Recent content by Matt Kennedy

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    RCA DTC-210 Horizontal Line Sync Problem

    Try setting output to 720p In order to get rid of the horizontal line you need to set your DTC210 to output at 720p. Below is a link to a thread on AVSforum where many people claim to have solved the problem by doing just this and noticed no degradation in picture quality between 1080i and 720p...
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    Can DirecTV do an HD install before my HD set is in?

    Sorry, not completely familiar with the acronyms yet. I am assuming by STB you mean set top box. If so, I was figuring we set that up initially just to the current non-HD set. Then I figured I'd set it up to work with the HD set when that comes in. Shouldn't be a problem for me as a have a...
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    RCA DTC-210 Horizontal Line Sync Problem

    I could be wrong but I beleive I saw a post either here or someone on the avsforum that someone found it had to do with whether your input was set to 480i, 720p, or 1080i. Could be wrong.
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    Can DirecTV do an HD install before my HD set is in?

    Thanks. The main reason for asking was becuase if I wait to activate I really won't have anything until everything comes in which could be a few weeks. Not sure how we'd cope :D As for the installation I am pretty capable myself but just figured since the install is free (Directv Move deal)...
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    RCA DTC210 in less than 2 days - Thank you Value Electronics

    RCA DTC210 in less than 2 days - Thank you Value Electronics! Wow, I called and ordered an RCA DTC210 Sunday evening and it was waiting for me when I got home from work yesterday Tuesday)! Great service on the phone - mentioned the Satellite Guys membership and got the 10% disc ($32)...
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    F/u question on Directv install

    Hope its OK to post this - I need to call directv so trying to get some clarification. Figured a new post would get someones attention. Please see follow-up question in last post in this earlier thread: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=35270 Thanks!!!
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    Can DirecTV do an HD install before my HD set is in?

    Thanks for the replies. This is a new house. I left the old SD dish behind so I am going to have the HD dish installed. I was not planning to setup the old SD box but rather install the new RCA DTC210. Not being able to watch HD isn't a problem - my major concern was whether the installer would...
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    Can DirecTV do an HD install before my HD set is in?

    First let me say hello. I have been reading the forum for a while. I finally joined this weekend. It is very informational. I enjoy reading and hope to participate more now that I am a member. I have a question I was hoping someone might be able to help answer. Background: My wife and I are...