Re: Good question....

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In Reply to: Good question.... posted by AbeCollins on July 10, 2003 at 00:51:55:

Hi Abe, thank you for the reply! I tried an over the air antenna on the box the other day and was unsuccessful in my mission. The programming for the box stayed in memory and it only searched for its cable channels. There is a card that is inserted in the front of the machine and when it is removed the box becomes disabled. I wonder if I can get a different card that will reprogram the box to receive over the air HDTV? Do you think the manufacturer of this cable box (Scientific Atlanta) would be helpful with this endeavor? I know that this box is sold as an HDTV receiver to the general public as per web site ads. Perhaps I'll send them an E-mail..... I am running out of space, therefore I'm trying not to accumulate anymore boxes :-) These new machines are the size of a typical DVD player..
As for the picture quality, well, it is only slightly better than the analog signal. It isn't a huge night and day thing with the video. The sound however is greatly improved, especially when watching movies that have been broadcast with a DD signal. My old cable box didn't make use of this and I was forced to watch in DPL or DPLII (as of late). HDTV, on the other hand, is simply amazing. It really makes a huge difference that is readily discernible. The other day "Beverly Hills Cop" was transmitted over the HBOHD channel. I could not believe the images I was seeing. The picture quality was truly a sight to behold!! WOW!!! So, now I'm enjoying watching my Mets again, even though they are a very poor ball club.
Best
Greg

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Topic - HDTV through cable company.... - GregS 10:15:30 07/07/03 (12)

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Re: HDTV through cable company.... - ICI 23:49:07 07/28/03 (0)

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Re: Thanks Abe! - williak 06:49:32 07/15/03 (1)

Thank you too Austin! - Dalancroft 14:56:14 07/16/03 (0)

Re: Good question.... - GregS 06:45:26 07/10/03 (0)

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