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    HD811 Are these Artifacts or Whatever.

    How did you connect using component cables or DVI-HDMI.? I have never gotten a good picture with the dvi cable on my hitachi 51s715 with sd on HD it's fair but still not as good as component hook up.
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    Dish Model 811 - P2.89 Software Update

    Each time I call they say there isnt a problem that it's in my TV, I point out that others have stated same problem, but so far not much success. :(
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    Dish Model 811 - P2.89 Software Update

    Quotethey had just restored the DVI PQ to where it was in winter 03-04, I'd be a real happy camper.Quote You say it was once good.? I have talked with CS couple times on this issue but come out with very little info.
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    Dish Model 811 - P2.89 Software Update

    Many dumb question on my part but here goes, how and why does DIsh control downloads to some receivers not others. If the receiver must be turned off how does download occur, phone line, LNB,? It would seem to me all upgrades should be sent to all receivers. And yes please explain the term...
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    Dish Deceives and Misleads

    I had similiar problem and yes I was mislead by 3 different sales people. Competition is the answer for poor service and high prices however in this business it's a long way off. :(
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    Dish Model 811 - P2.89 Software Update

    Thanks, I've never had much luck with the lottery either. :D
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    Dish Model 811 - P2.89 Software Update

    Nothing here, why? Set on auto what gives?
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    811 HD/SD Picture

    I have a Hitachi s715 and just upgraded to the 811, dvi-hdmi cable gives poor picture so I use component, I set the 811 in set up on 4.3 and use my tv aspect control, while watching sd I use 4.3 expanded and on HD I use 16.9 standard. This works for me give an excellent picture on HD and...
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    811 reciver quality

    yes, it was $50plus the HD package however In all honestly I would not do it again unless they come out with a new receiver not happy with the 811.
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    811 reciver quality

    I just upgraded my receiver from a 2700 to the 811, I have a new Hitachi S715 has a great picture with HD OTA and had fair picture with the 2700, the Hitachi has an HDMI input and I used this to connect the 811 using a DVI to HDMI cable, picture quality gave a “washed out effect” tried various...
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    posting on the 811

    I have the Hitachi s715 51" so far excellent tv.
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    posting on the 811

    I have a new hdtv and have not upgraded to the 811 as of yet, I see so many post on the 811 about poor sd, is it really that bad or perhaps the method used to connect.? I have an old 2700 receiver and the sd is excellent with my Hitachi. any advice, wait on a better hdtv receiver.?
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    purchase or rent from dishtv

    What is best for upgrading to the 811 receiver purchase or lease(?) from dish network.
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    reposting of reception problem

    Thanks RandallA that was it.!!! Memory dump was .0002 but after clearing problem gone. On this old 2700 manual states you can run diagnostic test as follows, front panel, remote control, dish signal, telephone connection and main unit(receiver) test. Problem is when I bring up Diagnostic...
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    reposting of reception problem

    Hoping someone may have a new solution on my problem, running an old model 2700 receiver dish 500, signal stength strong 100+ on 119, 90+ on 110, problem of pixelation(?) on transponder 13 sat 119. Reset receiver, tried new cable, only answer I can come up with is in receiver.?? If LNB was...
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    Dish Pro Plus twin LNB

    I assume then the 811 alone would run the lnb.?
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    Dish Pro Plus twin LNB

    Would like some info on the Dishpro plus twin lnb, at present I have an old legacy 2700 receiver but plan on upgrading to the 811, I understand that both will run on the dishpro, will the 2700 function alone on this lnb without the 811 connected.?
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    reception problem

    I do have one barel connecter near receiver short run of 5 ft cable. I have the 2700 receiver without an adapter which tells me I must have the legacy LNB, so if I upgrade to an 811 receiver I will need to change LNB to DP twin,(I'm new and learning).
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    reception problem

    Receiver is a 2700 model, the twin lnb does have two fittings my line is connect to the 119 side, I'm guessing a switch is inside that changes from 110-119(?). I have checked all areas I can think of my next shot would be a new cable (Rg6), however due to signal strength I doubted this was...
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    reception problem

    dish pro twin lnb, running one cable off the 119 side I will switch cable see what that does. I did run a switch check on receiver, ok. Thanks for the help.
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    reception problem

    119-11=108 119-12=103 119-13=105 119-14=101 110-11=93 110-12=88 cannot find any corrosion on outside cables.
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    reception problem

    I have a dish 500 with an older model receiver sd, sat110=95+signal, sat 119=105+ signal, all cables tight however I get pixeling on channels 230(TBS), 108(lifetime)109(LMN) and those only, no one can seem to answer this, any ideas.?
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    problem with LNB.?

    I just added HBO and Cinemax and find I'm short 4 channels all on sat 110, it appears I'm not receiving 110 on my dish 500 what gives the LNB switch.?
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    811 connections

    Just purchased a hitachi s715, I have an old model dishtv receiver using svideo and cables for audio, picture is excellent. I would like to upgrade to the 811 receiver will my sd picture remain good, how to connect the 811, hdmi cable and then would I also need standard cables for audio or...