2012 Olympics in 3D from NBC & Panasonic - Page 3

Only 3D events from Cox so far have be replays of the opening ceremony from last night. They replayed it about 10 times.

http://www.nbcolympics.com/news-blogs/2012/daily-listings-for-nbcus-3-d-olympic-channel.html
Thats how it is. A selection of events repeated all day.

I agree the lack of commentators, unique camera angles, and uncut footage is a nice bonus.
The torch coming together and the shot up the flag mountain stood out.
Looking forward to tomorrow!

i was VERY dissapointed with the editing of the opening ceremonies in 3d..the content was superb,but the
jerky transition cuts to movie trailers and panasonic ads was beyond horrible. also i vow not to buy or watch the lorax movie,due to ads during ceremonies that distract & ruin viewing were cut in along the bottom of viewing field ala AMC et other purveyors of such ilk,enough is enough already

Had to call several more times due to no one knowing why channel 484 wasn't working and also being transferred and getting dropped.

Finally someone said the 3D will only be broadcast from 5AM to 6PM EST here in NYC . I'll be at work during these hours !

Bunch of clowns !

I guess the bums sitting on their you know what who don't have to work can watch the 3D but
not us working people !

I found the TWC Olympic 3d channel today in So California

I went here ..
http://tvlistings.timewarnercable.com/findTvListings/

Put in my zip code & then clicked on View TV Listings ...... Clicked on search , then typed in ................ 3D

3D Events Special Series - Came up on
Channel 700 here

I will finally get to check it out !


(I can't believe its so hard to find the Olympic 3D programming ? )

I tried this yesterday before calling and all that came up was the last OLY in China...go figure.

TWC is going real soon...Fios is being installed on my block so I should have it in a few months .

The AT&T uVerse reps are totally clueless. I'm out of town and had planned to set recording of 3D events via the iPhone uVerse app, but channel 1095 doesn't exist in the app at all so I can't set recordings. Tier 1 support finally figured out that 1095 was a valid channel, but Tier 2 swore it didn't exist at all. Totally pissed off at AT&T at this point. I can't wait for EATEL to bring its FIOS offering to my neighborhood so I can send uVerse packing. These cable and satellite companies have had close to 4 years to get their you know what together on this, and all have failed miserably as far as I can see.

I think you're being unrealistic.

Did you watch the non-3D edition? The cutaways may have been rough, but you didn't miss much. The March of Nations cutaways were so brief (relative to the HD edition) that we saw every nation.

The lack of commentary, allowing the spectacle to speak for itself and "breathe," made this telecast special. And kudus to the 3-D directors. Their choice of camera angles was superb.

Indeed, from all of the kvetching I've heard and read about the Opening Ceremonies, I'm of the opinion that the 3-D version made it work. Whatever you thought of the Promenade of British Culture prelude, the March of Nations in 3-D was, quite simply, joyous to see and so immersive that, indeed, I felt I was there with those laughing and dancing Olympians!

Comcast started broadcasting swimming event coverage on their Xfinity 3D channel at 4 this morning; both men's and women's events are on, with the narration coming from the BBC (I presume). The program guide incorrectly lists this segment as the Opening Ceremony, so check your online TV Guide listings. The events themselves look good, but most of the 3D trailers look like low-rez downloads from YouTube. Also, the promos for NBC's various series are totally out of place in a broadcast of this nature...none of these shows are sports-related or in 3D so why promote them during a 3D sports broadcast? Couldn't they come up with something a little more relevant? Like maybe a 3D demo reel similar to the ones they run in between programs on ESPN 3D? Who makes these idiotic decisions and how much are they being paid???

Freaking channel still saying to call customer care to recieve this channel . These
clowns at TWC have no clue !

I went thru the whole channel line up and checked all OLY channels for 3d and nada.

I swear I feel like calling up and canceling my service right now !

You just have to call and they will activate it, no charge for the 3D event channel. I had the same message but it took a min to get it turned on. Maybe they want to make sure you have a 3D TV before someone calls to say it doesn't work on their 2D TV lol.

I am a little disappointed that TWC seems to have highly compressed the feed or Panasonic did not record in Full HD 3D. Seems to be at 720p, I have a Samsung UN55D8000 with active shutter which does 1080p 3D very well. With the feed there is a definite lack of definition of details compared to the 2D channel broadcast.

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OMG I did call several times and just now got off the phone 1 hour and 4 minutes being transferred to every dept. Thy sent signal I rebooted
several times and they even turned on the PPV 3d channel and nothing is working.

I have everything set to 720 p and even tried other settings and still no good.

Now they say my box is broken (incredible!) and I need to exchange it or wait for a tech to come out Monday which means I have to take off from work
which is not going to happen because it's not the box. You know how I know that ..because I've been able to watch 3d on it before.

