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#1 ·
Has anyone heard a timeline for introduction of HDTV in the Atlanta area on AT&T Broadband? Per the new regulations, they are required to start offering channels in January 2003, but no one I have spoken to at AT&T appears to even knows what HDTV is, much less when/how it will be available.


With 7 OTA HDTV stations in Atlanta, I'm trying to decide whether I should buy a STB now or wait the next fews months (or years?) for HDTV over cable. Any suggestions?
 
#4,285 ·

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Originally Posted by Picspop /forum/post/17849564


Yup, there 'tis. 46 & 11 on 73. Thanks!

I noticed there were some others having the same problem with NBC HD and CBS HD missing/unable to tune. Has anyone been able to figure out what is going on?


I am using a Media Center box with Windows 7, and none of the 3 NBC HD, or CBS HD channels are working. Following others on the thread, I first added a QAM channel 73.1 64 bit modulation. This didn't work, so I changed the modulation to 256. Neither way was I able to tune into the HD versions of the channel.


Has anyone gotten this to work on another system? If so what did you do? What channel did you re-map to? I am going to rescan the channels later tonight after my recordings are done. Anyone have any other thoughts?


I really, really want to figure this out before the olympics start.


Thanks all
 
#4,286 ·

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Originally Posted by Otter3082 /forum/post/17858014


I noticed there were some others having the same problem with NBC HD and CBS HD missing/unable to tune. Has anyone been able to figure out what is going on?


I am using a Media Center box with Windows 7, and none of the 3 NBC HD, or CBS HD channels are working. Following others on the thread, I first added a QAM channel 73.1 64 bit modulation. This didn't work, so I changed the modulation to 256. Neither way was I able to tune into the HD versions of the channel.


Has anyone gotten this to work on another system? If so what did you do? What channel did you re-map to? I am going to rescan the channels later tonight after my recordings are done. Anyone have any other thoughts?


I really, really want to figure this out before the olympics start.


Thanks all

73.10 for CBS(WGCL-46)

73.30 for NBC (WXIA-11)


Make sure to enter that zero to the right of the decimal point (i.e. 73.10, not 73.1). At least that's what worked on my Sony last night.


Let us know if that works.
 
#4,287 ·

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Originally Posted by cracker 52 /forum/post/17854315


... If you might want to get Comcast Digital Voice in the future (possibly part of triple-play packaging), then you'll need to buy a modem that has an etma, which is necessary for phone connection. The Moto SB6120 does not have etma. There are fewer of the D3/etma modems in retail market and they are much more expensive.

FYI for anyone else curious about this ... I didn't know what "etma" was and did some googling and eventually figured out it's EMTA, not ETMA.

http://www.google.com/search?q=Embed...minal+Adapters
 
#4,288 ·
To the nerds of the world, sorry for the typo. Most people just need to know what general features of the modem are needed to get the service they desired without the technical details. (I really didn't have to use EMTA acronym, just modems that also has voice data capability, or VOIP - voice over internet protocol.)


In case people want the extensive technical details of other acronym I used, below is the link that explains DOCSIS, including 3.0 version:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOCSIS


I'm now a new member of the typo vigilante club.
 
#4,289 ·
These are the qam channels I have to date. Everything is 480I unless marked with HD. Comcast Atlanta


