Recent content by varcieri

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    Splittng TV2 Coax to 2 tv sets on w

    Sorry if this is in some other thread-but I have my tv2 split to go to my Windows Media Center computer for TV viewing, and I'm not quite sure how to set up the thing so that I can watch dish over the computer. Any help would be greatly appreciated - also what digital channel should I use for...
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    Least Favorite Condiment?

    and horseradish
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    Component or HDMI installation

    Yes, I have been paying attention. And, I understand what everyone has been saying. Some haven't been understanding what I'M saying!! Never mind - I will find out this evening after the Dish tech reprograms and hooks up the HDMI cable....
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    Component or HDMI installation

    Arrrrghhh! YES, I read the manual! And no, it shouldn't be rocket science! But sometimes things don't work the way they are supposed to!! And you are missing my question - isn't HDMI connection better than component? Or not!
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    Component or HDMI installation

    Don't know. I hope that the HDMI cable makes a difference in PQ - it just seems like for a n HDTV the picture should be sharper. (I have seen it better, actually, for OTA HD broadcasts)
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    Component or HDMI installation

    I didn't set the TV to component, the DISH installer did it, as well as used the component cables! And, I was dumbfounded as to why, when it was an upgrade to HD service from regular service. I bought an HDMI cable, but couldn't get a dish signal through (I'm sure Iwasn't programming it...
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    Component or HDMI installation

    I'm not sure whether its component or compositie - the cordis gray, thick(looks like the 3 wires are all melded together) and is plugged into the rca type jacks in the back of the tv and dish receiver. The HDMI slot is open on both tv & receiver. Oh, and I have to select the composite input on...
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    Component or HDMI installation

    what is composite vs component? And, if thereis not much difference betweet HDMI and component then what's the purpose of HDMI? Now I'm really confused! All I know is that the hi def picture doesn't seem to be as high def thru that as mine is...
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    Component or HDMI installation

    Sorry if this is in another thread - looked but couln't find one. My parents upgraded from standard def dish to HD dish with HD tv about a couple months ago, and the installer used component cable!! I thought for the best HD picture an HDMI cable was to be used!! Is this true or am I off...
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    Dish Network HD Concert Series Details

    I like it! I don't like all country but I like some of it - Reba is a class act - or even maybe rascall flastts. I'd Rather watch a music concert than some stupid reality TV show....
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    Grill It

    I use both a gas grill (for burgers & steaks & dogs, and a weber kettle charcoal grill I turn into a smoker with hickory chips to cook pork loins, whole chickens and beef roasts. Yum.
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    Thanks to the Dish Network Uplink Center

    Glad that you have a chance to take in some of Colorado's sights and sounds - Dish headquarters in englewood is where I was born & raised! Now I'm on the West Slope side of Colorado growing peaches & peonies. Palisade peaches - best in the world IMHO
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    If you could bring one show back...

    :up+1
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    Team Summit Next Week

    HD output to TV2 - PLEASE!!
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    Favorite CSI

    I like the CSI las Vegas - but liked Grissom better than LF - maybe he will grow on me too - but I REALLY like George Eads! :o)