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Is this the box I need to go out from my HR20 via optical to Coaxial receiver? http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...mat=4#feedback

Hey guys, I'm getting the HR20 installed shortly and I'm wondering if it will update with the latest software when I hook it up? Can I force the new download? I'm assuming it uses the dish to pull in the new software right? I'm very new to this so thanks for the answers.

Thanks for all that hard work Jet! Sorry to sound like such a newbie but, why would I have to assign inputs? Does it sound like my unit will handle most audio situations? I'm not sure I totally understand the sampling rate issue you were trying to explain. I have never seen my unit resort...

that one says its for a subwoofer are you sure thats it?

Okay after reading all the useful info from you guys I'm getting there. The receiver I have is this one----- Yamaha HTR-5630 (google it please) it says it has a digital Coaxial as well. How would I use the digital Coaxial imput with the HR20? is it possible? if so, which cable would I use to go...

Thanks for all the suggestions fellas. I guess it means getting a switch box or a new reciever. Does it really make a big difference using the Dolby digital outputs in regards to sound quality with the HR20?

Gentleman, I'm having one of those moments where I feel my head will explode and I dont know th answers to these questions in my head and I'm hoping one of you great guys can help me out cause the idiots at circuit city dont have a clue.. Here the deal, I want to retain Digital Dolby out of my...

Thanks for clearing that up guys! can you guys tell a difference between the PQ of OTA HD compared to the Directv HD with both intergrated into the HR20?

The installers are coming out in a couple of weeks to hook up the HR20 and I need advice because I'm new to all of this. I live in Dallas and I get lots of channels already using an OTA with my HDTV. Here is my first stupid question- If I connect the OTA to the HR20 and choose to watch the...