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Amateur DIY Dish installer here. I have previously installed dish 500 and 300 and learnt alot from trials and errors but still by no means I am any expert in it. I am installing dish 1000+ for someone and just the size of dish has scared me. I have previously read that 1000+ are the most...

CEDIA is week away, rumor has it that Microsoft is overhauling their Media Center features with upcoming windows 7 and new DRM / hardware support and partnerships. If you remember there was project name DRACO, beta testing project to use VIP211 as tuner for HTPC. Although Scott said it was...

I think acted irrationally... now I feel like ranting about it.... what do you guys think? What I had was one of the most envious dish package. HD Absolute Well some relatives are on visit to U.S. for couple of months so I was wanting to add International package which would have raised bill...

I have setup Vista Media Center (VMC) but satelite (dish network) cannot be used for HD content. I am mulling over TWC if they offer any HD channels that can be integrated in Media Center with TV Tuner, so my question is: - Does TIme Warner offer any ''National'' HD channels in CLEAR QAM? or -...

I was getting most of the HD channels from 61.5W. We have been having rough weather with very high winds for last few months. About month ago or so I lost signal from 61.5W satellite, I assumed that weather wind has probably moved antenna hence lost all channels from 61 and have been watching...

title says it all! I remember reading that DISH launches new channels on Wednesday. I am anxiously waiting for Comedy Central. Any insider scoop on this?

title says it all...almost. I am just curious to know. Dish requires phone or ethernet connection for many reasons. Since I dont have phone line, can I ask installer to run ethernet to receiver from router (70 - 100 ft) under (or as a part of) STANDARD INSTALLATION? or would it be for...

I have 5 years old PVR / DVR receiver 501. I am clinging to it because of no DVR fee. Anyway, the 501 remote has died and I have been using spare remote from VIP 722 to get by. My problem is that I had to pull out 501 from hiding because apparently ''TV2 remote'' from 722 is not working as UHF...

I have read and seen demo videos related to Sling Guide but some information is wither over lapping or vauge. I have VIP 722 and invitation to join beta. receiver is NOT connected with Ethernet because it is 100'ft away from router. I am trying gauge weather sling guide worth hassle of running...

I received replacement unit 722. My neighbor is changing my channels. Installer fixed it when I initially got the dish service. I searched how to change remote address location and tried to do following : = press and hold SAT button until it start blinking = choose a number between 1 through 15...

My 722's hard drive failed. After trouble shoot they agree to replace it and I got it delivered. Side note. Few weeks ago I recieved letter with Credit card size some security card to put in for 625. and it said 722 doesn't need it. When I try to setup and activate replacement. I am told...

My 722 was annoyingly freezing and skipping when watching recording for last few days. I decided to reset it by unplugging for 10 minutes to see if it fix problem. When restarted it showed ''311'' error message. Upon google/searching it sounds like hard drive is dying. My receiver: is only 4-5...

is there a such thing or similar to DVD Rcorder with either component or hdmi (I doubt latter) input so I can record hd content in hd resolution from OTA and dish sub. while I am at it for this imaginary product, is there recorder with optical input for 5.1 audio? I have regular dvd...

can I install UHF/VHF antenna preamp with diplexer I have dish Network VIP 722 receiver with OTA antenna for local channels. I am having reception issue as posted in another thread and I was recommended to get preamp to resolve it. I have finally got winegard AP-8700 preamp with 2.8db noise and...

How do I stop Recording (while recording) on TV2. I am using VIP722 in single mode (no second tv connected). Search result yeild that second remote can stop it. But installer took sec. remote away since I was not using second tv :)

Following is my setup: - dish 500(110 +119) with quad dp lnb: 2 cables to dp34 satellite input. - dish 300 (61.5) with twin dp lnb to dp34 3rd sat in - out 1 to 301 receiver (25 ft cable length) - out 2 to vip722 receiver (75 ft) - out 3 to vip722 receiver (75 ft) - out 4 to pvr501...

I have searched, read and bought bunch of stuff to catch OTA channels but I can't get the damm OTA antenna to work for HD/ATSC (digital feed). Here is the setup I have: - Sony Bravia XBR4 series 40" HDTV (it has ATSC tuner built in) - Dish Network VIP 722 receiver. - Trying to catch Dallas OTA...

First off, I apologize for long post. I am about to sign up for dish service. with 24 month contract but I have couple of problems/concerns. 1: I live in apartment (I do have authorization to monut) but I will be moving in to another apartment. Is DN gonna have problem or will they charge me...

I just got HDTV few weeks ago. I have been looking and comparing different provider for best HD contents for its money. I don't want three figure bill during $4 a gallon gas times, perheps keep my bill around $40-50. After shopping for while and hearing about new 20 channels from dish (minus 10...

Following was my previous setup that was working fine with 2 IRDs. - Dish 500 with Twin DP LNB; pointed at 110 + 119 bird. - Dish 300 with Single LNB; ; pointed at 148 bird - Single (RG6) cable from each Dish (500 &300) going into SW21 switch and output to PVR 501 IRD - Single (RG6) cable from...