Activated my Caller ID over the weekend. Saw it pop up on-screen last night during a phone call. Finally!

Using the Tivo Premiere. Anyone having problem with audio on CSN "Daily News Live". I have been experiencing scratchy audio. I'm using digital audio output. This is two days in a row.

I honestly cannot understand under what conditions Verizon chose to include them, other than to boost their "# of HD channels" count. They are a major waste of QAM bandwidth and cannot possibly be contributing any serious revenue.

Perhaps someone has pictures of someone doing something with sheep and blackmailed said someone into including them. That makes more sense than anything else I could dream up :)

I'd rather see the "Ball of String HD" or "Yule Log HD" channels.

Hey! I get it! Sheep! pets.tv!

Holy cow!

I found out we have CN8 *AND* CallerID all in the span of a minute from this forum.

Note to self: read more often!

Over the last couple days, I've been experiencing audio dropouts for all stations. They last for a minute or two, and then the sound comes back. Channeling up or down doesn't restore the audio. Anyone else come upon this problem? It occurred again this morning while watching MSNBC.

The only audio dropouts that I get (all new since latest IMG) are when there is an HDMI handshake burp, which seems to happen, on average, once every night. It's about 50-50 when this happens that I will completely lose all audio. Changing the channel always restores it. And, as you say - the problem happens across all channels.

Same thing this morning, but they reported back that the problem was in the remote feed from Washington, and not the broadcast. Didn't see anything show up last night, but I watch being aware that a problem may exist, and that's taking away some enjoyment!

I usually forget about it... then something important gets said and... of course... that's when I get the frigging dropuout :(

Again no audio for about two minutes today...near 1:30PM.

Just on MSNBC?

I'm sure this is a fairly biased thread to post in :) but do you recommend FiOS in the Philly suburb area? We just bought a house in Huntingdon Valley (19006), and need something. Honestly, internet is most important, but having good HD channels will be nice. We'll probably add a home phone since the package deals always include it. Thanks!

Just on MSNBC?
Unfortunately, no. It was the usual scrolling through channels via the up button, and all channels were without sound. It seems to come and go over the last week or so, and I'm trying to figure out if it's my service line, or system wide.

...We just bought a house in Huntingdon Valley (19006), and need something....
You'd be very happy with the internet speed and the high def channels. Yes, biased, but in the best way...beats the hell out of any other choice you may have. Know ahead of time that the quoted pricing is without any set top boxes, and they are rented individually, paying for every set that you have connected. There's no free lunch since every set needs at least a $4 box. Make sure they let you know the full pricing you will have so that you can make the decision. Not sure if the Comcast alternative needs a box now or if a SD TV can pick up the standard channels without, cabling straight from the wall.

What he said. I switched to FIOS from Comcast as soon as it was available in my neighborhood in Malvern and haven't regretted it once. Better picture quality, more HD channels, faster internet and much better customer service, IME.

Thanks for the info and opinions. We almost bought a house in Yardley, but were worried about flooding issues...

If you were looking at one of the properties down near the river, it was a good choice.

Former ComCast XSomething customer, haven't looked back since. BTW, you can have the ONT (the big white box) installed in your garage or basement. Just be sure there's an AC outlet nearby. All servicing is done remotely. No need for Verizon to show up unless it actually breaks.

I'll jump on the bandwagon, too.

We dumped Comcrap as soon as FIOS became available in our neighborhood. FIOS' HD PQ is better, the channel lineup is more extensive and the internet is faster and more reliable. Overall, the primary reason I switched was for HD picture quality. There is a big difference, with FIOS being MUCH better.

FIOS is not without its quirks, however. The guide is quite poor, there have been some bugs with their software releases (IMG) and there is less VOD content.

I consider those downsides trivial, though.

If you have the opportunity to get FIOS - you really should subscribe.

Good to know FiOS is a good option. My only option for internet the last place i lived was Comcast. That's nice they can put the ONT inside the house. Right next to the elec panel in the basement should be ideal.

Yeah, the house in Yardley was on Black Rock rd, right on the canal. I saw it sold recently... i hope the new owners get good flood insurance. Our new house doesn't even have a sump pump. Big difference!

If you were between the river and the canal, then yes, that house may need a V8 powered sump pump! ;) Most of us in the Yardley area are quite safe from flooding. It's the folks near the river that have been devastated often within the last few years.

Yea, Jim - if your house were to flood, we'd be under water here in Newtown :)

In a direct slap in the face of Philly fans...surprisingly, SportsNet NY was added today to our lineups on Channel 96. This will be SD only - and will follow the same rules as YES.

Meaning, any live games, replays, etc...will essentially be "blacked out". Apparently this was a contractual deal to show the channel nationally.

Also, 2 new international pay channels were added - SBS and TvBe. I believe one is Korean...not sure of the other.

For all you Spanish speaking folks - or lovers of watching Spanish television, Univision HD is live on Channel 514.

I believe this takes care of all of the local "must-carry" HD requirements.

And who says they aren't supplying new HD channels??? :rolleyes:

Jim-
The last remaining QAMs that are left they are using for just this - must carry locals.

Game2 HD will be added on 5/24 - it's a 2nd HD channel for the Extra Innings package - but that is fit into the same QAM slot. No addt'l bandwidth is necessary.

So, we are now maxed out of bandwidth, and shouldn't expect too many additional HD channels? How will this be rectified to provide the few that people are actually requesting?

Perhaps, they can combine some of the crap-SD channels and free up QAMs.

Nah... that would make too much sense!

Anyone notice that ESPN 360 is up and running? Watch Live Streaming (http://espn.go.com/espn3/index) works fine. I didn't find anything in this thread about it, so might as well post something.

BTW, Flyers !!!! :D:D:D

Could have been... the... best... game... ever (since the victory in the fog). :eek:

ESPN 360 - yawn :(

Where do we find this 360 channel? Don't see it in the Guide.

It's an online thingie - not on TV :)

Ah, yeah, watching on your 15" laptop screen instead of a large panel makes so much sense! I guess it's for the traveling guy that can't get away from sports. I may need to subscribe! ;)

You already do! Your ISP has subscribed for you, thanks to Verizon FiOS. If there was anything playing right now (no), you'd see the Verizon logo in the top right corner of the window.

Since the Phillies are the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball game, it's going to be on. However, there's a slight conflict...;)

Agreed with Stevec325. Nothing worth watching. -Yawn-

...However, there's a slight conflict...;)....
And, that's why God invented the Last button on the remote! Two games at once, but the Orange need a longer viewing time.

You gotta use my philosophy on these things....

The MLB season is 162 games long.... it's really "who cares" until September.
The NHL season is 82 games long and every team except the few bottom dwellers makes the playoffs... it's really "who cares" until the semi-finals.

I also apply this to the NBA, except I take that even further. The game does not really begin until there are only 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter.

So, I watched my 2nd game of the Flyers season tonight :)

I will be taking my grandson to CBP when the Dodgers come to town (August). I really only enjoy non-playoff baseball in person. That may be the first game I watch this season.

Well, with that philosophy, you'll be enjoying a few more Flyers' games this year! Last night was surprisingly good.

Agreed about taking the trip to the ballpark to watch in person, especially now that you CAN watch the grass grow!!! :D But, the Dodgers? Blasphemy!

Well, with that philosophy, you'll be enjoying a few more Flyers' games this year! Last night was surprisingly good.

Agreed about taking the trip to the ballpark to watch in person, especially now that you CAN watch the grass grow!!! :D But, the Dodgers? Blasphemy!

Yea <sigh>... we lived in LA for about 11 years and my girls have very fond memories of going to see them play. We were there when Kirk hit the "miracle" home run :)

But, I'm booing Manny every time he comes to the plate, just like any good Phillies fan would do :D

OK, I'll cut you some slack on the Dodgers. Some, not much. :p You saw the Kirk home run? Wow. I watched it on TV live.

