Recent content by dfudd

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    HD Receiver - OTA question

    Will soon be a new Directv subscriber with a Direct HD system. When I receive the equipment, can I use the receiver for OTA reception before the Direct system is "officially" installed and activated? (Would like to watch the Super Bowl in HD - may have equipment by then, but not be scheduled for...
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    Digital Dolby 5.1 optical output to digital 5.1 coax input?

    thanks - StevenD; Looks like that's what I need. Costly, though !!! Thanks !!!
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    Digital Dolby 5.1 optical output to digital 5.1 coax input?

    On the Hughes E86 HDTV receiver, the Dig. Dolby 5.1 output is via an Optical cable. My audio receiver (a Pioneer) has a digital coax cable input for 5.1 processing from an external audio component. Can I send the 5.1 output from the Hughes to my Pioneer for 5.1 sound? If so, how?
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    cable requirements

    Thanks !! Thanks - rad :D :D :D
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    cable requirements

    A bit of help/advice would be appreciated. I am currently a cable user (Charter), but am planning on switching to satellite in the near future - haven’t decided on provider - Dish or Direct (am waiting for the release of D* HDTV DVR and see how it compares to the 921 as far as features and...