Aug 2, 2000 · Charter Spectrum → [CATV] Tuning Adapter not working. If you have trouble getting your channels through a tuning adapter connected to a TiVo EDGE Series, BOLT Series or Roamio Series DVR, check the adapter's firmware version: Devices on TiVo Experience 4 (software version: 21. Oct 22, 2019 · As I said, keep pestering Spectrum. I'm about to give up on the Tivo and just get a Spectrum's DVR, at least I'll get the channels I pay for. Apr 13, 2020 · By Sunday at 8am, the channel was gone. every single problem that relates to a tuning adapter has been solved by going to spectrum and saying "this thing is busted" and they bring me a new one. Power on the tuning adapter (connect power adapter). 1mm ID / 5. trying to watch 'my' football game tonight, suddenly my tuning adapter stopped working and couldn't get the channel. Tuning Adapter: Troubleshooting. Member. They chatted with their in house Tivo desk, and finally asked if I would mind them taking one of my Tivos to their head end 8 miles away. Other than that, it has worked flawlessly. It's like Spectrum is only sending me an emergency signal rather than my actual cable signal. Aug 3, 2022 · As has been discussed in many of the other TiVo Community Forum threads regarding the Spectrum Tuning Adapter will need to be rebooted once a week. I will probably drop Spectrum cable, but keep the Internet. I have a Tivo Edge w/ CableCard & Tuning Adapter through Spectrum cable. Hopefully my area moves to 'high split' soon, and a 'high split' adapter will be available to UDCPs (and other one-way CableCARD-compatible devices) also cannot access switched digital video (“SDV”) services without a Tuning Adapter provided by Spectrum. It wouldn't hurt to connect per the instructions. Anybody leaving TiVO service & wanting to sell theirs? I’d pay more for them than SPECTRUM charges for not turning them in. It is a pain for it to get setup. Now, when reactivating an old Roamio I've been told by Spectrum that all TAs are interchangeable, that they don't keep track of what TA is on what box. I have one Tivo and one HDHomeRun. However, to kick off Fall 2021, a new message started popping up from my TiVo Edge regarding my Tuning Adapter only having four tuners. Also cable cards are fixing to be end of life on spectrum due to upgrades to the system that do no support cable cards or tuning adapters. Search the forum but be advised most Spectrum systems use Cisco TA's so some experiences with those may not apply to your Motorola TA. Oct 26, 2019 · I don't have the service, but yes you can use your current CableCARD and tuning adapter, as Spectrum TV Choice is delivered over traditional QAM (in addition to the Spectrum app). The green light on the front of the tuning adapter adapter will start blinking slowly. ma91cs4d · Registered. Also, Tuning Adapters can be very problematic. Jump to Latest 6K views 35 replies 12 participants last post by lhvetinari The world's first real time tuning on the MED17. Have restarted Tivo multiple times and tuning adapter will not go solid. Good ventilation is needed. I was working great with Knology and tuning adapters. 5") than the Cisco TA. The HDHomeRun can apparently handle the split without the new adapter, but no one seems to know if the Tivo can. 5A Noise ⇐ 100mVp-p Normal operating current is approximately 1. May 6, 2023 · I received a response Monday, today. M. They are extremely hard to troubleshoot and fix vs the alternative which is a standard DVR. I’m in a Spectrum, formerly TWC, service area near Dayton and happily ended my cable TV misery last November. The TA is an MTR-700, family ID 001c, model ID 02bc, and the adapter is 4-5 years old. With its advanced technology, Spectrum ensures a smooth transition and optimal performance for existing Tivo customers. Called in to Spectrum support, and the phone tech was very helpful. etc. The problem is that the channels, at random, reappear mysteriously. again, message on screen is "channel temporarily unavailable". They have been to my residence 23 times - changed all the equipment twice and altered signal strength / new drop etc. So the answer is no, and on top of that, if you were to switch to cable, you would want to ensure that cablecards can be accuired through the cable service provider. My tivo still doesn't get the SDV channels. If you get to this point the TiVo can see the adapter but any of the switched digital channels are blank. I hate to switch to the HDHomeRun Mar 7, 2023 · Spectrum has made NO announcement of discontinuing cable card support. A tuning adapter is a small set-top-box that gives your CableCARD-equipped TiVo DVR the ability to request switched digital video (SDV) channels. Your cable provider may