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    Professional Installers out there....I'm Desperate for Help

    ...correctly because they tried to use a standard Radio Shack / Monster Cable 2.4G splitter / combiner or mis-connected cables from the LNB's to the D* provided combiner,, (typically Terk). Part of the question to resolve this issue is to identify if each LNB on the dish is removable or the LNB...
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    Using E* existing dish for D*

    Yes you can do this only if your E* oval dish is legacy dual LNB. Identified by the fact that each dual LNB is removable. If an integrated E* multi-switch dish you can still purchase a legacy E* oval dish off Ebay or choose to switch to an Oval-3 integrated dish from D*. If a legacy E* dish...
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    SHVERA

    The problem is simple, DMA is now determined by State / County / Parish lines, Nielson, and the DBS providers interpretation, are constrained within those boundaries regardless of distance. There is no old LIL qual method for new subs and HD DNS qual revisions are probably 6 mo's away. Q...
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    SHVERA

    ...which DMA you now reside in based on County. However, it should be none (qualify for DNS) or all (including WB & UPN if available). Unfortunately, D*'s interpretation is causing a great deal of controversy. Under SHVERA passed by Congress, not the FCC, interpretation is now up to the cable or...
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    SHVERA

    On December 8, 2004, the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 (“SHVERA”) was enacted as part of the Consolidated FY 2005 Appropriations Act (P.L. 108-447). The SHVERA modified the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999 (SHVIA) and made significant reforms...
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    Using E* dish for D* receiver, is it possible?

    Yes you can use an E* legacy dish 500 or 18" dish to receive D*. You cannot use the newer Dish 500 with integrated multi-switch. On the legacy Dish 500 you can replace the 110 standard LNB with a sat C LNB, then add a standard 18" dish to recieve 101 or if you inherited a legacy 18" or Dish 500...
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    Bad picture quality on 480i Compaired to OTA Digital 480i

    But it cannot output 480i SD or HD component, and native is not auto fit. I am not trying to confuse anyone. I am, trying to convey realities. That said, please do not rush out and buy a DST, most will be unhappy unless specifically, seeking PQ.
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    Bad picture quality on 480i Compaired to OTA Digital 480i

    Just keep in mind I am speaking of 480i component versus 480i S-Vid. Suspect your VOOM re-run movie may be unsatisfactory long term. VOOM does not post their receivers specs on-line and their future is now in question. VOOM is too busy enhancing their web site with Active X & Flash, trying, "so...
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    Bad picture quality on 480i Compaired to OTA Digital 480i

    ...you need look no further. What surprised me is that the only labels that manuf their own product where Tivo, Samsung, Toshiba, & Philips. Then D* broadcast their D* exclusive label partnerships, and at the same time, RCA / Thompson did not announce, but chose Samsung to manuf their future...
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    Bad picture quality on 480i Compaired to OTA Digital 480i

    Pick one. You want quality PQ in either SD or HD component modes or poor SD PQ regardless of your video output connection. HD PQ is slighly better than the LG and volumes above anything Samsung makes.
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    Bad picture quality on 480i Compaired to OTA Digital 480i

    The DST-3100 simultaneously outputs RF, S-Vid, composite, & 480i component, correctly scales 480i component to the receivers aspect ratio setting (4:3 or 16:9) while simultaneously converting RF, S-Vid, & composite to 4:3, regardless of receiver aspect ratio setting. In HD 720p / 1080i, SD video...
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    Bad picture quality on 480i Compaired to OTA Digital 480i

    While I have compared many of D*'s HD receivers side by side, the Toshiba DST-3100 stands apart from the rest in only this sense, it's 480i component SD up & HD down PQ conversion is pretty awesome while 480i S-Vid SD up & HD down DBS PQ conversion across all current HD receiver models, leaves...
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    DirecTV 72.5 Installation Guide

    While I see support for 72.5 & 95, I do not see a diagram that shows both behind a 6x8? 72.5, 95, 101, 110, & 119.
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    RCA DTC-210 Horizontal Line Sync Problem

    This issue takes two forms non Sony/RCA HDTV's = subtle horizontal red line in interlaced modes, Sony = distorted pixel shift, RCA = no issue. Sony and RCA attempt to use transparent proprietary technologies utilizing side frequencies and carrier signals which are incompatible with each other in...
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    RCA DTC-210 Horizontal Line Sync Problem

    Original Post "You would be better off performing picture centering from your TV. The DTC-210 is already pre-configured for absolute center by default and highly recommend turning off auto resolution. Since this receiver does not support 480i component, try S-Vid for SD and 720p for HD...
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    Tricks to get local affiliate to grant a waiver.

    I have to find some humor in this post. Disney World still thinks the light bulb was invented by Reagan. Future World still queries visitors on the history of 8-track tapes and vinyl, then takes you into the Leviton room where nothing is controlled by remote. On to the Plasma TV room where HD is...
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    problem with freeze ups

    We are getting many calls from retailers on lock ups for the Samsung S-75 as well. The other complaint is that the S-75 never took DST and D* told retailers & customers to set time manualy for now to standard time. So when we spring forward, all S-75 owners will be calling retailers & D* again...
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    RCA DTC210 vs Samsung TS360 - Which do I keep?

    ...is in 16:9 aspect. The TS-160 suffers from same. OTA ATSC lock is better than the TS-160. "I'd love..." Well it comes down to user preference. D* boxes "do" in full mode, but cropped HD mode is unusable. E*'s interpretation is "scale to fit". The other issue is that D* manuf's did not...
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    RCA DTC210 vs Samsung TS360 - Which do I keep?

    The Guide in RF or composite video on a 4:3 TV while the receiver is in 16:9 aspect is practically unreadable. HD content in cropped mode down converted to 4:3 over scans by approx 15%. Cropped mode is not a "fit to screen" feature or it would be labeled as such, thus the warning in the user...
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    RCA DTC210 vs Samsung TS360 - Which do I keep?

    ...DTC-210 is manuf'd by Samsung for RCA, it is the TS-160 with some feature improvements less games. It's life will end some time next Spring when D* brings their generic HD label to market. Determining the manuf of the new D* label receivers, will be interesting. D*'s relationship with...
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    audio sync with Discovery HD

    What manuf / model?
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    Buying a new D* system from local dealer than from D*

    I prefer not to make equipment recommendations. People are happy or unhappy for different reasons. However there is alot of information on the following links to help you in your choice. HD Equipment Discussion TS-360 Specific Discussion HD Receiver Reviews
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    Buying a new D* system from local dealer than from D*

    Because you can typically select the manuf and model from a retailer. D* plays round robin across manuf's, though you would probably receive a TS-360, HTL-HD, or possibly a DTC-210.
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    TOSHIBA DST3100 DIRECTV + HD 3LNB Oval Dish HDTV for only 199 (self install)

    Currently their web site is off-line. I am not a proponent of purchasing from on-line retailers unless they are known, recommended or trusted on forums such as this, or purchased from Ebay where you have recourse options.
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    Toshiba Dst3100

    DST-3100 Discussion HD Equip Reviews
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