Recent content by Rhinoman

(The following tirade is not debating whether I got a good deal but how to make sure you get the deal you are promised) When I moved, I called Directv and asked them for their best deal to retain me as a customer. They offered me a free HD-DVR, free HD for two years, free Starz and Showtime...

Thought I'd give an update. The Receiver and remote are working together about 90-95 % of the time now. I don't know if Directv did something on their end or if one of the suggestions offered here did the trick. I moved components around and did lots of trouble shooting. We just bought...

Receiver and remote are back to their old tricks of not communicating. I followed the advice of checking the back light and automatic light control. There are not any flourscent lights in the room so that isn't an issue. It seems like the only way to get the remote working is to hold it one...

I just read your suggestion and tried the remote about three inches away from the receiver... it works. You may be right about interference. I have now moved the receiver over to the side of my makeshift entertainment center, away from other electrical items. I wonder if it is the blu-ray...

Long story short: My HR21-700 and remote control only work together 33% of the time. I've had about an 2 hour's worth of tech support as we tried to reset the remote. They tried doing a remote reset as well. We tried switching to RF mode but no luck there. Of course-checked the...

Yeah, decisions, decisions. I am so glad there are two competing satellite companies! Rey_1178, I so get your avatar cartoon! :D

I didn't vote because I'm with Directv, but I was considering switching over to Dish. I think I might stay with Directv for awhile and see how things shake out for Dish. I'm sure other possible subs will do the same. The Tivo announcement for Directv does make a difference- it has a cult...

Directv emailed back fairly quickly and I was told that I am eligible for 50% off any equipment order since I have been a long term customer. I would have to sign up for a two year commitment. No deals on a package. Well, I guess that is something.

I've been with Directv for over ten years so I am hesitant to jump ship but the Dish TurboHD deal looks mighty enticing. But the facts are this- I pay $52 a month for an old SD package (Select Choice) with DVR and local channels. I'd like to stay with Directv but Dish has a great offer...

Yes, I am looking at either the ViP622 or the ViP722 DVRs. I didn't get a chance to go by a dealer today... later this week

Thanks for the info, thats what I needed. And yes, you might be right about not allowing the two HD DVRs. I'll check this week with a dealer about what they offer.

The Dish Builder thing on their website didn't object to 2 HD DVRs and I did the live chat and the guy didn't mention it being a problem.

Yes, with this old (100+ years) house, I am definately pulling the cables up through the walls (I fished one RG6 up the wall five years ago and it was very difficult due to odd wall construction). I figured an installer would charge alot. (and rightly so I guess) My thoughts were that I'd...

I'm considering running my own lines to save money... I'm looking at getting 2 HD DVRs. Each will run to a HD TV and a SD TV. The first HD TV is on the 1st floor (Only TV on 1st floor) The other three TVs are all upstairs. 1)Does each TV require 2 RG6 lines? 2)How many lines would...

I'm also hoping that I can go by a Sat dealer in my area (Lexington, NC) and they can help me figure out how to run the RG6 (and how many RG6 cables) upstairs to my three TVs there. I am assuming that they would charge a fortune to run it through walls themselves . Any advice? And does...