Unbelievable - I can't find my Channel lineup

HighdefDoug · 08-28-2009, 06:49 AM

Okay, I'm really feeling frustrated at this point.

I have my 32" Samsung LCD with the internal digital/hd box.
I have comcast digital cable coming to this tv - no external box.

The channels I get are broadcast in SD 480, 720, 1080, etc...

The channel numbers are like:
2
2.1
2.3
3
and so on....

I keep looking for a channel lineup on line so I can remember that 106-208 is the 480i version of the Golf channel in LOW quality on channel 3 (example) - but can NOT find anything. BTW, Comcast cable in zip code 21221

Am I getting stupider by the moment? I'm sure my 14 yr old would agree

deadhead68 · 08-28-2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighdefDoug

Okay, I'm really feeling frustrated at this point.

I have my 32" Samsung LCD with the internal digital/hd box.
I have comcast digital cable coming to this tv - no external box.

The channels I get are broadcast in SD 480, 720, 1080, etc...

The channel numbers are like:
2
2.1
2.3
3
and so on....

I keep looking for a channel lineup on line so I can remember that 106-208 is the 480i version of the Golf channel in LOW quality on channel 3 (example) - but can NOT find anything. BTW, Comcast cable in zip code 21221

Am I getting stupider by the moment? I'm sure my 14 yr old would agree

Here you go.

http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun...#lineup_286289

DeadHead68

HighdefDoug · 08-28-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadhead68

Here you go.

http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun...#lineup_286289

DeadHead68

Thanks DH - still isn't the cable version though.

I don't have most of those channels, and then I also go much higher in the range - along with digi channels.

I like that site though, thanks again.

DJ

FmrComcastRep · 08-28-2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighdefDoug

Okay, I'm really feeling frustrated at this point.

I have my 32" Samsung LCD with the internal digital/hd box.
I have comcast digital cable coming to this tv - no external box.

The channels I get are broadcast in SD 480, 720, 1080, etc...

The channel numbers are like:
2
2.1
2.3
3
and so on....

I keep looking for a channel lineup on line so I can remember that 106-208 is the 480i version of the Golf channel in LOW quality on channel 3 (example) - but can NOT find anything. BTW, Comcast cable in zip code 21221

Am I getting stupider by the moment? I'm sure my 14 yr old would agree

You need to get either a digital box or a cable card to map out the channels. Cable channels don't have virtual channels like broadcast channels so they will keep moving on you. For example, ESPN may come in at 146.7 at one point, and a few minutes later it'll come in on 178.2. Also, you'll be able to pick up other people's On Demand feeds, so if your neighbor orders an adult movie you run the risk of your 14-year-old seeing it as well. Also, most channels are encrypted so you need a box to get anything above Digital Starter.

DoctorCAD · 08-28-2009, 10:11 AM

You don't have an "internal digital/hd box", you have a QAM tuner that can find unencrypted digital channels, but not the other information on the cable like the guide.

You need their box to get that.

FmrComcastRep · 08-28-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorCAD

You don't have an "internal digital/hd box", you have a QAM tuner that can find unencrypted digital channels, but not the other information on the cable like the guide.

You need their box to get that.

Thank you, DoctorCAD. I totally overlooked that detail.

08-28-2009, 06:49 AM	#1
HighdefDoug High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 154	Unbelievable - I can't find my Channel lineup Okay, I'm really feeling frustrated at this point. I have my 32" Samsung LCD with the internal digital/hd box. I have comcast digital cable coming to this tv - no external box. The channels I get are broadcast in SD 480, 720, 1080, etc... The channel numbers are like: 2 2.1 2.3 3 and so on.... I keep looking for a channel lineup on line so I can remember that 106-208 is the 480i version of the Golf channel in LOW quality on channel 3 (example) - but can NOT find anything. BTW, Comcast cable in zip code 21221 Am I getting stupider by the moment? I'm sure my 14 yr old would agree __________________ Samsung HLP5085DLP 600 Watt Sony Home Theater PS2, Motorola 6412 Comcast HD DVR Toshiba 5970 HDMI DVD Last edited by HighdefDoug; 08-28-2009 at 06:54 AM. Reason: adding zip code

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DoctorCAD Direct TV Fresh Meat Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 808	You don't have an "internal digital/hd box", you have a QAM tuner that can find unencrypted digital channels, but not the other information on the cable like the guide. You need their box to get that.