HDTV offers viewers pictures with more than five times the resolution of a regular television screen and several times the clarity of DVDs. Like other cable companies, Comcast offers customers HD channels. Converting from regular stations to the HD versions is a simple process. It requires that you own a high-definition television and request an HD-enabled cable box from Comcast. Be prepared to pay more for cable, since the HD channels usually cost more than their regular counterparts.
Step 1
Find your Comcast billing statement. Review your cable package to determine whether or not high-definition channels are included in your current plan.
Step 2
Call the Comcast Customer Service number on your bill. Request an HD-compatible cable box. Upgrade to a service plan that includes high-definition channels, if you do not already have them. There will be additional fees for the new cable box and the HD channels.
Step 3
Detach the coaxial cables connecting the old cable box from the television and cable outlet in the wall when you receive the new cable box. Set the old box aside.
Step 4
Remove the coaxial cable from the television. You will be using the new HDMI cable that comes with the new cable box. Leave the old coaxial cable connected to the cable wall jack.
Step 5
Remove the new HD cable box from the packaging. Connect the coaxial cable from the cable outlet to the "Cable In" connection on the new cable box.
Step 6
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the "To TV/VCR" connection on your HD cable box and the other end to the "Input" connection on your television.
Step 7
Plug the cable box into the electrical outlet in the wall.
Step 8
Turn on the cable box using its remote. Locate your television remote and turn on the television.
Step 9
Set your television to "HD-ready" or "HD-Capable." Press the "input" button on the television remote until the "input" menu opens on your screen. Select the appropriate input assigned to HDMI cable and "exit" the menu. Read your television manual to determine the appropriate HDMI input, since it varies by manufacturer.
Step 10
Check one of the HD channels to confirm it is working. Look in the guide included with your new cable box for a listing of available Comcast HD stations in your area.
Step 11
Return the old cable box to your local Comcast Service Center. Visit the Comcast website for service center locations.
References
- Comcast: What Is High-Definition TV (HDTV)?
- Comcast: What equipment do I need to experience High-Definition TV service?
- Motorola DCT6200: Setup and Installation Guide
Resources
- Motorola DCT6200: User Manual
- Comcast: Find a Comcast Service Center