Unless the Sixers are in the NBA finals, I might turn on the last 2 minutes. Well, actually not.

Anyone notice a lot of data drops and macro blocking on CSN-SD (76)? It's been a very constant annoyance over the last few weeks. I use the composite output of my DCT-700 as a picture-in-picture on my PC monitor so I can surf while watching the Phils. With a small insert size on the display, it's not bad. Audio to my A/V stereo.

I was at the Flyers game 4 (vs. Bruins). Watched from one of the mezzanine suites, which have wall-mount LCDs. They always leave the remote. :) Channel 200 (Comcast HD) looks fine in 720p. I watched the Phillies during the period breaks.

Since they own the arena, I would imagine that the Comcast feed is pretty good in the suites! Couldn't comment on the CSN SD...never venture there, but the game yesterday afternoon looked awfully good from many standpoints!

With Doug Collins coming back, I may actually watch a few games next year!

I got a last minute invite to go see the BoSOX/Phils game last night.

Now, I'm a die-hard Phillies fan, but.... that said, I think I was the only one in the building rooting for Dice-K to get the no hitter :) I mean at some point, the game is lost and it would have been nice to see some history live. I left after the blooper that spoiled it :(

Steve, I can see your point but I'm glad he didn't get it against us. Could you gauge how the rest of the stadium felt?

The periodic audio and video drop-outs on VS.-SD are also annoying and have been going on for weeks. It's turned into a running joke at my house.

Frank

VS has been pretty bad - to the point where I don't watch it much.

I'd say the vast majority of the folks at the game were happy when the base hit came. Interestingly enough though, there were a lot of people heading to the exits afterwards. My take on that is that they left, once the no-hitter was no longer possible.

It's a love/hate thing. No one wants to be on the wrong end of one of those. But, seeing one live would be cool. I think many fans had that same feeling.

^^^

i think it boils down to:

are they "phillies" fans, or are they "baseball" fans too...

if anyone is a "baseball" fan, i can't fathom rooting against someone throwing a no-hitter once it got that deep in the game, especially in a may regular season game... it's not like no-hitters happen every day... i could easily live with "my" team being on the losing end of a no-hitter if i was sitting in the stands watching it... :)

playoffs would be a different story... :p

disclaimer: born and bred bosox fan here... :D

The only team I would root against getting a no-hitter would be the Yankees.

Q: Steve, who is your favorite team, in all of baseball?
A: Whoever is playing the Yankees that day.

I think that sentiment is a nationwide thing! You love to hate the team that just wants to buy all the talent, and then smile a lot when they still aren't the best!

The Versus coverage last night for the Flyers' game looked very good, and the quality of that game was excellent also!

Any Philadelphia sports fans: don't get too caught up with the Flyers... Halladay has just 3 more to go!

How could you not enjoy witnessing that? Even the fans in Florida cheered Halladay.

Oh, and a little advice for the Flyers... clear the *%&-ing puck out of the zone!

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!

Game2 HD should appear on 1473 tomorrow in our VHO.

This is a 2nd HD channel that will be used for MLB Extra Innings and Center Ice.

Also, in lesser news, Cooking Channel (166) was born yesterday from Fine Living. Simply a take over of the existing platform.

Enjoy!

Otherwise, the next month or so should be relatively quiet on any "new channel" announcements.

Just a quick "GO FLYERS" to get the troops revved up for tonight's game!

let's go flyers ! ! !

Just a quick "GO FLYERS" to get the troops revved up for tonight's game!

Lakers in six :)

Phillies postponed due to rain. No need to flip channels. Total focus.

I thought the Flyers patrons would be a better bunch than what they displayed last night after the game. There's no reason for booing the other team in that scenario...embarassing for the city once again! Of course, that supposes that anyone outside of Chicago and Philadelphia were actually watching the game. The viewer statistics have shown that hockey scores just below Mayberry RFD reruns!!!

Wait 'til next year???

I thought the Flyers patrons would be a better bunch than what they displayed last night after the game. There's no reason for booing the other team in that scenario...embarassing for the city once again! Of course, that supposes that anyone outside of Chicago and Philadelphia were actually watching the game. The viewer statistics have shown that hockey scores just below Mayberry RFD reruns!!!

Wait 'til next year???

I don't think they were booing the Blackhawks, they were booing Gary Bettman. It looked like the crowd was applauding when the players had the cup. Game 6 was the most watch NHL game in 36 years.

I don't think they were booing the Blackhawks, they were booing Gary Bettman. It looked like the crowd was applauding when the players had the cup. Game 6 was the most watch NHL game in 36 years.

Everyone that held up the cup got a courtesy round of applause... except Bufuglen... we just hate that guy :)

I don't think they were booing the Blackhawks, they were booing Gary Bettman....
Toews (Taves) certainly didn't get a warm greeting for being chosen the MVP!

Well...

Next week is the removal of the 4 west coast premium HD's....

And from what i've been told - we will also see the addition of 2 HD channels...but at this time I cannot disclose what those 2 will be.

Believe me, no one will be floored by the announcement (IMO).
Stay tuned...

...Believe me, no one will be floored by the announcement (IMO).
Stay tuned...
Ah, the Vegan Recipe Channel in HD!!!

Steve, do you still go with the Lakers in six??? ;)

Need some help with unencrypted QAM available on FIOS in Bucks County just outside Philadelphia.

I am at my Mom's house and installing a Slingbox Pro HD on a little used set. I have the cable in working and it scans and finds the majority of unencrypted QAM channels I would expect: 3.1 is KYW, 10.1 is WCAU but not seeing 6.1 for ABC or 29.1 for FOX. The long channel list has a lot of channels with 4 digital sub-channels, but the majority are black, and I assume encrypted.

Can someone help me find Fox and ABC? I'm really only in need of the four major networks here.

UPDATE: This was apparently a guide data/channel list issue in the Slingbox setup process. I selected an alternate provider and setup completed accurately. Had to manually edit channels in the guide, but that was a decent work-around as I was getting pretty frustrated with this issue.

At this point I don't care about the addition of any new HD channels as I will not be able to see them anyway for a bit. Hopefully in the early fall there will be some more available when it is time to return to TV watching. It would be great to get FSC HD in time for the start of the EPL season in August.

At this point I don't care about the addition of any new HD channels as I will not be able to see them anyway for a bit. Hopefully in the early fall there will be some more available when it is time to return to TV watching. It would be great to get FSC HD in time for the start of the EPL season in August.

??? JWhip does not speak for me! More HD please.

What QAM channels are available in Montgomery county. Is it just ABC, NBC etc or are there any cable channels available?

Anyone watching the movie tier late last night? On many of the channels from about 915 up, the picture was totally pixelated, and without audio for a long period of time, such that I couldn't continue the movie I was watching, Torn Curtain. Would this insufferable heat have anything to do with this affecting the distribution equipment?

My guess is - Someone in the control room spilled their NoDoze

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on switching from Comcast to Verizon for everything. The bill drops from $209 (After taxes with comcast) to $175 (before taxes). So, add taxes in and it's still probably a $20/mo savings for the tier 3 triple play, 1 HD box, 1 SD box, 4 digital adapters.

My biggest concern is that I was told by someone with verizion that the guide is absolutely horrible. He claims that it's incredibly laggy and sluggish. How bad is this really? Or is he overstating things?

Also, I have a Tivo HD in one of the rooms, what is the monthly fee on a CableCard?

Lastly, how long does it take to get an install date, and can you choose the install date? I'd ideally like to do it in the first week of August, just as the Comcast contract runs out.

Picture quality greatly outweighs the lesser Guide and On Demand vs. what Comcast offers. The Guide continues to get better, and it certainly wouldn't be a deal breaker. At first you would find it lacking, but it's there, so get used to it. Yes, you could probably schedule a convenient installation, but until you call for your area, you won't know if they can comply with a two week warning. I believe the cable card is the same as a digital adapter fee.

