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I have a "built in" that houses all my components. Getting a look behind each component requires that cables be unplugged and componets pulled out (not enough "play" in cables to turn components around). DirecTV was at my home today switching out my HR21 HD DVR and I'm concerned that they may...

I'm the original poster....................I just called back to add the HD DRV (rather than the HD receiver). The customer service rep put the order through and told me that the HD DVR order was put in and "professional installation (including a 2nd line) is included at no extra charge". Total...

I currently have a SD receiver (no DVR) in the bedroom. Being that this would be my secondary viewing room.............recording one program at a time (and/or having to watch what I'm recording) would be fine with me. Does my setup sound as if it will work fine with a HD-DVR.........with only...

I'm a total rookie so please have patience with me. When you say "two lines".....are we talking "two lines" from the dish to the outlet in the wall? This has nothing to do with phone lines........correct? Thanks!

Here's the deal. I've had the 5lnb dish and one HD-DVR (all from DirecTV) for about 9 months or so. I'm taking delivery of a new plasma for my bedroom on Friday and called DirecTV today to add another HD-DVR. Here is what I was told: They can ship me out a HD receiver (no DVR) for 19.95...

I just got my HR21 installed on Tuesday. I'm about 30 miles north of Los Angeles (in South Orange County) so I have no need for OTA. At this point, I love my HR21......everything works.....even the "active" button and.....other than being a little slow in changing channels......it's fairly...

I just spoke to DirecTV about new service for my moms house (she's been receiving HD through her cable service for years). Cost is a big issue for my mom. All she wants standard SD & HD programming (no ppv channels) and an HD DVR. She lives in Orange County, California. D* quoted me...

Ok......I've been out of the game for over a year now. My current setup is 3LNB dish and HR10-250 (HD DVR). Today, customer retention offered me a free HR20 upgrade. What should I do? Should I also replace my dish? If so, with which dish? Note: If any of this matters.........I'm about 30...

Thanks for the insights.

Mr. Directv, I've been a D* customer for about six years and upgraded to the HR10-250 DVR and 3LNB dish about 9 months ago (when I got an HD TV). But, now I'm interested in a HR20 and 5LNB (in order to receive my local RSN chanels in HD........as well as being future proofed). What's the best...

I'm the original poster on this thread. Thanks to all for your help. Ok, bear with me as I'm still a rookie at all this stuff. So, my understanding is that my HR10-250 3LNB dish will not enable me to receive my local RSN's in HD. If a DVR is a must for me, I'd have to upgrade to the HR20 and...

First, I went to the D* website and punched in my zipcod (92694...........I'm in Orange County, CA about 40 miles south of Los Angeles) and the D* website tells me that I should be receiving L.A. Lakers games in HD on channel 652. Well, that has never, ever happened.........every Lakers game on...

Thanks for your insights.

I'm in Orange County, CA. Zipcode is 92694 (about 40 miles south of Los Angeles county). By chance is the MPEG4 available to me?

I had all kinds of issues with D* a coupel of months ago and fought with them about the free HR10-250/NFL Sunday Ticket promo (I had just taken delivery on a HR10-250 two days prior). Anyway.....after many calls......I agreed to renew my NFL Sunday Ticket in exchange for credits to cover the...