DVR Chatter

I  am in Chicago too - can't wait for 9.15 - although I have not had nearly the number of problems others have reported.

No. It's just the low-level support of the DCT-6412 itself. Sort of like updating drivers on your computer. It seems to be mainly for MPEG encoding problems with analog channels, and other related video issues.

Just upgraded from the 6208 to the 6412 on Saturday.  I still have v9.12. I was sort of hoping the vod would be enabled, but it wasn't.  After a few recordings, all is working well so far.

Provided VOD is available in your area, VOD not working is generally a problem of routing your connection through one or more devices that cannot pass signals back to Comcast. VOD is like watching video on real player - there has to be two way communication.  Common are splitters and VCRs.  Your cable connection should not be routed through anything (ie: VCR) prior to going into the 6412.

I understand that VOD is not available in all areas.  Is this still true?

But if you don't have VOD, what excuse did they give for raising their rates in their annual "Here's Why We're Raising Your Rates Again" letter?

Last night I recorded CSI NY.  When I went back to watch the recording, about 5-10 minutes into the show, the screen went green for several seconds (no flashing, just bright green).  I skipped over the green and didn't see any other problems.  I did rewind and the green is in the recording, not some onetime event.  I'm hoping others in the Chicago area saw something similar in the broadcast and it wasn't my new box. I've read about the green flashes that people have experienced in the past and I don't think this is the same thing.

Anybody else experience anything similar?

pete wrote:

Last night I recorded CSI NY.  When I went back to watch the recording, about 5-10 minutes into the show, the screen went green for several seconds (no flashing, just bright green).  I skipped over the green and didn't see any other problems.  I did rewind and the green is in the recording, not some onetime event.  I'm hoping others in the Chicago area saw something similar in the broadcast and it wasn't my new box. I've read about the green flashes that people have experienced in the past and I don't think this is the same thing.

Anybody else experience anything similar?

The 'green flash' issue should only affect analog channels, and usually only if both tuners are tuned to analog channels. It's possible it was a glitch in the show itself if you were recording the HD channel.

..has anyone heard when we will receive new compression in chicagoland?....the analog and digital channels are so soft looking right now....

I'm in Chicago too and got my 6412 installed on April 2nd.  I checked the setup page and I still have the 9.12 firmware.  Do you know if it has been sent down to us yet or if I missed the rollout time, if I'll get it later?  Also, do you guys know when we are supposed to be getting the digital simulcast for the lower 99  analog channels.  My signal levels are good, but they look really pathetic on my HDTV.   

Thanks.

-David

Last edited by davidbrenner1 (04-05-2005 12:44:59 PM)

TNT-HD seems to be available in most areas. Check channel 204.

Thanks for the info Andy

I checked it and I have TNT-HD

Must of got turned on within the last few days

Jeffster

They always send us new channel messages. Thats why I was surprised to hear about 204. Thanks for the heads up.