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Since I posted the above, my 522 is back to the long pause mode. Go figure!

If you push the "menu" button twice on the 522, it will bring up the screen that will show you which software version is currently running. It will probably show "L255" as the current version. Every update seems to produce some obvious changes in the operating characteristics. For a while, it...

We are still showing L255, but the lag in response to remote commands has changed from the protracted delay to the former almost instant. I suspect that updates have been sent, but the serial number has not been changed.

We have had two 522's, and the caller ID feature has never worked on either, even when we connect to the incoming phone line at the demarc box on the outside of the house. Three phones with caller ID have always worked OK. I guess we don't miss what we never had.

ABC seems to be having more than their share of technical problems, at least around here (Iowa). They range from audio/video sync to the uneven audio level you mention. I suspect that the ongoing conversion to digital may be at fault. Some stations are on reduced power to allow installation...

I don't believe that the networks try to screw up DBS feeds. However, last night I had an annoying audio/video lag on ABC, and thought the 522 was up to its old tricks. Low and behold, when I checked the off the air broadcast it, too, was out of synch! I don't know if it was a network delay...

The most common cause of audio problems is a "ground loop" between the receiver and any devices connected to it. This difference in ground potential shows up as noise of one kind or another. As it showed up when using the optical connection, I'd be sure that all units, receiver, TV, amplifier...

We have some minor "lip synch" problems now and then, mostly on local into local channels. The latest software update seems to have lengthened the response time when changing channels, etc. Over all, it is much improved from when we installed the 522 in January. For the first couple of months...

Many customers have chosen to drop their land line in favor of wireless (cell). Without the ability of the receiver to "call home", it can't relay PPV data, and the customer will be hit with the fee. Around here (Iowa), we have a very cheap "lifeline" rate that will work.

Usually, you can use a common splitter by running it backward. That is, put the TV2 and CATV on the "out" connections, and feed the set with the input connection. If you have crosstalk, you may need to put a pad on the offending feed. These inline signal reducers are available from most...

My 522 hasn't yet reformatted, but it will never record channel 300 (HBO East) on TV2 unless TV1 is also on 300. Otherwise, it shows the "satellite lost" screen, and does not show up as recorded, even though the front panel red light was on. Next time you try to record a troublesome channel...

We have had the 522 (actually two, since a replacement for a bad box) for almost a year, and overall, it has been OK. The main problem we have is with a couple of channels, namely 300 (HBO main), and 183 (A&E) which tend to lose usuable signal more often than not. Our dish is unobscured and...

The main problem with selecting "new episodes" is that they are often rebroadcast for several days, and will be selected due to the "flag", thus filling your hard drive with the same stuff. It is a pain, but selecting "one time" saves a whole lot of sifting and deleting.

Why aren't you using the second side of the 522 (TV2) in bedroom 3? It is an independent tuner, and will give full access to anything on the DVR. The second receiver can service bedroom 2. If you also want DVR access there, use a distribution amp on the TV2 output. Both bedrooms will have to...

When you distribute throughout the house, be sure that the distribution amplifiers have sufficient bandpass. Too often, we find that the existing in-house amp is for lower VHF channels (2-13) and produces a snowy picture on the system. Usually, RG-59 is OK, unless you have very long runs. Then...