Test Channels 9300 & 9301 should stay on ! *Update: They are up now!

[gadgtfreek]

Thanks. I knew about the others. Just wasn't sure about NG

No problemo!

I thought it was 1080i initially also.



Scott,

I thought upconverted programming came from 768p not 480i

 

[rad]

TNTHD sure has a lot of upconverting and stretching going on.

Discounting the change to aspect ratio, different subject, which version of TNT has better PQ, the SD or HD version? To me the HD version has better PQ then the SD version.

If you're near your set why don't you go look at channel 9301 and 278 since an upconvert is being shown now and tell me which one looks better?

 

[gadgtfreek]

Discounting the change to aspect ratio, different subject, which version of TNT has better PQ, the SD or HD version? To me the HD version has better PQ then the SD version.

I agree. Granted TNTHD really sucks, if i have a HD version simulcast of the SD version, I always watch the HD version. Same with my OTA local news compared to Directv local news.

 

[talos4]

Given a choice, Which I will have once things are rolling, (Hide SD Channels)

I will choose an upconverted SD over the standard SD version. (is that redundant?)

And Yes I do realize it's SD, it still looks better.

 

[joedekock]

I am sure it has already been said on here... but I will say it again.

Wow! These two channels look fantastic! NGHD looks is the best quality 720p channel I have ever seen on satellite!

 

[digiblur]

I am sure it has already been said on here... but I will say it again.

Wow! These two channels look fantastic! NGHD looks is the best quality 720p channel I have ever seen on satellite!

Wait until you see some content from some high dollar 720p studio quality cams.

 

[rockaway1836]

Just a little off topic: Has anyone noticed that Disovery HD #76 changed their name to HD Theater? It's still showing on the guide as Discovery HD but the on screen logo has changed.

 

[REDANDBLACK]

Getting 498,9300 and 9301 in Central Florida.

 

[rad]

Just a little off topic: Has anyone noticed that Disovery HD #76 changed their name to HD Theater? It's still showing on the guide as Discovery HD but the on screen logo has changed.

Yep, they did that a few days ago.

 

[bige3288]

I am getting 9300 and 9301 they look great. Also i am getting 498, 480 ,481 on both h20 and hr20

 

[gadgtfreek]

Just saw some HD commercials on 9301 in 1080i, they were bangin

Man, PQ is looking to be great!

 

[Xstation]

what's PQ?

 

[iceturkee]

picture quality.

 

[hantu]

I am still getting "Channel Not Purchased" (like the other night. I have reset the receiver once, but I still have squat.

I have had "Recent Activity" for HD Access on my account and I even went through the menus at D* to "change" my programming. Still nothin'.

Any insiders with any thoughts / advice?

 

[pDUB]

Just Got Home From Work 9301 Looks Awesome 9300 Is Decent. Woooooohoooooooo:d

 

[Brewer4]

I am still getting "Channel Not Purchased" (like the other night. I have reset the receiver once, but I still have squat.

I have had "Recent Activity" for HD Access on my account and I even went through the menus at D* to "change" my programming. Still nothin'.

Any insiders with any thoughts / advice?

Order some new B-Band converters.

 

[hantu]

Why should I get a new converter? I have 480, 481, and 498. If I have those, the BBC should be fine, right?

 

[xman111]

on Directv's website, you can refresh your receivers too, that might help.

 

[Brewer4]

Why should I get a new converter? I have 480, 481, and 498. If I have those, the BBC should be fine, right?

You wanted ideas. I have no idea why you cant get channels. It could be a BBC that works on some of the test ones but not the preview. Try to rehit the receivers as XMAN111 mentioned. We really dont know why.

 

[taz291819]

Wow, 498 didn't work yesterday, but it works now, as does 9300 and 9301.