Cable And Xbox

musicman214 · 01-14-07, 03:30 PM

Hey everybody. I know this might sound like a dumb question. Right now I have a comcast cable box, tv with only coaxle, vcr and an xbox. I also have a switch box going between all of these. The problem I have is not all of the channels come in clear. Especially the local channels. My setup is so:
wall jack to splitter
two coaxles are in the splitter
one goes to the comcast box
other goes to the vcr
then I have another coaxle going from the vcr/tv spot on the back of the comcast box going to the back of the switch box.
Then I have another coaxle going from the switchbox to the tv
Then I have av cords from the xbox and vcr going to the back of the switchbox.
Thanks for the help

blankfaze · 01-14-07, 03:35 PM

First of all, have you tried disconnecting all the extra stuff, just connecting the cable box to the tv, and seeing if the problem persists? If the problem persists, your issue is probably before the box. If the problem goes away, your issue is probably some kind of connection issue after the box.

P.S. It's coaxial, not coaxle, by the way :-)

musicman214 · 01-14-07, 03:39 PM

Yah right now I have the coaxial from the wall plugged into the box and then another one going straight to the tv and everything is clear.

miniz · 01-14-07, 03:45 PM

You need,
wall jack-->cable box-->TV. This isn't 1985 anymore, please get rid of the VCR!

musicman214 · 01-14-07, 03:48 PM

I still need the vcr because I don't want to get a dvr yet because I can't afford it and besides I also have an xbox.

miniz · 01-14-07, 05:55 PM

get a DVD recorder or a stand alone (non cableco leased) DVR.

Ratman · 01-14-07, 07:45 PM

HDTVOCD

miniz · 01-14-07, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratman

HDTVOCD

I'm sorry, last time I looked this was 2007, not 1987.

Ratman · 01-15-07, 07:11 AM

I'm sorry, why is it any concern of yours what people use in their homes?
Your "slogans" and repetitious comments have become quite annoying IMO.

miniz · 01-15-07, 02:52 PM

so have yours, analog boy! Now back to your Windows 95 and enjoy using it.

Ratman · 01-15-07, 07:31 PM

Analog boy? LOL!!! I was digital years ago... and still use analog too and enjoy.

What makes you think I use W95 and what does that have to do with the thread? Put down your crack pipe, idiot.

miniz · 01-15-07, 07:45 PM

Using Windows 95 is like using an updated mid 90's VCR. No one uses Windows 95 anymore, so I just cannot understand why anyone would use a VCR. They are both beyond obsolete.

Ratman · 01-16-07, 07:00 AM

Not even a close analogy. Still... you should NOT concern yourself with what others use for their video entertainment. Your obsession with this will eventually put you in an early grave.

And... I'd be willing to bet that there are still plenty of W95, 98, NT and 2000 users still out there.

Now... either "assist" the OP or stop your hijacking of threads with nonsense. Thanks!

miniz · 01-16-07, 02:49 PM

Why don't stop nitpicking you analogOCD

Ratman · 01-16-07, 02:55 PM

Not nitpicking. The OP still wants to use a VCR. Simple as that! And there's not a darned thing YOU can do about it! LOL!!!!!

musicman214 · 01-20-07, 07:06 PM

Thank you for sticking up for me. I still use a vcr not because I want to but because I can't afford to go to a dvr and I have to tape alot of shows because I am not home. Some people don't have the money that miniz has. But can anyone still help with my problem?

miniz · 01-20-07, 07:36 PM

DVR's don't cost much! You can rent them for near nothing from your cable company. Work 1 extra hour per month to cover the added cost to your bill. If you are recording a lot of stuff then a DVR is perfect for you.

bradman · 01-22-07, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicman214

Thank you for sticking up for me. I still use a vcr not because I want to but because I can't afford to go to a dvr and I have to tape alot of shows because I am not home. Some people don't have the money that miniz has. But can anyone still help with my problem?

The splitter or the switchbox are causing interference.
Simplify the run by going wall>cable box>vcr>tv.
Swap the coax from the vcr with the xbox rf coax when you use the xbox.
That is the cheapest,simplest,and least hassling solution.

musicman214 · 01-28-07, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniz

DVR's don't cost much! You can rent them for near nothing from your cable company. Work 1 extra hour per month to cover the added cost to your bill. If you are recording a lot of stuff then a DVR is perfect for you.

thanks i never thought of that

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	so have yours, analog boy! Now back to your Windows 95 and enjoy using it. __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"

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blankfaze Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 22	First of all, have you tried disconnecting all the extra stuff, just connecting the cable box to the tv, and seeing if the problem persists? If the problem persists, your issue is probably before the box. If the problem goes away, your issue is probably some kind of connection issue after the box. P.S. It's coaxial, not coaxle, by the way :-)

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musicman214 New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	Yah right now I have the coaxial from the wall plugged into the box and then another one going straight to the tv and everything is clear.

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Ratman AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Collingswood, N.J. Posts: 8,232	I'm sorry, why is it any concern of yours what people use in their homes? Your "slogans" and repetitious comments have become quite annoying IMO.

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Ratman AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Collingswood, N.J. Posts: 8,232	Analog boy? LOL!!! I was digital years ago... and still use analog too and enjoy. What makes you think I use W95 and what does that have to do with the thread? Put down your crack pipe, idiot.

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	Using Windows 95 is like using an updated mid 90's VCR. No one uses Windows 95 anymore, so I just cannot understand why anyone would use a VCR. They are both beyond obsolete. __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"

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Ratman AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Collingswood, N.J. Posts: 8,232	Not even a close analogy. Still... you should NOT concern yourself with what others use for their video entertainment. Your obsession with this will eventually put you in an early grave. And... I'd be willing to bet that there are still plenty of W95, 98, NT and 2000 users still out there. Now... either "assist" the OP or stop your hijacking of threads with nonsense. Thanks!

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	Why don't stop nitpicking you analogOCD __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"

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Ratman AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Collingswood, N.J. Posts: 8,232	Not nitpicking. The OP still wants to use a VCR. Simple as that! And there's not a darned thing YOU can do about it! LOL!!!!!

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musicman214 New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	Thank you Thank you for sticking up for me. I still use a vcr not because I want to but because I can't afford to go to a dvr and I have to tape alot of shows because I am not home. Some people don't have the money that miniz has. But can anyone still help with my problem?

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	DVR's don't cost much! You can rent them for near nothing from your cable company. Work 1 extra hour per month to cover the added cost to your bill. If you are recording a lot of stuff then a DVR is perfect for you. __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"