Bunch of retards at TWC !

I'm wondering if the recent update a few weeks ago where the guide now looks different has anything to do with it..I doubt it but if they don't know
how am I suppose to know.

FIOS is being installed on my block the last few weeks (digging up street) so I will be able to dump TWC soon !

What about On Demand 3D can you activate 3D on the free one's?

Cable TV unfortunately doesn't have the capability for full 1080p 3D transmission like Bluray 3D does.
So they use side-by-side or over-under 3D format which is half the horizontal or vertical resolution of the 2D HD format.
On my TWC cable system for the Olympics 3D HD channel they appear to be using 1080i side-by-side format where each image (left, right) takes up one half of the 1080i frame, so each image is reduced to 960x1080 resolution, instead of 1920x1080 on regular 1080i 2D HD channels.

Yeah, its a SBS signal.... It would at least be a little better if they did less compression... TWC is horrible in that regard, only the premium movie channels have a decent 1080 signal with minimal compression in my area. Recorded todays broadcast so will watch the rest tonight, I just wish they made it a smaller block so if I wanted to record from noon to 2 for a certain event I wouldn't have to record the whole block from 9am - 6pm.

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Yes I can with no problem. On demand channel 1000 here in NYC has the free 3d and the PPV movies in 3d. I watched Hugo on it and
tested it again with one of the free 3D shorts and all is good.

For some reason they can't activate the OLY on 484.

Bunch of clowns !

Guess I was lucky, although I am not that impressed with the event coverage. Most the week will be events already seen during the live coverage which are high profile such as gymnastics. Not much variety given how many events would benefit from 3D. I was bored watching the swimming races which are not as exciting a day later.

Why not do coverage of water polo, basketball, shooting, etc? Add more variety except the same events over and over.

I only have my DVR set for next Saturday when they have track and field and trampoline.

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i was not being unrealistic about the EDITING..very poor job of commericial transition..bordering on inept, and ready to shot the damn furry creature running
along the bottom during events. the olympics are great and nice to see in 3d,but surely Panasonic could have done better with less obtrusive cut-ins and fade outs
not fun to show 3d content with such visual presentation flaws

You mean the "Lorax" bottom line? That was nothing -- ten seconds and it's gone.

As for "less obtrusive," Panasonic got rid of Matt and Viera. How less obtrusive could you want?

I watched most of the 2d opening ceremony, and I watched the 3d version. Anyone else notice just about the entire segment with the boy finding the girl's cellphone and all that was missing from the version broadcast I 3d?
Edited by Stoney Jackson - 7/30/12 at 8:54am

I watched the 3D content a bit yesterday. Gymnastics in 3D is still gymnastics. Sorry, just not my cup of tea.

Now if the synchronized divers had 3D cams on their heads, that would be interesting to experience... (j/k)

So...hopefully I can find something a bit more to my liking later this week or next weekend.

Otherwise I'm afraid that I'll watch nothing until the closing ceremonies.

I guess it doesn't help that the SBS half-resolution of the 1080i feed looks quite soft compared to the 2D view.

IMHO, YMMV,

shinksma

I live in NYC and am getting a similiar problem. A year ago I asked them to activate the channel (484) but it never worked. The screen says to receive the channel I have to call Custumer Care. I called them the other day and they sent a signal to my box but it didn't work. I just did an online chat now with them and they told me it was in the Sports Tier and I needed to buy a $5.95 package. I told them that this wasn't true and that the channel should be free. They looked into this further and finally said that I was correct. Here is the channel lineup link showing that it is part of Standard Service and the DTV Value Package (check the color codes) it case you have to convince them: http://www.timewarnercable.com/nynj/support/clu/clu.ashx

The rep said that he removed and re-added the 3DTV and then "refreshed the services". I am not home right now so I will have to check it tonight. I will let you know tomorrow if it works but I'm not too optimistic.

Comcast put 3D Opening Ceremonies highlights OnDemand, and their Xfinity channel has 3D Olympic competition scheduled fourteen hours a day. The showings are delayed about 24 hours from the actual events, and they are not shown during prime time - but it is easy to record them. The 3D Opening Ceremonies production had excellent camera work, and they obviously put thought into their camera positioning.

In my view, this is the best thing to happen for 3D since Avatar.

I briefly checked out some Olympics on the n3D channel on DirecTV this morning and frankly the picture quality sucked IMHO. Since this is supposedly a 1080 source feed I was hoping for an upgrade from the crap we usually get from ESPN 3D but alas it was not to be. I think the SBS format ruins broadcast 3D in general. Maybe I've watched too many frame-packed 3D blu-rays and gotten spoiled...

