Re: Guide missing a channel

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Hopefully, someone is running a similar set up to yours. All I can say is the option to Edit/Add channels exists in the US version.

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"Johnnymag" <Johnnymag@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:77797053-8520-42F4-AE59-1E6CF0EFC7D4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Doug,
> I'm sorry, I led you astray I think - I'm running MCE 2005 - I posted a full
> explanation on 14th May but then added a question to this thread.
> To save you looking for the post here it is:-
>
> I run MCE 2005 on a new Mesh PC, with the TV feed coming via a TV
> distribution system called Channel Plus which also distributes signals from
> my main DVD player, and any other Audio/Video source connected to it and
> allows remote control from any room with a receiver (so basically can just
> use the Sky Remote for all TV needs in the room where the MCE computer is)
> It transmits each source on a discreet channel (which appear to be different
> from the normal UK TV frequencies).
> The channel for Sky (always Ch6 on the TV) is 631.3 Mhz (there are also
> 647.3 for DVD recorder, and 695.3 for DVD player).
> None of these channels appeared on initial set up and despite reading
> elsewhere that it is possible to manually set up a channel, I cannot locate
> this option in the menus.
> (I've tried settings, TV, Guide but there is no option for "add missing
> channels" as some contributors seem to suggest.)
> There must be a way to do this but I just can't locate it (I need to be able
> to input the particular frequency).
>
> Any help would be most welcome.
>
> Thanks
>
> Appreciate your input as it is rather frustrating!
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> JJ
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> JJ
> London
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>
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
>
>> JJ,
>>
>> Again, I can't speak for MCE 2004. I know this option exists in MCE 2005. You can report the issue here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windowsxp/mediacenter/epg.aspx
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>> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>> http://www.dougknox.com
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>> "Johnnymag" <Johnnymag@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:CF559A03-49C0-498E-90A9-64B40B637470@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Doug,
>> > I've posted my query separately - but I'll ask you directly!
>> > Going to settings, TV, Guide doesn't give an option "Add missing channels"
>> > so how can I manually add or edit frequencies to match with my Video
>> > distribution system?
>> > I know the frequencies I need to put in - just cannot find how!!.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > --
>> > JJ
>> > London
>> >
>> >
>> > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I never ran MCE 2004 for any length of time, but in 2005, you can go to Settings, TV, Guide and add missing channels. Short of that, what channel is it missing? Its possible the Guide provider doesn't know it applies to Comcast in your area.
>> >>
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>> >> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>> >> http://www.dougknox.com
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>> >> <mephistovx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:%232IKKgcVFHA.3108@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> > Anyone else having trouble in their MCE '04 guide? I am missing at least one
>> >> > channel, I re-downloaded the guide, and it is still missing. Another friend
>> >> > has the same problem, the same channel is missing from the lineup. MCE
>> >> > doesn't even recognize the channel. Maybe it is Comcast? The channel comes
>> >> > in fine through the TV, just not in MCE.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>>
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