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I just had my 5100 installed yesterday. I've been folowing this thread for a while and finally realized how dumb I was since it was no more cash and had them replace it. $14.99 and he informed me how I got Doscovery HD and NBC but NEVER will get CBS.....whatever just give me the box dude.

I noticed instantly how much worse SD channels look on my 57HDX82. The guide is WAY faster and I can flip channels at least a bit.

Couple quick questions.

- I read the thread and detailed description regarding the MASSIVE volume swings from say digtal or HD to Analog. When I had the analog output they were all the same level. My girlfriend HATES it now through digital. We were watching HBO-HD last night and flipped to something else and it was SUPER loud and sent me diving for the receiver remote.

I still don't get if there's any tricks or anything I can do to avoid this while getting DD feeds?

The volume on the cable box is totally disabled as well when using the digital output?

I get pops in the speakers when changin from say digital to an analog station? Not when I hook it up analog though. Anyone else experience this? Should I try a optical connection and see if it is any different?

Thanks,
Biz

P.s. - ESPN HAS to go to all HD before I die!......I'm only 30....

I don't get popping sounds from the speakers, but there is a big volume difference between the digital and analog stations using the 5100 box. I still have one of the older boxes and it doesn't have that problem. I think that it might just be the difference between the old box and new box. They could fix it but the old boxes surely outnumber the new ones. Notice on ESPN the volume is the same on 31 and 173?

When they first added KCTS HD, the volume was way too low, I think they fixed that.

Hey roto,

how's the HD mariners reception for you these days?

better now for me...no problems since those first couple a games


Rich

Yes, much better. The last two games I don't recall seeing one glitch. They must've needed some upgrades in my neighborhood because just before adding ESPN and KCTS I had no cable for a couple of days. When I called about it they just had a recorded message saying there were outages throughout the Puget Sound and it would be fixed shortly.

cool, glad to hear it....

I actually had problems right at the kcts/espn rollout as well... in fact my entire 5100 died (doh!). Tech said it looked like it was "overdriven" and cooked the receiver. They must have been playing with the signal levels on my loop.

Odd though, to get solid KCTS and espn, he had to give me an amp (inline at box).....but he left it for me to install it if necessary (nice guy).

He was probably the most knowledable techs I've interacted with.

Cheers,

Rich

I found it helpful to download a DCT5100 User's Guide. It helped me see where the installer goofed on a couple connections, and at the end of the troubleshooting section it gives some advice that may help:

It also helped to learn that the 5100 has a coax digital audio output, which helps with my setup as I already have two optical inputs being used on my receiver, and I didn't want to have to run it into the front optical input.

Tim

How can I tell if I have the "NEW" or "OLD" box. Mine has a DVI connection on it so I assume new? What's the newest firmware code you guys have?

ESPN 173 is louder than 31 for me. Not extreme like some others but louder.

I have the audio through the digital cox to my receiver and I can watch the volume go all the way up and down on the 5100 with no effect to volume.

So the Canada show tonight is better than last night? I'm a HDTV newbie so basically I'll take anything I can get my hands on without complaining.......YET!!!

Thanks,
biz

Oh my! You have a DVI connector for output?!!

I'll need to see if I can upgrade to that ... but I also just ordered a DVI DVD player and only have 1 DVI input in my TV!

Hi Mike,

From all I've read online, though the new 5100s have a DVI-D output jack, they are not yet enabled. Hopefully someday!

Sorry I can't post a link to the specific discussions yet, as I'm new to this board.

Dee.

bizqwik-

I believe the 5100's volume control only affects the analog audio output level. I don't think it has any effect on the digital bitstream coming from the box.

poppa-



(Correct me if I'm wrong, y'all, but) I think the DVI output is dormant, along with the smartcard reader, the ethernet port, etc. It's up to the cable provider (Comcast, in this case) to turn those features on with a firmware upgrade.

Correct.....DVI not enabled yet.

It would help me though since it frees up one of my component inputs on my tosh for PS2 to get back in the mix. Don't really want to buy a switching box for just that.

I didn't know about Comcast carrying Discovery HD - what channel is it on?

Did you notice the eye roll?

He didn't have a clue.....we don't have NBC either. ABC is supposidly coming on the 28th.

b

well if they ever go to DVI only, they'll loose one customer! My tv has no DVI

If we get ABC on the 28th could we be looking at a possible HD broadcast of the Dawgs and Ohio State on the 30th? Oooh...that could be great or very badddd.

I think if Clarrett get's to run then....it might be a bad thing. But hey.....I'm a transplanted Wolverine so more power to wasting those losers in Ohio.

Off to watch more PBS......I gotta call my Grandpa, he'll laugh alot!

Losers? Hmmmm.....who was that undefeated team hoisting the trophy last January? I don't remember seeing any blue and gold that day...

GO BUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think the Husky game will be in HD.

Well second straight day of lip sync issues on HBO-HD. I flip to HBO-W (clone) and sync eveerythings ok. Anybody else? Ideas?

Canada show was pretty sweet there....eh'!

Might try re-booting your 5100 (unplug power, then re-plug). You'll lose your program guide for a half-hour or so while it rebuilds, but this has fixed similar problems for me in the past.

Okay, so what's the lowdown on the sound level of PBS HD ch 108? Is everyone still experiencing the problem with the low sound level? My wife is ready to kill me, as I keep forgetting to turn the volume down before switching the channel from PBS. The resulting blasting volume of the other channels is a pain in the neck. I called Comcast, and they acted like I was the only person experiencing this problem and offered no advice. Has anyone out there come up with a fix for this problem? Thanks.

Mimler.......I'm having the exact same problem. It's not only KCTS though. HBO-HD is even quieter and several other digital ones are all over the board.

Jimre....thanks for the advice about the sync issue. I'll try it tonight. It can't even stand to watch it like that.

Hey guys.. for those who have Showtime (through comcast), this rebate could work for you.. I just got the Premium dig upgrade from comcast for their promitional rate of only 9.99(for 3 months)$. The rebate says if you have Showtime for 3/months you can get this 50$ rebate they are offering.. there's also something similar for HBO subscribers (i think it's 20$)

http://www.sho.com/now/rebate_form.c...00000000000003

The origonal post i found it on fatwallet:
http://www.**************/forums/mess...hreadid=212660

I know it's not the right thread, but i didn't want the seattle area local's to miss out on 50$

It was out of sync from the source. I went to HBO-HD-W on my big dish and it was out a bit as well while HBO-HD-E was fine. Got better later. This happens from time to time.

I would say the majority of audio sync problems are coming from the source, not your decoder.

Thanks guys...

I reset it today by unplugging it.....probably didn't do anything....BUT.....HBO-HD is back on today so whatever.....it works.

Is there anywhere we can go to see projected dates for new station additions? So far I just see that KOMO is slated to be added on 8/28. Any word on others?

Do we have definite confirmation that KOMO will launch on the 28th or is it speculation?

This looks like confirmation:

http://www.komotv.com/hdtv/comcast.asp

Have you guys heard anything more about your local KIRO-DT being carried by Comcast? Reason I ask is the ownership (Cox Enterprises) is the same as our Fox affiliate KTVU and I am hoping we get its digital version over Comcast here in time for the 16:9 NFL games.

all of us seattleites watching for HD content, and it takes a californian to post the confirmation

Haven't heard much positive about KIRO coming aboard with comcast...more like "it'll be a cold day in he**..."

But that's all rumor and speculation....and is more of a CBS thing than a KIRO thing...

Cheers,

Rich