Gerald Pea recently purchased a “High Definition” TV. For all of the older folks who read this blog, High-definition television (or HDTV, or just HD) refers to video having resolution substantially higher than traditional television systems (standard-definition TV, or SDTV, or SD). HD has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD. In other words, it means the picture is much better!
I recently visited the Pea and discovered the HDTV he purchased was incorrectly hooked up and was not broadcasting the HD signal. Basically, he was watching a regular signal on a HDTV and this defeated the purpose of owning a HDTV. Not only was it hooked up incorrectly but he was also watching the non-HD channel. HD Channels are broadcasted on Comcast in the 200 + range. Foe example, Channel 3 (CBS) is now broadcasted as HD Channel (233). Channel 29 (FOX) is now HD Channel (234).
I have heard about “Older” people purchasing HDTV’s and not watching the HD Channels. It’s a common mistake. It’s not just the Pea. I know for a fact that other family members have done the same thing. I believe it was the Glenside Pub who set all of their TV’s to the non-HD channels. Hey, it happens.
Anyway, here is a printable PDF of all the Comcast HD Channels in the Philadelphia area. You can print this out and keep by your HDTV as a reference.
I’m just trying to help. Would you buy a Mustang and not drive it on a freeway? Would you buy an electric guitar and not plug it into an Amp?
5 comments:
Well, let me say this little pea... I printed out your list, looked up every one of the channels (200 series), and I still get the same olde GRAINY substance I used to get when I lived on the BLVD. Obviously your list and HD is not a cure all. (Is it true that some shows now come in Color?)
Gay...that was a funny post!! And a shout-out to Lil'Pea for the techno-babble...I'm on it...tanks!
My UHF converter box doesn't go that high. I'm gonna call Poplar 5-0309 and get a new tube or something.
Wonder what Sally Starr would have looked like in high def?
The Pea's Face appears to be Exploding! Someone take away his HDTV!
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