I'm sure you all noticed the add of Investigation Discovery HD this past Thursday on 623.

We will see the add of Nat Geo Wild HD this coming week (Thursday) on 632.

Enjoy!

Gotta love the picture quality of NatGeo channels, but need to wait to judge the content.

Red Zone HD was "re-launched" today on 835.

IF you remember, it was taken down during the olympics and MSNBC-HD took it's QAM space.

It is included for all Ultimate HD customers, and ala carte for anyone else.

That should be it as far as new adds for quite a while, unfortunately. Maybe 1 more.

Does anyone else have a volume issue with FIOS?

We have to turn our TV up to RIDICULOUS levels to get any sort of volume with FIOS.

I used to be able to go into the DYNAMIC RANGE section of setup and turn it off and then back on and that fixed it, but that no longer works. Been like this for months. And now other people at my work are having the same issue, so I was wondering if anyone else has it.

No issue here, but what do you have set for "compression". If that is Off, you will get the full range of audio that's being broadcast. If you are accustomed to High, it would seem like the dialog portions are at a greater level...loud and soft equalized.

Red Zone HD was "re-launched" today on 835.

IF you remember, it was taken down during the olympics and MSNBC-HD took it's QAM space.

It is included for all Ultimate HD customers, and ala carte for anyone else.

That should be it as far as new adds for quite a while, unfortunately. Maybe 1 more.

That 1 more better be FSC HD.

When I dial in 739 Hallmark HD and 744 MGM HD, I get a message that I am not subscribed to these channels. I'm still under the old full HD plan with all the movie channels except Epix. Do I need to renew to the newly named upper tier to get these channels?

Yeah, did you check your messages on the set top box a few weeks ago. I was notified that I would be losing a few channels unless I picked a new plan.

I also just noticed that they started charging me $10 more per month for TV service in May. I don't remember being notified about that.

Looks like I need to scrutinize the bill again, and then call to see what the damage will be for the latest iteration of the program. I saw that message, but thought it was about the channels that were to be deleted as mentioned about a month ago.

It's that time of year again. E-a-g-l-e-s. :) WYSP 94.1 FM is about 5 seconds behind WPVI. OTOH, if WYSP was a week behind, it would still be better than those stupid announcers.

The on-field down marker graphics are w-a-y over saturated.

They ran a pre-recorded interview during the middle of a play? At least it was split-screen. :p

The good part is that no regular season games will be broadcast with this crew. I agree, Hugh Douglas adds nothing to the mix except being a large man next to the other two "little" guys! Don Tolefsen leads the league in head bobs showing his agreement with anything said by someone else in the booth. Very weak!!! But, I still can't listen to the simulcast with that delay...just doesn't cut it.

I have an answer to the audio delay with Verizon. However, you do need to have a DVR built into your settop box.
Set up your DVR to record the game. When the game starts, fast-forward until you are watching in real time. Then, "Pause/Play" quickly until the picture and the sound are aligned.

Good idea, I forgot about it.

If the audio is behind the video, you can hit "Pause" in real-time. If it's the other way around, you only need to record enough to get the alignment right.

Does anyone else have a volume issue with FIOS?

We have to turn our TV up to RIDICULOUS levels to get any sort of volume with FIOS.

I used to be able to go into the DYNAMIC RANGE section of setup and turn it off and then back on and that fixed it, but that no longer works. Been like this for months. And now other people at my work are having the same issue, so I was wondering if anyone else has it.

I noticed that Comcast Sportsnet HD is much quieter than the standard definition channel. I'm not sure if it is because my receiver is processing the sound differently.

Anyone watching NHL Network tonight (587)? Flyers at Leafs. Wow, I hardly recognize anyone. The bright orange of their new away jerseys is driving me crazy. Is it the NHL Network feed or are the jerseys really that bright? The SD channel (87) also shows saturated orange.

A few days late, but I am really upset at Comcast's splattering of advertising garbage across the rink glass behind the goalies. There's way too much white and it interferes with me watching the puck. Highly distracting, especially when the glass flexes. Stupid. :mad::mad::mad:

I also don't like the ads filling the area around whoever's logo is at painted on center ice this year. :mad:

I waited posting a few days so I could calm down. :p

Wow, what a way to watch my first game on TBS-HD since... say, last year at this time. No hitter!!?? :D:D:D

On top of that, the PQ is what Comcast Sportsnet used to be. Most excellent. The announcers were even half-way decent.

Just wait until we get to the division championship... they we get to endure Joe Buck & the rest of the drones :)

Anyone watching NHL Network tonight (587)? Flyers at Leafs. Wow, I hardly recognize anyone. The bright orange of their new away jerseys is driving me crazy. Is it the NHL Network feed or are the jerseys really that bright? The SD channel (87) also shows saturated orange.

Yes Geek Girl, they really are that bright. Much brighter and even lighter in shade than the unis from the 70's.

How can someone complain to Comcast that this insanely stupid advertising on the glass behind the goalies is totally ruining my enjoyment of the game?:mad:

It was somewhat annoying when they dropped the background color on the McDonald's logos. Even less so when they made the Verizon logos nearly transparent (I would expect that, considering this is their arch nemesis).

But when they fired up that Comcast ad with the blue background it totally distracted my eyes from the game. It's even more apparent in SD. :mad:

I posted the following in the QP6412 master thread, but that thread doesn't seem to see much action, and since I'm in the philly area...
Recently, it seems my receiver (Denon AVR-3801) no longer goes into Dolby Digital with my Fios QP6416-2.

I think I have all the settings correct, and the receiver still goes into 5.1 with the other sources I have going into the receivers other digital audio inputs.

I think this has happened fairly recently, as it worked for the past few years.

Anyone else having an issue? Any thing I should try?

JTFX6552 - did you get your problem solved?

Eagles - I just want to happily note that WYSP 94.1 FM audio was darn close to perfect sync (within a second or so) of NBC.

JTFX6552 - did you get your problem solved?


Yes, I did, was a setting on the receiver. I love the way it sounds, but user friendly it isn't. When you have small children and baby sitters, they seem to change settings I can't even find...

Now if I could only solve the HDMI hand shake issue between the verizon box and my Olevia 537B12, I'd be happy.

Take that as a hint- password protect your STB against unauthorized charges. Not for the baby sitter, but for the little kids who will order whatever the man on TV says to...

Heads up!! Live demolition of the Spectrum tomorrow, Tuesday. Coverage on Comcast Sportsnet, 576. :(

11:00 AM - Building a memory, the Spectrum
12:00 PM - The Spectrum's Last Show

I'm watching the Eagles in HD on channel 517 but I don't seem to be getting any surround sound coming from my surround speakers. I switched over to the college game on ESPN and am getting surround from that and the basketball game. Is this a problem with channel 17 or the NFL Network not really broadcasting in surround?

I'm watching the Eagles in HD on channel 517 but I don't seem to be getting any surround sound coming from my surround speakers. I switched over to the college game on ESPN and am getting surround from that and the basketball game. Is this a problem with channel 17 or the NFL Network not really broadcasting in surround?

The sound was in DD surround on the NFL network. So either PHL-17 is taking the surround sound and retransmitting it in 2 channel (or oven mono?) or the NFL network is sending it to PHL-17 in that format (which I doubt).

The same thing happened for the Redskins-Eagles Monday night game - ESPN had surround sound but PHL-17 had something worse.

The sound was in DD surround on the NFL network. So either PHL-17 is taking the surround sound and retransmitting it in 2 channel (or oven mono?) or the NFL network is sending it to PHL-17 in that format (which I doubt).

The same thing happened for the Redskins-Eagles Monday night game - ESPN had surround sound but PHL-17 had something worse.

I think the lights on my Denon receiver were lit up as 5.1 incoming and 5.1 outgoing but I guess it wasn't. I'll have to check channel 17 another time to see if it always works that way or if it was just the game. At least it's good to know it probably wasn't my receiver.