require you to call to activate your Tuning Adapter before the adapter can Oct 12, 2023 · No cable going from the output of the tuning adapter. I have tried rebooting and repairing the tuning adapter multiple times with resets of both devices. Dec 14, 2022 · Probably not a correct assumption. view: normal « [HSI] List of High-Split and Fiber locations: dplantz join:2000-08-02 Bradenton, FL. the area operations manager requested copies of email/letter and responded with, cable cards aren't going away but a new tuning adapter will be needed, (HSC). Its not set up properly. So, I headed over to the Spectrum office to pick up a new tuning adapter and cablecard. Still have all 3 TiVOs. Even the last generation of Premiere XL boxes took like 5 to 7 minutes to boot up (I skipped the Roamio). set-top boxes available from Spectrum). Will any digital adapter work with Spectrum? Depending on service category, Spectrum is offering digital adapters for free for one to five years. Jan 27, 2023 · On June 8, Cox delivered and installed three new tuning adapters, one for each of my TiVo boxes, removing the Cisco STA 1520 adapters. You can leave everything powered up for this step, just unplug the USB cord. Over the past 2 weeks i have had an issue with the tuning adapter and Tivo pairing correctly. None of this has worked. For years I've had problems, but it's mostly been that they have their SDV channels on a timer and would disconnect the signal for the channel after about 2 hours. repeat as needed. Feb 11, 2023 · I'm on Spectrum in Cincinnati, and my cablecard fee just went up to $6 this month. There is a 6-10 inch cable between them and the TA coax in. It's just about a month since Cox updated my Tuning Adapters with the new dual frequency adapters. I'm only using a cable card. Jun 4, 2018 · The tuning adapters were showing "offline" when being read by the Spectrum tech supervisor. My Tivo software version is also 21. As much as you push a rep on the phone, neither them nor their lead or supervisor will be able to. However, to kick off Fall 2021, a new message started popping up from my TiVo Edge regarding my Jul 3, 2020 · quick thank you post. with flex fuel, map switching, Dyno Spectrum Limited Registered in Scotland No. Like CableCARDs, tuning adapters are part of the digital cable system, so they must be issued by your cable provider. I installed the tuning adapter driver from Hauppauge's support website, though nothing works. Acquiring Channel Information" in Live TV. They've changed connectors, splitters and put in a signal booster to no avail. Mar 10, 2022 · I called Spectrum again and they confirmed my new TA and CC are paired correctly to the Edge, but the TA in the setup screen keeps switching between and forth between "No Tuning Adapter" and "Tuning Adapter in use", so annoying. and the usb cable goes from the tuning adapter to the tivo. Nov 6, 2014 · I invested many hours with these jokers. You plug in the tuning adapter and wait until the light turns green, which is supposed to take 10 minutes. I'm guessing a HSC is similar, except it has the ability to downconvert channels, in effect becoming a pretend SDV Jan 1, 2020 · Cisco Tuning Adapter STA1520 issue, Spectrum cable. Also post your location since such problems are specific to certain Spectrum regions. The Tuning Adapter uses the USB port on the back panel to The Tuning Adapter does not need paired to either the CableCard or the Host Device. Nov 11, 2022 · What is the best way to deal with tuning adapter problems with Spectrum? About 2 weeks ago my tuning adapters stopped locking onto the signal for their SDV channels. The regular folks screwed up many things, including spending hours, shipping me the wrong equipment, then new Tuning Adapters (actually obviously used ones), then getting one Tuning Adapter to work and not being able to get another to work, when, ironically, in my area now, I do not even need one. However, I installed them using the RF pass-though and they work fine, (I don't use Nov 27, 2017 · When the Tuning Adapter goes bad, for me either nothing works or just some lessor channels are lost; power-cycling the TA usually fixes that. It never works on first setup and you have to call support. 