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    Pretty much had it with the 811

    just to vouch for some people I just wanted everyone to know that I have had black screens about 4 times this week. This happens regardless of me channeling up or down off of OTA stations or just pressing guide. Direct Tv is better anyways. Free Sunday Ticket and free 4 months of HBO...
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    New 811 - A few observations

    I am also Sammy DLP owner, hln50, and a 811 owner, using component cables. And second the fact that I would never pay someone to come and calibrate my system after I paid for overpriced DVI cables. My picture is bright and that's how i'd like to keep it. Thanks.
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    How to get out of my Dish Contract?

    After being a HD Dish customer for about 3 months now. The more and more I'm reading about Direct* being better, I want to switch to that. Especially, having NFL sunday ticket for free and NFL network!!? So I guess my question is, Do i have a contract with Dish, I remember seeing commercials...
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    Hdtv Football

    I'll try that Thanks, I've got to try that one later in the week. Also, do you think that's the reason why sometimes lets say im watching WGN-DT(1&2) and sometimes the sidebars are there and other times its 16x9...sometimes it acts strange sometimes, coming in and out, not just commercials...
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    Hdtv Football

    Since my last post, everyone has been so helpful, I had one more question for the people here. Since the NFL is being displayed in 720p, do i need to change my 811 setting to 720 display or can i keep it at 1080. I currently leave it at 1080, and it looks great. Just wondering if it'll...
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    Dish Remote Not controlling Sony Receiver

    Wow thanks guys Thanks for all your help guys, I have a nice magnavox 8-1 remote , that costed some 70 bucks but that seems to not control the 811, nice!
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    Dish Remote Not controlling Sony Receiver

    Hello, I am having trouble programming my dish 811 remote to control my sony receiver (STR-K850P). I initially didn't have a problem with this, but now it is getting to me, having to use 2 contollers all the time. If anyone can help. It would be highly appreciated. Thanks. I recieved this...
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    A question for the experts

    Hi guys, i have a newbie question. I have the 811 running to my Samsung 50"DLP through component wires, all running through my sony reciever (STR-K850P) and then back to my tv through component wires, RCA I think. Well my question is that the sound quality sucks, and doesn't have good...