It looks like we have a new channel on FIOS. I'm getting "AntennaTV" on channel 463. I initially discovered it when it showed up on my recorder's QAM tuner at channel 17.2.

Any news if DIY will be available in HD soon?

Also, I guess we'll never get FSC HD :(

TruTV HD live on 683 today.

BET HD on 770 may be on as soon as next week at some point.

I'm becoming increasingly aggravated that I can't block channels that I don't want or subscribe to from my guide. You used to be able to selectively hide channels, but no more; now VZ wants you to go through the process of setting up "favorites" which is a completely non-user friendly/non-intuitive mess.

Why can't I just turn off all the crap I have no interest in instead of being forced to scroll through all the foolishness?

Schlitzie -
You'll have the ability to remove channels once 1.9 rolls out....there is an option to only show "subscribed to" channels in the guide.

works rather nicely.

Thanks JM -- Just to be clear, can I currently show subscribed-to-only, or I need to wait for 1.9? (I don't see that option in the guide, so just want to check). And when is 1.9 going to be released?

Also, will I be able to hide channels that are in my package, but have zero interest in?

Use Favorites. No mater how painful the initial set up may be (and it really is NOT that difficult), once you do that you are good to go.

And, you also have the option to "select all" for those rare cases where you might want to surf all available channels.

Schlitzie-
For what i'm talking about - you need to wait for 1.9

For your 2nd ? - no

1.9 ... can't wait!

BET HD will light up next Tuesday (3/22) on Channel 770.

Ok I signed up for fios and having it installed in 10 day.

What should I expect?
I see mentions of "ONT" what is that?

Also I'm getting the whole house dvr, but I think I need a dvr in two rooms.
Should I bother with whole house or just get separate dvr's in 2 rooms?
Cost of dvr's after the free 3 months.
Does the whole house dvr have 2 tuners, I will need to record at least 2 shows at once
and probably 3 at times so that's why i'll need an extra dvr in the bedroom.

What channels does fios have that are not on comcast and what will
I miss from comcast?

What is the size of the hd on the dvr?
She told me that we would get a $200 visa card and that
The HBO/Cinamax would be free for 1 year but I don't see that on the work order or we site.



Anything else I should know?

one more thing I think she signed me up for the wrong tier.
When I look at whatsnext.com I see


Great News! Your order entitles you to the following
promotional offer(s): ** See Offer Details
Free Outlet
3 Mo. Multi-Room DVR Credit
3 Mo. Multi-Room DVR Credit
FiOS TV Activation Fee Waiver
6 Mo. Bundle Credit


FiOS TV Order DetailsPrepare for Installation
On March 17, 2011 you ordered the Double Play


Included in this order:
FiOS TV Extreme HD
Free Outlet (2)
FiOS TV Activation Fee
Multi-Room DVR - High Definition
Wireless Router
Multi-Room R Package - 2 Room
High Definition STB Rental
DVR Rental
Digital Adapter (Quantity: 2)
Video on Demand Service


I see that i'm getting extreme, I/m pretty sure I was told that it would be the ultimate tier.

guess I need to call.

Welcome to FiOS! For general info, you'll find a lot of your buddy AVSers over on DSL Reports: Verizon FiOS TV forum (http://www.dslreports.com/forum/vzfiostv), I think you'll find your answers over there. (I don't have multiple DVRs).

Checkout the DSL Reports Verizon Online FiOS FAQ (http://www.dslreports.com/faq/verizonfios).

I'm not w/ fios yet.

Turns out the rep signed me up for voice instead of internet and i'm on the phone now trying to get this straightened out.

Also this $200 gift card thing and the dvrs free for a certain amount of time. the we site says 3 months
but she said either 6 months or a year for free.
btw they just disconnected my call
Not starting off well.

Also Geekgirl, thatnks for the reminder for dslreports, hate that site though but I will
check it to see what being said over there.

So the door to door mis spoke on just about everything she offered.
there is no $200 visa card
no free dvr for a year
no free hbo/cinemax for 6 months.

There is a $100 visa card OR 3 months dvr for free

I also asked her of the size for the hdd in the dvr, she called her boss and he said it was the 5oogb drive.
NOPE, it will e the standard size probably 160gb, but after install I can call and order
the 500 for a one time fee of $40 to replace a current dvr.

fun times, so final report.

Verizon fios is just as incompetent as comcast.
Just a little cheaper for a little while.


Maybe I'll call comcast, tell them I'm going to fios and see what they offer.

If you want to compare further, Veizon's billing will make Comcast look like a J.D. Powers award winner.

It's a door-to-door rep? Sounds like a sales pitch. I'd dump that and call Verizon direct. Or, go online and see what you can price out yourself.

ONT = Optical Network Terminal. It converts the fiber to RF coax, ethernet, and phone. Fiber has tons of bandwidth, not like RF.

I came over to FiOS because the local ComCast overloaded the system and PQ was crap (pixelation). The deal maker was getting Comcast Sportsnet. I thought Comcast was more expensive than Verizon; my Verizon contract is up in May.

If the pixelation has been fixed, I may consider looking at Comcast. Maybe.

The picture on my comcast has degraded badly over the last year or so.

Called and spent nearly 2 hrs on the phone, with one disconnect.

The guy fixed all the things the rep screwed up.

after everything the price will be initially about $30 cheaPer, then after 6 months about $20 ish cheaper.

That's fine I just wanted to get away from comcast for awhile.

As previously mentioned, BET HD is live this morning on 770.

Funny that it's right in between Nick and Disney.... :cool:

Word on the street - FSC HD will launch 4/11

(Ironically 1 day before Comcast launches it in Center City Philly)

It will be interesting to see considering the poor quality of the SD channel. I've often wondered if it's just a matter of the conversion of the European standard into the American standard, or if the video equipment at those European venues is just substandard.

You can watch english and italian league games on HD on ESPN3 if you're streaming it from your xbox 360.

For the first time since having FiOS for several years, I'm experiencing pixelation and interruption of the signal. This happened over the weekend with an OnDemand movie rental, and with regular channel programming. Has anyone else in this area experienced the same?

For the first time since having FiOS for several years, I'm experiencing pixelation and interruption of the signal. This happened over the weekend with an OnDemand movie rental, and with regular channel programming. Has anyone else in this area experienced the same?

I saw it a couple of times last night while watching "Harry's Law".

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For the first time since having FiOS for several years, I'm experiencing pixelation and interruption of the signal. This happened over the weekend with an OnDemand movie rental, and with regular channel programming. Has anyone else in this area experienced the same?

Seeing it here too over the past couple days.

Yes -- many audio/video drops and freezes over the past week or so

Sounds like a trend in our VHO - last night was horrible on CBS, ABC and SHO. Serious pixelation, drops and stutters.

This has been going on for a few weeks very consistently.

It will be interesting to see considering the poor quality of the SD channel. I've often wondered if it's just a matter of the conversion of the European standard into the American standard, or if the video equipment at those European venues is just substandard.

The PQ on the EPl games is great on FSC HD. The reason the games look so bad is that the SD channel is nothing more than a center cut of the HD feed. I don't believe that FSC offers a dedicated SD channel anymore and the provider, such as Fios, must do the center cut and SD conversion themselves. I have seen the down link of some EPL matches and they look great.

Word on the street - FSC HD will launch 4/11

(Ironically 1 day before Comcast launches it in Center City Philly)

Ironically indeed. Where is TCN in HD then? Until they add it, I wish they would stop those disingenuous radio spots.

For those experiencing tiling and drop-outs, I passed this on to my contact yesterday- and they've acknowledged the issue at the VHO - it's still being researched.

Thanks. I just dropped NHL Network HD (587) and TCN (99) at the same time. About 8:10 PM for about 20 seconds, severe pixelation then total frozen display. All OK after that.

It's about the amount of time you would take if someone was pulling out a connector, then putting it back in. Same symptoms and amount of time. At least it wasn't on my end.

I haven't seen any problems until now.

