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Pixelation
I am getting pixelation on seemingly all channels and on all tv's in my house. An error message coded as XRE 03062 also appears. The ONLY thing that works to restore the picture is removing and reinserting the HDMI cable from the cable box. After that we might be okay for a second or minute or a day and we go through the same thing again. And of course it happens when we don't want it to! Any suggestions? TIA
XfinityJustinC
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Hello, @Jdws17. Thank you for reaching out over Xfinity Forums for support, you have contacted the right place for assistance in regard to pixleation issues. I was able to find this great post from one of our awesome forums members @BruceW, please let me know if you're still experiencing issues after attempting the self-help troubleshooting:
Pixelation happens when the signal for the channel you are trying to watch is too weak or has too much noise. This might be because of a bad cable box or a problem at Comcast (check https://www.xfinity.com/support/status/, 1-800-Comcast voice response, or the "My Account" app) but is most likely due to a poor connection between the box and Comcast's network, usually in or near your home.
Troubleshoot by checking all connectors for corrosion and tightness, and by looking for damaged coax cable. Running the cable through a surge protector, a defective splitter, or too many splitters can cause signal problems as well. If there is an amplifier in the line make sure it's getting power. You might also try unplugging the cable box/DVR/digital adapter power cord for a minute or so.
If you can't find the problem, or you'd rather have Comcast take care of it, call them at the phone number on your bill or 1-800-Comcast, or use one of the options on https://www.xfinity.com/support/contact-us/. Ask them to check the account setup and send a refresh signal to the box. If they can't fix the problem remotely, insist they send a tech out to identify the cause and correct it.
If the tech finds bad coax, splitters, amplifiers, or connections in your home (even if Comcast originally supplied them) you'll probably have to pay for the visit ($70-$100) unless you have their Service Protection Plan (https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/service-protection-plan, closed to customers that don't already have it). If the trouble is due to a faulty Comcast cable box/DVR/digital adapter or anything outside your home, you shouldn't be charged.
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