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Remark
New Contributor
5 years ago

Returning problem where most Premium channels can not be tuned in.(e.g most HBO, most SHO, other misc like SCI). Does not matter if I choose HD or non-HD channels.)

Returning problem where most Premium channels can not be tuned in. [This uses Tivo with a Cable card.] A similar problem was fixed a couple of months ago, that did not benefit from a re-wire of undis...
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Bruce
Honored Contributor III

If you're only missing a few channels, it may be due to a newer (higher) compression scheme.  When you first lost the channels, the tech probably moved your service to an older head end still supporting the older compression.

Did the tech happen to mention a new compression scheme?  If so, did the tech mention if your TiVo and card support the new scheme(s)?

I don't know the new scheme(s) but I suspect MPEG4.  A mod would need to provide any newer schemes and you'd have to verify if your equipment supports it/them.

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Andrew_Wees
Contributor III
5 years ago

you mean mpeg 4 tivo's support mpeg 4

  • Bruce's avatar
    Bruce
    Honored Contributor III
    5 years ago

    Do I mean what?

    Which component decodes:  TiVo or the cablecard?  I don't know much about cablecards.  I remember reading about 'em years ago...and thought it was pretty cool (cheaper TV)...but I never opted to get the tech.  If TiVo supports MP4, then it's a question for the card.

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      Andrew_Wees
      Contributor III
      5 years ago

      the tivo handles video the cablecard handles encryption