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  1. detroit_fan

    need some help, directv picture is stretched and HUGE on my tv

    turned on my hr34 today and something is wrong. the picture is stretched really wide, including the guide, list and bottom bars. when i press list or guide the first couple letters of the program name are cut off and the font is huge. i have cycled through the formats and nothing changes when i...
  2. detroit_fan

    Just got off the roof

    We've been hit pretty hard here in SE Michigan with this storm and tonight the heavy wet snow stuck to the dish. I had 5 things recording at 10pm and saw the no signal message with only minutes to spare. Luckily it's a 1 story house and there is a 30ft antenna tower right next to the dish, so i...
  3. detroit_fan

    UFC "six pack"

    Anyone else see this? Directv is offering a UFC package, you pay for 5 events and get 1 free. As someone who orders every UFC ppv I have been waiting for this for a long time. Happy it finally happened link- http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/sports/ufc
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    No guide info for BabyFirst channel?

    BabyFirst TV (channel 293) has no guide data for me, just says to be announced. Is it like that for anyone else?
  5. detroit_fan

    Just ordered HR34, have a few questions please

    Well I made my annual ST call and got a really good deal so I ordered upgraded my last SDDVR to a HR34. My first question is will my dish need to be replaced? It was installed in november of 2008, here are a couple pics of it. If it does need to be replaced, can they use the same mount, or will...
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    Grounding questions

    I started a thread recently to ask about my antenna set up. - http://www.satelliteguys.us/digital-over-air-ota/286844-will-antenna-wire-work-5.html I was able to hook it up and try it out, and I'm not getting Detroit stations, but I am getting a few Toledo stations, so I am not going to...
  7. detroit_fan

    Question about AM21

    I have a couple questions about the AM21. I live in MI, 30 miles south of Detroit, so I get the Detroit locals with my Directv service. But I am actually only about 15 miles north of Toledo, and their weather and news is better coverage of my town, so I would like to receive their channels...
  8. detroit_fan

    Will this antenna & wire work?

    I have an old antenna on a 30 foot tower outside, but it is not hooked up and I have never used it. Here is a picture of the antenna and wire coming from it. Is there some way to use this antenna & wire or do I need a new antenna? IS that a directional or multi-directional antenna? I...
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    Anyone using Western Digital My Book AV DVR Expander 1 TB?

    I would like to get an external HD for my HR21-700. Would the Western Digital My Book AV DVR Expander 1 TB be a good plug and play option? Anyone use one of these? Reading reviews it seems to be a good unit, but I have read a lot of complaints about the esata cable that comes with it, so I will...
  10. detroit_fan

    recordings starting 1-5 minutes late?

    ever since i received 0x5cd i have been having all kinds of problems, but the one that is really troubling me is that my recordings are starting 1 minute into the program. some shows even went 2-5 mins in before starting to record. is this a known issue with this update? what in the heck was...
  11. detroit_fan

    Best deal or promotion for new customer?

    My sister just moved into her first place and would like to get D*. I have had it for so long I have no idea whit kind of deals she can get, was hoping maybe you guys could offer some advice. All she wants is 1 dvr, no HD, no additional receivers, and the Big 10 channel is a must, so I think...
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    Thinking of switching from AT&T to Cable for internet and phone- any input?

    I currently have AT&T for home phone and internet. My speed is only 500K so I am thinking about changing to cable for my phone and internet(TV is Directv). I have charter and comcast in my area, but not sure which is better? I have heard a ton of bad stuff about comcast online, but my...
  13. detroit_fan

    Hr22-100 blue light brightness?

    Sorry if this is a repeat question. I want to dim (or turn off) the blue ring on my receiver. I thought I read online to push the left and right arrows at the same time to adjust it but it is not working. Is the process different on the HR22-100? Am I doing it wrong?
  14. detroit_fan

    Help with programming packages

    Hi everyone, hoping you can help me out a little. I currently have the Plus HD DVR package from directv. This is an old package. I have 2 little kids that love the sprout channel and i just got an email telling me it is moving to a choice ultimate package. here are my questions- my Plus HD DVR...
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    Can't use dvd recorder with directv?

    hello, i just bought a new toshiba dvd recorder to clear out my r15 dvr. Everytime i try to record somethign it says "this program is not allowed to be recorded", can someone explain this to me? It won't let me record live tv or anything on the dvr. Are other people able to burn to dvd with...