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MCIBUS · 2012-05-12, 07:42 AM

Though I like the pics, and the next song feature, I 'd perfer if Rogers would add the rest of the Galaxie line up.At present they only offer 40 compared to BTV's 45 and Shaws ?? I know they add more then BTV but not sure of the exact number.

Paolo · 2012-05-18, 10:04 AM

is it just me or is the digital audio channels now transmitted in SDV? before they were clear unencrypted audio streams and a qam/atsc tv could tune them before not sure if it is still in the clear

DBoutic617 · 2012-05-18, 10:07 AM

One thing I noticed about the Galaxie channels now is that pressing 'pause' on the remote actually pauses the music! Can't do that with the radio stations, as has been the usual, so there's that.

57 · 2012-05-18, 10:14 AM

Good points - both. You could not previously record the programming and you can now. It would not surprise me that they now encrypt these channels - we'll probably find out if people report they can no longer receive them in the clear. These channels have "value" (more than Fireplace, Aquarium, etc) and perhaps Stingray asked for Rogers to give them more value...

jlet · 2012-05-18, 02:25 PM

I still receive them on my TV Tuner, but without the pictures. TV displays "Audio only". Example: GX7 (Hit List) on Rogers Channel 713, is currently on TV Channel 67-34.

alebowgm · 2012-05-28, 03:08 PM

I was getting the blue screen on my 8642 with the old firmware until a few days ago and then I had a reboot and suddenly the music stations now display the picture. I too miss the ability to just have the screen go dark and wish some more information (such as year of the song, name of the last song) was available, although I guess now we can rewind the station.

PFD · 2012-05-28, 06:30 PM

The graphics are kinda lame, really, and not really necessary. Stock images, not related directly to the song in question. Prefer the dark screen.

Paolo · 2012-05-28, 07:41 PM

DBoutic617: pause does not work for me, do u have a PVR? maybe pause only works for PVR boxes

Paolo · 2012-05-28, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlet

I still receive them on my TV Tuner, but without the pictures. TV displays "Audio only". Example: GX7 (Hit List) on Rogers Channel 713, is currently on TV Channel 67-34.

who knows if they continue to have them in clear qam, its unknown at this point. i can tell u the graphics channels appear to be sdv so chances are, your tv wont pick them up, i wonder how much more band width the graphics take up on your cable stream?

DBoutic617 · 2012-05-29, 11:31 AM

Paolo: Yes, I have the HD PVR. Sorry for not clarifying that.

jlet · 2012-05-29, 03:07 PM

I lost the Galaxie channels on my TV for a few days (TV displayed "Program has no content"), but today they are back (without the graphics). I suspect Rogers will eventually encrypt these channels, and my TV will display "Scrambled program".

jm1248 · 2012-05-30, 08:20 AM

Would the twit who decided that all viewers must enjoy the pictures on the Galaxie music channels please restore the Blank Option? It's a distraction and, for plasma screens, will cause burning.

classicsat · 2012-05-30, 08:38 AM

That is a provider specific issue, since it is done with firmware running on the box, or an interactive app.

winterwolf · 2012-05-31, 01:14 PM

@Jm1248, I personally would love to have the new picture thing in my area. But I do think that it should have an option to turn it off for those who don't want it.

alebowgm · 2012-05-31, 01:59 PM

I liked it for the first 5 minutes, after that I was sick of it and just wanted my screen to go dark. I now find myself listening much less to be honest.

2012-05-18, 10:14 AM	#49
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2012-05-18, 02:25 PM	#50
jlet Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Rogers Cable Posts: 1,733	I still receive them on my TV Tuner, but without the pictures. TV displays "Audio only". Example: GX7 (Hit List) on Rogers Channel 713, is currently on TV Channel 67-34. __________________ SA8300HD; Panasonic TH-50PZ850; Sony STR-DA5ES; Tannoy: Arden, S8C, S8LR; SVS 16-46PC+; Oppo 971; Harmony 659/680

2012-05-28, 03:08 PM	#51
alebowgm Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,918	I was getting the blue screen on my 8642 with the old firmware until a few days ago and then I had a reboot and suddenly the music stations now display the picture. I too miss the ability to just have the screen go dark and wish some more information (such as year of the song, name of the last song) was available, although I guess now we can rewind the station. __________________ Windsor:CM4228+4220HD to 1.Samsung LNT3242H+2.AccessHD DTA1080D [RCA DTA800+CM7775+DTB-H260F in storage] GTA:LN40B750

2012-05-29, 03:07 PM	#56
jlet Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Rogers Cable Posts: 1,733	I lost the Galaxie channels on my TV for a few days (TV displayed "Program has no content"), but today they are back (without the graphics). I suspect Rogers will eventually encrypt these channels, and my TV will display "Scrambled program". __________________ SA8300HD; Panasonic TH-50PZ850; Sony STR-DA5ES; Tannoy: Arden, S8C, S8LR; SVS 16-46PC+; Oppo 971; Harmony 659/680

2012-05-30, 08:20 AM	#57
jm1248 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Willowdale ON Posts: 88	Galaxie Pictures Would the twit who decided that all viewers must enjoy the pictures on the Galaxie music channels please restore the Blank Option? It's a distraction and, for plasma screens, will cause burning. Last edited by 57; 2012-05-30 at 10:07 AM. Reason: Moved to existing thread where the topic has been discussed - Post 42 onwards

2012-05-12, 07:42 AM	#46
MCIBUS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,071	Though I like the pics, and the next song feature, I 'd perfer if Rogers would add the rest of the Galaxie line up.At present they only offer 40 compared to BTV's 45 and Shaws ?? I know they add more then BTV but not sure of the exact number.

2012-05-18, 10:04 AM	#47
Paolo Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Regional Municipality of Durham Posts: 2,695	is it just me or is the digital audio channels now transmitted in SDV? before they were clear unencrypted audio streams and a qam/atsc tv could tune them before not sure if it is still in the clear

2012-05-18, 10:07 AM	#48
DBoutic617 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Posts: 115	One thing I noticed about the Galaxie channels now is that pressing 'pause' on the remote actually pauses the music! Can't do that with the radio stations, as has been the usual, so there's that.

2012-05-28, 06:30 PM	#52
PFD Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,053	The graphics are kinda lame, really, and not really necessary. Stock images, not related directly to the song in question. Prefer the dark screen.

2012-05-28, 07:41 PM	#53
Paolo Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Regional Municipality of Durham Posts: 2,695	DBoutic617: pause does not work for me, do u have a PVR? maybe pause only works for PVR boxes

2012-05-29, 11:31 AM	#55
DBoutic617 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Posts: 115	Paolo: Yes, I have the HD PVR. Sorry for not clarifying that.

2012-05-30, 08:38 AM	#58
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 3,942	That is a provider specific issue, since it is done with firmware running on the box, or an interactive app.

2012-05-31, 01:14 PM	#59
winterwolf Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New-Brunswick (Acadian Peninsula) Posts: 93	@Jm1248, I personally would love to have the new picture thing in my area. But I do think that it should have an option to turn it off for those who don't want it.

2012-05-31, 01:59 PM	#60
alebowgm Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,918	I liked it for the first 5 minutes, after that I was sick of it and just wanted my screen to go dark. I now find myself listening much less to be honest. __________________ Windsor:CM4228+4220HD to 1.Samsung LNT3242H+2.AccessHD DTA1080D [RCA DTA800+CM7775+DTB-H260F in storage] GTA:LN40B750

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