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    Adding External HDD to 211K

    Thanks. Ordered two.
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    Adding External HDD to 211K

    This one work OK? Western Digital WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN Amazon.com: Western Digital WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN: Electronics
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    Adding External HDD to 211K

    Thanks! Didn't know that.
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    Adding External HDD to 211K

    Finally going to do this. Is there an external hdd that is better than the others? I assume the interface is USB 2.0? Any to avoid? TIA
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    Called dish for realignment

    What's your signal strength? We moved into a place that had a Dish antenna on it but we were with Comcast so we kept it. Eventually got tired of Comcast and got Dish. The install Tech got sick during the install and left before it was done. I finished but neither he or I checked alignment on...
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    Power Save Feature? / Record length

    My 722 turns off when not in use. I am not sure of the time frame, it's off when I get up in the morning. Will it turn back on if there is a recording scheduled? The default record length seems to be 1 minute before and 3 minutes after a scheduled record time. I stumbled onto the menu to...
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    Adding External HDD to 211K

    Wow, so DVRs in two different rooms for $40? That's a deal. Thanks.
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    Adding External HDD to 211K

    Thanks. I edited the OP. I have two 211ks. If I activated both, I assume that's two different fees?
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    Adding External HDD to 211K

    If I activate an external HDD on my 211K is it tied to that specific HDD or can I swap to a larger HDD at a later date without paying the fee again? I have two 211ks. If I activated both, I assume that's two different fees? TIA
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    Help With Understanding Modes

    Wow. I wasn't expecting any answer till tomorrow, thanks! There is a button behind the door and I am now in single Mode. I can record 1 and watch live TV. Thanks! And thanks for the welcome. Now I'll do some searching on the 211Ks I have in the other rooms. The installer was supposed to...
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    Help With Understanding Modes

    Just got Dish and have the 722K receiver. The installer got sick and had to leave during the install leaving me to finish up. :eek: The receiver is hooked to one TV (via HDMI) that is our main TV. There will not be a second TV hooked up to it. The RG6 comes from the satellite, goes into a...