214 Spectrum TV App; 18 Spectrum Mobile; 23 Voice; 54 My May 2, 2018 · It didn't take long to determine it was the SDV channels, but it wasn't consistently a problem. Tech checked levels and their standard stuff and concluded it was a bad tuning adapter. The Tuning Adapter is designed to work in conjunction with compatible devices to allow you to receive programming Sep 22, 2019 · Spectrum/Tuning Adapter. Spectrum installed new Cisco tuning adapter two weeks ago, but it didnt fix the problem. uniqs 849: Share. May 13, 2020 · More and more Spectrum/TA horror stories appearing on this forum over the last year or two. If HSC isn’t supported in your area, then it’s not needed. Dec 1, 2019 · Spectrum's self install pamphlet, tells you to connect the coaxial from the wall directly to the tuning adapter in, then a separate coaxial cable from tuning adapter out to TiVo coaxial. OK, cool. I had a tech out. The new TA's have the name Vecima on the top of the unit, which is smaller (7. get a new tuning adapter. Today was the first day it did the 8 blinking lights. My tuning adapter started blinking and losing channels in June, but I only got a chance to deal with it in July. I think they recently added 50 or so channels to SVD as I no longer get them including BBC News. Earlier in 2019 my TA stopped working and nothing would revive it. I changed to Spectrum and it took 2 days and 4 techs to get mine working ( new lines new amps etc ). x) Jul 6, 2002 · The FCC complaint I did was routed to the NY leadership group to handle. Now, they seem to be paired but switched channels drop every 1 minute, for approx. My guess is that the HSC performs a couple of functions - Tuning adapter (make SDV channel requests) and modulating the cable card authorization band from the new high band to the lower band that the card can use, hence the need to feed the HSC output to the Tivo, where this was not necessary with an old TA. Did all the usual troubleshooting, and the TA just won't I went to the Spectrum store and got a Cable card, plugged everything in and the thing wouldn't work. Everything working fine until a few weeks ago. The day before the tech was scheduled to come out the tuning adapter connected, and the status was ready. We have been told to not remove existing cable cards from accounts or create orders for shipping out cable cards or tuning adapters. Symptoms: The Tuning Adapter blinks in groups of 8 flashes. The tuning adapter/switched digital situation is so frustrating. Check the diagram for instructions. Dec 16, 2002 · Spectrum sent a team of 3 out to investigate my tuning adapter fiasco. Dec 6, 2019 · Sounds like the tuning adapters aren’t activated. Spectrum hasn't supported these for awhile. May 8, 2024 · Then I can at least access my recordings. Your cable provider may require you to call to activate your Tuning Adapter before the adapter can Spectrum removed the HDV channels from my CableCard map and I switched to using the SDV channels. Do you know what specific settings for tuning adapters were deactivated that you referenced? Aug 19, 2023 · What TV packages do you have right now? How are you receiving Spectrum TV services, through a cable box, or Internet device? If you are getting Spectrum Servies through a Digital Tuning Adapter, those are being phased out, because Spectrum does not support that technology. Just get a regular DVR A forum for the discussion of Charter's Spectrum service. The tuning adapter should continue to work until High Split rolls out in your area where you will have the option of getting a free DVR from Spectrum for like 2 years or getting a High Split Converter. He verified that the incoming signal was more than sufficient. Mar 21, 2024 · The Tuning Adapter is operational and locked. The tuning adapters are garbage and need to deep sixed. Nov 4, 2018 · The attenuators are only on the line to the tuning adapter. The tech tried to setup a tuning adapter, but the Tivo indicated there where no TV channels. Or call Spectrum cablecard support (833) 267-6094. Any other thoughts? set-top boxes available from Spectrum). Cisco STA1520 Tuning Adapter The Cisco® STA1520 Tuning Adapter (Tuning Adapter) has been developed to provide a simple solution for Unidirectional Digital Cable Product (UDCP) devices with CableCARD™ modules to gain access to both Switched Digital Video (SDV) and broadcast channels. Has anyone else had issues lately with this? It is next to impossible to get anyone from spectrum to help. If you have a cc and TA already they should still support. You should still be able to get the non-SDV channels without the tuning adapter until they can fix it. It worked for about 3 days, but has now gone back to b'cast only mode. We (as field techs) still service cable card customers. Dec 7, 2019 · Spectrum did something this past Thursday, December 5, which rendered my tuning adapter non-functional. If I plug the coax back in, same gray Emergency screen comes back. i have to assume the marketing department is sending out these notifications both letters and emails to confuse customers and drum up more business Aug 13, 2015 · TiVo Coffee House - TiVo Discussion. Then I discovered that the Tivo doesn't need the tuning adapter