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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Hi ALL: Thanks to all for your inputs , however I don't think I have explained my issue properly. Let me try again: I own a 50" plasma display and have set my L11(D11?) receiver to match this unit with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The issue I have is that programs broadcasted as 4:3 are...
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Hi to ALL: The issue is not setting receiver display for 16:9 aspect ratio ( ratio of my plasma monitor) i ahve done that, but rather how can I setup the receiver, if possible, to show original program aspect ratio. Meaning: All programs received now are expanded to fill my screen to max...
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Thanks but this is not quiet what I am looking for. I understand your instruction are meant to setup your TV monitor aspect ratio. But what I am want to do is , once you have setup your TV to the right aspect ratio, how do I force the set to display the original program ratio. Meaning...
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Hi: I looked at the D11 specs/manual and it is identical to the L11 in my installation, trust me it is L11. Seems to me that for some reason , hard to understand for me, Directv has produced an L11 version for LA market ( South America, Caribbean ,..). One of the issues I have with this...
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    Thanks for your response, my box L-11 !!! Not D11
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    Directv L-11 receivers

    I need some feedback regarding L-11 receivers . Anyone has the specs for this unit ? Does it have Dolby digital /Component video capabilities ? Your usual response will be greatly appreciated Pmart :confused:
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    Lost Sats 110/119 on 811 receiver only

    Setup: Two Dishes pointing at 110 &119 respectively. One 2x4 LEGACY Switch Two Std 311 receivers One HD 811 receiver Recently lost signal on 811 receiver and received message to do Check Switch. After doing so, I have lost both sats (110 and 119) from HD 811 receiver only. The other 3...
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    Channels Blocked from area

    I will check transponders, however why the message "Channel Blocked from this area"?? Thanks Pmart
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    Channels Blocked from area

    I am referring to Channels 827-828 (Univision) and 830-833 (Telefutura/Galavision) which ate listed under Maerican Top 180. Pmart
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    Channels Blocked from area

    Anyone out there knows why some channels are blocked to customers who pay for a whole package. I live in Puerto Rico and subscribed to AT 180.I was amazed to find out all Latin Channels are blocked from my area. Your usual response will be appreciated. Pmart
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    Dolby 5.1 Programming

    Thanks for your reply. I am subscribed to HD pack. I will check channel 9456. Have you received 5.1 audio in channels 300-314 range (HBO-Cinemax) ? Regards Pmart
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    Dolby 5.1 Programming

    I have subscribed to Dish now for 3 months, and I have yet to find Dolby 5.1 audio on any of the HBO/Cinemax movies, fot that matter on any channel. When I select "Info" all I see is "Stereo". I have an 811 receiver that is Dolby 5.1 capable. Also, in System setup I have selected Dolby...
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    Dolby 5.1 Programming

    I have subscribed to Dish now for 3 months, and I have yet to find Dolby 5.1 audio on any of the HBO/Cinemax movies, fot that matter on any channel. When I select "Info" all I see is "Stereo". I have an 811 receiver that is Dolby 5.1 capable. Also, in System setup I have selected Dolby. Your...
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    Minimum Signal Strength(110/119 Sat)

    LNB Selection Living in an area where signal is 70 at best, I am looking at every opportunity to improve reception stability. I was wondering if replacing LNB's by a higher quality will have a significant impact on reception !!!! I have a couple of Eagle Aspen DTV32+'s. Any...
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    Minimum Signal Strength(110/119 Sat)

    Thanks/Gracias PMart
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    Minimum Signal Strength(110/119 Sat)

    Appreciate you quick response . PR uses a bigger dish ( 48" dia.) however I would expect signal strength to be the same. Can you tell what tansponders should be used to monitor strength ?? Thx
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    Minimum Signal Strength(110/119 Sat)

    I am having lots of signal losses. I have called DN to realign my dish antennas. My actual signal strength is low ranging from 20 to 65. Can someone advise what should be the minimum acceptable signal strength, and what transponders should be used to monitor ??? Thx Pmart
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    Dish Installation Improvement

    If I can find a Dish Network SW44, I'll follow your recommendation. The SW34 has two inputs ( 18V/13V signals ) and a regular OTA/CATV input. Really appreciate your input, you just saved me a couple of hundred dollars !!!!!! Pmart
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    Dish Installation Improvement

    I don't know of any SW44 for legacy LNB's !!!!!!!!!!! Pmart
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    Dish Installation Improvement

    Correct CTV stands for Cable-TV. Diplexers are needed to split cable-sat signals at receiver end. Thx Pmart
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    Dish Installation Improvement

    MY actual Dish Network legacy installation (see attachment) has several flaws as follows: - Unable to receive signal from both sattellites in all TV's - Unable to receive CTV in all channels I have included in the attachment a recommended setup diagram for your inputs to correct these...
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    LNBF replacement procedure

    The reason for changing is that I have not been able to combine all 3 dish cable lines ( 2 from dual and one from single LNB) plus OTA signal into a single legacy switch. Therefore I have a SW21( inputs from each sat) legacy switch connecting to an 811 receiver and a SW34( 2 sat inputs plus...
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    LNBF replacement procedure

    Receivers are 811(1ea)/311(3ea) DP compatible. Dishes are 48" dia ( one for sat 110 with dual LNB and a second for 119 with Single LNB) Pmart
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    LNBF replacement procedure

    I would like to replace my legacy LNBFs by DP or DP plus. Any advise on which would be the best selection. Also, would like to know if I can change LNBs without having to realign sat dishes . Thanks Pmart
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    Dishnetwork Legacy Switch SW54

    Need to know if there is a Legacy Multiswitch that can handle 5 inputs (1 CableTV, 4 Sat inputs) and four outputs to receivers. Otherwise if I need to use two multiswitches what would be the connection diagram. System Data: 1- Sat Dish 48" dia for 110 with Dual Legacy LNB 1- Sat Dish 48" dia...