Cain - are you noticing improvement tonight? For the first time in 3 weeks I can watch HD channels without cut out... No idea what changed, except that a line that was on the ground in my neighbor's yard has now been buried. Second time they have buried a line for him...

I'm experiencing the same thing here tonight. It's been looking like total crap the last week or 2, but tonight it looks pretty good.

Maybe it's because the temperature is higher?

They do not want to pay for it. TWC is the only major cable company not to carry ESPN2HD, and they were also the last to add ESPNHD.

I'm getting really sick of this. There have been numerous games this season involving teams that I follow on ESPN2. It ticks me off every time knowing that they are available in HD but I can't see them. There is another one this weekend. I thought that TWC was getting better, but I guess that they still have some of that cable monopoly (we'll do what we want, what are you going to do about it) attitude. I am a subscriber that has digital cable, phone, and high speed internet. I pay over $150.00 a month, and I'm going to leave real soon if that channel isn't added. Also, I just read in a local newspaper that TWC is going to raise their rates this month.

Oh boy College BB is starting -- ESPNU is carrying a bunch of games. Oh wait I have TWC and they don't care about what their customers want so we don't get that channel. Gees they don't even carry Turner South in MB and they own it! What a great company!

Not only are we not getting any new HD channels, but cable prices are going up:

Posted on Tue, Nov. 07, 2006


Time Warner to raise cable TV rates again
Bills for basic service will go up 3 percent, or $1.50, in 2007
By NOELLE PHILLIPS
nophillips@thestate.com

Three guaranteed things happen in November — elections, Thanksgiving and a cable television price increase.

Time Warner Cable announced a rate increase Monday for cable television customers. The price of basic cable will go up $1.50 to $50.49 a month in 2007. That’s a 3 percent increase from last year. Basic cable costs have risen 12 percent since 2002.

Basic cable includes channels 2 through 77.

This year, customers who subscribe to additional Time Warner products will catch a little break. Those who get cable television plus one additional Time Warner service — Road Runner Internet or digital phone — will see their basic cable bill go up 1.6 percent to $49.77. Those who buy all three products will not face an increase.

Ben Breazeale, Time Warner director of community affairs, said customers who bundle services are taking advantage of a cost efficiency Time Warner is able to offer. The company spent millions installing fiber optic cables across the state, but once those lines are in place it doesn’t cost extra money to feed more services through those lines.

But cable television is different, said Bud Tibshrany, vice president of public affairs.

Time Warner must negotiate with networks for programming. Typically, contracts are renewed every three years with channels such as ESPN, Tibshrany said.

“You can just bet your bippy they’re going to raise their prices on us,” he said.

Time Warner serves 390,000 customers in South Carolina and 40 percent have two or more services, Breazeale said. The company is the dominant cable provider in South Carolina although it faces competition from satellite television and a few other cable companies in limited areas.

All along, customers have said they prefer to buy multiple services from one company and receive consolidated bills, he said.

While Time Warner officials announced the rate increase, they also trumpeted other services offered by the company such as the “start over” feature on digital cable and a growing broadband network.

“All of this takes a lot of money,” Tibshrany said.

Not only are we not getting any new HD channels, but cable prices are going up:
"While Time Warner officials announced the rate increase, they also trumpeted other services offered by the company such as the “start over” feature on digital cable and a growing broadband network."

Geez, I find it hard to believe they forgot to mention the new "On Demand" car advertisement channel we got this year.

Well, I'm willing to drop HBO and Showtime if the rates keep going up.

Someday, when Max-HD is just the way Cinemax is normally delivered, I'll think back on all the politics behind why I'll have to watch all the Star Wars movies in SD and NOT laugh...

Where did TW have the trumpet when they talked about the other services?

Where did TW have the trumpet when they talked about the other services?


My guess would be up their #$% just like their heads.

I just purchased an HD LCD TV with an HD Tuner. I do not have the TV connected to any type of converter box. The cable is plugged directly into the CATV input on my TV. After I ran the channel setup which searched for analog and digital channels, my TV found about 22 digital channels in addition to all of the analog channels. Many of them "preview" type channels for HBO and such.

Anyway, I found three of the four major networks had HD channels available to me...without a converter box.

They were:

ABCHD - Channel 103-4
NBCHD - Channel 69-26
FOXHD - Channel 69-3

My question is...is there a CBS HD channel offered in this way?

I have another HD TV with an HD Converter box and can get all the HD Channels that way...but I do not plan to purchase yet another converter box for this TV. I just don't want to add to my "already too high" cable bill.

Does anyone know if there is a CBS channel in HD offered this way? If not, is it possible that I can ask for it can be added?

Thanks for your time.

Check Channel 103-3 sub channel for a WLTX listed as ?ltx and 107 for Discovery HD and TNT 91

CBS is listed as 19-1 on my plasma. Every digital qam tuner does something different. Fox on mine is listed as 820 and NBC is listed as 805 ,but ABC is listed as 25-1. In other words you should look to see if it is stuck in the middle of the analogs like my CBS and ABC stations are.

I went through all of the channels that my TV found one by one and cannot find a CBS HD channel. I have a Vizio VX37L.

I guess I'll just run the channel setup every week or so and maybe it will show up. From what you guys say, there appears to be one out there.

The other HD Channels I see are:

845 - Discovery HD
840 - TNT HD
800 - ETV HD

Help? I have had this before but maybe someone has found a solution. My box decided to reboot on its own about 11:30 last night (Saturday). Today it decided to reboot about 10:30 PM and just for good measure it decided to reboot again about 11:30 PM.

I have had this problem off and on for about 2 years-- had techs out off and on -- swapped boxes off and on and still it goes off and on! I have done whatever TWC asked to correct this problem and nothing has worked. The box had not rebooted on its own for about 3 weeks until the last 24 hours.

It is very frustrating because the reboot takes about 5 or more minutes and usually that creates problems with what you are watching. All 3 reboots happened when we were watching HD channels.

Any help with this TWC 8300 HD DVR problem would be appreciated.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/15990101.htm

Yes, this is garbage! TWC says the reason they wont get NFL Network or ESPN2-HD is because they would have to raise the rates, now they raise the rates anyways?? And who gives a crap about start over or that other one instant clips or whatever its called? Give us channels and stop wasting all the new bandwidth that SDV delivers on movie trailers on demand and crap like that. I skip through the trailers on dvd's i rent what makes you think i want a whole channel of that stuff? Give us ESPN2-HD and NFL Network!!!!!

Don't look now but the USC / Clemson game is 12 pm on either ESPN or ESPN2. Prepare for it to hit the fan if it goes on the Deuce.

TWC - You can expect to lose customers if you don't figure out a solution REAL quick. Your customers want ESPN2HD... others who offer it are coming.

I have written TWC so many times that they must know me by name. The absence of ESPN2 HD is glaring, especially as more-and-more of us have moved to HD. They raise rates while adding some bazzar channels that no one much cares about! I'd give anything to be able to go to satellite, but am in an area totally surrounded by trees.

I'd give anything to be able to go to satellite, but am in an area totally surrounded by trees.

Poulan Ed, Poulan.. :D

I am trying to watch the Duke game on ESPN2 and the macroblocking is so bad its not funny. Is it like this for anyone else.

I am trying to watch the Duke game on ESPN2 and the macroblocking is so bad its not funny. Is it like this for anyone else.

Are you using a box? I have an 8300 and ESPN/ESPN2 are *totally* unwatchable thru the box.

I ended up hooking up a splitter and running a cable straight into my tv. When a ballgame is on, I just switch to the other input and bypass the box. Its def a pain but its the only way I can even see where the ball's at... :)

Don't look now but the USC / Clemson game is 12 pm on either ESPN or ESPN2. Prepare for it to hit the fan if it goes on the Deuce.

TWC - You can expect to lose customers if you don't figure out a solution REAL quick. Your customers want ESPN2HD... others who offer it are coming.

TWCSC could care less. They will only add new channels when the competition gets here. 2007 can't come fast enough.

not to be a smart a** but satellite is available now .... Dishnetwork, Directtv or even the BUD .... most offer free installs .... no equip to buy

Some people have trees and other obstructions (a 50ft tall house in my case) blocking a clear view of the southern skys, so Satellite is not an option.

I am trying to watch the Duke game on ESPN2 and the macroblocking is so bad its not funny. Is it like this for anyone else.
Actually, this is a HDTV thread.

Some people have trees and other obstructions (a 50ft tall house in my case) blocking a clear view of the southern skys, so Satellite is not an option.

Exactly - although I'm tempted to try it out anyway. I'd just have to come up with a new system for phone and internet as well. I'm more waiting on FiOS... hoping it will help either by being better or forcing TWC to get better.

As for Dook, I haven't noticed any problems - but then again, why would you want to watch them anyhow? ;)

UNC-CH
'04

Actually, this is a HDTV thread.

It's also a Columbia thread, but no one is harassing you about that. Perhaps you should extend the same kindness to others.

After all, it was a pretty simple question. Just a thought.

sorry if anyone was offended ....but satellite does offer espn and espn 2 in high def.... also , without trying to insult anyone, the birds around here are located pretty high up and also south and slightly west ... so the ol clear view of the southern sky might not really describe the view needed .... sometimes a good installer can find a way to make it work ...have you had an actual site survey done ?? ... just trying to help someone get their hi-def sports fix

sorry if anyone was offended ....but satellite does offer espn and espn 2 in high def.... also , without trying to insult anyone, the birds around here are located pretty high up and also south and slightly west ... so the ol clear view of the southern sky might not really describe the view needed .... sometimes a good installer can find a way to make it work ...have you had an actual site survey done ?? ... just trying to help someone get their hi-def sports fix


they would rather vent nonsense...

