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  1. bscabl

    hr54/200 oxd8f vod issue

    I'm sorry if this has been posted. 100MB download internet, box shows connected, vod channels "work" but all downloads stop between 10-20% and just never finish. I've been through multiple box/router reboots..and I'm connected via lan ideas? thank you!
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    should i upgrade?

    im in the albany ny area.. so many numbas! sooo i can run a genie, and the hr22 and still use wholehome? [i love that feature.. its so handy! lol] is the 44 a newer version of the genie? does it do anything even neater than record a LOT of stuff? :P lol i was hoping theyd give me a nomad [or...
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    should i upgrade?

    so, my contract is just about done, and i have the protection plan.. re: free upgrades.. i currently have a very reliable hr22-100 and an h24-100 with whole home. ive been offered a genie. [which of course will extend my contract] other than recording.. i think its 5 things at once, should i...
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    odd record issues..

    ahhh okay, so im not losing it.. ill try a reboot tonight since i wont be using it then :D hopefully that fixes it..
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    odd record issues..

    well. except 99s but I'm not even sure what all that means
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    odd record issues..

    ill have to try a reboot. signal strength is 90-100 on everything
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    odd record issues..

    ive had my hr22-100 for a couple years now.. and i love it.. the last 3 weeks tho, its randomly "ghost" recording some shows. example: last night i had it set to record 2 shows at 9pm, it recorded both according to the list, but one as soon as i played it went straight to the "save/erase"...
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    sudden audio issues

    nvm reboot fixed it
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    sudden audio issues

    so im in ny [for the record, so if weather could effect this ill shut up] never lost signal or power, but now, all of a sudden -any- channel, OR recorded program change, box refuses to send audio to home theater unless i go into settings, turn dolby off and back on again.. should i reboot the...
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    DirecTV 2 PC Software v. 7507 8/1/11

    i wonder if this version fixes its incompatibility with millionbs of computers that will run the software but dont have drivers for their video security
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    Directv MVR

    If your contract is up or almost up they'll do it...they did it for me.
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    interesting situation

    yea, ive been more than pleased with the service. i keep recomending it to friends too.. and not just for the credit
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    interesting situation

    update, yea, they said no contract, so i called direct.. honestly just to ask the buyout.. see options.. cuz i enjoy the service and bigger dvr.. they offered to upgrade my bedroom to hd, give me whole home, and $20 off/month.. i renewed without looking back.
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    interesting situation

    tw offered me 79 for a year, 99 for next year, for the rr i have, the dvr/digital stuff and their phone that i dont need...and to buy my contract, im assuming yes they want a contract.. i havent asked yet.. ive been working pretty much non stop since their initial call, and they dont follow...
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    interesting situation

    so i have been enjoying D* for nearly a year and a half.. i still have roadrunner.. yesterday they called me and offered to buy out my contract if i return to cable [i left because of the prices] and undercut what i currently pay.. so now.. i have the option of moving back to time warner with...
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    Police scanners...

    troy ny uses a digital trunk system.. so to hear all activity you either need a 900mhz capable unit and need to program all the channnels in, have it scan, and catch -most- of the activity.. or you can pick up a trunked unit [which is more expensive] which will pick up the carrier freq and get...
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    adding high def receiver question

    sweet! cuz i found a good deal on a h23-600 and i really want to upgrade that box.. very helpful guys thank you!
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    adding high def receiver question

    so ... essentially.. i can remove the low def receiver, put the highdef non dvr in its spot.. call the men with the magic computers, and they can turn it on? any idea if theyll charge me for this button press?
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    adding high def receiver question

    what i have: slimline dish swm in living room with high def dvr in living room low def receiver in bedroom if i buy a highdef receiver ... will i need to get another swm and all that business.. or is it as simple as calling directv and activating it? i upgraded my flatscreen and have a highdef...
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    upgraded to flat screen

    so. i bought a new flat screen to replace my iving room flat screen [biiiggggerrrr] and moved my living room flat screen into the bedroom.. so now i have a hd dvr int he living room and a sd box in the bed room with the flat screen.. what would be easier.. convincing d* to upgrade my bedroom...
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    directv2pc or multi room

    oh i have a swm now, i have the hddvr in the living room, i just want multi room so i want to upgrade my sd unit to a hd non dvr in the bedroom, my whole house is networked so the wiring isnt an issue there. im a supergeek, im just new to satellite.. lol
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    directv2pc or multi room

    last question i think... would i need a second swm, or is that just bcause i have the dvr in the other room, the 2nd box wouldnt be a dvr.. thanks!
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    directv2pc or multi room

    hmmm my 1 year new customer discount expires this december, i'd re-up if itll get me the network aware/multi room, overall im happy with the service, little to no issues and only lost signal thrice in a year [northeast] and that didnt last long.. and even when my newbie discount expires im still...
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    directv2pc or multi room

    i want to get my dvr in multi room, so what im asking is, 1. is there a way to get a highdef [network aware] box in the other room for multi room without shelling out [i currently have a lowdef box in there but the tv will accept a highdef] or 2. is there anyway to bypass the screen copy...