Recent content by Jackm

I recently activated Whole Home DVR service. Tried to watch a program that I recorded on another DVR - it was listed in the guide on the receiver I wanted to watch it on, but when I hit play - it started and just froze...after 30 sec it played a few seconds then froze again. Any thoughts - no...

Can't tell what the signal is - it won't let me by the dish setup part - it gives me about 17 different choices...Thanks

Helping out my neighbor - they had an old H21-200 receiver die after a big snow storm and the power went out. Directv sent him a replacement - H24-200 receiver. He was using a B-Band Convertor - which I would imagine he would continue to use. The dish is a slimline - and has one cable coming...

I just had my 400 receiver activated for Shaw - signal was 98% - everything mapped - guide etc downloaded...turned off the receiver last night, and when I turned it back on this morning - nothing - signal was zero. Outside it was clear as a bell...and we had not had any storms. Anyone have...

I currently have the East Nets - NBC, CBS,etc...with shaw- can you purchase the west as well? Thanks

Time Warner just put their lines down our street and are offering a great 2 year deal. I have had direct for 8 years - the entire pkg plus Sunday ticket - can you downgrade pkgs with direct? And Keep Sunday ticket? Thanks

I currently have two older HD receivers for Star Choice...and was thinking of getting the new digital one with HDMI - but does anyone know how many receivers StarChoice will allow on an account...I go through someone in Canada and live in Upstate NY Thanks

I heard that Pandora was coming soon to the HD-DVR's - does anyone know when they will be rolling out the upgrade in NYS.

Thanks Bob - I'm going to check and try everything out when I get home...Appreciate the info...

I rebooted the receiver, but not the modem...which should I do first - modem or receiver....Thanks

Hi have an HR24 receiver, that is whole house connected. Everything was working fine over the weekend...until I was cleaning up wires in back of the TV... Unplugged the direct TV ethernet cable from the modem...and then plugged it back in 5 mins later....but not can't get on the internet...

do you know which satellite the new HD Channels are on. Thanks

Hi - I have both HBO & Max packages with directv. I know they added a few more channels last Wednesday, but didn't try any until yesterday. When I went to a few of them - the message on the screen was searching for satellite...? Thought it was strange..and my neighbor 4 houses away - had the...

I will try that - not sure what the model is, but it is a new one - its very small....and the strange thing it was working until we disconnected it when the carpets were being cleaned.. Thanks

I have whole house viewing and I'm only having problems with one HD receiver - which it was working on...I have tried everything - hitting the red button - etc..the green lights come on the DECCA for a second then go out. Hope someone could give me a suggestion - all other receivers work with...