TW-San Diego SDV starts 7/28/08 - Page 2

Agro · 03-03-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mel.simmons

On a whim, I tried calling Time Warner Cable in San Diego about the availability of Tuning Adapters. To my surprise, the Customer Service Rep said that the launch date will be 10 March, and that letters with details will go out in the next few days.

Great info, thanks! I'll keep an eye out for the letter.

int2str · 03-05-2009, 06:51 PM

I called TW today and they said the March 10th date is off. No new date has been set...

*sigh*

mikeyts · 03-13-2009, 02:11 PM

I've been beta testing the Tuning Adapter in San Diego since mid-January. I was initially told not to speak about it, but the gag apparently came off yesterday. I reported about it on hdtv.forsandiego.com in this post.

int2str · 03-18-2009, 01:42 PM

I've picked up my Tuning Adapter at the Mira Mesa office this morning!

There was a bit of confusion since the guy on the phone told me yesterday told me they would start to hand them out today (Wed. 3/18/09), but the lady at the counter today told me they already handed them out for a week+??

Anyhow, plugged it in to my Series 3 and all is well!!
Finally Speed HD

Some pointers:
- Instructions said to call a # to activate the adapter. I did not need to do that.
- The instructions also said Series 3 Tivo's may need to be rebooted. Mine didn't.
- There was supposed to be a cable (COAX) in the box, but it wasn't...

The adapter worked right away with no issues at all (yet).

All in all, on word: FINALLY!

mikeyts · 03-18-2009, 01:51 PM

Cool! Check to see if you have any issue tuning the linear channels in the stream at 525 MHz--705 KSWB, 711 KPBS DT and 1 VOD Previews. (Also, check to see if they're on 525 MHz on your network segment

). If I have the coax split between the TA and TiVo, either internal to the TA or through an external splitter, I can't tune any of those channels.

It's a shame that hdtv.forsandiego.com seems to be down.

int2str · 03-18-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyts

Also, check to see if they're on 525 MHz on your network segment

How do I check?

int2str · 03-18-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyts

Cool! Check to see if you have any issue tuning the linear channels in the stream at 525 MHz--705 KSWB, 711 KPBS DT and 1 VOD Previews.

Those work.

mikeyts · 03-18-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by int2str

How do I check?

While tuned to one or two of the channels, go to TiVo Central->Messages & Settings->Account & System Information->DVR Diagnostics. The diags will start with two sections, beginning with "Tuner", "Channel" and "Frequency". Find the tuner where "Channel" is the channel that you're testing and verify that "Frequency" is 525000 KHz.

Thanks. I'm guessing that the unit I got is slightly faulty.

s2kdave · 03-18-2009, 03:28 PM

I just picked up mine in Mira Mesa, too. Guys on the phone still didn't know that it was released today, but I went in since I work close by and picked it up in person.

mikeyts · 03-18-2009, 03:33 PM

Also, check what version of the firmware your TA came with. (Go to TiVo Central->Messages & Settings->Account & System Information->Tuning Adapter->Tuning Adapter Diagnostics->Versions and MACs; I'm interested in the value after FLASH. Mine reads "STA1.0.0_1520_LR_F.0801"). I was told that there might be a new version this week with improved stability (not that mine has been at all unstable).

MirclMax · 03-18-2009, 04:14 PM

By 12:45pm Mira Mesa was out of stock ..

I was able to schedule an install for Friday .. and had them waive the trip fee.

Grrr...

MirclMax · 03-18-2009, 05:04 PM

And what a difference an hour makes ...

While wasting my time @ Mira Mesa, I saw that they were announcing a new storefront on Clairemont Drive. (Opened end of Jan) ..

Mira Mesa didn't have a a phone number for them .. and told me they were probably out ... but I went by and low and behold they were in stock ..

So I have one in my possession now. I'll have a chance to hook it up a little bit later (and I'll update on how that went). But anyhow.. as of about 1:45pm they told me they had "a few". If you need one .. give 'em a try.

mikeyts · 03-18-2009, 06:08 PM

Maybe I'll ride up there and get another one to see if it has the same problem with interference on 525 MHz. That store is a couple of miles from where I live.

sbddude · 03-18-2009, 06:25 PM

Mira mesa got more (apparently after 12:45). At 2:30 they had 20 left.

MirclMax · 03-18-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sbddude

Mira mesa got more (apparently after 12:45). At 2:30 they had 20 left.

Brilliant .. Its always something with TWC .. *sigh* .. Well good more people can get them now!

