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Bigdog
09-01-2006, 08:10 PM
Is it possible to pick up HD programs on TWC w/o a box with a TV that has a built in HD tuner? If so how??

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Tom Snyder
09-01-2006, 08:19 PM
If you have an HD tuner in it, you may have a cable card slot, too. TWC will come out with one and activate for you.

Of course, if you have an antenna and built-in HD tuner, you can get the local HD's withOUT TWC...
Snard
09-03-2006, 08:38 AM
Is it possible to pick up HD programs on TWC w/o a box with a TV that has a built in HD tuner? If so how??

Thanks
You can also pick up the HD locals (NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS) if your TV has a QAM tuner built-in. Depending on the set, the channel numbers may be a bit odd, but they are out there. (I have a Phillips 30" set with built-in tuner, which works fine for these without a TWC box)
Bigdog
09-10-2006, 09:49 AM
One does have a cable card slot (the DLP) the other one does not, but both have QAM tuners. I'd like to see if I can receive HD stations w/o the box (or cable card).

What channels did you find the HD channels from just straight cable?

Thanks
kevbeck122
09-10-2006, 11:25 AM
Just plug the cable into the digital coax input (or cable if your tv has a cable and an antenna coax input) and do a digital scan or digital cable scan. You'll pick up the locals in HD except for The CW (18) and MyNetworkTV (24).
bschmidt25
09-18-2006, 04:24 PM
One does have a cable card slot (the DLP) the other one does not, but both have QAM tuners. I'd like to see if I can receive HD stations w/o the box (or cable card).


Me too. I just called Time Warner and asked them about the Cable Card and they said they wanted $40 to set it up and $1.75 a month. Looks like they're trying to steer everyone clear of it and make you get a digital box...
Gregg Lengling
09-18-2006, 05:06 PM
Yeah they are at this time trying to steer you clear of it...mainly because of compatibility issues. That's why there is a service call charge to come out and install it. However if you don't need the guide or payperview services, the cable card is a great choice. It may cost $1.75 per month but that sure beats paying $7.95 a month for the box and another $0.30 for the remote.