at all. Here are a few examples, from just the last five months: Cisco Tuning Adapter STA1520 issue, Spectrum cable Aug 8, 2023 · Spectrum is killing off the tuning adapters. Sign in to your Spectrum account for the easiest way to view and pay your bill, watch TV, manage your account and more. More often than not, however, they go and stay missing even after multiple resets of the both the Bolt and the tuning adapter. Leadership sent out their supervisor to resolve the complaint, and they brought a new tuning adapter and split the cable coming in (not with HSC), but so that I have a cable going directly to the tuning adapter and other going to the Spectrum DVR they provided for free 2 years. My thoughts are the tuning adapters are fine since there is no way 5 tuning adapters all went bad, and I am having the problem on both of my tivos. Jul 18, 2002 · Spectrum did something this past Thursday, December 5, which rendered my tuning adapter non-functional. Once I had it hooked up and the cable card installed (along with the evil tuning adapter from my forced local provider - COX) it fired up so fast I was stunned. It says the tuning adapter is in use, and the adapter’s light is solid amber. Spectrum is mystified, but I think their plan is for me to get their cable box/recorder since they had a hard time finding a tuning adapter and their techs dont know much about tuning adapters. Your area isn’t impacted by the high split changes. The old and new Tuning Adapters were both the Motorola MTR700. Jun 20, 2023 · Spectrum no longer SUPPLIES CableCards or tuning adapters for new users/subscribers. Jul 29, 2022 · It’s your tuning adapter. Spectrum Choice with TiVO (Cable Card + Tuning adapter) Jump to Latest Follow If you have trouble getting your channels through a tuning adapter connected to a TiVo EDGE Series, BOLT Series or Roamio Series DVR, check the adapter's firmware version: Devices on TiVo Experience 4 (software version: 21. Just went through all this about 3 Mos ago. 25V @ no-load Min 4. The Tuning Adapter will not have to be customized for the box, however; like a cable box, the installer can simply connect the Tuning Adapter and it is ready to go. Dec 13, 2022 · From what I have read on the Tivo forum they will replace the current tuning adapters completely. THe 2 way currently feeds the cable modem and the Tuning adapter. In fact, the high split converter is specifically to MAINTAIN cc support and replaces the tuning adapter. The Tuning Adapter is designed to work in conjunction with compatible devices to allow you to receive programming delivered using SDV technology (but not our other interactive Probably don't have the tuning adapter properly provisioned. The tuning adapter perpetually resets without ever being recognized by my Bolt. I have tried reseating and restarting with no changes. Aug 20, 2019 · Spectrum install and activation with Cable card and Cisco STA1520 Tuning Adapter After going thru MANDATORY install ($49. The New Tuning Adapters are the Vesima ones, just like the Spectrum ones. Probably an issue with the feed Tivo gets from their guide supplier. Jun 2, 2021 · Spectrum (formerly TWC) support for TiVo CableCARD's and Tuning Adapters was an insulting joke from the beginning. A Tuning Adapter is an external box that connects to a CableCARD™ equipped retail device, such as a TiVo HD DVR. Both the tuning adapter and the TiVo are directly connected to the main (and only) splitter which is located in my basement. Jun 20, 2023 · Maybe Spectrum will distribute the HSC's in inventory, but it sounds like they won't be buying more. You can also complain to the FCC. I guess I would consider the Apple TV option and also look at streaming options or going back to DirecTV. Spectrum DVR service is nowhere close to what TiVO offers. For the last several days, I can’t get premium channels and it seems that the new TiVo software no longer detects my tuning adapter. I don't think Spectrum understands that the only reason they're my internet provider is because I have a Tivo which needs a cablecard. spectrum call center is swamped and doesn't know quite what to do anyway. It’s Spectrum’s fault. Feb 15, 2018 · Here’s one for those of you who like a good cable card/digital tuning adapter mystery: I have four tiVos, each one with a cable card and connected to a digital turning adapter (Cisco STA 1520), from Spectrum Time Warner, in Kansas City. Try calling in again. Apr 5, 2020 · Cisco Tuning Adapter STA1520 issue, Spectrum cable his response: Since you have replaced the Tuning Adapter twice, I would call and verify with Spectrum the TA Serial# and the RF MAC Address. This is local NJ PBS affiliate. probably 3 years ago, this worked well. PS there’s