Anyhow .. got mine hooked up. Everything seems golden. Just saw on instance on the Golf Channel (was checking every channel) where it said it was currently unavailable. Hopefully it won't do that with a real recording.

That being said.. I'm *really* looking forward to watching the finale of Battlestar Galactica in HD .. woohoo!

int2str · 03-19-2009, 02:59 AM

525 MHz seems to work according to the test you had me do. Firmware version is also .801.

It seems to work well. Though I'm still missing 2 or 3 channels like HDNET and UHD. Any idea why that may be?

mikeyts · 03-19-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by int2str

525 MHz seems to work according to the test you had me do. Firmware version is also .801.

It seems to work well. Though I'm still missing 2 or 3 channels like HDNET and UHD. Any idea why that may be?

Thanks for checking. I guess that new firmware release that I was told about hasn't been pushed yet.

I don't know why you wouldn't be getting HDNet and UHD. What happens when you try to tune them? Do you get any of the HD VIP Pack channels (HDNet, HDNet Movies, UHD, MGM HD)?

Why do you still subscribe to that package, anyway, when they changed them to switched broadcasts 7 months ago? Do you have a leased HD DVR somewhere in your home where you've been watching them?

Agro · 03-23-2009, 11:36 PM

Got the tuning adapter today. Honestly I don't know 100% what I am supposed to get and what I am not. I don't pay for the UHD channels and some others. They aren't in the "package" I have selected. I hooked it up today and I had about 2x more HD channels than before though. Cool deal!

FrancesTheMute · 03-26-2009, 01:53 PM

hmm, i have not gotten a letter. might have to give them a call to see if I can get one.

Agro · 03-26-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FrancesTheMute

hmm, i have not gotten a letter. might have to give them a call to see if I can get one.

I had to call.

mikeyts · 03-26-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Agro

Got the tuning adapter today. Honestly I don't know 100% what I am supposed to get and what I am not. I don't pay for the UHD channels and some others. They aren't in the "package" I have selected. I hooked it up today and I had about 2x more HD channels than before though. Cool deal!

The following HD channels require that you subscribe to an optional package:

Bio HD, NatGeo HD, Big 10 HD (Digital Choice Pack)
Science HD, Hallmark Movies HD, MLB HD (Digital Variety Pack)
SPEED HD (Digital Sports Pack)
HDNet, HDNet Movies, UHD and MGM HD (HD VIP Pack)
HBO HD, Cinemax HD, Starz HD, Showtime HD West and East, TMC HD East (various premium tiers)

Of those, only HBO HD and Showtime HD West can be tuned without a Tuning Adapter.

The HD channels that you can get with just Advantage Cable are:

704 Channel 4 San Diego (Padres) HD
705 FOX 5 HD (KSWB)
706 CW HD (XETV)
707 NBC HD (KNSD)
708 CBS HD (KFMB)
710 ABC HD (KGTV)
711 PBS HD (KPBS)
712 TBS HD
726 CNN HD
727 TNT HD
729 ESPN HD
730 ESPN 2 HD
731 Fox Sports Net HD
734 USA HD*
735 ABC Family HD*
736 Palladia HD
740 Bravo HD*
741 Versus HD*
743 Discovery Channel HD
744 HD Theater
745 A&E HD
749 CNBC HD*
751 Food Network HD
752 FX HD*
753 HGTV HD
755 TLC HD*
756 History HD
757 Sci-Fi HD*
761 Lifetime Movie Network HD*
763 The Disney Channel HD*
764 Animal Planet HD*
767 Golf Channel HD*

The ones marked with asterisks are switched broadcasts, so even if you don't subscribe to any optional packages, the TA has increased your available HD channels by 12

.

Agro · 03-26-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyts

The following HD channels require that you subscribe to an optional package:

Bio HD, NatGeo HD, Big 10 HD (Digital Choice Pack)
MLB HD (Digital Variety Pack)
HDNet, HDNet Movies, UHD and MGM HD (HD VIP Pack)
HBO HD, Cinemax HD, Starz HD, Showtime HD West and East, TMC HD East (various premium tiers)

Of those, only HBO HD and Showtime HD West can be tuned without a Tuning Adapter.

