 11:56 AM

having a ton of problems w/ my cable...both hd and sd [digital box] in midtown west.
clinton/hells kitch

image is so pixelated it looks like one of those 3-d posters.

i've called several times throughout the morning. i keep getting the new, at least new to me, national call centers located overseas [last time was the philipines]. let me tell you...service is absolutely atrocious.

not to mention i'm missing the only thing i want to watch: olympic indoor volleyball.

gonna make a direct call to one of the supervisors [located in our area]...

anyone else having this trouble?

j

Agent_C

08-18-08, 12:14 PM