...it's still being researched.
Thank you for that! It saves me the painful call to customer service!

No HD Phillies broadcast tonight?

No HD Phillies broadcast tonight?
It was on TCN (channel 99). A lot of the spring Phillies games get bumped to TCN so the presumably more important late season Sixers and Flyers games can be on CSN.

The Guide this morning didn't show the Phillies game for this afternoon, so I assumed that the broadcast wouldn't happen like last night. I returned home this afternoon to see the Guide updated, and managed to view the game from the fifth inning on. Not sure I've encountered this before.

The Guide this morning didn't show the Phillies game for this afternoon, so I assumed that the broadcast wouldn't happen like last night. I returned home this afternoon to see the Guide updated, and managed to view the game from the fifth inning on. Not sure I've encountered this before.

There was a broadcast last night. You can get the 2011 Phillies Season Schedule here. (http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/downloads/y2011/schedule.pdf) (pdf)

The PQ on the EPl games is great on FSC HD. The reason the games look so bad is that the SD channel is nothing more than a center cut of the HD feed. I don't believe that FSC offers a dedicated SD channel anymore and the provider, such as Fios, must do the center cut and SD conversion themselves. I have seen the down link of some EPL matches and they look great.

I think this center cut goes on with the feed of 99 too. During a phils game on a throw to first the actual shot of the out at first was outside the viewing strap and cut off.

Looks like ESPN 3D will be added tomorrow (most likely) on Channel 1002.

Then, Fox Soccer HD on 584 next Monday (4/11).

Nothing else I'm aware of at this time. :cool:

As previously mentioned, Fox Soccer HD went live today on 584.

IMG 1.9 rollout should begin later this week. 1st on tap "should" be the Harrisburg, PA and Buffalo/Syracuse VHO's.

Starting slow...but a great sign nonetheless.

Matt... care to venture a guesstimate on when VHO8 will get updated?

Steve-
Not sure of IMG rollout - not even I've been told that yet - but from what I hear we'll be "in the middle"...

I'm still experiencing pixelation and audio dropouts on several channels. Is there any news about the "research" they were doing for this problem?

As previously mentioned, Fox Soccer HD went live today on 584.

IMG 1.9 rollout should begin later this week. 1st on tap "should" be the Harrisburg, PA and Buffalo/Syracuse VHO's.

Starting slow...but a great sign nonetheless.

Did this actually happen? Anyone on here actually have 1.9?

I'm in Chester county PA anxiously awaiting the update...

I'm still experiencing pixelation and audio dropouts on several channels. Is there any news about the "research" they were doing for this problem?

Matt (jeepmatt) was running with this. I have been continually posting about this problem on DSL Reports.

The problem is not fixed and seems to be going back to a worse level, than before.

Last night was just horrible.

Just shot another email over -

Issues with 512 and 517 late last week were provider related (Not VZ's fault).

The previous issue was fixed - however, as I also stated on DSL Reports - examples of channel #'s and times help the most.

...The problem is not fixed and seems to be going back to a worse level, than before....

...The previous issue was fixed - however, as I also stated on DSL Reports - examples of channel #'s and times help the most.
631, HD Theater, has been terrible, but I've also experienced the problem with an On Demand movie that I purchased. The pixelation shows as a streaking line across the image that varies in height and in placement on the screen.

Jim,

I have had the pixelation problem with 2 VOD movies that we rented. It's pretty terrible, at least the last one.

Matt says that when this happens to him, he stops the VOD, reboots the STB and restarts the movie. That fixes the problem.

I think that is an agreeable workaround, however, they really need to solve the underlying problem. It's totally not acceptable for this to happen - ever!

I'm very frustrated with the quality of my service lately and I just opened a ticket to request a tech to come out and fix the damn problem!!!!!!!!!!!

We'll see what happens.

...We'll see what happens.
Keep us informed, because I'm also frustrated by this, but not to the extent that I no longer think that FiOS is the best of the cable providers. With you getting the same problem, it rules out the local distribution boxes for the various neighborhoods. The workaround that you mentioned seems to be a drastic disruption to the movie, but if it works, sure beats the constant interruptions to the audio and video.

I'm less pissed off about the VOD (probably because I don't watch that much VOD) than I am about the annoying blips that seem to happen all evening long on the channels. Now, I find myself looking for them, which really distracts me from enjoying the content.

If it was happening since day-1, I'd be sensitized to it. But, I could probably count on one hand, the number of pixelations, drops, burps, etc. that happened over the last 2 years. Over the last few weeks, however, I'd need a calculator to add them all up.

I don't think it's unreasonable to expect that we should return to the days of an artifact free picture :)

Mine are mainly audio dropouts on the majority of channels, with the HD Theater being the exception and very distracting. Agreed, if the service wasn't always so pristine over the last few years, we'd think this was just like Comcast!!!

Jim - that's a problem here, too.

If you look really close, when you get an audio burp, you'll see that some pixelation is often times accompanying it. It ranges from very minor (small area) to major (entire image). Usually, it is very minor or less. But, it is almost always there.

See what I mean about not enjoying the content and looking for stuff? :)

Also check out the input indicators on your Denon. You'll see them blink, too.

I just logged an escalation ticket with VZ. I requested that they send a tech to troubleshoot locally at my house and at the local feeds to both our neighborhoods.

HD Theater, 631, was unwatchable early in the afternoon, with loads of pixelation and audio noise. They must have been working on it, because late afternoon, all the problems were gone. Clear and crisp now.

Thanks for that ticket Steve!

LOL - I'd be amazed if they actually fixed the problem that fast. I haven't had the opportunity to watch any programming tonight, but I will be able to watch some later. If things are as they have been for the last few weeks, the 11PM news on 503 will have drops & pixelation.

I did get an email from them, acknowledging the escalation ticket and that they will be working to isolate the problem. The Direct Forum over at DSL Reports is a great thing. Kim responded right away and get me logged into the system.

Fingers crossed they *finally* and *completely* solve the problem(s)!!!!

Didn't notice any problems last night using the OnDemand feature to view the King's Speech. Prior to this, OD had similar problems. This weekend will give the opportunity to run through more channels, so we'll see if their work is done for now!

Quick unrelated question... I think I noticed somewhere that on demand HD movies are limited to 480p... Is that true? That will really fire me up if so

Mike

No, On Demand HD is 1080i.

Update: Actually On Demand can be either 720p or 1080i, depending on where the source of the content originated from.

Interesting. My anthem D2v pre amp is reporting incoming as 480p. I have some investigating to do

Are you sure that you selected the HD flavor of the content?

Definitely. I'll mess with it when I return home next week

I just logged an escalation ticket with VZ. I requested that they send a tech to troubleshoot locally at my house and at the local feeds to both our neighborhoods.

So, I get a call from tech support earlier this afternoon. They told me that they have been "monitoring the line" and everything looks fine. I asked them "how long have you been monitoring the 'line'?" They said for a couple days.

LOL - I told them that it's still happening and others are reporting it, too.

Long story - short.... tomorrow afternoon they are sending a tech to the house to start here and work their way back to the CO.

Any guesses? Sigh. It feels like Comcrap all over again :(

[from my posting over at DSL Reports Forum]

The tech arrived at 12:30 and was not aware that I had had several discussions with both the Direct Forum folks and the phone support folks. He was given a ticket to look for a problem at my house. Obviously, there is no hand-off between any of the support groups. Lovely!

So, we checked every outlet, every box and the connection at/from the ONT. Surprise - everything is well within spec. He offered to replace the ONT, since I had an older flavor. I accepted and he did that and we rechecked everything again... still perfect!

I brought him up to speed about other people in my neighborhood and VHO reporting similar problems. I gave him the link to this thread and the name of the Direct Forum rep who was helping me there.

He said that he would go back and start checking things, from my house back to the VHO.

Nice guy. Very willing to help solve the problem. However, I am realistically expecting to see the problem again & again.

