Missing Channels- Article no. 2151


Introduction

Verify channel was not moved, removed or renamed
 

Resolution Steps

Converter

  1. Check for Outages and verify account is not disconnected for non pay
     
  2. Verify customer subscribes to the channel and tier of service
     
  3. Send a Balance hit
     
  4. If a channel included in a free preview is missing, verify the free preview is not over
     
  5. Verify the Serial Number  / TSN Number
     
  6. Confirm all connections are finger-tight
     
  7. Non-TiVo boxes: Verify channel(s) are not labeled as Skip in the IPG:
     
  8. TiVo - ensure the channel is checked on the channel list
     
  9. Ensure channel is not in Sports Blackout
     
  10. Confirm channel is not subject to Parental Control Restriction
     
  11. Verify rates for service codes and equipment matches occurrences
     
  12. Power Cycle the equipment
  13. If not resolved, Click Create Work Order or Technical Case in the Work Orders tab in BOLT

    • Fill out the information as described below and click Submit  

       
      Trouble Call or Tech Case      Trouble Call
      Service Category Cable
      Problem Description AI - Missing Channels
      Cable Channels Affected Enter Channels Affected
      Cable Issue Choose appropriate issue
      • Blank/Out
      • Other Issue
      • Parental Control/Rating Issue
      • Pixelating/Snowy
      • Temp Off Air Message
      • To Subscribe Message
      Select All affected equipment
      Schedule First available time that works for the customer
      Enter Contact name and phone number
      Notes Relevant information
      Tell Customer Dispatch may call in advance to troubleshoot and resolve the issue before the truck roll

 

CableCARD

  1. Check for Outages and verify account is not disconnected for non pay
     
  2. Verify customer subscribes to the channel and tier of service
     
  3. Send a Balance hit
     
  4. Verify the Serial Number  / TSN Number
     
  5. Ensure channel is not in Sports Blackout
     
  6. Confirm channel is not subject to Parental Control Restriction through the device using the CableCARD
     
  7. If possible, unseat and re-seat the cableCARD by gently pulling it out abut not removing it completely, then pushing it back in after a few moments
  8. If not resolved, Click Create Work Order or Technical Case in the Work Orders tab in BOLT

    • Fill out the information as described below and click Submit  

      Trouble Call or Tech Case:      Trouble Call
      Service Category: Cable
      Problem Description: AI - Missing Channels
      Cable Channels Affected: Enter Channels Affected
      Cable Issue: Choose appropriate issue:
      • Blank/Out
      • Other Issue
      • Parental Control/Rating Issue
      • Pixelating/Snowy
      • Temp Off Air Message
      • To Subscribe Message
      Select: All affected equipment
      Schedule: First available time that works for the customer
      Enter: Contact name and phone number
      Notes: Relevant information
      Tell Customer: Dispatch may call in advance to troubleshoot and resolve the issue before the truck roll


Article ID: 179
Created: February 2, 2024
Last Updated: February 2, 2024
Author: [shekhar.bhanot@teamhgs.com]

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