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    VIP 211 Ext. Drive to VIP 211k?

    Here's the latest. Dish sent another replacement, a VIP 211z. Installed it, normal receiver functions, USB drive detected, but still prompting to reformat the drive. --- I had the Dish tech to restart the 211k, since it has built-in off-air antenna but the 211z does not (I get some channels...
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    VIP 211 Ext. Drive to VIP 211k?

    -- Actually, the original 211 failed. That was made conclusive because it would randomly shut down and require download/reboot regardless of hard drive being connected (or not). Probably something in the power supply had degraded (making for marginal voltage), or a component overheating and...
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    VIP 211 Ext. Drive to VIP 211k?

    Well, I tried calling a different tech. Same result. This tech seems to think that there might be a problem with the drive. However, the previous tech had already arranged to ship a 211z. So, I'm going to disconnect the drive and wait for that receiver. Thanks again for the dialog/input.
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    VIP 211 Ext. Drive to VIP 211k?

    He resent an authorization, but he didn't say if he sent a specific one for the EHD. I've disconnected the drive for now (w/o reformat). If you know of a specific tech at Dish who I can speak with, I'm willing to try in order to save my recordings
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    VIP 211 Ext. Drive to VIP 211k?

    Thanks to all who have replied. ((( However ))), I'm still on the phone with Dish support in Christiansburg. Once the 211k 'installed' (working as regular receiver), I tried to connect the USB drive. At first, it looked as if the 211k accepted the drive. But I keep getting the Attention (code...
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    VIP 211 Ext. Drive to VIP 211k?

    I've got one more issue with the 211k. No remote control was sent with it. I have an old 20.0 remote (which works, but just barely on some buttons). Will it work ok with the 211k? -- Any advice on getting a remote from Dish? I was hoping that one would come with the replacement receiver. Can I...
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    VIP 211 Ext. Drive to VIP 211k?

    So, the drive from the 211 should work OK with the 211k? I didn't receive any enclosed instructions. I'll probably swap receivers after my kids cartoon end in a few minutes. Thanks for the reply!
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    VIP 211 Ext. Drive to VIP 211k?

    My (silver) VIP 211 is dying. After tech chats with Dish, they info'd me that I'd need it replaced. -- When I got the original 211, I also added an external usb hard drive and activated the DVR function with the one-time fee $40. -- It hasn't 'died' completely, before chatting with the tech...
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    RCA RCRN04GR remote with VIP 211, is there DVR/page buttons?

    I'm sure that this has been asked already, but my searches haven't turned up what I need. A local store is closing and I got a RCA RCRN04GR remote for $10. It was easy to set the code for my Dish VIP 211. However, there doesn't seem to be 'equivalent' buttons on this remote for 'DVR' or 'page'...
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    211 w/EHD - Software or hardware problems?

    I have tried unplugging the receiver, but it will still take "fits". Sometimes it seems fine, then when you least expect it the thing will freeze up. It's doing other weird things too. We have Sesame Street set to record daily (M-F). One day, it would stop recording every 1 minute...
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    211 w/EHD - Software or hardware problems?

    My VIP211 with EHD is acting strange lately. At times there are 1 to 2 minute delays before a command from the remote control is acted on. (new batteries in the remote - a 20.0 IR) Sometimes the receiver will lock up, do a shutdown and then a reload for no good reason. I will see a message...
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    Do you Have an EHD?

    EHD = GREAT! PROGRAM PRICING = SUCKS! I turned a 211 into a dvr with a 1TB EHD when my locals became available on the EA in HD. The EHD/DVR functionality with no monthly fee (on the 211/211k) almost makes up for the exorbitant cost of programming.
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    DVR program sorting-checking for repeats

    I was afraid of that! I'll check back in a day or so to see if anyone else has a suggestion, but since you are a founder, you should know as much as anyone. DN96? If so, thanks from EM97
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    DVR program sorting-checking for repeats

    My kids like to record certain cartoons, and on a couple of them I think that there are 50-60+ shows recorded. Their mother set the dvr to record every instance, so I don't doubt that some of the shows are 'repeats', 'dupes', etc. Is there a way to more easily sort the 'dupes' so that I can...