So at this point the problem is non-existant, or just less often??? Over the weekend, I had some flashes of a black screen during the Flyers telecast, but I always assume those are transmission problems from the source rather than cable provider glitches.

You tell me. I didn't watch any TV this weekend. I will tonight, though :) I hope that they are gone, but I got a bad feeling.

Those blackouts are transmission glitches at the source or upload/download to the satellite.

Steve, what was the resolution of your problem? Did they get rid of the drop-outs and pixelation? I'm not getting any of these lately.

Your guess is as good as mine, Jim :)

The tech came out, replaced the ONT (it was a down-rev unit, so he gave me the latest & greatest) and switched out a splitter. The new ONT appears physically identical to the old one and the old splitter was the correct rated & type. So... who knows?

I still saw some problems afterwards and for a couple days following that. Then, we were watching one evening and noticed that there were no problems... It has been virtually pristine, on all channels, since then - about 5 days in a row.

Fingers crossed that is that!

That's good news! I get some black screen drop-outs during some broadcasts, like during the Phils game last night, but I assume these are source related and not attributable to FiOS.

If they are not HDMI handshakes, then yup - prolly source related. More likely with live broadcasts than with regular programming. If you're seeing them during normal TV shows, that could be a handshake.

Yeah, seems more common with live stuff...Phils games and Idol (endured to keep peace in the family!).

My Motorola Hidef DVR is often very unresponsive to the remote control. It will lock up and not respond at all, 30 second skip button not work etc. Changed the batteries so that's not it. Is this a problem with the box? I have reset the box before and it still has the same issues. Is this common?

Also, is there a way to have the video output stay at 1080i? It always goes back to 720p when I turn my tv on which is a 720p set.

Wow! -- I'm having the exact same problems! I've re-booted the unit but it continues...

My DVR continually defaults to 480P output - but I have it plugged into a Yamaha receiver via HDMI then to the TV. The receiver passes the HDMI signal thru when not on - but for some reason the DVR drops the resolution. I can reset it to 1080i manually, but that is getting old. I guarantee that Verizon's only recommendation will be to remove the receiver from the video chain

Wow! -- I'm having the exact same problems! I've re-booted the unit but it continues...

My DVR continually defaults to 480P output - but I have it plugged into a Yamaha receiver via HDMI then to the TV. The receiver passes the HDMI signal thru when not on - but for some reason the DVR drops the resolution. I can reset it to 1080i manually, but that is getting old. I guarantee that Verizon's only recommendation will be to remove the receiver from the video chain

So I had to call Verizon tonight to reboot my DVR since is was frozen giving me audio but the video was stuck. Could not rewind, fast forward, change channel or anything. I reset the box and then it worked but I spoke to a technician after that to report it and they reset the box again because the rewind and skip forward and back wasn't working right. She reset it and it was ok after that. I told her that if it happens again I want a new DVR.

Where'd everyone go?

Last week I noticed my 500g dvr was unusually full even with only about 20 hrs of recorded programming, about 90%.
So I reset the dvr using the help menu restoring it back to normal.

Also what is the buzzer beater channel? There's never any programming.

Also whatever happened to 1.9?

This thread seemed to disappear from the pages for awhile.

I read the 1.9 roll out is back on.

Anyone know how much longer we will be waiting in this VHO?

I read the 1.9 roll out is back on.

Anyone know how much longer we will be waiting in this VHO?

Yeah i would like to know that myself.

They are already advertising the features on their channel.

I know previously they were going to start in small cities and work their way up, so perhaps they are doing the same thing.

I had a verizon issue for which I called tech support, back on July 17th. I got a guy on the phone from Buffalo who seemed real knowledgable.

Long story short, not sure if he was really in the know, but he said VHO 7 would get the update around July 23rd. I still don't have it, but I don't know what that means for the schedule.

When the installer came out to the house to fix my problem (cut fiber on the pole), he said you can get 1.9 right now, if you can get switched to Cisco boxes. The cisco boxes require a different router, and all but the little adapter boxes need to be changed to Cisco boxes as well. No mixing of cisco and Motorola in the same house.

I didn't want to switch as I have a lot of stored stuff on my Motorola boxes. He seemed to think the Cisco was the way to go, and they are all already 1.9.

FYI - I've been running on a generator since 3 AM Sunday morning. No problem with FiOS whatsoever. I've got my STB hooked up to a 22" LCD monitor via component cables (why not?).

The generator's RPM changes with the appliance loading. That's way too little regulation for my 63" Sammy plasma, which seems to reset itself before the UPS can catch it. We're expecting power back by 6 PM tonight.

I've been running on a generator since 3 AM Sunday. No problems with FiOS whatsoever. I've got a 22" LCD connected to the STB via component cables (why not).

The generator RPM fluctuations (with load) are too much for me to feel comfortable connecting my 63" Sammy plasma. It reboots from power line glitches before the UPS can catch it.

I'm expecting power to be restored today, based on PECO estimate and that I saw the work crew show up.

It's Almost Here! A new FiOS TV is coming...

That message is at the top of my FiOS menu again. Maybe we'll get 1.9 soon?

I just got an email for the The New FiOS Interactive Media Guide. More features and even more intuitive! :rolleyes:

Me too, I wonder when they will actually do the update. I've been so frustrated with all the delayed supposed dates that I stopped reading DSLreports.

Now they send me the email...

Where is Jeepmatt?? Although I remain a Comcast customer I follow your thread & have always been impressed by his insight on this thread & help to me via PMs. He's noted by his absence!

He's hanging out on DSL reports. Likewise, I monitor the ComCast thread. The last post was in August by.... you. :)

Carl!
Hey there - it had actually been 2 months since I logged in here. Sorry! Not much going on in FIOS land - well, except today our area finally got the new IMG 1.9 update.

Next HD channel will be E! HD the week of 10/17.

Busy times for me and my partner - we're actually opening a new store in Greenville in less than a month - in Greenville Crossing next to Puff. Be sure to come check us out!

I wonder when they will actually do the update.

They did it last night at my house.

I have too, since last night.

Looks sharp. Amyone have a list of features?

I'm using my DCT-700 remote, as the one for my QIP6416 is mucked up (a couple of keys aren't working). This remote is missing the 'option' key to cycle between guide formats, so I used the STB front panel key.

The GUI design reminds me of the old Comcast guide. It's been a while, but that was my first impression.

One nice feature is that << and >> go +/- a day.

Carl!
Hey there - it had actually been 2 months since I logged in here. Sorry! Not much going on in FIOS land - well, except today our area finally got the new IMG 1.9 update.

Next HD channel will be E! HD the week of 10/17.

Busy times for me and my partner - we're actually opening a new store in Greenville in less than a month - in Greenville Crossing next to Puff. Be sure to come check us out!

There you are!! Nothing new with Comcast either. What business in Greenville? Let me know when & I'll certainly check it out!

Congrats to you guys on the update! Long time coming huh?

It's time for my now annual complaint that the ads inserted behind the goals for the Flyers games (Comcast Sportsnet) are too bright compared to the average background level- that's overly intrusive.

The ad with the mostly red background was over-saturated. Please turn down the intensity and increase the background opacity (let the background show more).

I see there is a play all feature on shows that have more than one recording in a series.

Carl-
The biz is Pro Kitchen Gear. As mentioned, we're right next to Puff. Grand Opening is Saturday, 10/22. With some shameless promotion - check out our website - www.prokitchengear.com - we've been up and running since July of 2010.

We received great feedback from folks during the Exotic Car show this past Saturday. People are excited for us to open!

We're all set up with our Comcast Docsis 3 internet service, TV, and phone. Funny that Verizon forgot about that part of Kennett Pike.

Oh - another rumor is that we may be getting a nice block of new HD channels on FIOS in November.

Nothing concrete as of now - and not sure of the channels. But i'll keep y'all posted!