.... sometimes a good installer can find a way to make it work ...have you had an actual site survey done ?? Actually, yes. And, I'm on this thread referring to HDTV - in this case specifically ESPN2 on TWC.

sorry if anyone was offended ....but satellite does offer espn and espn 2 in high def.... also , without trying to insult anyone, the birds around here are located pretty high up and also south and slightly west ... so the ol clear view of the southern sky might not really describe the view needed .... sometimes a good installer can find a way to make it work ...have you had an actual site survey done ?? ... just trying to help someone get their hi-def sports fix

As someone who just switched from DirectTV to TWC - YEs, DirectTV has ESPN2 HD. But no locals in HD. Sure, you can get an OTA signal. But in my neighborhood, I couldn't (Stupid trees - I could on some channels but not on others, and it just wasn't worth it).

Don't get me wrong, I disparately want TWC to add ESPN2 HD. Especially if the Carolina/Clemson game is on ESPN2 .

sorry if anyone was offended ....but satellite does offer espn and espn 2 in high def.... also , without trying to insult anyone, the birds around here are located pretty high up and also south and slightly west ... so the ol clear view of the southern sky might not really describe the view needed .... sometimes a good installer can find a way to make it work ...have you had an actual site survey done ?? ... just trying to help someone get their hi-def sports fix
ESPNHD and ESPN2HD are offered by both satellite providers. Yes I've had a site survey done and due to Homeowner Association restrictions, I just can't put a Dish anywhere on my property.

So again, not everyone has access to Satellite service.

again....not wanting to stir a hornets nest but the fcc has ruled it illegal for governmental bodies or homeowners associations to restrict the siting of antennas under a certain size (sorry i'm not a lawyer) and both minidish services dishes fall under that ruling...not sure about buds though also as i understand it at least 1 of the minidish services is putting up more satellites so as to accomodate hd locals and one would assume (i know what they say about assume) that the other won't be far behind

again....not wanting to stir a hornets nest but the FCC has ruled it illegal for governmental bodies or homeowners associations to restrict the siting of antennas under a certain size (sorry I'm not a lawyer) and both minidish services dishes fall under that ruling...not sure about buds though also as i understand it at least 1 of the minidish services is putting up more satellites so as to accommodate hd locals and one would assume (i know what they say about assume) that the other won't be far behind

This is not quite true -- you must have an exclusive use are to put up a dish. I live in a condo and own nothing outside. I have no porch etc. Everything outside is a common area (belongs to all) therefore I cannot put up a dish. If I had a porch for example I could have a dish. I have been an HOA president and wanted to put up a dish and was involved when one owner went ahead an put one up anyway. He lost and it cost him -- had to fix up the building etc.

Actually, this is a HDTV thread.

Yes I know this is an HD thread but as another said its a Cola thread as well. I have a 8300 box that is passing crappy SD to my ESPN2 that I am forced to watch in SD since TW does not have ESPN2HD.

Thanks for all your help.






It just seems the macroblocking on SD is getting worse. My FDC Level is around -7 dBmV and the QAM level is highlighted at -9.

I will give OTA a try but losing the guide, re-wind, and info just seems like alot to give up when it shouldn't look this bad. I am using HDMI on passthrough with 480i wide being passed and 720p.

I have a 8300 box that is passing crappy SD to my ESPN2 that I am forced to watch in SD since TW does not have ESPN2HD.


That's exactly what mine does too. Thru the 8300, most SD sports look very bad (w/ espn and espn2 seeming to be the worst offenders) , but running the cable straight to the tv, they look great (for SD that is)...

Another benefit with a direct cable run to the tv: i can watch 3 games at once. PIP on the tv, then PIP on the 8300... hehehe

Yes I know this is an HD thread but as another said its a Cola thread as well. I have a 8300 box that is passing crappy SD to my ESPN2 that I am forced to watch in SD since TW does not have ESPN2HD.

Thanks for all your help.






It just seems the macroblocking on SD is getting worse. My FDC Level is around -7 dBmV and the QAM level is highlighted at -9.

I will give OTA a try but losing the guide, re-wind, and info just seems like alot to give up when it shouldn't look this bad. I am using HDMI on passthrough with 480i wide being passed and 720p.

You need an amp on your cable line.

This is a little offtopic but I have always gotten good feedback on this forum as far as things to think of when having TWC issues.

I have Roadrunner internet and yesterday I completely lost the Cable signal coming in to the modem. I had the line to the modem coming off a splitter (other split goes to an HDTV that was working great) so I swapped splitter lines with no effect, then I hooked up the modem with a straight drop off the wall with no success.

The TWC tech tried to reset it a couple of times and said that he wasn't getting any signals to the modem so they will be out next Tuesday to look at it.

To me it would seem to be a modem issue. Can I just take that modem in to a TWC office and swap it out or should I wait until Tuesday?

The only thing that I can think of trying that I haven't already tried is to take the modem to another room and try it.

Any suggestions?

i've lost signal to the modem while the HDTV was getting it many times in the past, and in all cases it turned out to be a problem in the main line. the RR signal seems to be more sensitive than the TV band.

once a CSR told me to try changing the modem so i took it to an office and swapped it. it was no different, but you can try it. has it been off completely since you lost it?

yeah, it hasn't worked since yesterday evening sometime and was kind of intermittent the day before.

I've had to replace 2 TWC modems. Why not stop by and exchange yours. The St. Andrews office is virtually no-mans-land, the best kept secret in Columbia. No waiting in line. Also, if you do swap out the modem, I think you may have to call customer service to have them "ping" the new modem - though I'm not absolutely sure about this.

Just a question.

If newberry college wins on Saturday afternoon, what would be the chance that future games in the playoffs (specifically the next game) would be on TV? Whether through TWC or D*? Anyone ahve any general idea?

http://hd.espn.com/hd/detail.jsp?epNumber=12746562

http://hd.espn.com/hd/detail.jsp?epNumber=12746562

Good, at least it's on ESPN. I won't be able to watch it. I'll be in Florence, AL cheering on my Newberry College Indians :)

I'm glad its not on ESPN2...I can't imagine the amount of added hate mail and phone calls TWC would've recieved...

Question about recording from my SA 8300 HD (TWC) to a DVD? Before I go out and purchase a DVR to archive some of the better programs I've saved on the 8300, I'd like to know how much of a quality loss I'll get (HD video and audio) by using the 'Save to VCR' feature going to a DVR? Thanks.

Question about recording from my SA 8300 HD (TWC) to a DVD? Before I go out and purchase a DVR to archive some of the better programs I've saved on the 8300, I'd like to know how much of a quality loss I'll get (HD video and audio) by using the 'Save to VCR' feature going to a DVR? Thanks.

letterboxed SD(4.3) with stereo audio. I personally do not think it is worth doing, but that's just me. Using a dvd dvr with its internal ntsc tuner does a much better job than what the 8300hd puts out of its s-video output.

Using a dvd dvr with its internal ntsc tuner does a much better job than what the 8300hd puts out of its s-video output. How would I wire a dvd dvr with internal ntsc tuner to work with TWC? In other words, how would I get from the TWC box to the DVR etc., keeping in mind that right now I'm going from the 8300DVR to my Denon receiver? What say I wanted to save some Discovery HD (channel 845)???

How would I wire a dvd dvr with internal ntsc tuner to work with TWC? In other words, how would I get from the TWC box to the DVR etc., keeping in mind that right now I'm going from the 8300DVR to my Denon receiver? What say I wanted to save some Discovery HD (channel 845)???I never found any way to record HD outside of it being trapped in a DVR or on digital tape I'd still need to move to DVD. I have made DVDs out of the 8300HD's 'Save to VCR' (Canopus MVR-1000), but they are letterboxed 720x480. My HDTV can blow the image up like it does when I play regular widescreen DVDs, but it's not like a good anamorphic. It's like the first few non-anamorphic widescreen DVDs I bought were: the whole picture, but not all that big.

If you don't expect to ever get a commercial DVD version, they'll do...

Received this from Fred earlier today in regards to ESPN2HD---

"we seem to be on track. comcast signed its deal yesterday. we're not far behind"

Does anyone know if WIS and WACH adjust their signal power after about 6-7 PM? It jumps from 5% to 70% after 6 PM and stays there until about 9 AM in the morning.

WOLO does not do this of course since they are on VHF. Can't wait until 2009 when WIS and WBTW in Florence go back to VHF.

In Fort Mill I get the following on my H20 receiver with a Channel Master antenna with rotor and pre-amp.

WOLO - All the time with 70-80% signal
WIS- From Approx 6 PM to 9 AM 68-70 % During the day 5%
WACH- Same as WIS.
WLTX- Depends on which way the wind blows...... Have received clear however it pixulates more than it is clear. 45-55%

Aren't you a lot closer to Charlotte?

Does anyone know if WIS and WACH adjust their signal power after about 6-7 PM? It jumps from 5% to 70% after 6 PM and stays there until about 9 AM in the morning.

No one adjusts their power levels. It's against FCC rules. Wht you're describing is due more to UHF signal propagation. :)

It is definately the UHF signal propagation. WOLO being on VHF mantains its signal at 70-80% during the day as well. I guess in 2009 the issue with WIS will be no more.