I hope it works for you.

They didn't mention that I had to pay for it and said that I should have it. Matter of fact every person I spoke to (about 7 of them )
said the same thing.Sadly most of them don't even know what's what.

Funny thing is I think you are right and will call them again when I'm feeling up to it...I'm not in the mood right now after the fiasco
the last 2 days calling them. It really takes a lot out of you dealing with TWC.

Please post back and let me know if it works for you.

Come to think of it they also did what they said they did for you and nothing worked. I think they are hoping we spring for the $5.95 package when in
fact it should be free.

Thanks for your time

PS: I have the S&A Explorer 8300HD DVR box since it first came out and never had a problem with it .

OK here's my long chat with TWC. Excuse the typos.. Before you read it there's one thing I don't understand. If I'm able
to view 3d shorts and movies on channel 1000 how come I'm not able to view it on 484 ?




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Andrea: Thank you for contacting Time Warner Cable. At the end of our chat you will be given the option of taking a brief survey. My name is Andrea.
Andrea: Hi Deborah, how are you doing today?
Deborah_: Not too happy with TWC
Andrea: I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I will try to make you happy.
Deborah_: Ok..I been calling for the last 2 days trying to get channel 484 here in brooklyn ny 11209
Deborah_: which is free so i can watch the olympics in 3d
Deborah_: and no one can get it to work
Deborah_: i'm able to watch the free 3d stuff on channel 1000 so it's not my box
Deborah_: 484 is part of the standard and digital package
Andrea: Yes, you are correct.
Deborah_: other people here in NYC are having the same problem becasue I belong to a huge forum
Deborah_: they are being told they have to pat for the sports teir which is $5.95 when this isn't true
Deborah_: it is free ...you can check your line up..i currently am looking at it as i type
Andrea: Let me check the details for you.
Andrea: Sure, I will check the details.
Andrea: Please allow me a few minutes.
Deborah_: thanks
Deborah_: ok
Andrea: You are welcome.
Andrea: Thank you for waiting. I appreciate your patience.
Deborah_: no problem
Andrea: I need to add that channel on your package.
Deborah_: i'm so frustrated i don't want to even call again
Deborah_: thats why i'm chatting
Andrea: Please be online.
Andrea: Do not worry, there is no charge.
Andrea: I will just add it right now.
Deborah_: they tried adding it and it didn't work..hopefully u can get it to work by adding the free sports tier that comes with my service that i'm paying for
Andrea: Yes, you are correct.
Deborah_: ok let me know when u r finished..thanks..i'm here
Andrea: Thank you.
Andrea: Thank you for waiting. I appreciate your patience.
Deborah_: i'm still here
Andrea: I tried to add the 3dtv channel. I apologize it is not letting me to add the 3DTV channel.
Andrea: As this converter is not compatible with 3DTV channel.
Andrea: There are some boxes which are compatible with this particular channel.
Deborah_: Not true..I'm able to watch 3d on channel 100 which has 3d programs..free shorts and movies..i tested it again lastnight and it worked
Deborah_: channel 1000 not 100..sorry
Andrea: Please allow me a few minutes to work on this issue.
Andrea: 3D coverage will be offered on a next-day delay with commentary in English. Please click on the link below to view the same:
Andrea: http://www.timewarnercable.com/Corporate/site.faqs/DigitalCab/2012London/Can-I-watch-the-Olympics-in-3D
Deborah_: when I go to the PPV 3d channel 483 it shows the previews ,,,,channel 484 the free 3dtv just shows to recieve this cahhenl call customer care
Andrea: I am sorry, you are unable to view that as this time as it takes 24 hours.
Deborah_: Yes I'm aware of the schedule for 3d tv and know it's on a delay...We tried to get it working with previous techs while the schedule was on
Deborah_: i'm aware it's not on after 7pm but we tried it during the schedule time and it still didn't work
Deborah_: i keep getting the same answers to my problem and no one is able to solve it.it's not the box because i can watch 3d on channel 1000...it's also not the schedule becasue TWC tried while it was airing over the weekend
Deborah_: yesterday schedule is on today due to delay so not being able to view it till 24hrs later doesn't make sense.
Andrea: I really understand that and see that on your account. I would like to tell you that As per licensing agreements with network programmers you will be unable to view the content in 3D as soon as the it is going on as 3D coverage will be offered on a next-day delay with commentary in English.
Deborah_: yes i know...so today it should show yesterday schedule but its not on.same message to call customer care to recieve this channel
Deborah_: I'm curious..what other converter boxes are there ?
Andrea: Sure, I will let you know about it.
Deborah_: ok
Andrea: http://www.timewarnercable.com/Corporate/site.faqs/DigitalCab/3DTV/Will-all-HD-set-top-boxes-be-a
Andrea: You will let you know the boxes associated with the 3dtv.
Deborah_: Is there maybe a block on my account that might be preventing you from adding it..can you check ?
Andrea: Sure, one moment please.
Andrea: I see that the 3dtv already added on your account. I checked in my system and tried then it gives me a error duplicate instance.
Andrea: I request you please call our voice agents on 718-358-0900.
Andrea: They will help you with this issue.
Andrea: I am really sorry for the trouble.
Deborah_: listen Adrea...you did your best and i appreciate it but i'm not calling then again...I must have call them 7 times over the weekend and getting transferred several times..very frustrating. I will look into the other 3d boxes. Thanks so much for your time .
Andrea: I am really sorry if you want I will schedule the appointment for you.
Andrea: Technician will visit your place and will fix this issue.
Deborah_: if it is the box (I will look into it) can i just change box/converter in NYC on 23rd street ?
Deborah_: I have to walk to store myself during lunch..i can't take off from work
Andrea: Sure.
Andrea: You may visit the store.
Deborah_: Will they have the correct converter box in stock ?
Deborah_: If it is the box that isn't good because i will lose all my recordings .
Deborah_: I currently have the explorer 8300HD DVR box
Deborah_: they have 6 boxes listed on the link you sent me and i don't know which box to get..i don't want to lose my DVR option
Andrea: Do not worry. They will assist you with this.
Andrea: They will provide you the correct model number.
Deborah_: OK you been very helpful..more so than most ! Have a great week
Andrea: you too.
Andrea: Is there anything else I can help you with today?
Deborah_: No..thanks !
Andrea: It was a great pleasure to assist you. Have a nice day.
Andrea: Again my name is Andrea.Thank you for chatting with Time warner cable.We value you as a customer and are here to assist you 24 hours a day,7 days a week.If you would like to take a brief survey please click on end session and the survey will load.
Edited by Blue Rain - 7/30/12 at 5:38pm