The new channel guide is awful on my DVR. Especially the info that pops up when I change channels or I press play after fast forwarding on the DVR. It takes up an obnoxious amount of real estate on the screen and stays up for way too long. It's also in 4:3 ratio instead of full widescreen. That's the TV I usually use so I didn't even realize there was a difference between the way it looks on my other TV. The old version had a setting that let me specify how long it should be displayed - this one doesn't. (I really have not forgotten which show I was watching while I skipped through commercials) Here are a couple of shots of my 2 TV's with the annoying program info...

Oh yeah - also it takes a really long time for the DVR to respond to any button I pressed. I am often wondering whether it recognized that I pressed the button and is processing something or if it didn't pick up the signal.

I agree -- Plus it is much harder to read now as the new blue background with the white font just doesn't have the contrast legibility the old one had. V1.9 definitely needs work

What STB DVR do you have? I've been informed that the 64XX series won't give the full screen guide, and that you need to request a 72XX series DVR to see the changes. I agree, and am getting the same symptoms that you wrote about...too large a channel info panel, too slow, and too long on the screen.

BCarlsen-
Jim Hef is correct. If you only have a 6xxx series DVR, it will seem laggy and the guide will not be full screen. You need either a 7216 (silver), 7232 (black) DVR, or the new Cisco boxes (which only go to new customers) to enjoy the full compliments of 1.9

This is all part of VZ's plan to phase out the 6xxx series boxes, as they also are not capable of decrypting channels sent in MPEG-4.

What STB DVR do you have? I've been informed that the 64XX series won't give the full screen guide, and that you need to request a 72XX series DVR to see the changes. I agree, and am getting the same symptoms that you wrote about...too large a channel info panel, too slow, and too long on the screen.

I don't know which DVR I have - it's probably the old one. I've had it since 2008. Thanks for the info, I'll give them a call.

jeep - So it's not supposed to be 4:3 and laggy? Guess I'll upgrade my QIP6416. Thanks.

Geek-
Yeah, unfortunately if you only have a 6416, you're not even enjoying the full benefits of the new guide.

So I hear the mythical Cisco boxes are actually being deployed -- Are there any benefits to them over the Motorola 72XX? Thanks

I got my new 7216 and everything's much better. Widescreen guide and much more responsive. The tech support agent was very nice but he didn't seem to think there was any difference between the 6xxx DVRs and the 7216. He offerred to upgrade me to some other DVR that had a 320 GB harddrive and would allow me to add an eSATA drive on my own. That DVR requires a one time $40 fee. He didn't push it and I didn't really want to pay anything extra, so he sent out the 7216 thinking there was something wrong with my box. Now that I have the 7216 it looks like you can add an eSATA drive to it as well.

BCarlsen-
Yep - either the 7216 or the 7232 will allow eSata drives. Glad you are enjoying the "full" guide! Actually - that "other" DVR, the 7232, has a 500GB drive, not 320. So looks like 2 strikes on the agent ! LOL.

Schlitzie-
Yes - the Cisco boxes are being deployed in VHO8. I'm not aware of anything "amazing" above what the Moto boxes can do - other than VZ got a better deal on them.

For the most part - they are only given to new installs.

I just upgraded my old HD boxes to the 7100 series and I was surprised that there was no front display. The agent mentioned there was no clock, but I thought the channel display would remain. Oddly, the DVR box has both time and channel displays. A little excess cost-cutting, I think.

Anyone get the chapter feature to work? I enabled it on the DVR but when I hit the Up arrow nothing happens.

Anyone get the chapter feature to work? I enabled it on the DVR but when I hit the Up arrow nothing happens.

I accidentally brought up the chapter feature this weekend, but it wasn't very user friendly. I was watching a recorded show and accidentally hit the up button. It showed a bunch of icons that each had a chapter number under them, but no pictures and no indication of the times for each chapter. I didn't really give it much time though.

A bit off topic, but does anyone know if I can split off a FIOS cable to add another tv or do I need to have all home-runs from the main cable interface? Thanks for any input!

You can put a splitter in. It will reduce to signal level to attached devices. If the signal is strong enough the reduced level will still be adequate. Do a quick test before going through the trouble of a line installation.

I live in an apartment building in Center City that currently has FiOS internet available but not TV. I got a letter in the mail about a month ago saying it was "coming soon" and to call to get on the priority installation list. When I call they say they don't know when the TV will be available so they can't schedule me.

I'd really love to switch over to FiOS, but it doesn't make sense financially until I can move everything over and get a bundle package. Is there a way to find out when TV will become available? Does Verizon need to do additional work in the building before they can offer TV?

That's odd that they have Fios internet but not TV. I am thinking it has more to do with them getting a licence from the city to offer TV service.

The city already has a franchise agreement with Verizon...they've been deploying TV to certain neighborhoods for a while. There are several apartment buildings in center city that have FiOS internet but not TV. I'm guessing they need to install more equipment. I just got excited when I got the letter, but it's been over a month and they still have no idea when they'll be able to actually set an install date.

I've finally decided that my procrastination is costing me too much money. I'm going to jump to FiOS. The latest triple-play offer seems too good to pass up.

Prime HD/25Mbps/Phone for $85 plus free Multi-DVR for life. After going through the website, it looks like I'll be paying $100 plus tax for 2 years. This includes one digital adapter and one HD STB in addition to the Multi-DVR. I've also included the $3.50 option for an unlisted phone.

OK, so here are the questions that I have.

How would I set up my home network? I currently have Comcast and I run coax to the modem. The modem connects to my Airport Extreme router and all of my computers and internet devices connect are connected to it.

I understand that with FiOS, they give you a wireless router that is connected to the ONT (???). I don't want to use their wireless router for the home network. Can I use their router like a cable modem? If so, does that prevent the cable boxes from getting certain features?

Second question - With the Multi-room DVR, I'd like to have as much HDD space as possible. Do the Cisco boxes have more HDD space than the Moto ones? Also, would a Moto STB work with a Cisco DVR? I ask because the Moto boxes aren't as deep as the Cisco ones and for the STB, that could be an issue due to where my TV is. Will they accept a request for certain boxes when I order?

Thanks.

Frank

How would I set up my home network?

Do the Cisco boxes have more HDD space than the Moto ones?

Our Comcast cable entered in the basement, connected to a cable modem and then to a router that fed the house. The FiOS that replaced it has fiber into the same place in the basement to their "box." The box feeds analog telephone to the telephone switch and coax to the FiOS router. I turned WiFi off on the FiOS router and just connected it's Ethernet cable to the home system, same from the as the Comcast cable modem. In effect the FiOS modem replaced the Comcast modem but there is another, bigger box on the wall that converts from fiber to coax and phone twisted pairs.

I got the larger Moto DVR and added 1T of storage over eSATA. Just bought the eSATA box (one that Verizon said on their website would work) and plugged it in once I got the current DVR firmware (a couple of months ago). I cannot answer your other questions.

Frank -

Moto vs. Cisco - the newest Moto (7232 - black) and Cisco's are both 500GB. Now that we have IMG 1.9 - you can tack on up to a 2TB Esata drive. The DVR records to the External drive first - then to the actual DVR once that gets filled up.

Moto's will not co-exist with Ciscos. You either have 1 or the other in your home.

At the time of your install, i'd ask your tech if he has any Cisco boxes. I know they are using them for new installs only at this point.

Our Comcast cable entered in the basement, connected to a cable modem and then to a router that fed the house. The FiOS that replaced it has fiber into the same place in the basement to their "box." The box feeds analog telephone to the telephone switch and coax to the FiOS router. I turned WiFi off on the FiOS router and just connected it's Ethernet cable to the home system, same from the as the Comcast cable modem. In effect the FiOS modem replaced the Comcast modem but there is another, bigger box on the wall that converts from fiber to coax and phone twisted pairs.
I ended up doing just that. Plugged my Airport router right into the Actiontec. Turned the wifi off on the Actiontec. Changed a few settings on the Airport and I'm golden now. Thanks for the advice.

