DVR Tuner question

[markw]

My question wasn't intended to imply where, say, CNN might be, but how the alpha system they list in the manual (W+1 - W+94) would equate to the numeric we would punch in using our remotes. For example, would W+1 be the equivalent of Channel 101?

Any references appreciated.

As the other poster said, there is no "standard" to which number you see can be applied to any cable channels.

Here's a snippet from one link when I googled "cable tv channels numbers": "Since there is no requirement that any specific convention be used to number digital or virtual channels, numbering is at the discretion of the cable operator. Digital cable channels are often numbered starting at 100 or 200, but these are virtual channel numbers and do not correspond to used frequencies."

You might want to try googling that, or something similar until you find a definitive answer. You might be surprised at what you dig up.

And, considering that many digital cable providers force you to use their hardware to begin with, you might want to explore further with your local provider.