no such thing as “limited bandwidth for the cablecard” so whoever told you that was either ignorant or making things up. It enables the device to view switched digital video channels. Even just the lack of knowledge among spectrum employees as to if I even NEEDED a tuning adapter or not. I have never heard of a channel drop that dramatic. Plug one end of the phone cable into your phone and the other into your modem’s port labeled Voice 1. A tuning adapter was basically a neutered cable box that requested the channel you wanted to watch which then got allocated one of the dynamic channels and TiVo tuned to it. But hey! They give me the tuning adapter for free. Then in late 2018, it got to where I lost all SDV channels. For those of us who are CURRENT account owners, Spectrum has become downright hostile to those holding CCs and TAs. This also answers a question I was going to ask, if someone could buy a tuning adapter off eBay or amazon, if they could use it and apparently no. Your location might have chosen to put the premiums under SDV; I hear some places do that. I need to get one more for my bedroom sometime, man what a mess just to get a tuning adapter. YMMV. dplantz. Apr 27, 2018 · Using Spectrum and Tuning Adapter Jump to Latest 2K views 6 replies 4 participants last post by steelersruleman Apr 30, 2018 I get the Samsung GX-SM530CF (which is apparently a supported device according to Spectrum's website) and set it up with CableCARD and Cisco STA1520 Tuning Adapter. Also having issues with Spectrum guide. 5" x 1. These TAs do get very hot, I had two stacked on each other and burned my fingers. A Digital Adapter (also known as a digital transport adapter or DTA) allows you to watch high-quality digital channels on your television, but it lacks the features and services of a Spectrum Receiver. I feel your pain as I have 3 and am going to hang on until the last moment. Cisco STA1520 Tuning Adapter keep blinking 8 times, which means that it's not setup correctly. The connection from the tuning adapter to the TiVo was still connected to the tuning adapter, but not to the TiVo, since the connection to the cable company had been connected directly to the TiVo since I solved the problem. Introducing the High Split Converter Spectrum, a cutting-edge solution that allows for seamless integration with cable cards and tuning adapters. Tuning adapter and a new cable card arrived today. The Tivo can tune in all the channels I get with the tuning Tough to say. Mine started flashing a few days ago and a truck roll could not fix it, and they told me they are no longer supported so they are unable to replace it. Apr 18, 2020 · I have been having issues with the tuning adapter not working well with my TiVo edge. Apr 7, 2022 · I've had a Tivo for 15 years and every moment has been awesome except for when TWC/Spectrum went to SDV and made me use a Tuning Adapter. If for example the tuning adapter is put in the modem slot now it wont work. After some digging around I noticed that I was also missing many other SDV channels. The company has said they will force phase them out, but they've also said once high split completes, they'll have another solution in place for the grandfathered people who still have tivo. If you have a tuning adapter, see Tuning Adapter: Troubleshooting and Tuning Adapter: Installation. If you were missing that USB cable, then see if Spectrum can send you a replacement. Apr 14, 2022 · we have a Spectrum-issued STA 1520 Tuning Adapter and Cablecard to work with a tivo Edge. In fact, I seem to remember giving out TA serial numbers to Spectrum reps in the past. Jun 3, 2024 · Spectrum discontinuing Tuning Adapter Jump to Latest 2K views 9 replies 6 participants last post by coxshuler Jun 7, 2024 Oct 26, 2019 · Looks like a HSC is just a tuning adapter on steroids. Spectrum could also change the game if they came out with a good DVR. Nov 27, 2018 · Spectrum Tuning Adapter Jump to Latest 765 views 4 replies 5 participants last post by dlfl Nov 27, 2018 After connecting the coax line to the tuning adapter, connect the power cable, but do not connect the USB cable between the TiVo and tuning adapter. After about 6 months, the HDV channels came back. WNJB/N channel 23/ 1223 is scrambled. Aug 7, 2024 · Spectrum Tuning Adapter Blinking (STA1520) Jump to Latest 530 views 6 replies 5 participants last post by dougdingle Aug 13, 2024 I work at spectrum. Nov 29, 2006 · Forum discussion: My tuning adapter bit the dust a couple weeks ago. Oct 24, 2020 · I can tie it directly to the coax that goes to my TV. Full stop. As of June we are no longer doing new activations of cable cards, period. SC637530 Registered Office: 272 Jun 25, 2021 · Spectrum is fully aware