Channel # Name

5.246 GPB Know

5.247 GPB Kids

5.802 WPCH PeachTree HD 1080I

5.808 GPTV 8 HD 1080I

27.64 DISNEY

29.2 WATL 36 HD 720P

29.810 WUPA CW 69 HD 1080I

34.1 UNIVISION

45.812 WPXA ION HD 720P

45.816 PBA 30 HD 1080I

62.805 Blank

63.1 TBN

67.150 GEM

73.10 CBS HD 1080I


73.30 NBC 11 HD 1080I

73.211 NBC WEATHER

73.245 NBC US

80.201 WSB 2 ABC

80.202 WAGA 5 Fox

80.203 WXIA NBC

80.204 WPCH Peachtree

80.205 WGTV GPB

80.206 WGCL CBS

80.207 CW 69 WUPA

80.209 WPXA ION

80.21O WATL 36

80.212 PBA 30

81.5 Religious

81.10 Blank

81.21 DEALZ

81.22 Infomercial

81.23 Board Of Education

81.24 Board Of Education

81.25 Infomercial

81.26 Infomercial

81.27 TV Guide

81.32 TWC

82.39 TBS

82.120 MSNBC

82.134 G4

83.129 STYLE

82.202 LMN

84.1 TV Land

84.2 CNBC

84.3 Sports South

84.4 History

84.5 Spike

84.7 TCM

84.11 Lifetime

84.12 Food

84.13 TruTV

84.22 Bravo

84.54 Oxygen

85.101 CSS

85.102 Fox News

85.103 ESPN

85.104 ABC Family

85.105 TNT

85.106 HGTV

85.107 FX

85.108 ESPN2

85.109 FOX SPORTS

85.110 CMT

85.111 WGN America

85.112 Religious

86.207 Bloomberg

93.3 A&E TV

93.12 Versus

93.56 E Entertainment

93.75 SPEED

93.111 Hallmark

93.298 ESPN U

96.530 Spanish

96.532 Spanish

98.3 WSB ABC 2 HD 720P

98.248 RTV

98.804 WAGA Fox 5 HD 720P

100.63 Religious Channel

100.125 CSPAN 3

100.128 Atlanta Homes

100.129 GemsTV

103.101 BET

103.102 Cartoon Network

103.103 Comedy Central

103.104 MTV

103.105 Disney

103.106 Nick

103.107 Sy fy

103.108 AMC

103.109 Discovery

103.110 TLC

103.111 VH1

103.112 USA

104.201 C-Span

104.202 C-Span2

104.203 Animal Planet

104.204 Travel Channel

104.205 TV one

104.207 CNN Live

104.208 Golf Channel

104.209 HSN

104.210 QVC

104.212 HLN

109.218 History Int

109.219 Bio

111.801 PPV

114.271 PBS KIDS

114.503 Telemundo

116.2 On Demand
 
#4,290 ·

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Originally Posted by Devil98 /forum/post/17853762


For all,

Once they transition to digital, will they be blocking the QAM content soon after that, or have they left QAM turned on so that a set with QAM tuner can still display programming without the DTA. The DTA's are clunky and slow, but at least yield an expanded lineup on the analog sets I plugged them into. If I plug the DTA into an HD ready set, will I lose the HD channels I'm currently pulling in through the QAM tuner?

Based on what they've done in other markets so far, yes we will lose all but the locals in clear QAM after the migration. If you use the DTA, you will also lose all the HD channels because they cheaped out and didn't put composite (or S-video) outputs in the box, so you either run the cable from the wall or from the DTA into your TV. Yes, it sucks, but they want you to rent their overpriced HD STB for HD sets anyway. The DTAs are only intended for use with old analog sets.


Frankly, you'd be much better served with a Tivo HD or one of the new 4-tuner Cablecard HTPC cards when they come out. There's no way I'm paying Comcast $9/mo. extra just so I can watch all the non-local channels in HD. I could add an extra Tivo to my account for $7/mo. and get a DVR for less than what I'd pay for an STB. All you lose is VOD.
 
#4,291 ·

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Originally Posted by HomieG /forum/post/17858145


73.10 for CBS(WGCL-46)

73.30 for NBC (WXIA-11)


Make sure to enter that zero to the right of the decimal point (i.e. 73.10, not 73.1). At least that's what worked on my Sony last night.


Let us know if that works.

HomieG,

Thank you so much for your help. I was able to remap the channels to the updated guide. I'm glad comcast notifies their customers to changes
. Oh well, thank you again. Now I just need that new hard drive to get here before the olympics start.
 
#4,292 ·
Cracker 52 and slowbiscuit,


Thanks for your responses.


I have great cell coverage at home and zero interest in VOIP, so I'll be pitching the $85 investment to the finance committee. If I pick up a new modem, I'll let you know how it works vs. the 5 year old docsis 1 model surfboard.


As to the loss of HD with the DTA, I'd love to pick up a Tivo HD, but the finance committee shoots that investment down every 6 months. Looks like I'll ride the QAM until I lose that option, then figure out a way to run coax direct to the TV for local HD and split the DTA signal through an old VCR running S-Video out (or something along those lines).


Thanks again,

Jason
 
#4,293 ·
Correct me if I'm wrong, but CC customers have a choice of either 2 free DTAs or 1 free STB per household. But I'm not sure if that depends on what service tier you have. If you only need one unit, you can get a free STB instead of 2 free DTAs. I'm not sure though what the STB can do as far as local stations HD broadcasts. You may want to give CC a call and see what the STB can do in that regard.
 
#4,294 ·
You get a free STB *and* 2 free DTAs, but the free STB will not be HD. You have to pay $8/mo. extra for that (I think), according to the latest rate card. I think this is just wrong when all the channels are available in HD (or soon will be), but it's going to be a while before an HD STB is priced reasonably or included with service.


Note that you get all the HD channels included with your tier of service, but you can't actually watch anything but the locals in HD without renting (or buying) some sort of HD STB or DVR.
 
