What are sub-channels? How do I enter a sub-channel number using my converter box remote?
Some broadcasters choose to send several channels in their broadcast range rather than just a single channel. These additional channels are referred to as sub-channels, and are identified by a dash and then a number (for example, channel 9-2 is a sub-channel of channel 9). To access a sub-channel directly using the remote that came with your converter box, use the following guidelines: • The converter box will interpret the first 3 digits entered from your remote as part of the primary channel number. For example: – Pressing 009 or 09 or 9 will take you to channel 9 • To access a sub-channel directly, either four or five digits must be entered. The fourth and fifth digits indicate the desired sub-channel. For example: – Pressing 0092 or 00902 will take you to channel 009-02 – Pressing 00920 will take you to sub channel 009-20 • If the channel number entered is not available, the converter box changes to the closest available channel. In the event that there are two channels the same di