How long did it take to get Rogers HDTV - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Researcher · 2001-12-31, 07:55 AM

I'm curious, how long did it take to get up and running with Rogers HDTV?

Does an installer come to your house and if so what do they do?

All my cable is pretty hard to get to and I don't want my house mucked up.

Cdn_Photo · 2001-12-31, 10:29 AM

Rex,

They had an installer come out for me, but I'm not sure why they needed to.

All that is involved is for you to plug the box in, connect the in coming cable, and the necessary cables to your tv (and amp).

Really not much to it.

Researcher · 2001-12-31, 11:36 AM

So what cables do you require?
Judging from Johnny G's post, I assume you need Component cables, SVHS and RCA audio cables.

Does it have optical out for audio?

What about 5.1, does it work.

Sorry for all the questions!

Cdn_Photo · 2001-12-31, 12:09 PM

That's right. Those are the cables you will need. Those come in the box with the unit, though they might not be the best quality.

I would also add a coax for the box to your amp for the 5.1. It doesn't do fiber for the 5.1.

The DD5.1 is good, but content is sparse.

JohnnyG · 2001-12-31, 12:52 PM

Based on my personal experience (and what NOT to do!), here's how to get it:

- If you're not currently a cable subscriber, call and make an appointment to get hooked up with regular analog cable. Don't mention anything about digital cable or HDTV.

- As soon as you're hooked up, call and tell them you want the HDTV service. They will then send you all you need by courier. You may get the receiver and the remote/documentation package seperately and on seperate days so if there is no remote in the box, don't panic. You can probably drop into a Rogers Video store and borrow one from the cable counter if you can't wait.

Make all the necessary connections to the TV and A/V system and then call 1-888-ROGERS1 and get the box activated.

That's pretty much all there is to it.

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Bob Carrick · 2001-12-31, 03:57 PM

Question:
I have an EDTV (Enhanced Definition Television), which is another digital standard, better then analog but not as good as HDTV, but 1 third the cost with of course Componant in (3 sets) will Rogers HDTV be compatible? IE: Is it a decoder and sends out straight component signals like a DVD player?

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XM4243 · 2001-12-31, 05:13 PM

uhh Bob what that's got to do with this post?

Maybe start a new thread.

Bob Carrick · 2001-12-31, 06:11 PM

Well the thread was about HDTV with Rogers so I thought it was fair to keep it all to one thread. Was just trying to be polite.

JohnnyG · 2001-12-31, 06:52 PM

Bob, unfortunately the answer is no. The current Explorer 2000HD receiver only supports one output resolution and that's 1080i. I don't think that's going to change with the upcoming 3100HD either, I'm afraid.

I know for sure that the Star Choice HDD-201 would support your display. I'm not certain about the ExpressVu 6000, but it's likely.

Bob Carrick · 2001-12-31, 08:03 PM

Good to know thanks.

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Researcher · 2002-01-05, 06:20 PM

Sorry I'm not familar with EDTV.

Is anyone broadcasting it in Canada.

BTW, has the CRTC or other Canadian government org actually set up standards for Digital television in Canada?

JohnnyG · 2002-01-07, 01:27 PM

Rex, EDTV is 480p. FOX is an example of a broadcaster using this format.

In November 1997, Canada officially adopted the ATSC terrestrial digital television broadcast standard. The ATSC standard includes 18 different screen formats with variations of 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p and 1080i (HDTV) resolutions.

Radar · 2002-02-04, 04:17 PM

Is the output of the Roger's HDTV STB fixed at 1080i? I have a HD projector that will take 1080i but I would prefer 720p because the native resolution of the projector is 1366x768.

Is there anyone else out there using Roger's HDTV with a home theatre projector (Sanyo PLV-60 or Sony 11HT/10HT) that can comment on picture quality?

In any case I ordered the service on Friday past to check it out. At $20 a month it's pretty low risk to trial.

Ray in Ottawa

Radar · 2002-02-04, 04:26 PM

I think I got my answer to the 1080i question. It appears to be source/encoder related; I checked out HDTV Galaxy....

Ray

finist · 2002-02-05, 10:33 AM

Just got a call from Rogers delivery. Waiting list for a HDTV box is 4-6 weeks.
Bad!