I should see WBTW in 2009 as well since I can pick up their analog signal.

I am a lot closer to Charlotte (as the crow flies but not traffic wise) but the Charlotte TV transmitters in Gaston Co. and NE Charlotte are only 20-30 miles closer than the Columbia transmitters in Kershaw Co. and NE Richland Co. The Charlotte news also has zip about the news in SC. That is why I watch the Columbia stations more than the Charlotte stations to keep up with what is happening in SC. :)


Thanks to everyone for the information!!

[QUOTE=stevohdftmill] WOLO being on VHF mantains its signal at 70-80% during the day as well. [QUOTE]

WOLO-DT's antenna is also Top mounted on the tower with the analog ch 25 side mounted. The other stations are the opposite. We're also running 43kw erp on Ch-8. We have quite a few viewers in your area thatt I hear from, including forum mod CPanthers95.. :)

This is a HDTV question, and relates indirectly to the deliverability of 1080i over cable.

Sony apparently provided Playstation 3s that don't work as well as some people expected with HDTVs that don't support 720P per http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2006/11/24/6078 and since my F38310 can't handle 720P I'm glad I didn't struggle to get one.

I get the feeling that 720P is now considered 'better' than 1080i because it fits through cable with fewer quality complaints. Is that a valid feeling, or is there another reason why fewer lines has become more supported?...

I get the feeling that 720P is now considered 'better' than 1080i because it fits through cable with fewer quality complaints. Is that a valid feeling, or is there another reason why fewer lines has become more supported?...

All things being equal, which in the real world they seldom are, 720p takes approximately 25% less bandwidth than 1080i.

Anyone else watch Heroes tonight on NBC and have the video freeze for about a minute or so at the scene where Nathan Petrelli and his wife are at his brother's party, yet the audio still went on as normal...?

Anyone else watch Heroes tonight on NBC and have the video freeze for about a minute or so at the scene where Nathan Petrelli and his wife are at his brother's party, yet the audio still went on as normal...?
Sure did, it also went totally blank a bit earlier and then came back. I checked and the analog channel was still going along, so who knows.

Anyone else watch Heroes tonight on NBC and have the video freeze for about a minute or so at the scene where Nathan Petrelli and his wife are at his brother's party, yet the audio still went on as normal...?

I experienced this also. It must've been a local issue because the Heroes thread here at AVS had no mention of it.

Very frustrating. Especially since I was playing "catch-up" on the episode and therefore couldn't switch to the SD version, which I assume was fine.

Same for me Irmo...

At least we can watch it online on nbc.com to see the video we missed.

Is anyone else having problems with recorded shows disappearing from their TWCSC SA 8300HD again?

I've been noticing lately several shows that I've recorded disappear after a few days. The "auto-erase" function is turned off, and the hard drive is not at capacity (58%). What is really weird is that it seems to be more recent shows. For example, last week's episode of Jericho disappeared, but the one from the week before is still there. Also, Heroes from this past Monday night was in the Recorded Shows listing while tonight's Jericho was recording. After I finished watching Jericho, I wanted to watch Heroes and it was gone!

There are several shows that I know recorded during the last week that are gone while others are still there. This is really getting frustrating.

My cable box deleted my copy of "Prison Break" when I ended watching one recording on the drive and it started recording the news. Poof, Show Go Bye Bye!

John,

I'm having the same exact problem with Jericho. I have to go in after each episode I record and change it to "Save Until I Delete". If I don't, it disappears after a few days.

Here's my theory on what's going on. In preferences, there's an option for the "default" save time. I set my recording for Jericho for "All Episodes" well before I discovered this setting. I think the "Season Pass" is basing the save time on what it was set to before I changed the default. I notice if you have the pass set up to save "All Episodes" it's not the same as "Save Until I delete".

Hope this helps.

David

OK, now the 2-week-old episode of Jericho that was in the Recorded List last night has disappeared tonight.... :mad:

OK, now the 2-week-old episode of Jericho that was in the Recorded List last night has disappeared tonight.... :mad:

About a month ago I was having a bunch of strange issue popping up similar to yours. Also occurring, the box would report 100% full when it was not. In the end , after cold reboots didn't take care it, I reformatted the disk and have been pretty troublefree since.

OK, now the 2-week-old episode of Jericho that was in the Recorded List last night has disappeared tonight.... :mad:

It's a bummer, but you can catch up on what you missed at CBS. com. You can watch the ep on the computer, and at least stay up to date on the story.

David

Btw, that game last Saturday at 12pm on ESPN-HD looked beautiful. :D

Btw, that game last Saturday at 12pm on ESPN-HD looked beautiful. :D

Ha. Ha. Ha. :p

About a month ago I was having a bunch of strange issue popping up similar to yours. Also occurring, the box would report 100% full when it was not. In the end , after cold reboots didn't take care it, I reformatted the disk and have been pretty troublefree since.

I've tried the cold reboots too... So, how do you format the drive in the 8300HD so that it rebuilds everything?

I've tried the cold reboots too... So, how do you format the drive in the 8300HD so that it rebuilds everything?

From SA 8300 HD Tips & Tricks -- SARA (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=4682052&&#post4682052)


Last Resort. If for some reason you can't get the STB to do what you want and you've rebooted it by unplugging it, etc., this is a "last resort" item - say just before taking the unit back, you can try reformatting the HDD.

The SA8000HD (and presummably the SA8300HD) has a fairly simple procedure to erase the drive (start clean). Note that this process will erase all scheduled programming and will cause the unit to reload all programming data from your cable provider. On the plus side, it will repair any fragmenting problems.

* Press and hold PAUSE until Mail led is lit. Press PAGE down or (-),
and then press LIST three times. Turn box off. When turned back on,
formatting will begin.

Thanks courier72. Will give it a try...

On NFLGETREAL.COM there is this "fact":

"The NFL Network is not one of the top 25 cable networks, according to independent cable ratings systems."

That's some "fact" given the network is only about 3 years old and some of the largest cable companies don't carry it. But, even as such, it may be gaining ground.

Here is a quote from Seth Palansky, communications director for the NFL Network:

"NFL Network’s telecast on Thanksgiving (Broncos-Chiefs) was the most viewed program on cable that day and had the highest ratings of any cable show, despite our distribution. It really is amazing. We even had the second and fifth-highest rated shows of the day with our post and pregame shows."

You mean it beat out the "car-advertisements-on-demand" channel? :D

Thanks TimeWarner for getting us the NFL Network. :mad:

Sorry about changing lanes here, but does anyone else have pixelation so bad you cannot even watch TV?? I have had 2 techs out over the last month and still have this happening! Tonight is the worst yet as I cannot watch standard, digital, or HD channels! Some channels won't even connect...I tried rebooting to no avail. Does anyone have a fix they have found out about? So far, the first rep removed a splitter since I do not have RoadRunner anymore, and the second guy replaced the connector at the drop which is about 100 feet away from my house as well as replaced the bedroom connectors which are just coupled/connected together since no TV is there. They both tested the signal and say it shows acceptable. Cold weather seems to really make the pixelation worse. I am to a point that I may have to go with Dish if TW cannot figure this out...Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Can the 8300HD be asked to display the signal strength? While "Today" wasn't unwatchable this morning, it did pixilate a lot in spots...

" It really is amazing. We even had the second and fifth-highest rated shows of the day with our post and pregame shows."

Even more amazing is that they pulled in these ratings with Bryant Gumbel in the booth! The NFL Network has been first class in all of it's programming so far, but having to listen to that guy is just painful...

Hopefully TWC will break down and pick up the NFL Network in HD soon... my DTV receiver is not HD, and it's hard to justify a whole new set-up for just that... unless I buy NFL Sunday Ticket in HD too :D

Heath

Is anyone else having problems with recorded shows disappearing from their TWCSC SA 8300HD again?


I've had series episodes in the middle of a sequence vanish. In other words, I have the one from three weeks ago, and the one from this week, but all of the sudden the one from last week will vanish. I found that with this box you need to watch your recorded shows within a day or two of them airing or all bets are off.

Silly question I know...but is CBS going to show that Victoria's Secret show in HD when they air it at the god awful hour of 2AM? The TWC guide says the station goes 'off the air' around midnight or so and doesn't have the option of recording the program in HD....only on the standard channel...

Even more amazing is that they pulled in these ratings with Bryant Gumbel in the booth! The NFL Network has been first class in all of it's programming so far, but having to listen to that guy is just painful...

Heath
His brother Greg has 3 times his skill, and has 10 times his class.

Silly question I know...but is CBS going to show that Victoria's Secret show in HD when they air it at the god awful hour of 2AM? The TWC guide says the station goes 'off the air' around midnight or so and doesn't have the option of recording the program in HD....only on the standard channel...

I haven't tried this, but couldn't you select the "Off Air" program for recording - then change the default time of 12:35-6:05a to the time you want?

Heath

I think his question was more in the line of "will the show be in HD when shown at that hour" since local stations apparently turn off the HD "switch" during off hours.

Could be wrong...

It wasn't on anyways.

In the end, I really didn't care about it...but, I don't like not getting to see something in HD that many, many, many people around the nation did...just becaues our CBS affiliate didn't want to air it at it's reguraly scheduled timeslot of 10PM (Kids should be in bed regardless IMO at that time...).

