Recent content by road_rascal

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    Service Restored to 129 Satellite!

    So far I'm getting WGN, TNT and WGN on HD. All locals and most of the regular HD are out- I'm in the Twin Cities.
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    Convert coax to RCA

    The 522 does have RCA out (for TV2), but I would have to run about 100' of RCA cable to the TV (it's in another room). This wouldn't be a problem if the sat box and TV were close by (I'm using TV1 S-cable out and optical out for the TV in the living room- sat box and TV1 are right next to each...
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    Convert coax to RCA

    Just sent a PM. Don't need a printed manual, as a PDF is fine. Works great! Thanks again!
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    Convert coax to RCA

    I picked up a cheap VCR from craigslist, although another one wouldn't be a bad idea just to have. Stone- I sent a PM. Thanks.
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    Convert coax to RCA

    The VCR you mentioned does not have a tuner. Will this be a problem?
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    Convert coax to RCA

    I have a Dish 522 DVR. I'm connecting the TV2 coax output from the DVR to the coax input on my VCR and then running RCA audio/video cables to my TV so I can get sat programming. The single coax jack on my TV is where I get OTA HDTV from (outside antenna). Now that the VCR is broke, is there a...
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    Hesitation on channels

    On my 522 it takes about 1-2 secs to switch to another channel. My HDTV with OTA broadcasts takes at least that long too.
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    522 and exterior antenna connection

    No- TV2 is a brand new Sharp 32" LCD HDTV (if that's what you're asking). I guess I'm just using the VCR as a pass through from the DVR TV2 output and using RCA cables from the VCR to the jacks on the back of the TV. I have it hooked up and it seems to work. The SD signal from the sat box...
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    522 and exterior antenna connection

    I just got off chat with a Dish rep- she suggested connecting the TV2 output to a VCR and using RCA cables for the DVR functions and just plug the antenna in to the coax on the TV. She also mentioned using a switch to. I didn't realize this would be so complicated. I really appreciate all the...
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    522 and exterior antenna connection

    I went from 22 to 69, and while the signal was a bit better on lower channels, the DVR picture was still pretty bad.
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    522 and exterior antenna connection

    I tried the 2 splitter method, and I don't get the OTA digital signal. I tried Fredinva's suggestion, and while I get a good OTA signal, the picture from the DVR is really bad. I did adjust the TV2 modulation (both analog and cable) but it's not good. I'm stuck now...
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    522 and exterior antenna connection

    Great! Thanks a LOT! I'll try that when I get home. EDIT: Looking at the Pro Satellite Supply site, which splitters would I need? Thanks.
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    522 and exterior antenna connection

    KAB- so you're saying I need to have the antenna feed going to the receiver, correct? I almost need a diagram to figure this out...:confused:
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    522 and exterior antenna connection

    Is this what I need? Eagle Aspen Satellite Diplexer Signal Combiner and Splitter
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    522 and exterior antenna connection

    The new HDTV only has one coax input. I think I should have thought this through a little more.