Campus cable TV
For repairs to TV cable connections, call (302) 831-6000, or submit a Help Ticket Request to report problems.
Is Your TV Not Receiving Any Channels?
You will need to "reprogram" or "scan" your TV for new channels when you set it up in your room. Consult the user manual for your TV model for the specific instructions for an auto channel scan function. In general, you can try the following:
- Access your TV's menu
- Select setup
- Look for the option to automatically scan for all channels. Be sure the tuner is set to scan for CABLE TV or CABLE input-not antenna.
- Run the scan. It may take a few minutes as the TV looks for all available signals.
Cable Channels
The University has its own cable TV system. The cable system extends to all classrooms, lounges, dining areas, and all residence halls. The cable system is a hybrid digital and analog system. (See the section below labeled "What You Need to Hook Up Your TV.")
Find a list of all channels here.
- Take a look at Channel 2, the University of Delaware 24 hr/day information channel, which provides you with information on a variety of events and topics.
- Channel 48 carries University of Delaware academic request programming.
- Channel 49, Student Television Network, carries programming produced and/or selected by University of Delaware students.
- Channel 67, the TV Guide Channel, offers an hourly listing of commercial channels available on the University's system.
Currently, the University's cable system receives local network-affiliated broadcast channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, etc.) and many cable channels (e.g., CNN, ESPN, MTV, BET, and Spike). Campus cable channels run from Channel 2 through Channel 73.
Cable TV in Residence Halls
Every UD residence hall room is wired for cable TV, so you can take advantage of the cable system in your room or apartment. The cable system also improves FM radio reception for stations from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
What happened to Comcast Sports Network?
Over the summer of 2011, the University changed its cable TV provider to Campus Televideo. While this service provider increased the diversity of channels available to the UD community, a few channels provided by our previous provider are currently unavailable (e.g., Comcast Sports Network [CSN]). Campus Televideo is watching negotiations between Comcast/NBC/Universal and other television providers and hopes to add some of these channels, including CSN, to the channel lineup in the future.
What Kind of TV Do I Need?
All cable-ready TV will be able to tune the majority of the campus cable channels. All TVs made after 2006 that are digital-cable ready will be able to tune digital and high-definition channels as well.
You will also need a coaxial cable to connect your TV to the connector on the wall in your room.
- To receive the majority of channels need an NTSC analog tuner. Or, you may use any TiVo or other DVR unit that includes an NTSC analog tuner.
- To receive HD channels, TVs need a "clear QAM" or cable digital tuner. Or, you can use a TiVo HD or other HD DVR unit that includes a "clear QAM" digital tuner.
A TV with only an ATSC tuner will not receive any channels.
For repairs to TV cable connections, call (302) 831-6000, or submit a Help Ticket Request to report problems.