Just frustrating PC stuff that we all have to deal with. No biggie...

I saw a banner running on the bottom of the weather channel this morning saying that time warner cable will be adding MHD, A&EHD and TVone to the lineup before the 31st of Dec.

New HD??? I might have a heart attack.

MHD I assume is MTVHD since I can't find anything listed as MHD. TVone is NOT a HD channel, and A&EHD will most likely take the place of INHD2 which is being discontinued. For the year of 2006, they would have added three HD channels ,and dropped one HD channel.

http://www.mhd.tv

looks like there might actually be some music there as opposed to the other MTV networks.

what's the 3rd HD channel for 2006? Uni-HD launched in late 2005, wasn't that the last one?

Wow, cancel the heart attack. It looks they just added a steaming pile of Sh*t.

A&EHD will most likely take the place of INHD2 which is being discontinued.Well then, someday when analog A&E is discontinued, I'll finally get to see it. Unless it will still be tiered...

I wonder what the powers that be there in Columbia are going to do?


NEW YORK -- The NFL has offered one free week of its network programming to two cable TV operators who do not carry the channel in hopes of breaking a deadlock.

Commissioner Roger Goodell told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the week of Dec. 24-30 would be offered as a "free view" for customers of Cablevision and Time Warner Cable, two of the nation's largest cable carriers.

Neither Cablevision nor Time Warner carry NFL Network. Three regular-season Thursday night games already have not been available to those customers -- except in the markets of the participating teams, where the games aired on broadcast stations.

It is not unusual for cable channels such as HBO and Showtime to offer such free weeks to increase their subscribers.

Although the free view will not include the Saturday night game between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins, it will include the Texas Bowl featuring Rutgers vs. Kansas State on Dec. 28 and the Insight Bowl with Minnesota vs. Texas Tech on Dec. 29.

"This morning we are communicating to Time Warner and Cablevision that we are going to give them an opportunity for what we call a free view," Goodell said. "Cable operators do it all the time. It's so that the consumer can experience our network for a week and get the two college bowl games."

The Texas Bowl not being available to many viewers in New York has become a contentious issue because Rutgers is coming off its best Big East season and has become a popular team in the area. The NFL Network owns the rights to the Rutgers-Kansas State bowl game at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

"We are trying to accommodate consumers, our fans and the fans of Rutgers, to let them know we are trying to resolve this issue," said Goodell, who said he also has spoken with Gov. Jon Corzine and Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey.

"We think this is a very good opportunity for people to see not only those two games, but the NFL Network. We certainly believe cable operators will see it the same way."

Spokesmen at Cablevision and Time Warner Cable did not immediately return calls for comment.

"From the NFL's perspective, they want to generate consumer support," said John Mansell, senior analyst at Kagan Research, a media analysis company. "It's not unusual for any new network to offer their service free, but typically for an extended period of time. Even then, most cable operators are reluctant to bite because of the problems they might face in taking it off the air. ... It's very difficult for the cable company to take anything away from the subscriber."

The NFL Network is available in about 40 million of the 111 million homes with TVs. In comparison, ESPN, which airs Monday night games, is available in 92 million.

I wonder what the powers that be there in Columbia are going to do?


NEW YORK -- The NFL has offered one free week of its network programming to two cable TV operators who do not carry the channel in hopes of breaking a deadlock.

This only applies to NY/NJ.

Here in SC TW will treat its customers in the following manner: When INHD2 goes off the the air there will be no replacement, however, the cost for that tier will remain at $6.95 a month. It is so nice that they care about us. I asked if any channels might take INHD2 place and was told "no" by a CSR who spent about ten minutes away from the phone getting this information. So we really pay $6.95 a month for ESPNHD since that is the only channel of any real value in that tier. But now 17% of the channels are leaving this tier and no rate change -- that on top of the $4 a month they are raising the rates in SC for no new services, just a general rate increase. And a $1 of that rate increase is for box rental!

Ok, thanks for sharing.

I'll alert the media.

:confused:

Ok, thanks for sharing.

I'll alert the media.

:confused:

It's very much common knowledge that kjpjr's scenario is probably more right than wrong - no need for a press release. :rolleyes:

I agree with you. The reply was actually in response to superfluous post that has since been deleted.

Here in SC TW will treat its customers in the following manner: When INHD2 goes off the the air there will be no replacement, however, the cost for that tier will remain at $6.95 a month. It is so nice that they care about us. I asked if any channels might take INHD2 place and was told "no" by a CSR who spent about ten minutes away from the phone getting this information. So we really pay $6.95 a month for ESPNHD since that is the only channel of any real value in that tier. But now 17% of the channels are leaving this tier and no rate change -- that on top of the $4 a month they are raising the rates in SC for no new services, just a general rate increase. And a $1 of that rate increase is for box rental!

I think you spend too much time talking to Customer Service expecting they will have any accurate information on channel additions. Weren't these the same folks who told you Direct TV had the NFL Network tied up for several more years a few weeks back? Could be they are not the best source for the answers you are looking for, but maybe someone will jump in soon to tell us what "Dressler said" so we have even more useless information to read. The math was good though, thanks. :rolleyes:

Do the SA8300HD boxes rented out by TWC in Columbia come with the HDMI output enabled? Is there something one can do to enable it? I'm asking because I tried hooking up my box to my tv and got nothing. The HDMI input/cable work fine with my HD-A1 and Oppo 971. Thanks!

My SA8300HD is hooked to my tv via HDMI and works fine.

Edit: I see where you're asking specifially to the Cola customers. I'm in Florence

Do the SA8300HD boxes rented out by TWC in Columbia come with the HDMI output enabled? Is there something one can do to enable it? I'm asking because I tried hooking up my box to my tv and got nothing. The HDMI input/cable work fine with my HD-A1 and Oppo 971. Thanks!

Mine works fine via HDMI with my cheap-o Sanyo 42" plasma using cheap-o Wally World HDMI cable.

cheap-o Wally World

I thought I was the only one who used that name.. :D

I am currently running component video to my Sony 50a10 from the 8300HD. Over the last two weeks I have noticed some green banding across the screen scrolling from bottom to top (only in dark scenes) when watching cable that I don't see on my HD-A1 hooked up via HDMI. Which is why I tried to check the HDMI output on the cable box, but no go. I will probably swap out the 8300 for another one from TWC. Thanks for the response !

I am currently running component video to my Sony 50a10 from the 8300HD. Over the last two weeks I have noticed some green banding across the screen scrolling from bottom to top (only in dark scenes) when watching cable that I don't see on my HD-A1 hooked up via HDMI. Which is why I tried to check the HDMI output on the cable box, but no go. I will probably swap out the 8300 for another one from TWC. Thanks for the response !


I have the 8300, and I am in the Columbia TWC market (Lexington, SC). HDMI works fine on my box...I've had it hooked up with HDMI since I got it...more than likely it could be a fault with the paticular box you have...

I am currently running component video to my Sony 50a10 from the 8300HD. Over the last two weeks I have noticed some green banding across the screen scrolling from bottom to top (only in dark scenes) when watching cable that I don't see on my HD-A1 hooked up via HDMI. Which is why I tried to check the HDMI output on the cable box, but no go. I will probably swap out the 8300 for another one from TWC. Thanks for the response !
Sounds like a grounding problem.

Is this going to happen is SC too?

This post is about TW in Albany NY

Merry Christmas from TWC:
ESPN2 HD!!!

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The whole idea of SDV is more bandwidth so why not?

If that happened here, it would make a lot of local Tiger fans very happy come 12/29.

Is this going to happen is SC too?

This post is about TW in Albany NY

Merry Christmas from TWC:
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Mr. Pyskadlo,
Within the week we will be adding:

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Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance.
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Not to be a kill-joy ... but, I'm betting this ESPN2HD carriage is for former Adlephia subs with a carry-over agreement. If that's the case, then it will not apply to all TWC systems.

If that happened here, it would make a lot of local Tiger fans very happy come 12/29.
I'm not sure exactly what you are referring to but, according to HDSportsGuide.com, ESPNHD will be broadcasting the Clemson game on 12/29.

I'm not sure exactly what you are referring to but, according to HDSportsGuide.com, ESPNHD will be broadcasting the Clemson game on 12/29.

Sorry, when the bowl games were initially announced, this game was scheduled to be on ESPN2. I guess it was moved since then.

Not to be a kill-joy ... If that's the case, then it will not apply to all TWC systems.

Yea, and seems like Diana must have said 100,000 times that each division does different agreements..

Man I want ESPN2-HD more than any other HD channel !!

I want CSS more than any channel.

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(TWC Austin now carries CinemaxHD, Starz HD, A&E HD , and MHD. TWC Albany now carries ESPN2 HD.)

Yea, and seems like Diana must have said 100,000 times that each division does different agreements..

Yeah, sounds like we've heard a 100,000 excuses too.

Anyone else notice the new channels on 841 and 842?

Anyone else notice the new channels on 841 and 842?
Now that you mention it. Would not have known otherwise. What channel is ESPN2HD?

Now that you mention it. Would not have known otherwise. What channel is ESPN2HD?

right here. (http://www.directtv.com/DTVAPP/packProg/channelChart2.jsp?assetId=1100084)

Now that you mention it. Would not have known otherwise. What channel is ESPN2HD?

Haven't found that one yet. Maybe next week. ;) It is on my Christmas list. :D

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I also noticed a bunch of previously unknown SD channels around 1200, but none seemed worth my remembering they are there...

