[Electronics-talk] cable access

[Snow White Dove]

Hi there,

I get the basic networks from Comcast and have no need for a Menu system.

I have the NBC and CBS apps on my I phone and can get video on demand on those.

I haven’t tried one of the cable networks.  Would love to see Duck Dynasty.  

also, the new TV’s have menus to get even to your DVD player and VCR stuff.  I can’t use those on mine.

Jenny 
On Jan 4, 2014, at 10:59 PM, Poppa Bear <heavens4real at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm old school, I just channel surf untill I hear something that intrests me, but then again, I am always so busy that I only sit in front of a TV for about two hours a week.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 7:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] cable access
> 
> 
>> Hi sandy,
>> same situation.
>> If I hit a wrong button on the remote, it goes into some weird menu or mode. Sometimes, turning off the tv and turning back on resets it.
>> Other times, you just need to get out of the menu. I need sighted help then.
>> 
>> I see no way to have access independently which means if I lived alone, it would be difficult to have tv.
>> It seems like I need assistance for the menus for one reason or another very often.
>> 
>> Ashley
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Sandy
>> Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 10:47 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] cable access
>> 
>> Hi Ashley,
>> 
>> I took on my dad's directv account and am alone.  No, the guides and all of
>> that I cannot access; now I subscribe to Newsline and I have created a
>> favorites list so listen to that to see some programs I might want.  My
>> friend is alone, with really poor sight, and still uses the DVR from Comcast
>> cable and can use some sort of guide.  Tbhe worst for me is if I hit some
>> button and then get no stations.  At times I can experiment and fix it and
>> othwer times I must wait for sighted help.
>> 
>> 
>> Sandy
>> 
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 9:56 PM
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] cable access
>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I’d like to have a tv when I’m on my own. For now, I can get assistance with our cable tv options when someone is available.
>>> Actually, we have fios now.
>>> 
>>> Obviously, I can manipulate the remote; the buttons are tactile.
>>> I can even see the name of a tv program when looking fairly close to the screen; but reading long menus would not be possible.
>>> 
>>> However, much stuff is on screen in this digital age.
>>> 
>>> Is it possible to have cable or verizon fios when living alone?
>>> I see no way we can access those menus.
>>> In essense you have limited access and pay full price. Would you pay for it without accessing much of its features?
>>> 
>>> I’ll just state some features and see if they are accessible somehow. Maybe you all use aps.
>>> All are on screen, and therefore seem inaccessible.
>>> 
>>> 1. the tv guide
>>> 2. on demand tv
>>> 3. the dvr function
>>> 4. ordering movies
>>> 5. any statements about station outages.
>>> 
>>> Do any providers have talking menus or large print ones? Do any of them provide braille information to you?
>>> How has the company accomodated you, if at all?
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> Ashley
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