Frank -

Moto vs. Cisco - the newest Moto (7232 - black) and Cisco's are both 500GB. Now that we have IMG 1.9 - you can tack on up to a 2TB Esata drive. The DVR records to the External drive first - then to the actual DVR once that gets filled up.We ended up with the Cisco boxes. I had hoped for the Moto ones since they aren't as deep, but in the end, it didn't matter because I got a new shelf that is deep enough for the Cisco box.

Question about the 2TB expander drive. I went through that other thread about which drives work, other than the WD ones that are limited to 1TB. Do you have a 2TB drive connected to your setup? Which one do you have? Thanks.

I just got a listed WD 1T drive. Only 30% full as I do not archive programs--I just take a long time to watch them The UEFA, Champions League and FA Cup matches are most of what I have....

VZ and TC came to an agreement.

The channels are back on this morning (SD 303 - HD 592).

Will be offered in same packages as before the "fight".

I have FIOS locals package only. I use the QAM tuner on my TVs to watch. On my original scan Ion & NBC showed up on their proper virtual channels (61-1 & 10-1 + subchannels). Recently though, I had to rescan and channels are no longer in their proper location, but in some weir spot at like channel 64 & 78. Any idea why this happened?

I have FIOS locals package only. I use the QAM tuner on my TVs to watch. On my original scan Ion & NBC showed up on their proper virtual channels (61-1 & 10-1 + subchannels). Recently though, I had to rescan and channels are no longer in their proper location, but in some weir spot at like channel 64 & 78. Any idea why this happened?

I don't know what happened to those channels but I wish they'd fix it.

It's been posted at the Verizon forum here (http://forums.verizon.com/t5/FiOS-TV-Technical-Assistance/Apparent-missing-clear-unscrambled-channel/td-p/392111). I hoped someone at Verizon would see that discussion but I guess they didn't.

The NBC stations are back on 10.1 and 10.2 again.

When I signed up for FiOS in 2008 I had a much better deal than Comcast was offering. Especially with the free DVR for 6 months. 3 years later and it seems like Verizon is no longer interested in competing with Comcast on price. Verizon has removed channels from my package while keeping the price the same, apparently in an attempt to lure me to a different plan. I like my basic channels (locals + Comcast SportsNet, ESPN, CNN, Discovery, etc) and I want them in HD. I called Verizon to see if I could downgrade from the Extreme HD package I was on and they told me that the current programming packages are all more expensive than I was already paying.

My FiOS plan was 20/5 internet, Extreme HD programming, 1 HD DVR, 1 HD STB, 3 digital adapters and I was paying $121/month.

So I checked Comcast's web site and it looked like I could downgrade a couple of features and save about $20/month. Before signing up I was in a Best Buy and a guy with an Xfinity shirt was at a desk near the TVs and wanted me to switch. I listened to his pitch and it turns out I'm going to be paying almost half of what Verizon was charging.

My new Comcast package is 12 Mbps internet, Digital Starter programming package, 1 Free HD DVR, 1 HD STB, 2 digital adapters for $65/month. And that price is guaranteed for a year with no contract.

I have been very happy with the Verizon FiOS product - great picture quality, never had any internet outages. Maybe I should thank them for making Comcast realize they needed to compete on price. But it's not $50/month better than Comcast.

^ I am in the same place as you, right now. I had to downgrade my Fios package, drop the premiums and beg for the free DVR for life and I am still paying $120+/month.

Since the PQ is no longer as good as it was when I switched from Comcrap, I am wondering if I should now dump Fios... if I could get $50+/month back in my pocket, I think I would do it.

Maybe, it's time.

I had been having problems with my DVR for a long time and finally called Verizon. In the past I've called and they reset it and it seemed to help for a while. Now I called again and no reset would help. When I tried to watch a recorded show the DVR wouldn't respond to the remote but the buttons on the front worked fine. I tried 3 diff remotes and all the same result. Tried diff things over the phone with a tech that didn't work so they sent a new DVR. I got the new DVR and I'm having the same issue, works ok for everything except when I stop watching a recorded program the DVR won't respond to the remote when the menu comes up. I hooked the old DVR up to another tv out of curiosity and now it works fine.

I originally had a dvd recorder in the mix and a splitter but I eliminated them, going directly into the box, and I'm still having the same problem. Anybody had a similar issue. I really don't want to have to stay home from work for a tech to come out but it looks like that may be my only option.

Has anyone been having problems with FOX 29 HD lately? It seems like every time the program cuts to a commercial or from commercial to program there is a brief hesitation before the signal locks back in. It's like the signal is trying to resync. It seems to happen to FOX shows that I record, but never with any other station.

Yes. All the time and for a few months now at least. I thought I posted it before but I don't see it anywhere.

I still have the older 6416 with 2 firewire ports. Any of the new boxes have 2 ports or just 1? I record to D-VHS so I need 2 or recording doesn't work.

Firewire on 7000 series boxes I still have the older 6416 with 2 firewire ports. Any of the new boxes have 2 ports or just 1? I record to D-VHS so I need 2 or recording doesn't work.

My QIP 7100-1 and QIP 7216-1 boxes only have one firewire port.

Yes. All the time and for a few months now at least. I thought I posted it before but I don't see it anywhere.

You probably did post and I just missed it.

I wonder what the issue is?

For the past several months Ch 246 Blue Highways has been showing a reduced size image, letter boxed on all sides. Looks like the 4:3 image is in a 16:9 frame in the 4:3 SD channel. Anyone know an e-mail or phone number to report this to the Verizon headend? Going through tech support hasn't worked. Seen this issue once before when ch 39 WLVT was first added to FiOS.

Got an email today.

dvr going up a dollar.
15.99 > 16.99

Disney Jr SD was added on Channel 260 and Smithsonian SD on 134 today in VHO8 and VHO7. Smithsonian HD also moved from 625 to 634.

Also, as some other areas also noticed, the MLB Extra Innings / NHL Center Ice HD channels have moved to 1470/1471.

This is to make room for the launch of 3 additional HD channels (Channels 3-5) on 1472, 1473, and 1474.

I am calling this out as these will be the first pure MPEG-4 HD channels on FIOS. Only Motorola 7xxx STB's and Cisco's will be able to view these channels.

This is only the beginning. Some additional channels have already been identified that will convert also to MPEG-4 in order to create more capacity.

I am calling this out as these will be the first pure MPEG-4 HD channels on FIOS. Only Motorola 7xxx STB's and Cisco's will be able to view these channels.


Will CableCARD tuners work with the MPEG-4 channels?

Will the new channels be lesser quality than conventional HD channels?

Will the new channels be lesser quality than conventional HD channels?

not likely unless indemand provides a feed that is bad as these channels are sent out Native MPEG4 HD off of the satellite. Any cable provider is having to convert the MPEG4 feed to MPEG2 or only allow MPEG4 devices to receive GAME1 HD and GAME2 HD and TEAM1 HD. Any thing other than those GAME3-9 HD and TEAM2-9 HD are as far as I know are being sent out by providers in an MPEG4 only format format I know Time Warner Cable and Bright House are doing this with the channels being MPEG4 SDV.

Verizon should be passing on the 8Mbits per second MPEG4 feed directly or recoding it to be 12Mbits per second per channel since they will be on a single QAM with 3 channels. 8Mbits MPEG4 is roughly equivalent to 16Mbits MPEG2.

Will the new channels be lesser quality than conventional HD channels?

No. Feedback so far is that quality is better.

Will CableCARD tuners work with the MPEG-4 channels?

Yes. But the device you use to watch the channels may not be compatible. Check the stats for your device to see if it is MPEG4 capable, and even that is not a guarantee. I *think* Tivo Series 4 devices work, but I'm not sure.

Those three MLB channels don't work on mine. I guess I have an older 500g device.

Where'd everyone go, six weeks between posts?

Anyway I got a new grid today the color was changed to a darker one.