HVR-1800 QAM scan problem

[rstewartmailacct]

Hi,

I'm using latest v 1.2.9 on Vista sp1 and everything is up to date. The analog tuning, recording etc. works great. The problem I'm having is with the hi-def. I'm trying to scan for cable channels that would be clear hi-def but don't get anything. I have both inputs supplied on hvr-1800 from cable and the scan process works it just doesn't find anything. I'm using the hvr-1800mce (qam) option with digital recording plug in in config.

I have attached logs. If I don't get anything I can get an antenna but don't want to if it is not necessary.

Any help or advice would be great. I searched for step by step to make sure I'm doing everything right but don't seem to find anything.

Thanks!

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Does the Hauppauge WinTV app pick up any channels?

[rstewartmailacct]

Nope.

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Thats not a good sign. If it had, I would have suggested maybe trying the alternative qam.ini files, which scan a wider set of frequencies. I suspect that wont help though if the WinTV app is unable to find any either.

I think the HDHomeRun forums and AVSForum have lists of clear QAM channels carried by various cable networks in the US. It might be worth checking those to see what you channel network should have accessible via clear QAM.

[rstewartmailacct]

Thanks.

I guess they may be encrypted because nothing shows under my zip at silicondust.com

thanks

[whurlston]

I would check the AVS forums as well. Silicondust will only have them if someone in your area has an HDHomeRun.