Now if it is the box.. I really don't understand how it can be because I'm able to view 3d on channel 1000 but if it is which one of these boxes should I get ?

I currently have the Explorer 8300HD DVR box which has been a work horse with no problems.

Here's the boxes TWC has listed. Which box should I get ?

It's confusing..if I get the
Time Warner Cable 3D Pass, including ESPN 3D HDDVR box will I still be able to view
Movies on Demand, Free On Demand or Special Events in 3D ?



Answers
Previous Next Digital Cable >> 3DTV >> Will all HD set-top boxes be able to receive 3D content?

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Question:
Will all HD set-top boxes be able to receive 3D content?

Answer:
No. To view Movies on Demand, Free On Demand or Special Events in 3D, you must have one of the following compatible set-top boxes:

•Motorola: DCH 3200, DCX 3200,DCX 3200-M P1/P2, DCX3400, DCX3400-M
•Samsung: 3050, 3090, 3260, 3262, 3270, 3272
•Cisco/SA: 4250, 8240, 8300, 4640, 4642, 8640, 8642


To view Time Warner Cable 3D Pass, including ESPN 3D, you must have one of the following compatible set-top boxes:

•Motorola: 3200 MOCA HD, 3510 MOCA HDDVR
•Samsung: 3260 HD, 3262 MOCA HD, 3362 MOCA HD, 3270 HDDVR, 3272 MOCA HDDVR
•Cisco: 4640 HD, 4642 MOCA HD, 8640 HDDVR, 8642 MOCA HDDVR, 4742 MOCA HD, 8742 MOCA HDDVR


Note: You may have another model set-top box that displays 3D TV signals through an HDMI cable, but we cannot guarantee proper 3D display through set tops other than those listed above. If your set-top box does not display 3D TV signals, please visit your local lobby/front counter/payment center to exchange your set-top box
Edited by Blue Rain - 7/30/12 at 6:01pm

It's odd to me that this is run during the day, so that when I finally get settled in during the evening it is off for the day. It's on delay anyway, why not show it during hours when most people would be able to see it? Or, just leave it repeat. Not sure I understand.

I agree..it doesn't make sense !

I have to work and by the time I get home I have maybe a hour to watch and that's if I do nothing before settling in. When I get
home it takes me a hour to do getting home things like taking a shower and having Dinner and what not so no 3D time is left.

They should just repeat it or at least show some coverage from 8-11 pm EST being it's on a 24hr delay anyway.

Doesn't make sense !

I have DirecTV and I agree with you.

I have a front projection system with a 106 in screen and the 3D picture quality of the opening ceremonies was poor. Seemed to be low resolution. Very blurry.

The 2D picture was much better.