The HD channels that you can get with just Advantage Cable are:

704 Channel 4 San Diego (Padres) HD
705 FOX 5 HD (KSWB)
706 CW HD (XETV)
707 NBC HD (KNSD)
708 CBS HD (KFMB)
710 ABC HD (KGTV)
711 PBS HD (KPBS)
712 TBS HD
726 CNN HD
727 TNT HD
729 ESPN HD
730 ESPN 2 HD
731 Fox Sports Net HD
734 USA HD*
735 ABC Family HD*
736 Palladia HD
740 Bravo HD*
741 Versus HD*
743 Discovery Channel HD
744 HD Theater
745 A&E HD
749 CNBC HD*
751 Food Network HD
752 FX HD*
753 HGTV HD
755 TLC HD*
756 History HD
757 Sci-Fi HD*
761 Lifetime Movie Network HD*
763 The Disney Channel HD*
764 Animal Planet HD*
767 Golf Channel HD*
780 Science Channel HD*
781 Hallmark Movie Channel HD*
793 SPEED HD*

The ones marked with asterisks are switched broadcasts, so even if you don't subscribe to any optional packages, the TA has increased your available HD channels by 15

.

This is a great post!!! I am going to confirm that I am getting what I am supposed to get. Thank you

delerio2k · 03-26-2009, 09:58 PM

Wierd. I picked up a TA a the Mira Mesa office on Monday. The initial box was bad (never would stop the initial led flashing). TW came out and replaced the box, and now I get the solid led... connect it to the TiVo, it gets recognized, but then nada. The only channels I can receive are QAM channels... 2,3,4,5,6 etc. No HD, No SDV, No Digital. If I unplug the USB, I'm back to my regular digital lineup.

MacGuruTX · 03-27-2009, 12:30 AM

I picked up two last week, and they have definitely been glitchy.

I have witnessed them detuning a channel while I'm watching it, refuse to tune a channel, and go blinking during the middle of the day.

one of my units did that tonight and after 2 restarts, is back to solid green, but no longer tuning SDV channels...

mikeyts · 03-27-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by delerio2k

Wierd. I picked up a TA a the Mira Mesa office on Monday. The initial box was bad (never would stop the initial led flashing). TW came out and replaced the box, and now I get the solid led... connect it to the TiVo, it gets recognized, but then nada. The only channels I can receive are QAM channels... 2,3,4,5,6 etc. No HD, No SDV, No Digital. If I unplug the USB, I'm back to my regular digital lineup.

That is strange. I participated in the beta test and the first firmware on the only box I've had would only give me SDV channels when connected; the newest TA firmware gives me both linear and SDV channels, which is the way it should work. The only other problem that I've had is that, if I split the cable between the TA and TiVo, either internally through the TA or with an external splitter, I can't tune the channels in the QAM carrier at 525 MHz (705 KSWB, 711 KPBS HD and channel 1, a VOD preview loop). That's gotta be some kind of physical bug which I think will go away if I get a new one.

BTW, you mean "clear QAM" channels. All the digital stuff is contained in QAM modulated carriers; there's only analog channels, which are 6 MHz bands containing a single NTSC modulated channel and QAM carriers, 6 MHz bands containing a digital transport stream which can carry up to 10 standard def channels or two high def ones (or some combination of high def channels and standard def). The transport streams containing rebroadcast local digital channels are unencrypted or "clear", since FCC regs forbid their encryption. All the rest are encrypted, requiring CableCARDs or a leased set top to tune.

FrancesTheMute · 03-27-2009, 04:55 PM

it's funny. I made that post and that day I got the letter from TWC about their new SDV channels and it also said that they had the TA's available for Tivo owners. I went to the website, www.timewarnercable.com/tuningadapter and ordered mine there. You put in your ZIP code, so anyone else should be able to at least see if they can get one in their market.

mikeyts · 03-29-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Agro

This is a great post!!! I am going to confirm that I am getting what I am supposed to get. Thank you

That post was slightly wrong (pointed out to me by someone in hdtv.forsandiego.com): you need the Variety Pack for Science HD and Hallmark Movies HD and you need the Sports Pack for SPEED HD. Sorry--I've corrected it.

int2str · 04-05-2009, 07:40 PM

I'm now having issues with some channels. Especially SpeedHD and FSC (non-HD) seem to cause the tuning adapter to stop working at times. Usually a Tivo reboot seems to fix it or un-plugging the Tuning Adapter USB cable and re-plugging it.

Hope I won't loose an F1 race over this...

rv65 · 11-05-2009, 04:24 AM

The Ex Adelphia part of San Diego is going SDV sometime this month. TA's will be handed out and a whole bunch of channels are going to it. I think they'll deploy moto TA's but not sure. Enjoy your SDV free lineup while it lasts as it's going to happen.

rv65 · 11-06-2009, 03:23 PM

Has anybody in the Ex Adelphia area lost any channels. I've heard they've enabled SDV and that you should go to the Carlsbad office and pick up a TA.