Comments on: HD cable, how’s yours? http://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hd-cable-hows-yours Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: bretthttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-6121 brett Wed, 20 May 2009 04:41:24 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-6121 I've had that same Moto unit for 4-5 months and have not had that problem. I have a relatively low-res display (800X600 front projector), so I wouldn't necessarily notice some noise, but I haven't had dropped signals. Love the unit. I've had that same Moto unit for 4-5 months and have not had that problem. I have a relatively low-res display (800X600 front projector), so I wouldn't necessarily notice some noise, but I haven't had dropped signals. Love the unit.

]]> By: Tomhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-5496 Tom Fri, 30 May 2008 02:31:55 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-5496 I have a splitter upstream of the amp. I have a Sony HDTV that needs the amp to get a watchable picture on HD PBS and ABC channels, and a Toshiba HDTV that only shows those channels when its input is *not* amplified. So the incoming cable is now split, one side to Toshiba and the other, through the amp, to the Sony. (All this is in the last couple weeks - Comcast has been "upgrading" the neighborhood). Does this make any sense? I have a splitter upstream of the amp. I have a Sony HDTV that needs the amp to get a watchable picture on HD PBS and ABC channels, and a Toshiba HDTV that only shows those channels when its input is *not* amplified. So the incoming cable is now split, one side to Toshiba and the other, through the amp, to the Sony. (All this is in the last couple weeks – Comcast has been “upgrading” the neighborhood). Does this make any sense?

]]> By: Tomhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-6648 Tom Fri, 30 May 2008 02:31:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-6648 I have a splitter upstream of the amp. I have a Sony HDTV that needs the amp to get a watchable picture on HD PBS and ABC channels, and a Toshiba HDTV that only shows those channels when its input is *not* amplified. So the incoming cable is now split, one side to Toshiba and the other, through the amp, to the Sony. (All this is in the last couple weeks - Comcast has been "upgrading" the neighborhood). Does this make any sense? I have a splitter upstream of the amp. I have a Sony HDTV that needs the amp to get a watchable picture on HD PBS and ABC channels, and a Toshiba HDTV that only shows those channels when its input is *not* amplified. So the incoming cable is now split, one side to Toshiba and the other, through the amp, to the Sony. (All this is in the last couple weeks – Comcast has been “upgrading” the neighborhood). Does this make any sense?

]]> By: Danhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-320 Dan Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:21:05 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-320 I bought a nice 40" Samsung LCD the day after Christmas, and after waiting two weeks for Charter to get some cable boxes in, I eagerly hook it up to find that only about half of my HD channels work consistently. Most of my premium HD channels are fine, but a couple of them along with my local ABC, CBS, and PBS affiliates are really sketchy. Sometimes they'll work a little, while other times, I'm looking at a blank screen. I called the customer service line just to see if there was anything they could troubleshoot without coming out to the house, but there wasn't. Taking an afternoon off work to wait for the cable guy just isn't high on my priority list right now. I might try to replace my splitter, but I'm not tech-savvy enough to attempt running a fresh line through my attic. I'm starting to wonder if satellite is the way to go. I bought a nice 40″ Samsung LCD the day after Christmas, and after waiting two weeks for Charter to get some cable boxes in, I eagerly hook it up to find that only about half of my HD channels work consistently. Most of my premium HD channels are fine, but a couple of them along with my local ABC, CBS, and PBS affiliates are really sketchy. Sometimes they’ll work a little, while other times, I’m looking at a blank screen. I called the customer service line just to see if there was anything they could troubleshoot without coming out to the house, but there wasn’t. Taking an afternoon off work to wait for the cable guy just isn’t high on my priority list right now. I might try to replace my splitter, but I’m not tech-savvy enough to attempt running a fresh line through my attic. I’m starting to wonder if satellite is the way to go.

