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CFL BH TV going ALL Digital!

Just got this e-mail:

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As we enhance our network to an all-digital delivery, you will enjoy even better picture and sound quality across all of your TVs.

In order to receive the all-digital signal, you must have a Digital Adapter. The Digital Adapter is compact and connects directly to the television.

With the Digital Adapter, you’ll enjoy:

Access to more channels, like Bright House Sports Network, Telemundo, Fox Sports 1, Travel, and Golf
The ability to watch dozens of HD channels that previously weren’t accessible including WFTV ABC HD, WESH NBC HD, WOFL FOX HD, WKMG CBS HD, Animal Planet HD, Discovery HD, ESPN HD, Nickelodeon HD and TBS HD (HD television required)
Digital picture and sound on every TV

Please call us at 1-855-354-9826 to receive your equipment.

View the channel lineup with your Digital Adapter.

Sincerely,

Your friends at Bright House Networks

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I did remove some info as it pertained to cost and what is covered under my HOA agreement.

Agent wasn't too sure when this would roll-out, but when it does, TV's without a cable box WILL require the device.

I was a little confused as it was NOT clear that ONLY TV's directly connected to the cable, and not via a box needs this h/w. It was not too clear on that and I thought it might be replacing out cable boxes, so I had to call.

I now assume that the TV (older, not digital) that now gets only the first 72 channels (I think?) will be able to get all non-HD channels after the device is installed?
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Irv Spalten

Re: BH TV going ALL Digital!

Does this require a visit by a cable technician or can I install this myself?

Irv... you need to correct your title because it is wrong. Only CFL is going all digital. This will not impact any other region.

Would we be able to use these to split the signal (in conjunction with a DVR) to allow connection to a PIP input on a TV?

Gary is this in addition to the SDV tuning adapter and cablecard for TIVO users? We will need 3 add-ons or does it replace anything?

Why is this only Central Florida?? Are they doing a test market there and if it works rolling out to the other regions (similar to 90/10??)

I had planned to talk with you guys soon enough about this but since Irv couldn't control himself here goes... (It's okay Irv I understand your excitement )

1) This only applies to CFL customers. So Tampa, Detroit, Birmingham, Indy, Bakersfield nothing changes for you. I will only answer questions from CFL folks about the change.

2) Any reception device (TV or whatever) that currently receives standard or basic cable without a box or cable card of some type will require either a Digital Adapter, Box or Cable Card.

3) CFL customers will be contacted through a number of different methods about this just as Irv has been. You do not need to wait and honestly I encourage you to go ahead and start the process now. Great care and special arrangements have been made for you CFL folks to make this as easy and painless as possible. If you have any questions feel free to ask me.

4) I will say this straight up...you are going to love these devices. I have tested them for quite some time now and there is honestly nothing to hate or dislike. Video quality is outstanding, audio just as good, they are fast tuning and so small you can attach them to the back of your TV and use IR repeater attached somewhere and you will never notice it. "Velcro" type tape is your friend.

5) Digital Adapters will work with any TV, old or new we have you covered from an interface perspective. So don't worry you won't need to go out and buy a new TV.

You may pick these devices up from your local lobby location now or we alternative methods for delivery and in the rare instance where you need help installing them we have you covered there as well. If you choose to do it yourself and you need help I am here for you please do not be shy....no question is a dumb question.
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~All truth goes through three phases. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as self-evident. - Arthur Schopenhauer ~

I have a DVR but honestly my TV does a better job with PIP. The DVR PIP is set up for a 4:3 TV and not a WS HD display. My TV puts the PIP further towards the corner of the picture. Also, the TV has the option the split the screen in half which allows for 2 screens side by side. Easier to watch due to bigger pictures.

So. if I were to put a splitter in between the wall and the DVR, I would get the same channel on both?

Thanks!!

Re: CFL BH TV going ALL Digital!

I'm in CFL. Just a couple questions.

1) What is the cost of these digital adapters. Are they the $1 ones?

2) When is this going to take effect?

Thanks!

I'm excited but it probably will not mean more HD until all divisions outside of The Panhandle do this.

Hopefully, it means more channels coming off of SDV and not having to see the zap2it channel guide on MTM's anymore.

Okay one last question. For the TV in my office I just have the cable plugged straight into the TV and get about 80-100 channels, all basic I guess. I was going to pick up a SDV adapter tomorrow for that TV. Should I go ahead and pick up this new digital adapter too and use both or is the digital adapter all that is needed now? If yes, which one plugs in to the cable first?

Thanks,
Wesley

I believe that Bright House is moving expanded basic HD channels off of SDV but anything higher than that is likely to stay SDV. So pretty much if you want digital tiers a SDV adapter is still needed.

You cant put a tuning adapter on an digital adapter. You can however get a digital box which accomplishes all of that

If you have a Newer TV with the Digital Tuner (QAM\ATSC Tuner????).....although Channel numbers wouldn't be the same (Channel 1008 would be 8.1); and, you would not get the upper channels..... you would be able to tune at least from 1 to 99 and get those basic channels....and not need a DA....?