At least MHD is playing the only thing worth watching on MTV over the last 20 years - Storytellers.

Yeah I got fed up with the lack of ESPN2HD and ESPNU so I switched to Dishnetwork a few weeks back. Couldn't be happier.

So, MHD is on the 'standard/"free"' HD package, is A&E HD on that package as well? I think it might since it has the 'service not yet available' message for me instead of "You must subscribe to this channel to receive it" message...nice...two new HD channels.

3 if you count VOD PPV HD. I wonder what the quality will be?

Is MHD (998), HD Movies on Demand?

I just noticed that as of 12/12/06 both Hartsville and Cheraw, SC have ESPN2HD...I don't believe this has been mentioned in awhile...but, does it seem weird that 3 areas (Hilton Head as well) in SC now, under the TWC umbrella, have ESPN2HD while the majority of the state still doesn't...

All you have to do is use SEARCH back through this thread. --

A side deal was cut that allowed acquired Adelphia properties to keep ESPN2HD - rather than losing it like they did NFL Network and ESPNU. It did not allow for the roll out of the product to any additional TWC properties.

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From what i did search - Only the Hilton Head market got ESPN2HD through the side deal. These were two markets that I didn't see mentioned in the previous thread. And yes, I did use the search button, thanks.

Is MHD (998), HD Movies on Demand?

MHD is 841

I looked at those new channels up in the 1100 to 1200 range and there are like 6 new channels up there ALL of them Shopping networks!

Thanks for the great new channels TWC. A channel I haven't watched since 1990 (MTV) a channel that only has something on worth watching once a week (A&E) and 6 channels of shopping networks.

You know, MHD isn't that bad. It actually plays MUSIC on the channel, which is very nice. I still don't watch it that much, but it is nice to see a concert on there every once in awhile with bands that I 'kind of' like.

Also, anyone have trouble with MHD or AEHD just dropping out from time to time? Happens more with AEHD than MHD...but, it's kind of annoying.

You know, MHD isn't that bad. It actually plays MUSIC on the channel, which is very nice. I still don't watch it that much, but it is nice to see a concert on there every once in awhile with bands that I 'kind of' like.

Also, anyone have trouble with MHD or AEHD just dropping out from time to time? Happens more with AEHD than MHD...but, it's kind of annoying.
Thursday night they had a tribute to Reba with just about every top female country artist and the production was great. This channel looks like a keeper. Still want ESPN2HD though.

You know, MHD isn't that bad. It actually plays MUSIC on the channel, which is very nice. I still don't watch it that much, but it is nice to see a concert on there every once in awhile with bands that I 'kind of' like.

Also, anyone have trouble with MHD or AEHD just dropping out from time to time? Happens more with AEHD than MHD...but, it's kind of annoying.
A couple of times I've flipped over to MHD and there was no signal at all. Seems intermittent.

EDIT: Just after posting the above I went to check and there is no picture at all on MHD (841).

looks like A&E HD and MHD are SDV, so that may lead to why they seem to go out from time to time.

No word on ESPN2-HD eh ??

No word on ESPN2-HD eh ??

since 12/20?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9228771&&#post9228771

Not sure if anyone is interested, but the HD VOD PPV worked flawlessly when I purchased a movie recently.

Not sure if anyone is interested, but the HD VOD PPV worked flawlessly when I purchased a movie recently.

Cool, what channel is that, and what movies can you get ??

5.1 audio too ??

And can you record them in HD on our DVR ???

Cool, what channel is that, and what movies can you get ??

5.1 audio too ??

And can you record them in HD on our DVR ???

ch 998
5.1 yes OAR no

they are vod , so no dvr.

I wish TWCSC would have given us the NFL Network freeview this week. There's a couple of bowl games on plus they are playing the highlights from the greatest teams of all time. TWCSC wont even give us the channel when its free. I hate them!

tell them; www.twcsc.com

5.1 yes OAR no

What?!?! Are you saying that the HD-VOD movies are... high-def pan & scan's?

If so, that is ****ing RIDICULOUS and REALLY ****ing me off.

The one that I rented went from scope during the opening credits and back to scope afterwards.

Anyone else having trouble with 841? It's 5pm on Saturday the 30th and the channel/screen is black. Thanks!

It is ok here. Something called $2 Bill is on.

Yeah I got fed up with the lack of ESPN2HD and ESPNU so I switched to Dishnetwork a few weeks back. Couldn't be happier.

and DirecTV has the NFL channel...

Anyone else having trouble with 841? It's 5pm on Saturday the 30th and the channel/screen is black. Thanks!

I had a tech out on Friday, and he confrimed that the two new channels are SDV.

and DirecTV has the NFL channel...

Yeah I get that too on Dish. Gumble is awful doing the games. But the picture sure is nice in HD. :D

Yeah I get that too on Dish. Gumble is awful doing the games. But the picture sure is nice in HD. :DHow large is your monitor?

How large is your monitor?

48"

48"
If you go much larger you'll see the effects of satellite HD Lite and come crawling back to TWC. :D

If you go much larger you'll see the effects of satellite HD Lite and come crawling back to TWC. :D

Hah. Didn't realize Dish suffered from HD Lite like Directv. Either way, I'll not be coming back to TWC if for no other reason than the DVR.

I had a tech out on Friday, and he confrimed that the two new channels are SDV.Well, that doesn't sound promising unless the SDV resources will be beefed up later.

Will a network station like NBC/805 never be SDV'd, or will it get more viewer capacity than a MTVHD would? I'd hate to find the Super Bowl network was maxed-out and blank on the wrong night...

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Good Afternoon Mr. Ivey,



Thank you for choosing Time Warner Cable for your entertainment and communication needs.



We appreciate the opportunity to address your questions and concerns.



Unfortunately, InDemand, made the decision to cease the carriage of the INHD2 network and this channel is no longer available anywhere. At this time, our price for the HD Tier will remain unchanged. We do have plans to add additional HD programming in the near future.



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Division MarketingOk ,so what exactly is news here?

Ok ,so what exactly is news here?Ummm, that they'll openly admit that a 12% drop in content won't involve a 12% drop in price?...

Unfortunately, InDemand, made the decision to cease the carriage of the INHD2 network and this channel is no longer available anywhere. At this time, our price for the HD Tier will remain unchanged.


Gives new meaning to the term "HD-Lite".. :D

Sorry if this has been covered recently (I tried searching this thread), but does anyone know when Columbia will get D's MPEG4 capability? First it was "mid-2006," then it became "sometime soon," then it became "we have no idea."

I thought I saw that Greenville/Spartanburg got it late last year.

Greenville -Spartanburg is a very large market. The Columbia market is in the 80's .

Sorry if this has been covered recently (I tried searching this thread), but does anyone know when Columbia will get D's MPEG4 capability? First it was "mid-2006," then it became "sometime soon," then it became "we have no idea."

I thought I saw that Greenville/Spartanburg got it late last year.

Middle of next year...new sats go up. Along with HD locals there will be 70 new HD stations added with 150 to be up by the end of the year. Great news for D* subscribers! Unfortunately that means no more Tivo...

the press conf is HERE (http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/live-coverage-from-directv-press-conference/)

if you're looking to get network HD via satellite pm me and I'll let you know how to get this right now.

if you're looking to get network HD via satellite pm me and I'll let you know how to get this right now.


Illegally of course. :rolleyes:

Illegally of course. :rolleyes:

Nope...

Nope...

If So, then why aren't you posting the info openly?

If So, then why aren't you posting the info openly?Maybe he gets a commission, and wants to make SURE his secret code is used...

What I really want to know...is why do we have A&EHD yet, it (for the most part) refuses to show HD material? Is it just me ( I don't watch it enough) but the only programs in HD on AEHD seem to be CSI reruns....

Is it just me ( I don't watch it enough) but the only programs in HD on AEHD seem to be CSI reruns....

No, it's not just you.. I'm with you here.. :(

Question about TWC's SA8300HD DVR. Anyone have their 8300HD connected to a Denon AV Receiver using HDMI out of the cable box? Right now I'm using component video and digital audio out. The reason I ask is that, if I remember correctly, HDMI out wasn't enabled when I did my set up months ago. So, if HDMI out is available and compatible with my receiver, I'd like to go that route. Also, does anyone have an opinion as to whether HDMI will make a significant difference compared to the component/digital that I'm now using? Thanks.

Silly question I know...but is CBS going to show that Victoria's Secret show in HD when they air it at the god awful hour of 2AM? The TWC guide says the station goes 'off the air' around midnight or so and doesn't have the option of recording the program in HD....only on the standard channel...


This is an old post that I could not pass up. Don't assume that the stations in Columbia are "OFF the AIR" just because the cable company's program guide say that. I know WLTX stays on the air all night long. Don't blame them if the cable company has a wrong listing. I would bet if you would actually tune into the station or record it, you would see the rest of the stations are on the air as well.

Dan

By the way. I am no longer with WLTX and do not represent them in any way. Just wanted to correct a misunderstanding on the forum.

By the way. .

Best wishes there Dan..

Greenville -Spartanburg is a very large market. The Columbia market is in the 80's .

Greenville-Spartanburg is not a larger market than Columbia.

Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville however is larger. Minor point I guess, but it's
great for upstate folks to have a major city close enough to be included when it
comes to stuff like rollout schedules.

