Technology and Computing

  • HuskyVision Upgrade: Admin and Academic wBuildings

    HuskyVision, UConn’s cable television service, will be converting administrative and academic buildings this week from analog to digital service. Check the Transition Schedule to find out when your building is upgrading.

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    After the upgrade, HuskyVision will have improved picture and sound quality, all high-definition (HD), digital programming, and even more channels. To use this enhanced service, you will need to:

    • Make sure your television is digital-ready.
      To be compatible with UConn’s cable service after the switch, televisions must have a QAM tuner. Most televisions manufactured after 2007 have a QAM tuner, but UITS recommends checking. For a general compatibility reference, visit tv.uconn.edu/faqs/.
    • Perform a channel scan
      Once a building has been converted, television service will appear to have been lost until a channel scan is performed. Although the process may vary by television, the standard steps are to:
    1. Press the “Power” button to turn on the TV
    2. Press the “Menu” Button
    3. Select “Set-Up”
    4. Select “Antenna” and then “Cable”
    5. Select “Auto Program/Auto Tune/Channel scan” then “OK.”

    Please note: It can take up to 30 minutes to perform the scan.

    UITS is using a building-by-building approach to convert UConn apartments, residence halls, and administrative buildings. The transition schedule is available at http://tv.uconn.edu/schedule/, and you can check the progress of a building’s conversion at IT Status. If you need assistance, please contact the UITS Help Center at helpcenter@uconn.edu or 860-486-4357.

    For more information, contact: HuskyVision at http://tv.uconn.edu