that a change in their signal has made the tuning adapter / cable card configuration problematical. Only channels above HBO 1402 (except Cinemax 1422 and 1423) are dead so I will cancel HBO, Cinemax and Showtime and get them elsewhere. My second tuning adapter was not flashing but I was trying to confirm I was still getting the switched digital video channels, and I realized none of May 16, 2022 · I have a tuning adapter for one of mine (Spectrum) but I leave it disconnected because it causes freezing (I just record off the most popular channels I guess because it has been working without it. It will probably clear up soon. Did all the rebooting and cable-checking of everything in the signal path from stem to stern, including swapping out the TA (cisco STA1520). Oct 9, 2019 · Tuning Adapters are a necessary evil with cable providers like Spectrum, I know as I was a customer for 10+ years in Southern California until I moved to Texas last July and am with Suddenlink now and no tuning adapter requirements for my two Roamios! Nov 30, 2021 · Sounds like you probably got someone at Spectrum that doesn't have the first idea about what a cablecard or a tuning adapter are. x) Oct 4, 2022 · Lately, the tuning adapter has been failing to work unless I unplugged the power cord and plugged it back in (reboot). Apr 17, 2020 · But as a matter of due diligence I would suggest you search these forums for threads with "spectrum", "tuning adapter", "TA" or "SDV" in their title. I'm assuming this the wrong way to hookup the tuning adapter and Tivo, so i hooked it back up the way it has been for the last 4 years. Sunday evening i Oct 12, 2018 · One Tuning Adapter/cable card will work for a week or two and then channels start dropping. Tuning adapters flashing yellow. The service provider may require you have a tuning adapter which they supply as well. The reason tivos need a tuning adapter is because tivos only have 1 Dec 21, 2013 · Dark Mode; Light Mode; menu Log in. This essentially means that a channel is NOT broadcast to you unless you specifically request it by going to the channel (the channel is 'dead' until you tune to it). and then one Friday late afternoon they quit. Then grab the black phone cable from your kit. It would be illegal under current FCC regulations for Spectrum to only allow you to access TV Choice over QAM with their own cable boxes but not a CableCARD device. Called support (Spectrum New England) and they ran through standard stuff and sent a tech out. At the wall I have a 2 way splitter (spectrum took my 3 way). Called Spectrum and they informed me we also needed a Tuning Adapter, which they needed to ship to us. Forum discussion: I recently added the TV Choice package to my account and was told that some of the channels would require a tuning adapter to tune in, as i am using a TiVo. 1 2 3. In the last 30 or so days, it has rebooted twice, for a very short period of time and did not trigger the "tuning adapter not connected" on the TiVo. For those on Spectrum, you cannot say "there is not much you can do but wait" until you have tried their national CableCARD (and TA) help desk at 1-866-532-2598. Other CableCARD™ retail devices that are not compatible with the Tuning Adapter require a Time Warner Cable digital converter in order to view “switched” channels. Ask if the Ticket or Work Order for the TA swap is Closed. I live in Los Angeles. I usually like to wait till the TiVo recognizes that the May 13, 2009 · I've had a tuning adapter through TWC Austin for approximately 15 months. Upgrade your TV experience with the High Split Converter Spectrum. Jump to Latest Follow 4K views This is because Spectrum decided to no longer prop up CableCARDs and tuning adapters for new customers, and you won’t be able to obtain one through their customer service. UDCPs (and other one-way CableCARD-compatible devices) also cannot access switched digital video (“SDV”) services without a Tuning Adapter provided by Spectrum. RC5-USM-12-D6F. The wait was minimal. Foolishly turned in my Spectrum tuning adapters & cable cards on leaving Alabama. My Spectrum cable box in my bedroom gets all the switched digital channels perfectly. He said they may have made some sort of backend technical switch that inadvertently disabled tuning Spectrum and their tuning adapter issues and their lack of knowledge and support of them is why I have given up Tivo boxes completely after almost 2 decades. Tuning Adapters are in the process of being field tested by major cable providers, and this testing must be completed before these devices are rolled out to the general public. I plan on installing the new adapter on both and seeing how it goes. Best regards. There are some real war stories about Tuning Adapters and Spectrum. Period. The cable card isn’t the issue it’s the tuning adapter. 