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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Hi ALL: Thanks to all for your inputs , however I don't think I have explained my issue properly. Let me try again: I own a 50" plasma display and have set my L11(D11?) receiver to match this unit with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The issue I have is that programs broadcasted as 4:3 are...
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Hi to ALL: The issue is not setting receiver display for 16:9 aspect ratio ( ratio of my plasma monitor) i ahve done that, but rather how can I setup the receiver, if possible, to show original program aspect ratio. Meaning: All programs received now are expanded to fill my screen to max...
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Thanks but this is not quiet what I am looking for. I understand your instruction are meant to setup your TV monitor aspect ratio. But what I am want to do is , once you have setup your TV to the right aspect ratio, how do I force the set to display the original program ratio. Meaning...
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Hi: I looked at the D11 specs/manual and it is identical to the L11 in my installation, trust me it is L11. Seems to me that for some reason , hard to understand for me, Directv has produced an L11 version for LA market ( South America, Caribbean ,..). One of the issues I have with this...
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Thanks for your response, my box L-11 !!! Not D11
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    I need some feedback regarding L-11 receivers . Anyone has the specs for this unit ? Does it have Dolby digital /Component video capabilities ? Your usual response will be greatly appreciated Pmart :confused:
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    Lost Sats 110/119 on 811 receiver only

    Setup: Two Dishes pointing at 110 &119 respectively. One 2x4 LEGACY Switch Two Std 311 receivers One HD 811 receiver Recently lost signal on 811 receiver and received message to do Check Switch. After doing so, I have lost both sats (110 and 119) from HD 811 receiver only. The other 3...
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    Channels Blocked from area

    I will check transponders, however why the message "Channel Blocked from this area"?? Thanks Pmart
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    Channels Blocked from area

    I am referring to Channels 827-828 (Univision) and 830-833 (Telefutura/Galavision) which ate listed under Maerican Top 180. Pmart
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    Channels Blocked from area

    Anyone out there knows why some channels are blocked to customers who pay for a whole package. I live in Puerto Rico and subscribed to AT 180.I was amazed to find out all Latin Channels are blocked from my area. Your usual response will be appreciated. Pmart
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    Dolby 5.1 Programming

    Thanks for your reply. I am subscribed to HD pack. I will check channel 9456. Have you received 5.1 audio in channels 300-314 range (HBO-Cinemax) ? Regards Pmart
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    Dolby 5.1 Programming

    I have subscribed to Dish now for 3 months, and I have yet to find Dolby 5.1 audio on any of the HBO/Cinemax movies, fot that matter on any channel. When I select "Info" all I see is "Stereo". I have an 811 receiver that is Dolby 5.1 capable. Also, in System setup I have selected Dolby...
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    Dolby 5.1 Programming

    I have subscribed to Dish now for 3 months, and I have yet to find Dolby 5.1 audio on any of the HBO/Cinemax movies, fot that matter on any channel. When I select "Info" all I see is "Stereo". I have an 811 receiver that is Dolby 5.1 capable. Also, in System setup I have selected Dolby. Your...
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    Minimum Signal Strength(110/119 Sat)

    LNB Selection Living in an area where signal is 70 at best, I am looking at every opportunity to improve reception stability. I was wondering if replacing LNB's by a higher quality will have a significant impact on reception !!!! I have a couple of Eagle Aspen DTV32+'s. Any...
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    Minimum Signal Strength(110/119 Sat)

    Thanks/Gracias PMart