Recent content by MrBoylan

Actually, my initial tests and review were all done with firmware 1.1. I've just tested this again with firmware 1.5 applied and the HDMI audio output can remain on and you still get audio from all 7.1 channels on the multi-channel analog outputs. So it looks like Panasonic fixed this in the...

Not exactly. If you want to use the *multi-channel* analog outputs, then you need to disable HDMI audio out. HDMI audio can be used concurrently with analog output if you want multi-channel over HDMI and 2-channel over analog. But for this particular poster, he could use the 2-ch+5.1-ch...

Just tested and as long as HDMI audio is ON, you can only get stereo audio from the analog jacks, whether it's in 7.1 or 2ch+5.1 modes. So unless your TV does have an analog audio input for one of its HDMI jacks, then this probably isn't an ideal player for you. Of course, you could use the...

Thought it might be something like that. Many TVs have an HDMI input with analog audio input (typically used for PCs). Do you have one of those? If so, you can use HDMI to the receiver and 2-channel analog into the TV. I tested that and it works on the BD55. Is that an option? Also, I...

Why is that a deal-breaker? Do you need multi-channel analog outputs and multi-channel digital outputs live at the same time? If so, why? -CB

Actually, that's a relief... good to know you guys already have a reliable source of info from E* corporate so I won't have to keep posting updates to my own posts! And it looks like our guy cut and pasted the same exact wording into e-mails to both of us, so you *know* that has been through the...

external HDD feature is *per DVR* now Hey, gang, Just heard from my DISH contact that there has been a change in plans, and not for the better, I'm afraid. In its initial release, the external HDD feature will be locked *per box* not per account. This is not to say the fee wil be going up...

I've had my ViP622 a week now and I've already used up half the drive. And no, it's not "Cinemax After Dark" (well not all of it). I've already ordered a 500GB Western Digital drive for $140 in preparation for the external HDD feature on the 622 and 722. Then I can build up an even larger...

Sorry for the late reply but I had to comment on this one. By using the word "connections" in quotes, you're implying that Scott's contacts at E* are either non-existent or on the level of Groundskeeper Willie. I've spoken to high-level Corporate Communications people at E* and they know (or at...

Cool! No one ever complains when things are early. BTW, we added a link to you guys from our home theater links page (which gets you a featured link on our home page as well for a few days). That would be the "pro quo" since we already got the "quid." :cool: Later, -CB

Hi, Scott, Thanks. I know it's not great form to make your first post a link to an external article, which is why I included the salient info in the post itself, but the link for more details. Actually I only learned about the satellite guys forum after someone on dbsforums posted a link to...

Actually all of the information in the article came from my conversations with the Echostar people at the Digital Life press preview last week plus a few follow-up calls and e-mails since then. I don't know what a "retailer recap" is. Yesterday is when I got the number from Echostar. If you...

Oops. thanks for the catch. But what's a few million bytes among friends? :) Don't shoot the messenger! That fee came straight from the horse's mouth (Echostar corporate). By all means, make your voice hear and complain! Maybe they'll reconsider or will offer discounts for long-term...

Hey, gang, Posted this over at dbsforums, but I thought you'd be interested as well. I chatted with some of the EchoStar corporate folks at a press-only preview event in NYC last week. The ViP722 is coming on 8/15. Also on 8/15 the firmware upgrade for the ViP622 and ViP722 to enable the...