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What do I need to provide for cable TV? (link)

You will need a  television with a QAM tuner.  Most TV's built after 2006 have been compatible with clear QAM signals in most cases. The connection of the television, VCR or other video devices to the cable wall jack is the responsibility of the customer.

Applies To: Students

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I am having trouble with my Cable, what do I do? (link)
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I'm not getting cable channels above 13 on my campus cable TV, what do I do? (link)

Having trouble with your Cable TV? Here are some problem solving tips:

  • If you have a VCR hooked up with your TV, unhook it and work directly with the TV until you resolve the problem.
  • Check the wire that connects your TV to the wall jack. (You must provide this wire -- available at the Bookstore, Wal Mart, etc.). Make sure this cable is connected properly to both the TV and the wall jack and that the ends of the thin wire inside this cable are not bent over.
  • Next try programming your TV:
    1. Activate the MENU settings of your TV set
    2. Scroll through menu selections until you find a TV/ANTENNA/CABLE setting (or something similar)
    3. Change this setting to CABLE or CATV.
    4. After setting to CATV, use the AUTO PROGRAM feature to automatically find the channels.
  • If you have tried trouble shooting your TV and it still doesn't work please send a work order request with the help desk.

 

Applies To: Students

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If I am a student on campus do I have Cable (Xfinity) TV? (link)

On campus in all the dorms, Woods Creek Apartments and Sororities you can stream live TV, movies, sports and more on any device (you have to be connected to the wireless on campus) - and it's all included with your campus housing.

 

Go to xfinityoncampus.com and select Washington and Lee University. Log in with your full email address and password.

 

Applies To: Students

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What are the on campus cable channels? (link)
Washington and Lee University  Cable TV Channel Lineup (Coax -  as of 8/2015, subject to change)
CHANNEL # CHANNEL NAME
3 HSN-HD
4 WBRA-15 (PBS)-HD Roanoke
5 WFXR-27 (CW) Roanoke
6 WDBJ-7 (CBS)-HD Lynchburg
7 Local Origination
8 WFXR-21-HD (FOX) Roanoke
9 WSLS-10-HD (NBC) Roanoke
10 WVPT-51-HD (PBS) Staunton
11 WPXR-36 (ION) Roanoke
12 WSET-13 (ABC) Lynchburg
13 QVC
14 Local Origination (WDRL)
15 C-SPAN-HD
16 Jewelry TV
17 WGN America
18 Gov't Access
19 WDBJ-19 (MyNetwork) Lynchburg
20 VH1-HD
21 ABC Family-HD
22 FX-HD
23 CNN-HD
24 Headline News-HD
25 Comedy Central-HD
26 Spike-HD
27 TBS-HD
28 ESPN-HD
29 ESPN2-HD  
30 Lifetime-HD
31 Syfy-HD
32 AMC-HD
33 CNBC-HD
34 TNT-HD
35 BET-HD
36 FXX-HD
37 Hallmark-HD
38 MASN-HD
39 MASN2
40 USA-HD
41 The Weather Channel-HD
42 TCM-HD
43 Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic-HD
44 MSNBC-HD
45 Bravo-HD
46 A&E-HD
47 TLC-HD
48 Discovery Channel-HD
49 History Channel-HD
50 E!-HD  
51 Disney Channel-HD
52 Animal Planet-HD
53 HGTV-HD
54 Fox News-HD
55 Food Network-HD
56 TV Land-HD
57 Nickelodeon-HD
58 Hallmark Movie Channel-HD
59 The Comcast Network
60 CMT-HD
61 FYI-HD
62 Golf Channel-HD
63 style.-HD-ESQUIRE
64 NBC Sports-HD
65 Lifetime Movie Network-HD
66 Cartoon Network-HD
67 Oxygen-HD
68 EWTN-HD
69 truTV-HD
70 MTV-HD
71 INSP
72 PBS Kids Sprout-HD
73 TBN
74 Jewelry TV
75 C-SPAN3
76 C-SPAN2-HD
77 Travel Channel-HD
78 BBC America-HD
79 Big Ten Network-HD
80 Fox Business Network-HD
81 H2-HD
82 Investigation Discovery-HD
83 National Geographic-HD
84 Velocity-HD
85 Universal-HD
86 GSN-HD
87 Bloomberg TV-HD
88 WE-HD
89 TV Guide Network-POP
90 ShopNBC-ENVINE
91 WBRA-World
92 WSET Retro 
93 WSET Weather
94 WVPT Create
100 WVPT V-me
101 WWCW-21

Applies To: Staff, Students

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I am only getting about 10 channels what do I do? (link)
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What information do you have for me (student) in the dorms, Woods Creek Apartments, and sororities? (link)

Cable television service is included in your room fee for the dorms, Woods Creek Apartments and sororities. Cable television service for the fraternity buildings and other off-campus facilities must be acquired through Comcast at 1-888-266-2278.

The W&L Cable TV package includes the basic service of 58+ channels. You will need to supply a cable ready television and the cable that goes between the wall outlet and your television set. This cable is available at the University Bookstore or electronics shops. The connection of the television, VCR or other video devices to the cable wall jack is the responsibility of the customer.

Applies To: Students

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How do I connect my Macintosh computer to a TV, VCR or a projector? (link)

Mac Basics: Ports and connectors

This page: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH3672?viewlocale=en_US has information that will help you identify your video ports on your Macintosh.

For more information about your ports and connectors on your Macintosh, click on this link: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2494?viewlocale=en_US

 

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How do I (ITS staff) use Teamviewer to provide remote support at W&L? (link)
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