Comcast cable box/TV issues

[bouncytruck]

Comcast just gave us a new cable box because our old one was tiling. We are now having a problem with the remote working consistently. The tech said that there is an issue with the Panasonic Plasmas sending a signal that blocks the remote signal. The only solution they have is to move the cable box a minimum of 4 feet away from the TV. In our space that isn't really possible (even the tech said it wasn't possible). Has any one had similar issues? Anyone know a solution?

TV = Panasonic T-50PX75U
Cable Box = Motorola DCH3200

I'm thinking about trying an RF extension or a universal remote.

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Comcast just gave us a new cable box because our old one was tiling. We are now having a problem with the remote working consistently. The tech said that there is an issue with the Panasonic Plasmas sending a signal that blocks the remote signal. The only solution they have is to move the cable box a minimum of 4 feet away from the TV. In our space that isn't really possible (even the tech said it wasn't possible). Has any one had similar issues? Anyone know a solution?

TV = Panasonic T-50PX75U
Cable Box = Motorola DCH3200

I'm thinking about trying an RF extension or a universal remote.

don't have a solution for you.but,my new samsung lcd suffer's from the same thing with comcast remote and their motorola hd dvr. and i'm close to 4ft.mine will not stay on the cable setting without having to push it each time.every time i want to change a channel or access the guide.i have to push cable first.

[awesome98]

Switch to Direct TV or Dish Network.Don't switch to U-Verse I have it and their HD sucks.

[CG]

I'm hoping when the digital switch stuff comes it doesn't effect us. We have a Comcast basic package. I think we get channels from 2 to 99. We don't have any kind of box that we have to use, cable comes from the wall straight to the back of the TV. Our TV has some thing built in that plays the HD channels in HD without needing a box.

We don't want any of the pay stations, or on demand stuff. More boxes and remotes equals more problems in my book.

Zero help to you Bouncy...I know this stuff is happening more and more though.

[awesome98]

[QUOTE=CG;3253617] We don't have any kind of box that we have to use, cable comes from the wall straight to the back of the TV. Our TV has some thing built in that plays the HD channels in HD without needing a box.
QUOTE]

I would guess you have a flatscreen TV that was bought in the last 2 years,if that's the case your TV has a built in digital reciever so you won't need a converter box,and thats why your tv can pick up the HD channels

[bouncytruck]

CG, Comcast is dropping all of their analog channels soon. You may want to check to see if you need the converter in place (it's free).

In our area, the HD channels are only in the 104+ with the 1080p stuff in the 600+. We have expanded basic, which doesn't include any of the premium channels, but we do get on-demand which is kind of nice.

[awesome98]

Comcast isn't dropping all ther channels,but they are dropping alot of them.If your cable comes through the wall you're going to lose alot of channels.

[bouncytruck]

Here is Seattle, they said they were dropping all the analog channels. Maybe we're a beta site or the news is trying to create drama (that would be a first).

[bowtieboy93]

I have shaw up here

same motorola box though

I am the same problem (sharp aquos though)

ive had it for 4 months and when i first got it, the remote wouldnt work barely, my old one worked way better. But its gotten better and better and you can use it anywhere

[bouncytruck]

Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

I have shaw up here

same motorola box though

I am the same problem (sharp aquos though)

ive had it for 4 months and when i first got it, the remote wouldnt work barely, my old one worked way better. But its gotten better and better and you can use it anywhere

Have you tired a universal remote or an RF extender?

[bowtieboy93]

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Have you tired a universal remote or an RF extender?

im using the universal remote that came with it
no RF extender either

[bouncytruck]

Well, the universal remote doesn't seem to work either. I bought a Harmony 510. I guess I'll try and return it to get my $100 back.

Panasonic doesn't seem to be responding on my requests either. I guess this a situation where all the companies feel that if they ignore it, it will go away.

[fastwillie 696969]

all i know is that directtv has gone up in the last year of a avg of 5 bucks
i used to pay 71.00 amo for 2 hd rec. and 2 standard one with tivo
now im paying 85.00 amo. same package
they can jack it up anytime they want because people wont let go of the tube time so they just keep adding taxes to your bill by the end of the year im going to say 99 a mo
for total chioce package

good old days of hacking directv are over i went ten years before i quit

[awesome98]

Direct TV has raised thier prices twice in the last 5 years.Comcast and all the other cable companies raise the prices every year

[awesome98]

another thing if you have comcast and have more than one hd box they caharge you $5.00 a month for each hd bo where direct tv and dish network charge you $5.00 a month but you can hAVe as many hd boxes as you want

[fastwillie 696969]

Originally Posted by awesome98

another thing if you have comcast and have more than one hd box they caharge you $5.00 a month for each hd bo where direct tv and dish network charge you $5.00 a month but you can hAVe as many hd boxes as you want

not true im paying 5.99 ea hd box
and my bill has been raise more than twice in 5 years im sorry to say your wrong

[awesome98]

I sell direct tv I know the facts.If you really want to start an argument with me,be my guest,I'll make you look like a retard.I've also sold dish network and comcast.Go to jdpowerandassociates.com and you'll see that direct tv is the best

[Sub-versive]

Originally Posted by awesome98

I sell direct tv I know the facts.If you really want to start an argument with me,be my guest,I'll make you look like a retard.I've also sold dish network and comcast.Go to jdpowerandassociates.com and you'll see that direct tv is the best

Wow dude, that is an awesome response.
Do you like the Whitesox?
Do you use AOL?
Asshat.

[El Jay]

Originally Posted by awesome98

another thing if you have comcast and have more than one hd box they caharge you $5.00 a month for each hd bo where direct tv and dish network charge you $5.00 a month but you can hAVe as many hd boxes as you want

Originally Posted by 70blowngmc

not true im paying 5.99 ea hd box
and my bill has been raise more than twice in 5 years im sorry to say your wrong

Originally Posted by awesome98

I sell direct tv I know the facts.If you really want to start an argument with me,be my guest,I'll make you look like a retard.I've also sold dish network and comcast.Go to jdpowerandassociates.com and you'll see that direct tv is the best

Maybe you should take a deep breath & calm down just a bit, Gentlemen.

[JON67]

I have direct tv too. They don't raise the prices every year like Comcast does, but they do charge for each box.

[Jerry Jones]

Originally Posted by El Jay

Maybe you should take a deep breath & calm down just a bit, Gentlemen.

Thank you El Jay! I was just reading and was getting ready for a response and saw yours.

[El Jay]

Originally Posted by Jerry Jones

Thank you El Jay! I was just reading and was getting ready for a response and saw yours.

I didn't want to overstep my bounds, but I could see that thread going down hill in 1 heckuva hurry.

[bouncytruck]

Back to the issue at hand - anyone know how to fix my remote issue?