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Start: 08/08/2013 4:41 PM End: Next Update: 08/08/2013 5:01 PM Service: Cable TV Type: Service Alert Title: Termination of Analog Cable Television Service on Campus Status: Open Comments: On Aug. 7, the Telecommunication Systems department in Infrastructure Planning and Facilities terminated the legacy analog television service on campus. What does this mean? Most televisions on campus are digital televisions and were not be impacted by this change. As of Aug. 7: ¢ The free digital Instructional Television (ITV) tier (digital channels 18-22) are still available, along with the pay-for digital Entertainment Television (ETV) tier (digital channels 24-30). Services were not impacted for customers with access to these digital channels prior to the change. ¢ Analog channels (2-18) are no longer available. The content that was found in channels 2-18 has been, and is still, available in digital format on channels 18.1 “ 22.6. A digital television or an analog television with a converter box that is capable of receiving digital "ClearQAM" programming is required to view any of the campus cable channels. The cable lineup can be viewed on the Cable TV web pages in the "Cable TV information" section. ¢ Older "cable-ready" analog televisions will need a converter box in order to watch the digital programming. In many cases it may be cheaper to purchase a digital television. Information on converter boxes can be found on the Cable TV web pages in the "Cable TV information" section. What steps should the cable customer take? Customers should rescan their televisions to receive all of the available programming on the campus cable system. For more information on rescanning your television, go to the IPF Cable TV page for students in the "How to hook up your television" section. Why is this happening? This is the last phase of a project that started in 2009 to convert the cable television network to an all-digital system. This change is in response to industry and technology changes. Digital cable television offers crystal-clear, high-definition programming and allows MSU to expand content offered in the future. Analog televisions have not been available for sale since 2008. If you have questions or concerns, please contact IPF Telecom Systems Customer Support at 353-5515. ***********