]]> By: Danhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-6647 Dan Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:21:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-6647 I bought a nice 40" Samsung LCD the day after Christmas, and after waiting two weeks for Charter to get some cable boxes in, I eagerly hook it up to find that only about half of my HD channels work consistently. Most of my premium HD channels are fine, but a couple of them along with my local ABC, CBS, and PBS affiliates are really sketchy. Sometimes they'll work a little, while other times, I'm looking at a blank screen. I called the customer service line just to see if there was anything they could troubleshoot without coming out to the house, but there wasn't. Taking an afternoon off work to wait for the cable guy just isn't high on my priority list right now. I might try to replace my splitter, but I'm not tech-savvy enough to attempt running a fresh line through my attic. I'm starting to wonder if satellite is the way to go. I bought a nice 40″ Samsung LCD the day after Christmas, and after waiting two weeks for Charter to get some cable boxes in, I eagerly hook it up to find that only about half of my HD channels work consistently. Most of my premium HD channels are fine, but a couple of them along with my local ABC, CBS, and PBS affiliates are really sketchy. Sometimes they’ll work a little, while other times, I’m looking at a blank screen. I called the customer service line just to see if there was anything they could troubleshoot without coming out to the house, but there wasn’t. Taking an afternoon off work to wait for the cable guy just isn’t high on my priority list right now. I might try to replace my splitter, but I’m not tech-savvy enough to attempt running a fresh line through my attic. I’m starting to wonder if satellite is the way to go.

]]> By: stevehttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-319 steve Wed, 23 May 2007 12:03:32 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-319 I been having problems for a year with my cable box. (New York, Time Warner Cable Co.) I had the box changed 4 times in the past year. All new cables ran in the house. All the rooms have there own cable( it's not split) and only have 1 HD box on my sony 50'' lcd. they told me the signal might drop down below its number that why i lose HD and some regular channles. My question is Is there a amp that i can add to the sytem to inprove the signal? and what brand or type its and where can i get it I been having problems for a year with my cable box. (New York, Time Warner Cable Co.) I had the box changed 4 times in the past year. All new cables ran in the house. All the rooms have there own cable( it’s not split) and only have 1 HD box on my sony 50” lcd. they told me the signal might drop down below its number that why i lose HD and some regular channles. My question is Is there a amp that i can add to the sytem to inprove the signal? and what brand or type its and where can i get it

]]> By: stevehttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-6646 steve Wed, 23 May 2007 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-6646 I been having problems for a year with my cable box. (New York, Time Warner Cable Co.) I had the box changed 4 times in the past year. All new cables ran in the house. All the rooms have there own cable( it's not split) and only have 1 HD box on my sony 50'' lcd. they told me the signal might drop down below its number that why i lose HD and some regular channles. My question is Is there a amp that i can add to the sytem to inprove the signal? and what brand or type its and where can i get it I been having problems for a year with my cable box. (New York, Time Warner Cable Co.) I had the box changed 4 times in the past year. All new cables ran in the house. All the rooms have there own cable( it’s not split) and only have 1 HD box on my sony 50” lcd. they told me the signal might drop down below its number that why i lose HD and some regular channles. My question is Is there a amp that i can add to the sytem to inprove the signal? and what brand or type its and where can i get it

]]> By: Vincenthttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-318 Vincent Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:18:45 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-318 I'm experiencing tiling, freeze-up image, and loss of signal on HD Channels. I have Charter Cable in CT. Same story. Checked splitters, signal to HD Scientific Atlanta box, signal into the house. One Charter crew said they found the problem with signal coming into our neighborhood and that they reported it to line maintenance. The problem occurs mostly on one PBS channel I like to watch. It seems to get worse in the evenings, with channel loss after 11:00pm. They have switched HD box, etc., but the problem persists. They have been great about responding, but the problem continues. I suspect that they are selling service on cable lines that are already obsolete. I’m experiencing tiling, freeze-up image, and loss of signal on HD Channels. I have Charter Cable in CT. Same story. Checked splitters, signal to HD Scientific Atlanta box, signal into the house. One Charter crew said they found the problem with signal coming into our neighborhood and that they reported it to line maintenance. The problem occurs mostly on one PBS channel I like to watch. It seems to get worse in the evenings, with channel loss after 11:00pm. They have switched HD box, etc., but the problem persists. They have been great about responding, but the problem continues. I suspect that they are selling service on cable lines that are already obsolete.

