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Just wondering if anyone is using the DCT 5100 or 6200 via a component->RGBHV transcoder to a computer monitor. I tried this with a Sony HD300 DirecTV receiver (which actually has a direct RGBHV output), and got strange artifacts on the screen. I returned the receiver and thought I would try it with Comcast since they have so much more HD content now than DirecTV anyway.

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Steve

P.S. Hey Lance!

My picture was just pulsating off, then on, then off, then on, for quite a while. The front of the stb was blinking "no signal" everytime the picture would blink off. As I said, it seemed to stabilize as the eveving went on. Still I couldn't watch the Sonics game on Kong, do to all the 'lack of picture" issues.
If it indeed is a weak signal, do you think Comcast would try and resolve the issue even if I'm not using one of their HD Converter Boxes?
I have a hunch that they won't.
Rick

I called Comcast today to add an HDTV box for $5.10 per month with a $14.99 installation fee. CSR told me that I would only be able to get Komo and King with this service. I would need to upgrade to the Digital Classics for $11.99 more. This would get me the extra digital stations and several more HD stations including WB, FOX, PBS and 3 others. Does this sound right? They are installing on January 3rd. I'll keep everyone posted.

Art in Seattle

You get the local channels and a few other nondescript ones (see channel list by lkinley above) for no extra fee. I am getting ABC, NBC, PBS, WB (HDTV) plus FOX (EDTV) with no cable box whatsoever using an integrated Mitsu RPTV. Digital classics will give you some digital cable channels.

Now I'm even more confused. The CSR told me that I would only get KOMO and KING with the analog package. In order to get Kong, WB, PBS, etc I would have to pay the extra $11.99 for the Digital Classics package. Can anyone clarify? JeremyFr?

Two Questions:
1) Do I need Digital Classic to get HDTV Mariners, WB, Kong, PBS?

2) Are new installations in Seattle getting the 6200? If not, should I postpone?

Thanks,

Art

My install three weeks ago was the 6200. Can't answer the first question with any real certainty but you will need digital for the Mariners if they are aired the same as last year.

Actually the Mariners HD games on ch. 100 last summer were un-encrypted. Should have been able to pick them up with an HD QAM tuner. But who knows if there'll even be any HD Mariners broadcast next year? I was under the impression last year's broadcasts were a one-time deal with NHK. If the club hadn't re-signed Ichiro, I think the chances would be zero for NHK to produce an HD Mariners broadcast at all. But we'll see...

I stand corrected. I assumed (bad thing to do) they were over Comcast and wasn't referring to OTA. I hope they will be aired by Comcast this year, wife and I are both fans of the team.

This week Comcast hooked me up with HD and the DCT-6200 STB. I wasn't interested in Digital Cable and since my TV doesn't have an integrated HD tuner, this seemed like the best option at $6.75 per month. I seem to get all local HD channels in the 100 range as well as ESPNHD, but not the INHD channels.

Couple of questions on the DCT-6200

1.) Does anyone happen to have the remote codes for this? I'd prefer to use my Sony over the one Comcast provides. Searching the internet and avs forums I could not find any info that was helpful.

2.) This seems very strange to me but the only way I can get HDTV channels to work is by connecting both component and coax/RF cables to my set. Connecting only with the component cables the HD channels are black and read "Channel will be available shortly" and all of the other analog channels have very poor reception. With the coax cable plugged into the default input, everything comes in crystal clear, even though I'm not even viewing the coax feed. Any ideas why this would be?

Try here for remote codes.

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/forums.cgi

What type of Sony Remote do you have?

Sounds like a bad box, jumper from the box to the TV, or wait a second why aren't you using component cables to your TV. That's the only way you can view HDTV anyway......

Thanks Marc, that link helped. The remote code for the 6200 box is 0476.

I also learned that the remote that came with my 60" Sony LCD only accepts 3 digit codes, so entering 476 seemed to do the trick.

miatasm, that was my bad. I meant to say component, not composite. I can view HDTV just fine, but requires coax to also be connected to the TV for some strange reason.

Try setting the "480 overide" output to 480p. If you do not know how to do this please refer to the FAQ.......

edit:

After checking the specs on your TV it should display 480i so the menu settings won't matter. You have another problem then, explain your setup a little more maybe we can help...

I actually tried different override settings last night and had the same result. The Comcast guy is the one that hooked up both inputs initially. It was only after I removed the extra coax cable that I stopped receiving the HD signal, but not until after I powered the STB off and back on.

