Recent content by flipr

Just a note of thanks for the info I gleaned off this forum. There were various posts, so I can't reply to them each. ;) Anyway, the combination of Antec MX-1 and WD 1 TB bare drive worked flawlessly. The suggestion for magnetic screwdriver, the explicit instructions on shutting down the...

I just got the HR21 myself, to toggle, I set to record both shows, then just use the PREV button to jump between the 2 shows. I delete the recordings later when I cam done. I don't have a LIVE button on my remote.

Appreciate the feed back, and yup, networking is my next project. D* installers didn't want to deal with cable, wouldn't diplex, to a single cable, and didn't know anything about SWM, or install without a second cable, so we buried one in the yard.... Now, I'm moving router and cable modem to...

Had my D* upgrade today, had 2 separate orders, and installers, and each brought a different model HD DVR. I got an HR21-700, and a HR20-700. What is the difference? Will both connecxt to internet for On Demand services? One was silver, one was black, put the silver one in the BR, kept...

Thanks all for response thanks all for the info. New house had cable pre-wired, all the wires are stapled to studs, no basements in the south. But I did fish wires in the chimney to handle the over-fireplace mounting of the TV. I ran a single wire and diplexed, guess I can open that back...

Appreciate the help, newbie here on this forum. Been with DTV for a few years, just got new HD TV flat screen for past superbowl. Worked out an upgrade for DT HD service, installer is coming out Saturday. (they thought my personal owned Hughes equipment was leased! Wanted me to send it back!)...