99) and NOT getting Tuning Adapter TA function the 3rd tech who was dispatched told me the TA is very picky: he has found that it must be connected to Cable and then powered up, allowed to boot up then 'pinged' by home to ensure it is on the account and paired with the Cable Nov 14, 2019 · Spectrum has changed the tuning adapter three times and the cable card once. Feb 12, 2020 · About a month ago I noticed that I could no longer tune to my premium stations. Our tuning adapter died, and a rep said Just follow these steps to properly add/turn-on your tuning adapter for best results: (this info relates to the CISCO STA-1520 tuning adapter, but might to others as well) Disconnect the USB cable between the Tivo and Tuning adapter Power off the tuning adapter (disconnect power adapter). x) Dec 7, 2019 · Spectrum did something this past Thursday, December 5, which rendered my tuning adapter non-functional. Oct 15, 2019 · Spectrum sent me a new cable card, but it or the tuning adapter is not working after Spectrum said they paired it. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. They require a Tivo device, tuning adapter, and cable card. Aug 7, 2019 · There should be four cables connected to the tuning adapter. Jun 23, 2023 · If you signed up for Spectrum’s voice service with your internet service, go ahead and plug your phone into an electrical outlet now. Got them paired up with the Bolt and found that I had the exact same problem - missing stations. I blame the tuning adapter as it's connected to my computer. Most of them don't work and you'll try 5 before you get one working. Tivo showed no tuning adapter. First start with just unplugging the usb cord from the back of the tuning adapter, waiting 10 s, and then plugging it back in. Ended up trying several more TAs and not joy, the amber light still just blinks. One of the techs that came out ran another line thinking the 2 way splitter I had was part of the Oct 6, 2018 · In my legacy Charter/Spectrum area I could get almost all my Silver package channels without a Tuning Adapter since they went digital several years ago, until recently. 2. And a Tuning adapter box (spectrum provides) has to be plugged in. You have no idea the headache I have had with those things and Spectrum. 5Amp regulated power adapter (higher Amp rating ok) 2. 5-10secs, then resume. This is why old cable boxes and tuning adapters stop working if the high split was done in your area. Joined Yes, but then you have a $2 month charge for a cable card that must go in the Tivo. My tivo is directly connected to the tuning adapter because that is the spectrum way that the techs know and insisted I try. The power cable, the coax from the wall, the coax to the TiVo, and a usb cord from the tuning adapter to the TiVo. This is the issue the bulk of the time. I was told that the RF pass-though would not work, and I would need splitters. You can post for technical support, advice, or just to vent. I confirmed on the second page of the tuning adapter diagnostics that it was unauthorized. Some folks say they got useful responses that way. 75V @ 2. Just got my Tivo Bolt+ setup today. 25A with a CableCARD The tuning adapters operate on a frequency that used to carry video signal and now will carry the internet instead. May 7, 2024 · Moved to California. After a short time it will start blinking quickly, and eventually turn solid green. I've seen many times where the problem was simply an Open Ticket on the account. Jump to Latest 21 - 40 of 57 Posts. If you have recently moved or changed cable providers, you will need to Repeat Guided Setup for the new cable lineup. No one at Spectrum knows jack about getting the Tuning Adapter's working. Apr 17, 2020 · Have related issue with Spectrum and Cisco STA 1520 tuning adapter for Tivo Series 4 and Tivo Bolt. The problem was escalated again this week to Level 2 support (engineering). Just do a search on threads with “spectrum” or “tuning adapter” in the title. I don’t believe it has anything to do with the cable card or tuning adapter. 9. I talked to Spectrum's national help desk (in Buffalo then - don't think it exists now) and the agent said I needed a new TA and scheduled a tech visit to deliver Here's what I've found to be a helpful set of steps over the years owning a TiVo and having service from Time Warner and now Spectrum. Sep 3, 2019 · i have a TiVo Series 5, Spectrum Silver, cable card, and Motorola MTR700 tuning adapter. The tuning adapter allows you to access 'switched digital' stations, and Spectrum runs on a switched digital service. 