TWC new Themed-based lineup

[jeffski]

Even though I don't have cable anymore,thought Id pass this along...could only find it in ohio twc site for now but in now section of Journal this am says its coming to Milwaukee in October
http://www.timewarnercable.com/midohio/learn/new_digital_lineup.html

[PaulKTF]

How much do you want to bet that they move a bunch of popular channels off the analog lineup onto the digital lineup to try and get people to rent the digital boxes?

[klwillis45]

Excellent news.

[kevbeck122]

I got an e-mail from TWC early this morning mentioning this.  They have an information page here: http://www.wi.rr.com/production/newlineups/index.html.

[gparris]

It will take some time to remember the lineups, especially for some on demand channels, but at least now the numbering will make sense.
Other than the power-on channel to change, the DVR recordings are supposed to migrate and I see a new HD channel, BIO HD in the listing, but no Weather Channel HD yet.:huh?:

Other folks, though, will have to remember to add the 1 number to their remote entry or they will have analogue/SD, not HD channels and think they have HD.
Maybe TWC must "educate" them, huh?

[PaulKTF]

I got an e-mail from TWC early this morning mentioning this.  They have an information page here: http://www.wi.rr.com/production/newlineups/index.html.

Yup, just as I suspected- people with expanded basic Analog are getting screwed over.

[Kenoman]

Great, the changeover is to be done in October when all the new shows are on. Good luck trying to record them especially series recordings.
Also, here in Kenosha we get the Chicago networks now. What do you want to bet that they will be gone with this changeover.

[klwillis45]

Yup, just as I suspected- people with expanded basic Analog are getting screwed over.

How exactly?

Q: Why is Time Warner Cable changing the positions of just the channels above 100?
A: The Standard Cable lineup usually varies by community because of local access, broadcasters and other stations unique to that market.  We will continue to work on providing the best Standard Service we can in each community.

 

Q: What will the new Digital Cable channel lineup look like?
A: Channels will be arranged in "Channel Blocks" as seen below:
 

Channel Block
2-99 Basic & Expanded Basic
100-399 Digital Genres – grouped into Kids & Family, Learning & Discovery, Home & Leisure, Shopping, Entertainment, Music, Movies, Sports, News & Weather, Faith & Inspiration
400-499 Free On Demand
500-599 Movies on Demand
600-699 Premium Channels
700-799 PPV & Sports Packages
800-899 Hispanic & International
900-999 Digital Music
1001+ HD Channels


 

Q: Are you moving some of my Standard Service channels to Digital Cable?
A: No, your Standard Cable lineup for the most part remains unchanged.  However, many of those channels also will appear as part of a theme-based category on the Digital lineup as a convenience to make the programming easier to find.  So, for example, if you receive ESPN and ESPN2 on Standard Service channels 33 and 34, they also will appear on the Digital lineup in the Sports Category where they will be grouped with other digital sports channels such as ESPNU, ESPN Classic, and ESPN News

[PaulKTF]

How exactly?

http://www.timewarnercable.com/MediaLibrary/4/141/images/documents/SE_newlineups.pdf

Look at all the channels that are currently available on the analog lineup, but no longer will be as of 10/13 because of the move.

For example, Nickelodeon is on channel 56 now. When it moves to channel 103 it will no longer be accessable to those without a digital cable box. So, people who don't have a bo xnow will have to pay to rent one to watch (for example) Nickelodeon on 10/13.

[klwillis45]

No, it will be on channel 56 AND channel 103.

Re-read my above post.

[ArgMeMatey]

No, it will be on channel 56 AND channel 103.

Re-read my above post.

Today, klwillis appears to be correct.  However we know that within the next few years, analog cable will disappear entirely or wither to a bare minimum.  

So, you are OK now but don't get too complacent.  Time Warner will announce reductions in analog when the bean counters and marketers both give a green light.  Unless the technical people trot out the "We can't get parts anymore" excuse first.

[klwillis45]

Yeah, that will eventually happen no matter what cableco you pay your money too.

[jeffski]

Yeah, that will eventually happen no matter what cableco you pay your money too.

kwillis..on an unrelated issue,I notice you have a Toshiba dlp 52...Have you had any problems with yours? I've had mine 3 years and after 10 months ,the lamp burned out so Im sure it's due to burn out again soon...I also had problems (when it was in warranty,thankfully) with the tv shutting off by itself...sat in shop for 10 days but at least it was covered. Now lately,this started about 4 months ago,when I turn it on,it makes a very annoying buzzing noice...after the first 3 months or so,it went away after 10 minutes but in the past few weeks,it sometimes goes away but Id say half the time it either gets quieter or doesn't go away at all. Did research on this and sounds like the color wheel is going and you cant just replace that,I'd have to replace the whole (expensive) light engine....I'm ready to give up on this tv and not get a Toshiba again.At least I can crank the surround sound to drown out the buzzing for now..LOL...but when the lamp or light engine dies,this tv is getting a decent burial.:wave: (p.s. I paid $1500 for this 3 yrs ago. It's amazing what $1000 gets you today,bigger and better tvs..I'll prob.go lcd )

[Jack 1000]

The New TWC-Wisconsin Line Up Change Will Be Around October 13th.

Almost nothing is being lost.  Just In-Demand 3, (The old PPV channel 803, which really doesn't matter because everything PPV is now On-Demand.) and the West Coast feeds of Showtime:

http://www.timewarnercable.com/Wisconsin/learn/programming/legalnotices/legalnoticeSE.html

New TWC-Wisconsin-Line Up Information:

http://www.wi.rr.com/production/newlineups/index.html

They are moving stuff so that everything is organized by THEME. For example, Sports channels are all in one place.  Entertainment, Movies, and Music, will all have their own categories.

Standard Service, (Channels 2-99 will have very little change.) Some new channels coming out too.

Tips:

1.) Write down your Favorite Channels in the Guide and look for them on the chart provided at TWC's website or to be included in a mailer.  Write down the NEW channel numbers.  You will need to reprogram your Favorite Channels list on or after October 13th.

2.) DVR recordings scheduled (big knock on wood here) are supposed to carry over to the new channel locations.

Jack

[PaulKTF]

So these changes are for Digital subscribers only, and won't affect Analog? I'm confused.