And the whole 'change your address with D* even though you did not move' isn't
really a good way to get network channels over satellite IMO. I'm sure it's
against your TOS and is probably considered signal theft.

Besides, in Columbia it's not that hard to pick up OTA and they'll look better
anyway than over the satellite.

Greenville-Spartanburg is not a larger market than Columbia.

Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville however is larger.

Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson. (Hey, if we're going to nitpick, let's pick 'em all! :D )

Getting back to Columbia, I see that WIS has dropped its SD simulcast on 10.3, leaving only Weather Plus on 10.2 to suck bits from the main subchannel. And is it just my imagination, or has the digital PQ on their news shows improved a bit lately? It seems sharper than it used to be. And David and Dawndy's faces don't have that green tinge any more, although they could still use a bit more color. Maybe they just need to get out in the sun more. :rolleyes:

Yeah, I saw they include Anderson now in the new DMAs... kind of funny.

On the subject of WIS, I was really disappointed that the new set they just moved to didn't include HD cams... I was in Tampa over the holidays and a couple of their local channels broadcast local news in HD.

Question about TWC's SA8300HD DVR. Anyone have their 8300HD connected to a Denon AV Receiver using HDMI out of the cable box? Right now I'm using component video and digital audio out. The reason I ask is that, if I remember correctly, HDMI out wasn't enabled when I did my set up months ago. So, if HDMI out is available and compatible with my receiver, I'd like to go that route. Also, does anyone have an opinion as to whether HDMI will make a significant difference compared to the component/digital that I'm now using? Thanks.

HDMI worked great when the box was launched a couple of years ago, but sadly when the frimware was last updated both my 8300HD are unstable using the hdmi port. Good luck :(

HDMI worked great when the box was launched a couple of years ago, but sadly when the frimware was last updated both my 8300HD are unstable using the hdmi port. Good luck :(That's what I've been hearing - thus my question. Have you talked with tech support at TWC about this? See, I'd hate to get the HDMI cable, go through the hassle of configuring the system, only to confirm what you and others say. In other words, has someone (you) talked to TWC for an answer as to why this relatively simple state-of-the art connection can't be made on TWC Columbia? Thanks.

They are aware that there are hdmi issues,but they officically they only support analog component out. The thing was rock solid until they issued the firmware that included "the start program from the beginning". The box is even capable of outputting a white static screen when turned off. Though with all the issues I have never gotten a hdmi error from my monitors. The most problems occur when turning on the box ,and changing resolutions.
(The tech that came to my house confirmed the hdmi issues when I asked.)

BTW :the only audio via the hdmi has been DD 2.0(pcm). This is confrimed by my Sony hdmi receiver. My neighbor has a D* setup and has no hdmi issues, but his picture is not what I am looking for to say the least.

Does anyone have any current updated contact information for Diana Smith. I sent her a PM but I am not sure how often she gets on here. She hasn't posted on this site in a while. I am going to try her old e-mail address and hope that it still works.

If you have her contact info, would you please send it to me. I need to get in touch with her asap..thanks

Does anyone have any current updated contact information for Diana Smith. I sent her a PM but I am not sure how often she gets on here. She hasn't posted on this site in a while. I am going to try her old e-mail address and hope that it still works.

If you have her contact info, would you please send it to me. I need to get in touch with her asap..thanks

You do know that she no longer works for TWCSC?

Hmm...I've never had an issue with HDMI on my SA8300. Of course, I'm not going to a receiver, but straight into one of the HDMI ports on my TV...don't know if that means anything or not...

Though, I've NEVER had a problem with HDMI and losing signal or turning the receiver on to a static screen (only when the cable box is OFF and my TV is tuned to the HDMI input...)

We will be interrupting our regularly scheduled programming on WOLO-DT tommorrow (Wednesday) for some test programming from 10am-11am.

We will be interrupting our regularly scheduled programming on WOLO-DT tommorrow (Wednesday) for some test programming from 10am-11am.Could you throw in a 1080i test pattern so I could record it? I'd like to know exactly how far out-of-whack my set is...

Could you throw in a 1080i test pattern so I could record it? ...

No, as we're 720p... :)

test programming from 10am-11am.

You've piqued the geek in me. I've set my DVR. :D

Diana, who do I call or write to in order to request the carry of a new channel. I would like to see TWC carry the English channel of Al-Jazeera. I think it is important to have balanced news coverage from viewpoints around the world, and currently, people like myself have to surf the net to find it. It is apparent that the service providers are staying away from it, and I would like to know why. I know it would be watched by many. It is not my intent to start a discussion about that stations content here, as that is forbidden by forum rules, but I did want to ask in as public a forum as possible so others know that it HAS been asked for. will say that I am getting less and less of what I want to see via network television as time passes. I want more world channels and more HD content.

DianaTWCSC no longer works for TWC-SC. She made a post about that around November I think...(hence one of the main 'reasons' why the Columbia, SC thread has died down a lot). She's not going to get to it (more than likely).

But, I'd suggest probably going to the TWC website and looking there...or ask kevinivey - he seems to have TWC's request/customer service line bookmarked, tagged, flagged, etc... ;)

The future of the cable box? Interesting article from today's NYT.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/17/technology/17settop.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=technology

test programming from 10am-11am.You've piqued the geek in me. I've set my DVR. :D

ACC basketball in HD from Raycom, a bit of the Miami-BC game. The picture looked pretty good. I'm sure the basketball fans will be happy if this turns out to be a regular thing. Was this a satellite feed?

It had sound from the game but closed captions from Montel Williams. :p

Appreciate any help - My 8300 has suddenly started acting up on recordings. The other night during 24, I paused it and it failed to record beyond the pause... following that, every time I tried to pause, it would go back to the place it screwed up.

On AI, the DVR simply stopped recording when we started playing back 1 hr 28 min in - even though the record light stayed on and indicated that it was recording. Any ideas? I'd call TWC, but don't have a day to sit around for a box.

If you have a TW office near you, you can take your box in and they will swap it out. Or you can reboot the box -- unplug it for about a minute and plug it back in, it will reboot and that might solve your problems.

DianaTWCSC no longer works for TWC-SC. She made a post about that around November I think...(hence one of the main 'reasons' why the Columbia, SC thread has died down a lot). She's not going to get to it (more than likely).

But, I'd suggest probably going to the TWC website and looking there...or ask kevinivey - he seems to have TWC's request/customer service line bookmarked, tagged, flagged, etc... ;)


Oh well that's a shame. I wonder if anyone will take her place here on the forum. Oh well, so much for our inside connection. She was such a good resource here! I will write a letter to them then.

Oh well that's a shame. I wonder if anyone will take her place here on the forum. Oh well, so much for our inside connection. She was such a good resource here! I will write a letter to them then.


Why not use the link on their website/ They generally respond to any question in a couple of hours.

We Want To Hear From You!
We value you as customers and value your feedback. Please contact our President (Bob Barlow) or Vice President of Customer Care (Chris Vokaty) directly by clicking here.

Since there have been a few posts about people being unhappy with TWCs HD DVR unit, I thought I'd post a pic where someone was getting good use out of it, and hasn't complained one bit...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/362106629_ab473a3c50.jpg

Our cat just started doing this two days ago. Did TWC give us a new update for the SA8300? Why is it attracting our cat now? LOL

That looks like one nice warm (if not HOT) spot to nap...maybe I'll try it on my Motorola 6412!

Just taken less than 2 minutes ago...to prove that this feline can't tell the difference between satellite and cable... Just as long as he doesn't sleep on the 360, I'm happy.

He's an 'equal opportunity napper'

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/362153221_6b93be64d5.jpg

Yes, I'm bored...but this board is kind of 'dead' at the moment. Ever since Diana left it's been pretty quiet around here...

On fast moving sequences like football and and scene changes, I get vertical lines while that movement is going on. If a still shot or one with little movement on the screen, it looks normal. I dont' think its my TV or DVR box because I fed the cable directly into my TV and get the same thing and I also can pause my DVR and the anomaly is being recorded. This tells me that there is possible something wrong with the signal? Anyone ever experience this? Its almost like the signal can't keep up on fast action stuff and certain parts of the picture are lagging behind. ANy help? Is this a TWC problem?

If you are watching sports on CBS, and NBC there are times when there is horizontal banding . I have never seen vertical lines on any HD source.

If you are watching sports on CBS, and NBC there are times when there is horizontal banding . May have something to do with those two being 1080i. IIRC 720p (ABC, FOX, ESPN) is better for the fast action in sports although I think the artifact manifests itself more as blocking.

The future of the cable box? Interesting article from today's NYT.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/17/technology/17settop.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=technology

Read that article a few days ago, and thought "so what". Must not have SA8300's with TWC' Navagator.

Even better news, Several TWC divisions are using the next gen version. If you like some of the flexibilities of TIVO interface, you should love "Mystro".

Read that article a few days ago, and thought "so what". Must not have SA8300's with TWC' Navagator.

Even better news, Several TWC divisions are using the next gen version. If you like some of the flexibilities of TIVO interface, you should love "Mystro".


We will be one of the last systems to get Mystro, because TWCSC is entirely a SARA system. Passport system will be first, and there is a large thread in the recording hardware area.

I need some advice. Over the last several weeks I have had instances where my HD picture (and sound) broke up significantly, to the point where the channel becomes unwatchable. I noticed that this happens primarily on CBS, and sometimes on NBC. This never seems to happen while watching the HD Discovery Channel or ESPN HD. The interesting thing is that this does not happen all the time while watching HD on these network channels; sometimes it starts in the middle of the program.

