To receive HD service from Comcast, you need the following equipment:

-An HD capable television
-High Definition set top box, from either Comcast or a 3rd party, or;
-Cable Card slot in television, or;
-QAM tuner in television.

In order to access all the HD channels on your service level, you must have a set top box or a cable card slot in your TV. A QAM tuner may only pick up your local channels in HD and nothing more.

High Definition boxes that are currently offered by Comcast are as follows:

In Motorola areas, the HD boxes that are offered are:
-DCT6200
-DCT5100 (Depreciated)
-DCT641x (DVR)
-DCT341x (DVR)
-DCH6200
-DCH641x (DVR)
-DCH3200
-DCH341x (DVR)
-PACE RNG110 (small black HD set top with no front clock display)

In Scientific Atlanta/Cisco areas, the HD boxes that are offered are:
-SA 8300HD (DVR)
-SA 8300HDC (DVR)
-SA 42x0HD
-SA 42x0HDC
-SA 3xxxHD

You may also purchase a TiVO or Moxi unit for use on a Comcast system. It does require a Cable Card from Comcast, which may need a truck roll for installation.

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by sansri88 edited by cypherstream
last modified: 2010-09-28 07:41:57