#4,295 ·
On Saturday, I went to the Cascade Rd. office and got the HD/DVR DCX 3400. My box has been rebooting everyday since Monday. As soon as the guide loads and I set my series recordings, it reboots and takes a full day to reload the guide information. Is this a defective box or is it a common problem with the new boxes?
 
#4,296 ·
I have a new 52" Sony Bravia LCD with a comcast motorola box. About 50% of the time if I am watching a HD Channel and switch to another HD channel the left side of the screen shows a smushed version of the new channel while the right side of the screen displays a frozen and distored picture from the previous channel. In addition, If I attempt to go to another HD channel I will see the previous comcast menu bar stretched and displayed on top of the current menu bar. I can correct this problem by switching to a "non" HD channel and back. Is this a Comcast or Television problem? I am anxious to know before my 30 return policy expires.
 
#4,297 ·

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Originally Posted by Cj523 /forum/post/17869907


On Saturday, I went to the Cascade Rd. office and got the HD/DVR DCX 3400. My box has been rebooting everyday since Monday. As soon as the guide loads and I set my series recordings, it reboots and takes a full day to reload the guide information. Is this a defective box or is it a common problem with the new boxes?

You may want to post your question in the official Motorola DCX thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=968638
 
#4,300 ·

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Originally Posted by slowbiscuit /forum/post/17869655


You get a free STB *and* 2 free DTAs, but the free STB will not be HD. You have to pay $8/mo. extra for that (I think), according to the latest rate card. I think this is just wrong when all the channels are available in HD (or soon will be), but it's going to be a while before an HD STB is priced reasonably or included with service.


Note that you get all the HD channels included with your tier of service, but you can't actually watch anything but the locals in HD without renting (or buying) some sort of HD STB or DVR.

I think it's 1 STB and 2 DTAs AND the STB can be HD (they were making a big deal before about free HD). I know I have 2 DTAs and a HD DVR . . . I pay $10 for the DVR portion and the HD is free (I was paying $17 until they came out with "free HD", I called and had them drop it to $10)


BTW, will be interesting to see if I get the new channels on the 15th as I was told a few months ago . . . I'm in 30071, G1, Norcross . . . I'll let ya'll know if I do
 
#4,301 ·

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Originally Posted by LedHead69 /forum/post/17874506


I pay $10 for the DVR portion and the HD is free (I was paying $17 until they came out with "free HD", I called and had them drop it to $10)

Run that back? I'm paying $15.95 a month for a Comcast HD DVR, which is exactly what is shown on the 2010 Comcast Atlanta rate card.
 
#4,303 ·

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Originally Posted by HomieG /forum/post/17858145


73.10 for CBS(WGCL-46)

73.30 for NBC (WXIA-11)


Make sure to enter that zero to the right of the decimal point (i.e. 73.10, not 73.1). At least that's what worked on my Sony last night.


Let us know if that works.

I'm using SageTV with an AverMedia TV tuner, and I've tried all variations of the above numbers with no luck. Anyone with tips on how I can get NBC back?
 
#4,305 ·
I have a Moto DCX 3200 which is Comcast's newest HD only box. It has HDMI connection. The tech installed it, but it was just a matter of hooking up the cable to the box and HDMI to the TV and calling CC to configure the new box.


You can change the settings by turning off the box (using the remote or the buttons on the box) and quickly pressing menu button. You can then change or experiment the settings in accordance with the type of HDTV you have as well as your viewing preference. One suggestion is to set the HDMI output to 1080i (or 720p if you have a 720 HDTV) as it will allow changing of channels to be more prompt than if you use the native setting. Some TVs are faster than others to change its resolutions but my 2-year old 1080p Samsung plasma is quite slow.
 
#4,306 ·

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Originally Posted by cracker 52 /forum/post/17877092


I have a Moto DCX 3200 which is Comcast's newest HD only box. It has HDMI connection. The tech installed it, but it was just a matter of hooking up the cable to the box and HDMI to the TV and calling CC to configure the new box.


You can change the settings by turning off the box (using the remote or the buttons on the box) and quickly pressing menu button. You can then change or experiment the settings in accordance with the type of HDTV you have as well as your viewing preference.

Very cool. Thanks for the detail!
 
#4,308 ·

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Originally Posted by cjv2 /forum/post/17874530


Run that back? I'm paying $15.95 a month for a Comcast HD DVR, which is exactly what is shown on the 2010 Comcast Atlanta rate card.


Yeah, that's what I was paying . .$5.95 for HD and $10 for DVR, but when they were advertising free HD (which in the fine print is 1st outlet only is free), I called and asked them about it and they dropped the $5.95 portion . . . I only pay $10 now ('DVR service', or something like that)
 
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