I have hadd a TIME Warner tech over and he said that the "ground" cable (the one coming into the house was not properly grounded--so he fixed it. This did not solve the problem. Please not that TW also installed a signal booster on the outside cable coming into the house. According to the TW tech, the signal coming to the HD TV is in the "acceptable range." Could there be a problem in that the signal (frequency) for some stations i.e CBS, NBC is less that acceptable? Any other possibilities? Any suggestions for rectifying this situation?.....I appreciate any and all suggestions on this since I don't seem to be getting anywhere with TW on this.

I know Diana explained this before, but why are we stuck with the ugly and slow SARA. Every time I visit friends out of town I love the higher rez and smoother displays. If this were a consumer product it would never be so ugly. It's especially bad looking on HD displays.

Read the link about being able to use own set top boxes. NO THANKS! I'd rather rent from the cable co. I'm on my third box in 3 years.

I know Diana explained this before, but why are we stuck with the ugly and slow SARA. Every time I visit friends out of town I love the higher rez and smoother displays. If this were a consumer product it would never be so ugly. It's especially bad looking on HD displays.I guess I just don't get why the other TWC set-top software seems better to some people. Wilmington, NC doesn't have what we have, so I guess it's Passport there. Awful interface. Recording two shows? Don't touch the remote because instead of showing one and offering to switch to the other, it CANCELS one.

I assume it's like always: people stuck with something learn how to make it livable, but if I was to PICK software to use on my DVR, I'd pick what Columbia has over what Wilmington has...

I guess I just don't get why the other TWC set-top software seems better to some people. ...


I don't get why people keep complaining when they know the answer won't change..

Hi guys. I'm fresh into HD programming, and even fresher into the prospect of OTA HD content. I'm based out of Lexington, SC; and was curious if you guys have had considerable success with OTA HD programming. I'm primarily trying to get HD reception for the Superbowl in a pinch. Any success stories? What antenna are you using?

Thanks and I apologize for the newb questions.

Latham, the website you need to visit is antennaweb.org. Put in your address, and it will tell you how far away from the broadcast antennas you are for each station. Then it will suggest an antenna for your distance.

I'm in lexington,sc as well. I didn't have much luck with OTA unless I put a huge antenna on the roof (didn't). I've heard a lot of success with this (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2131034&cp=2032057&f=Taxonomy%2FRSK%2F2032057&categoryId=2032057&kwCatId=2032057&kw=antenna&parentPage=search) antenna from Radio Shack.

My father has it and loves it. Of course he only lives 15 miles or less from the towers..as opposed to most people in lexington who live 30+. Try it and see. If it doesn't work you can always take it back to radioshack and get a full cash refund (within 30 days of course).

Well, I'm going to try the Terk HDTVA indoor to see what I can pull down, it looks like a majority of the channels are roughly 25 miles from me at home. Thanks for the input guys!

Well that was a bust. I guess I'll just have to wait for D* to begin broadcasting my locals in HD. There is always next year's Superbowl :)

Well that was a bust. I:)

Hate to say it but others told you so... :) Plus, that Terk makes a better pigeon rest.. :D

Hate to say it but others told you so... :) Plus, that Terk makes a better pigeon rest.. :D
Now, now. I've tried maybe 4 antennas and the 'Terk' or whatever mine was labeled is the only one still attached. Its main problem is that it needs a remote-controlled turntable to get it pointed right for each channel or each change in how the weather is bending the signals...

Look at this nice HD list on Comcast in Detroit. Maybe TW will catch up some day -- the same day the pigs fly!

199 National Geographic HD
200 A&E HD
201 Fox Sports Net HD Detroit
202 ESPN HD
203 ESPN2 HD
204 TNT HD
205 Discovery HD
206 INHD (MLB, NBA HD, NFL Network)
207 CSHD Golf Channel HD / Versus HD (NHL)
208 Universal HD
209 MHD
215 HBO HD
219 Cinemax HD
223 Showtime HD
227 Starz HD
231 ABC WXYZ-DT
232 NBC WDIV-DT
233 CBS WWJ-DT
234 FOX WJBK-DT
235 My Network TV WMYD-DT
236 The CW WKBD-DT
240 PBS WTVS-DT (HD PBS Digital)

Hi Latham, I live in Florence SC and I tried a Terk antenna too, and I got nothing, I just hooked old fashioned rabbit ears and I can get Channel 13 cbs and 15 abc, I am 28 miles from their antenna's. It pulls in between 85 and 95 strength. Also I can get 57 fox out of columbia with my CM 4228 outdoor antenna at about the same strength as I get 13 and 15 here with rabbit ears. You may be able to pull it in with rabbit ears. You will need a 75 ohm to 300 ohm transformer about 2.00 and try that. I also think you could probably get a CM 4221A antenna and try in your attic, it has a uhf range of about 45 miles cost about 25.00. Hope this helps.

Yeah, I've heard all the junk about the Terk antennas, but I've got this Terk Antenna (http://www.amazon.com/Terk-Amplified-High-Definition-Antenna-Reception/dp/B0007MXZB2/sr=8-1/qid=1169860189/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-3610365-0657550?ie=UTF8&s=electronics) and it works fine for me. Here in Irmo, I can get all the locals save for the UPN/WB channel or whatever it's called these days, but that's no big loss for me.

Also, I've got the Columbia and and a couple of the Greenville towers mapped in Google Earth. It helps to get your bearings to the towers and figure out how far you are, etc.

You can get the Google Earth KMZ from here. (http://www.atkinsfamily.org/avatar/ColumbiaTowers.kmz)

Latham-

I live in a relatively low lying area in my neighborhood and I have the CM4221 in my attic and it works wonders. I am 23 miles away from the antenna farm in Columbia. Good luck!
Mike

I saw a commercial tonight on WLTX claiming the Super Bowl could be seen in "crystal clear high definition on Time Warner cable channel 810" (if that's not verbatim, it's pretty close).

If we see the Super Bowl in crystal clear high definition it'll be a great improvement over WLTX's "high definition" college and pro football games from earlier in this season.

Does anyone know of WLTX's plans for their subchannels, etc. during the game?

Dear WLTX, please, please, please turn off all the subchannels and devote your complete bandwidth to the Superbowl... Please..

I can assure you more folks will be watching the game than the sub weather channels...

Please...... (Anyone else wanna beg with me?).........

Who do we call or e-mail to make this happen ??? Anyone from LTX here ???

Dear WLTX, please, please, please turn off all the subchannels and devote your complete bandwidth to the Superbowl... Please.. ???

I doubt that will happen especially with Dan gone.. besides, it's not that simple,
to just "turn off" the subchannels. It requires encoder changes that if improperly done will kill the whole transport. I maybe wrong, but if they are there now I expect they'll be there during the game. I know I wouldn't be making encoder changes this late in the big day..

Bobby
You are wrong
19-1 is now at 16.8 mb,but I have to keep one channel up audio is still at dd 5.1

Jim

Bobby
You are wrong
19-1 is now at 16.8 mb,but I have to keep one channel up audio is still at dd 5.1

Jim

thanks, Jim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

You are most welcome
Jim

That's sooo awesome! I was about to call my wifes uncle, since he's pretty high up at WLTX to do it. But I don't have too!

The doppler radar channel is turned off and the weather now station is definitely NOT getting it's usual bandwidth :) Since it only takes up a 4:3 space when it normally is WS :).

THANKS WLTX!!!

The doppler radar channel is turned off and the weather now station is definitely NOT getting it's usual bandwidth :) Since it only takes up a 4:3 space when it normally is WS :).

THANKS WLTX!!!


what? it has never been 16.9.

Thx Jim the Super Bowl looked VERY good !!!

Game looked great to me. Had alot of folks over tonight that couldn't believe the difference. (I had it on SD DirecTV at the same time as the OTA as a backup).

At my superbowl party a few eyes were opened to the world of HD tonight!!!

Same here Tabrahaha...a few times it was mentioned. "man, i fee llik running onto the field..."


Of course, I convinced them not to.....I want to keep my HDTV. LOL.

Bobby
You are wrong
19-1 is now at 16.8 mb,but I have to keep one channel up audio is still at dd 5.1

Jim


You surprise me there Jim. ;) I'll have to call and recommend they make you permanent cheif! :)

Let me add my 2 cents -- that was the Best HD I've ever seen. I watched the 1st half at a friends in SD on a projector. 2nd half at home on my 40 inch rptv in HD. No comparison.

Thanks for the boost in bandwidth.

that was very good! Thank you, Jim.

Now, can we have the same type stuff for ALL of next football season? Please?

or, how about just getting rid of the doppler radar screen?

Do we really need two weather sub-channels for WLTX?

For those that want to watch UNC / Duke - are we really relegated to a B-film production on channel 4? HD blacked out... wow I hate these types of contracts.

For those that want to watch UNC / Duke - are we really relegated to a B-film production on channel 4? HD blacked out... wow I hate these types of contracts.

How can the HD broadcast of a game be blacked out and not the normal definition be blacked out? Especially when ESPN-HD is carried? Doesn't make sense.

You're getting it on ESPN SD? I doubt it.

You're getting it on ESPN SD? I doubt it.

Sure I'm getting it. TWC channel 4. Been watching the entire game here in Columbia. But yet it's blacked out on ESPN-HD channel 950.