When I put the coax back on and cycled the power again everything was back to normal. Very weird.

Yep,l I'm using a 5100 hooked up to a KeyDigitial CTCA3 and then to an XGA projector.

http://www.copperbox.com/lite/popinf...8a550fe9e0bdf3

HDTV signals worked "out of the box" for me. There is some oddness with aspect ratios for NTSC signals, I have to play around with either my PJ or the 4x3 override options in the 5100 to get what I want. A pain when switching channels, so I just use S-Video for NTSC.

Roo_man

I am having an install this Friday and want to clarify as to your exact setup because I also want just the basics and want HD locals. Do you have Basic Cable for $39.99/mo and also receive the local channels and ESPN included in that basic cable package (ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, WB, Kong) in HD for for additional $6.75/mo? The HD is listed at $5.10/mo for those with a digital package. Is yours $6.75/mo because you don't have a digital package?

Thanks,
mbyers23

Mbeyers

With basic cable you'll only be able to recieve the locals in HD, espnhd requires a digital package subscription to receive it now as it is encrypted.

Jeremy

Comcast brought me a shiny new DCT-6200 today. HD locals look great! I only have the limited cable ($14.25/mo) and now the HD locals ($5.10/mo for STB). I get all other HD thru D*. I asked the installer about the 6208 w/PVR and he said "What's PVR?" Urgh!

Ron

I just received my cable bill from Comcast for January, and looks like they decided to increase their prices without notice. I talked to the CSR about my billing questions, but he wasn't quite helpful. I have a couple questions to you guys to understand what's wrong:

1. What's the regular price of Digital Silver Package?
2. Digital Silver/Gold/Platinum subscribers with HDTV boxes, do you pay an extra charge for the HD box? If yes, how much?

Thanks!

Jeremyfr
The new year is almost upon us. Any news about Stars and Cinemax HD?

The January bill will be higher as Comcast is now charging for HD box's like they do in other markets starting 1/04. Also there is a small price increase in many areas of Washington to make it so that all customers are paying the same prices as they are all able to receive the same services now minues a few areas.

As for Starz & Cinemax or anything else dont expect to start seeing anything new untill mid 1Q or so.

Jeremy

mbyers23,

Yes, I have basic cable for $39.95/mo. When I ordered Comcast explained that since I'm not subscribing to a digital cable package then the cost for the advanced digital set top receiver by itself is slightly higher ($6.75/mo. instead of the normal $5.10/mo.)

Here's a list of the digital channels I seem to get for $6.75/mo.

104 - KOMOD - ABC in HD
105 - KINGD - NBC in HD
106 - KONGD - KONG in HD
108 - KCTSH - PBS in HD
109 - KCTSD - PBS in SD
110 - KCTSK - PBS Kids in SD
112 - KCTSL - PBS Learns in SD
113 - KCPQD - FOX in ED
114 - KTBWD - WB in ED
173 - ESPND - ESPN in ED
232 - BYUTV - Religious
233 - EWTN - Religious
403 - ESPNC - ESPN Classic
420 - ESPNW - ESPN PPV Previews
440 - NBAPC - NBA PPV Previews
835 - PPV - PPV Previews
900-957 - Digital Audio Channels

Does anybody know if the 6200 letterboxes downconverted HD like the 5100 does? It's driving me crazy and really diminishes the quality I'm able to timeshift with my Replays compared to using my OTA receiver.

Thanks,

Tim

Yes it does,

I dont know how else you would view HD through an SD output unless you Pan/Scan it to fill the screen which to me would look worse than the letterbox output which to me looks great.

They've been running spots advertising Starz, that say Starz HD is coming soon. Based on past experience, when they start advertising something as coming soon, it doesn't show up for weeks. Stuff they don't advertise, like KING HD, just shows up without fanfare.

What's going to be on Channel 14 when International Channel moves to Channel 70 this Thursday?

Probably a new PPV religious shopping network.

NBATV.......HAS to be.....right?.....I mean, Yeah right. They won't agree on that till there's only one game left in the season.....watch.

Jeremy - does this mean you think that we have a standard-definition Super Bowl in our future (i.e. KIRO-7 won't arrive in January)?

I have no hopes for KIRO anytime soon as it is not part of the Viacom deal that was recently signed but a seperate thing with COX who owns both KIRO & KSTW 11.

I of course do not know anything regarding this issue as I'm no way in the inside but none the less am not getting my hopes up for anything soon.

Starz & Cinemax will probably launch sometime late January early February this is just my guess and has no substantial informational backing.