2001-12-31, 12:52 PM	#5
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,407	Based on my personal experience (and what NOT to do!), here's how to get it: - If you're not currently a cable subscriber, call and make an appointment to get hooked up with regular analog cable. Don't mention anything about digital cable or HDTV. - As soon as you're hooked up, call and tell them you want the HDTV service. They will then send you all you need by courier. You may get the receiver and the remote/documentation package seperately and on seperate days so if there is no remote in the box, don't panic. You can probably drop into a Rogers Video store and borrow one from the cable counter if you can't wait. Make all the necessary connections to the TV and A/V system and then call 1-888-ROGERS1 and get the box activated. That's pretty much all there is to it. <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: JohnnyG on 2001-12-31 12:53 ]</font> <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: JohnnyG on 2001-12-31 12:54 ]</font>

2001-12-31, 03:57 PM	#6
Bob Carrick Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 75	Question: I have an EDTV (Enhanced Definition Television), which is another digital standard, better then analog but not as good as HDTV, but 1 third the cost with of course Componant in (3 sets) will Rogers HDTV be compatible? IE: Is it a decoder and sends out straight component signals like a DVD player? _________________ Bob Click the house icon to visit my website. <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Bob Carrick on 2002-01-07 08:38 ]</font>

2001-12-31, 08:03 PM	#10
Bob Carrick Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 75	Good to know thanks. _________________ Bob Click the house icon to visit my website. <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Bob Carrick on 2002-01-07 08:38 ]</font>

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2001-12-31, 07:55 AM	#1
Researcher Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 372	I'm curious, how long did it take to get up and running with Rogers HDTV? Does an installer come to your house and if so what do they do? All my cable is pretty hard to get to and I don't want my house mucked up.

2001-12-31, 10:29 AM	#2
Cdn_Photo Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mississauga Posts: 390	Rex, They had an installer come out for me, but I'm not sure why they needed to. All that is involved is for you to plug the box in, connect the in coming cable, and the necessary cables to your tv (and amp). Really not much to it.

2001-12-31, 11:36 AM	#3
Researcher Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 372	So what cables do you require? Judging from Johnny G's post, I assume you need Component cables, SVHS and RCA audio cables. Does it have optical out for audio? What about 5.1, does it work. Sorry for all the questions!

2001-12-31, 12:09 PM	#4
Cdn_Photo Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mississauga Posts: 390	That's right. Those are the cables you will need. Those come in the box with the unit, though they might not be the best quality. I would also add a coax for the box to your amp for the 5.1. It doesn't do fiber for the 5.1. The DD5.1 is good, but content is sparse.

2001-12-31, 05:13 PM	#7
XM4243 Premium Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 929	uhh Bob what that's got to do with this post? Maybe start a new thread.

2001-12-31, 06:11 PM	#8
Bob Carrick Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 75	Well the thread was about HDTV with Rogers so I thought it was fair to keep it all to one thread. Was just trying to be polite.

2001-12-31, 06:52 PM	#9
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,407	Bob, unfortunately the answer is no. The current Explorer 2000HD receiver only supports one output resolution and that's 1080i. I don't think that's going to change with the upcoming 3100HD either, I'm afraid. I know for sure that the Star Choice HDD-201 would support your display. I'm not certain about the ExpressVu 6000, but it's likely.

2002-01-05, 06:20 PM	#11
Researcher Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 372	Sorry I'm not familar with EDTV. Is anyone broadcasting it in Canada. BTW, has the CRTC or other Canadian government org actually set up standards for Digital television in Canada?

2002-01-07, 01:27 PM	#12
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,407	Rex, EDTV is 480p. FOX is an example of a broadcaster using this format. In November 1997, Canada officially adopted the ATSC terrestrial digital television broadcast standard. The ATSC standard includes 18 different screen formats with variations of 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p and 1080i (HDTV) resolutions.

2002-02-04, 04:17 PM	#13
Radar Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 39	Is the output of the Roger's HDTV STB fixed at 1080i? I have a HD projector that will take 1080i but I would prefer 720p because the native resolution of the projector is 1366x768. Is there anyone else out there using Roger's HDTV with a home theatre projector (Sanyo PLV-60 or Sony 11HT/10HT) that can comment on picture quality? In any case I ordered the service on Friday past to check it out. At $20 a month it's pretty low risk to trial. Ray in Ottawa

2002-02-04, 04:26 PM	#14
Radar Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 39	I think I got my answer to the 1080i question. It appears to be source/encoder related; I checked out HDTV Galaxy.... Ray

2002-02-05, 10:33 AM	#15
finist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 9	Just got a call from Rogers delivery. Waiting list for a HDTV box is 4-6 weeks. Bad!