I have a Toshiba/direct TV box that I use for OTA signals, I'm at work I cannot recall the model#(I think it's the DST3000). I was wondering if I could configure the unused satelite input for the signal mentioned below?
When will HDTV be available on the cable system?
In the foreseeable future. We are actively researching and testing HDTV signals and equipment. In fact, we already carry three HDTV channels on the system (Channels 105-107: WTVS, CBS, and FOX respectively). However, the current customer equipment - your DCT 2000 cable box - cannot decode these HDTV signals.
(Our current three channels - in their current HDTV modulation format (8 VSB) - can only be viewed with ATSC-compliant HDTV decoders which cost around $1,000 dollars in addition to most HDTV sets.)
There are numerous technical issues that we are sorting out in order for home users to view HDTV channels over cable. These issues relate to converting the HDTV signal from what our cable system receives into what we can send down our cable lines to customers. Next, customers will need new HDTV-compatible television sets, and additional or new cable decoding equipment that can handle HDTV.
It won't be easy, but we are working on it! Our current projections call for beginning HDTV roll-out to customers around the end of 2002.
When will HDTV be available on the cable system?
In the foreseeable future. We are actively researching and testing HDTV signals and equipment. In fact, we already carry three HDTV channels on the system (Channels 105-107: WTVS, CBS, and FOX respectively). However, the current customer equipment - your DCT 2000 cable box - cannot decode these HDTV signals.
(Our current three channels - in their current HDTV modulation format (8 VSB) - can only be viewed with ATSC-compliant HDTV decoders which cost around $1,000 dollars in addition to most HDTV sets.)
There are numerous technical issues that we are sorting out in order for home users to view HDTV channels over cable. These issues relate to converting the HDTV signal from what our cable system receives into what we can send down our cable lines to customers. Next, customers will need new HDTV-compatible television sets, and additional or new cable decoding equipment that can handle HDTV.
It won't be easy, but we are working on it! Our current projections call for beginning HDTV roll-out to customers around the end of 2002.