It's the Raycom/LF feed on 4. And it stinks. Not to mention I have to listen to Billy Packer.

Sure I'm getting it. TWC channel 4. Been watching the entire game here in Columbia. But yet it's blacked out on ESPN-HD channel 950.
Different production - that is not ESPN.

Greetings,

I just watched Boston Legal -HD on my DVR. The first few moments were SD, and then the HD kicked in. What causes things like this? Does someone literally have to flip a switch or something?

David

Greetings,

I just watched Boston Legal -HD on my DVR. The first few moments were SD, and then the HD kicked in. What causes things like this? Does someone literally have to flip a switch or something?

David

Op wasn't paying attention, the HD should have been enabled ahead of time so that network switch would have been seamless. They have been beaten with a VHS tape and had their bathroom breaks suspended..

Of course, if ABC (or all networks) would provide a full-time HD feed like FOX does
this problem wouldn't occur.

Question about other area cable providers...

Mostly PBTComm - I noticed that they have ESPN2HD...anyone have or heard anything about this company? I can't seem to see any prices on their website (www.pbtcomm.net). There internet speeds aren't really 'good' compared to TWC...but...anyways..I'm always up for competition...was wondering if anyone had seen them and what they thought.

Raycom-LFS has announced they will provide the ACC tournament in HD this year.

WOLO-DT is pleased to announce that we will carry the games in HD. :)

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/16664153.htm

Bob,

This is great! My wife is a big Tar Heels fan, and will be thrilled.

David

Currently I have Dish Network with dual-tuner DVR that shares content between rooms and I love it. Except that they don't offer Columbia locals in HD. Major bummer and a deal breaker since Santa brought me a 1080p display. I need an HD DVR but the price seems rather high.

It seems my options are OTA or TWC-SC.

OTA means getting a HTPC or TIVO for DVR functionality. ~$1000

TWC-SC just told me it would be $85/month + tax for HD DVR in one room, no sharing.

Currently we pay $43 and change for SD service via the Dish. Granted we only have basic programming, but that's all we need.

We want to see Heroes, Prison Break, 24, House, Lost, etc. in HD but it seems like the price drastically increases for this with any DVR functionality. Are there any ways to curb the cost at all?

Thanks,
Bryce

My wife is a big Tar Heels fan.....David

Most wives aren't perfect. However, we won't hold her flaws against you. :)

Currently I have Dish Network with dual-tuner DVR that shares content between rooms and I love it. Except that they don't offer Columbia locals in HD. Major bummer and a deal breaker since Santa brought me a 1080p display. I need an HD DVR but the price seems rather high.

It seems my options are OTA or TWC-SC.

OTA means getting a HTPC or TIVO for DVR functionality. ~$1000

TWC-SC just told me it would be $85/month + tax for HD DVR in one room, no sharing.

Currently we pay $43 and change for SD service via the Dish. Granted we only have basic programming, but that's all we need.

We want to see Heroes, Prison Break, 24, House, Lost, etc. in HD but it seems like the price drastically increases for this with any DVR functionality. Are there any ways to curb the cost at all?

Thanks,
Bryce

Which receiver do you have? We've got the Dish VIP-622 that is an HD-DVR. I receive all the OTA stations no problem and the 622 records them just fine.

Perhaps you could upgrade your DVR to a 622? It'll do the dual room setup (we're doing it here as well) just fine.

The last time I talked to Dish there was a $200 fee for that box, plus they would only give it out to HD customers because they had a short supply. Has that changed you think?

The other thing is there is only one Satellite tuner, so only 1 HD program at a time. My two favorite shows are on tonight, 24 and Heroes, so that's not that great either. I've become spoiled by not watching commercials.

I suppose there could be worse things in life...

- Bryce

The last time I talked to Dish there was a $200 fee for that box, plus they would only give it out to HD customers because they had a short supply. Has that changed you think?

The other thing is there is only one Satellite tuner, so only 1 HD program at a time. My two favorite shows are on tonight, 24 and Heroes, so that's not that great either. I've become spoiled by not watching commercials.

I suppose there could be worse things in life...

- Bryce

I believe you can get a 622 for free after rebate now. http://www.pvrwire.com/2007/01/08/free-hd-dvr-vip622-from-dish-network-no-rebates/

I'm not sure about the simultaneous HD recording. A quick google was inconclusive. I don't know if I've ever run into that situation or not, but I think it might be able to do simultaneous HD recording. I know for a fact that both tuners will do HD.

We want to see Heroes, Prison Break, 24, House, Lost, etc. in HD but it seems like the price drastically increases for this with any DVR functionality. Are there any ways to curb the cost at all?

Thanks,
Bryce

Call TWC and tell them you want to get an HD DVR and "BUY THROUGH" to get the HD locals. You get the analog cable, but get the locals, discovery, and TNT in HD. With tax, it's $32 a month. No ESPN, you can't buy the additional HD tier w/o digital cable. Keep your satellite. You should come out a tad better that way.

TWC's digital picture is much better than the current overcompressed directtv. Don't know how it compares to dish.

David

The last time I talked to Dish there was a $200 fee for that box, plus they would only give it out to HD customers because they had a short supply. Has that changed you think?

The other thing is there is only one Satellite tuner, so only 1 HD program at a time. My two favorite shows are on tonight, 24 and Heroes, so that's not that great either. I've become spoiled by not watching commercials.

I suppose there could be worse things in life...

- Bryce
There are two tuners in the vip622, which can be used to tune to two SAT programs (incl HD LIL) or one HD-OTA and one SAT.
You can record two (SAT/SAT or SAT/OTA) while watching a recording, but you can only VIEW HD-OTA via tuner #1.

There is a UHF ANALOG (low-rez) channel output (e.g. CH60, which you can change) that can be
wired to either SAT coax input system (backfeed) or onto your house's CABLE coax for distribution.
Any TV on this coax can watch whatever Tuner2 is set to, or you can watch recorded programs.
You also get a second UHF Remote Control to change channels while watching in the bedroom...
http://www.satelliteone.com/dish/support/ViP622_DVR_Product_Launch_Bulletin%5b2%5d.pdf
http://www.satelliteone.com/dish/support/Quick_Facts-ViP622_DVR%5b2%5d.pdf
http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/our_products/user_guides_and_manuals/receivers/vip622/index.shtml
http://www.digitaltvdesignline.com/howto/191600975;jsessionid=IYKMDFMFC2JFUQSNDLRCKHSCJUNN2JVN

If resolutions of 1920x1080i is important to you then you should try cable. If 1440x1080i is good for you then go with one of the small dish companies.

bbigger -

I'm currently in your setup (except I don't have DirecTV HD yet because of no local HD channels..)

Call up TWC and tell them you would like the BROADCAST TIER and a HD receiver.

Currently...I pay the following for HD Cable from TWC...

Broadcast Tier - 12.39
HD DVR PKG - 16.20 - (Does allow you to record two shows at once, whether it's HD or SD)

Total cost - 28.59 + taxes brings it about to 32ish dollars. Definitely NOT 85+ :)

Of course I also get internet service from TWC as well..so the total cost for me is around 76 dollars

The HD receiver is what allows you to recieve the HD channels, NOT the type of package you get from them. They may try to 'fight' you about it (they did with me since they didn't believe me...) but just be persistant in what you want...and you'll be able to get your local HD channels and a DVR function.

The channels that are unlocked to you with a HD unit are...

ABCHD
CBSHD
FOXHD
NBCHD
PBSHD
DiscoveryHD
TNTHD
A&EHD - not really HD...but...
MHD - collaboration between MTV, VH1, and CMT
Special events in HD - which is usually Braves games in HD...which look great, too bad I don't like the Braves...

Hope that helps!

Does anyone know when locals in HD from Dish / DirecTV will be available in Columbia? That would solve all my woes.

ncxcstud - Good call. I may go that route, though I feel I'll be fighting them if I do. I was talking to a rep yesterday about my options and they didn't offer this.

Um, it's called "Buy Through", as I mentioned in my earlier post. Although ncxc described it better than I did. :)

Call them and tell them you want an HD-DVR, and you want to "Buy Through" and get the HD Broadcast tier, but you don't want digital cable. The rep more than likely will know what you are talking about.

David

Anyone else lose channels 800 through 845 from clear QAM reception? My brother and I both had them drop out a couple of days ago. TW customer service says they don't support it and have not made any channel lineup changes. I have only tried with my Westinghouse TV's as I have not had a chance to check the others.

Anyone else lose channels 800 through 845 from clear QAM reception? My brother and I both had them drop out a couple of days ago. TW customer service says they don't support it and have not made any channel lineup changes. I have only tried with my Westinghouse TV's as I have not had a chance to check the others.

Here in Georgetown on TWC we seem to have lost the Channel IDs (some kind of metadata or part of the PSIP data?) but not the actual clear QAM programs.

We use the SA8300HD for most viewing but last night both of its tuners were busy recording different shows so we switched to the direct cable QAM side on the set and something interesting happened. As soon as we tuned in WIS-DT, the on-screen ID (Pioneer) changed before our eyes from "805", the same as seen on the 8300, to "103.026", the actual QAM channel ID. Reviewing our HD favorites, they ALL had lost the 800 series nomenclature, but all the channels were still there, just with the raw QAM channel.

I suspect TWC has dropped or is changing how they feed the channel ID data; it's probably intended for the cable card users more than the direct clear QAM user. A rescan should restore the missing channels.

Mike