]]> By: Vincenthttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-6645 Vincent Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-6645 I'm experiencing tiling, freeze-up image, and loss of signal on HD Channels. I have Charter Cable in CT. Same story. Checked splitters, signal to HD Scientific Atlanta box, signal into the house. One Charter crew said they found the problem with signal coming into our neighborhood and that they reported it to line maintenance. The problem occurs mostly on one PBS channel I like to watch. It seems to get worse in the evenings, with channel loss after 11:00pm. They have switched HD box, etc., but the problem persists. They have been great about responding, but the problem continues. I suspect that they are selling service on cable lines that are already obsolete. I’m experiencing tiling, freeze-up image, and loss of signal on HD Channels. I have Charter Cable in CT. Same story. Checked splitters, signal to HD Scientific Atlanta box, signal into the house. One Charter crew said they found the problem with signal coming into our neighborhood and that they reported it to line maintenance. The problem occurs mostly on one PBS channel I like to watch. It seems to get worse in the evenings, with channel loss after 11:00pm. They have switched HD box, etc., but the problem persists. They have been great about responding, but the problem continues. I suspect that they are selling service on cable lines that are already obsolete.

]]> By: Armyman 11Hhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-317 Armyman 11H Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:02:25 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-317 Time Warner Cable has been out of HD set top boxes and HD DVR units for several weeks. They have no ETA when they will be getting more units in. Someone dropped the ball big time. I can't imagine how many folks are waiting on HD boxes. Time Warner Cable has been out of HD set top boxes and HD DVR units for several weeks. They have no ETA when they will be getting more units in.

Someone dropped the ball big time. I can’t imagine how many folks are waiting on HD boxes.

]]> By: Armyman 11Hhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-6644 Armyman 11H Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-6644 Time Warner Cable has been out of HD set top boxes and HD DVR units for several weeks. They have no ETA when they will be getting more units in. Someone dropped the ball big time. I can't imagine how many folks are waiting on HD boxes. Time Warner Cable has been out of HD set top boxes and HD DVR units for several weeks. They have no ETA when they will be getting more units in.

Someone dropped the ball big time. I can’t imagine how many folks are waiting on HD boxes.

]]> By: Tomhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-316 Tom Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:29:31 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-316 I have just upgraded cable to HD. I am feeding a mitsubishi 55 inch rear projection TV no signal problems. However with my Sony forward projection TV 7in CRT guns the picture just isn't stable and constantly breaks up whether SD or HD channels are played. Both are hooked up via component video cables and using the same cable feed. I have just upgraded cable to HD. I am feeding a mitsubishi 55 inch rear projection TV no signal problems. However with my Sony forward projection TV 7in CRT guns the picture just isn’t stable and constantly breaks up whether SD or HD channels are played. Both are hooked up via component video cables and using the same cable feed.

]]> By: Tomhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-6643 Tom Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:29:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-6643 I have just upgraded cable to HD. I am feeding a mitsubishi 55 inch rear projection TV no signal problems. However with my Sony forward projection TV 7in CRT guns the picture just isn't stable and constantly breaks up whether SD or HD channels are played. Both are hooked up via component video cables and using the same cable feed. I have just upgraded cable to HD. I am feeding a mitsubishi 55 inch rear projection TV no signal problems. However with my Sony forward projection TV 7in CRT guns the picture just isn’t stable and constantly breaks up whether SD or HD channels are played. Both are hooked up via component video cables and using the same cable feed.

]]> By: Lisahttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-315 Lisa Thu, 25 Aug 2005 07:57:11 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-315 Our next door neighbors have this unit and have not had issues, so some apparently do work fine. We are close to a main cable distribution building so our signal may be stronger. Our next door neighbors have this unit and have not had issues, so some apparently do work fine. We are close to a main cable distribution building so our signal may be stronger.

]]> By: Lisahttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2005/08/hd-cable-hows-yours/#comment-6642 Lisa Thu, 25 Aug 2005 07:57:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=313#comment-6642 Our next door neighbors have this unit and have not had issues, so some apparently do work fine. We are close to a main cable distribution building so our signal may be stronger. Our next door neighbors have this unit and have not had issues, so some apparently do work fine. We are close to a main cable distribution building so our signal may be stronger.

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