5mm OD plug, 9-10mm depth, center positive Max 5. Nov 26, 2022 · Coaxial-in, USB (for Tuning Adapter), Ethernet (1000BASE-T), Power, M-card (CableCARD) slot Power supply 5Volt 2. The guy is super nice and very helpful. Make sure you have your new provider's CableCARD as well! Check your signal strength and The template has slots for equipment and an order the equipment is supposed to be in on the accounts for them to work properly. Sometimes it would work 10 minutes, sometimes it would work 10 hours, but it kept failing. The Tuning Adapter is designed to work in conjunction with compatible devices to allow you to receive programming delivered using SDV technology (but not our other interactive The tuning adapter will start up and download a channel map, which contains information the TiVo device requires to tune to your channels. do not waste your time troubleshooting. Jun 19, 2017 · The OP stated in the first post he has a Motorola tuning adapter and is not on Spectrum cable. I get maybe 1 customer a year with a Tivo setup. The Tuning Adapter is designed to work in conjunction with compatible devices to allow you to receive programming May 26, 2010 · 8-blinks on the tuning adapter. A bunch of other stuff also went up making my bill go up $16/month. The tuning adapter and card are provided by Spectrum. Tivo can use CableCard with a Tuning Adapter (TA) to tune SDV channels. Called Spectrum Cable Card Support and got maybe the most stoned rep ever. The Spectrum rep said my new equipment on their end is working fine, just don't know why the Hauppauge is being a butt when it comes to the tuning adapter. STB SN: SABWMWCLK initially. An active, registered, and online Tuning Adapter can work with any device and CableCard combo but should be used at the address of the account owner as it’s a two-way device that reports where it’s at on the network and what channels are be watched. I went to the Charter Spectrum office and got a replacement Tuning Adapter (since I was pretty sure that was the problem). . 5" x 7. If you have trouble getting your channels through a tuning adapter connected to a TiVo EDGE Series, BOLT Series or Roamio Series DVR, check the adapter's firmware version: Devices on TiVo Experience 4 (software version: 21. If you see the tuning adapter blink 8 times, then pause and repeat then you have the box in brick mode. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Apr 7, 2018 · Just had Charter Spectrum installed. We hooked everything up and called Spectrum. siver. That’s all you need to do for Spectrum phone installation. Printable View « Go BackGo Back Jan 29, 2021 · My understanding is that Spectrum Tuning Adapters were mated to our Roamios just like the Cablecards are. The other Tuning adapter worked for a couple of days than less than 10 channels now work. 8 flashing lights? I’d imagine it’s a Spectrum problem. Jun 7, 2018 · talked to level 2 cable card tech support and they re-paired my cable cards but could not fix. While the channel map is loading, you will see "Please wait. Like modem first, then router, then dvr then hd then tuning adapter. Spectrum is issuing High-Split Coverters (HSCs) to replace TAs as areas are being upgraded, so customers can keep their Jan 6, 2019 · Spectrum in my area is telling me that a tech has to be the one to get it activated in the system. came here, followed instructions and my spectrum tuning adapter is mostly working again (looks like I'm still missing *some* channels Sep 22, 2021 · As has been discussed in many of the other TiVo Community Forum threads regarding the Spectrum Tuning Adapter will need to be rebooted once a week. I called 1-866-532-2598 (national number not TWC Austin). Went theough 4 ppl, and two weeks, until I found someone in support who didn't give me a hard time, and just sent me the card and tuning adapter. Do not buy a cc or TA on eBay, it will be worthless since Spectrum will not provision 3rd party hardware. Many The tuning adapter will start up and download a channel map, which contains information the TiVo device requires to tune to your channels. Apr 15, 2021 · Spectrum Cisco STA1520 Tuning Adapter. the tuning adapters have solid lights and appear to not be the problem Aug 24, 2018 · The only thing that was plugged in to the tuning adapter was the power cord, which was not connected to a power supply. Xfinity and Time Warner (Charter Spectrum) cable services will provide them to the customer. Every so often I notice freezing without the TA so I hook it up for a night and next day seems to work again after disconnecting. Jul 8, 2021 · I called again and the tech support rep said they would let local leadership know, and schedule another technician to come out. lwtkt joehxq akawi ydgss ueia swnauv kaqm cbvirl ive eriq