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  1. K

    Install questions for whole home dvr and media center dvr

    Guys- I've been trying to get an answer from Dtv customer support regarding install questions but for some reason they haven't been able to help me out. Here is my situation. I currently rent and I have a 5lnb dish and two hd-dvr's (hr-23's). One in the living room and one in the bedroom...
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    Strange noise during Emmys, nfl game and now DWTS!?

    So, I was watching the Giants game last night and I noticed a strange noise throughout the game. It almost sounded like a faint cell phone ringtone from the late 90's coming from my TV. It would happend every couple of seconds I noticed. I then remembered that during the Emmy's, I heard the...
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    Is HGTV choppy/pixelated for anyone else today?

    It seems to be the only channel not working correctly for me today. Usually when hgtv goes out, food network does as well but it's fine. HGTV has had bad reception for the 5 hours for me. Anyone else experiencing this or is it just me?
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    HR-23 receiver taking FOREVER to change between channels

    Over the past week or so I have noticed my hr23 taking a long time to change between channels. It seems to be more pronounced when I first turn it on as well. If I go to the guide and select a channel to view it takes about 10 seconds during which the program info is shown on the banner but the...
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    Setting up directv player tracker?

    It used to be on channel 701 last year but this year all I see on 701 is "To Be Announced" with a directv logo on it. Anyone know what channel it's on now or if the setup has been changed? Thanks
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    Option for audio through optical out on HR23?

    I can't seem to find where in the menu I can set my audio to go via optical out while using my video through hdmi. I did this in my previous setup but for some reason I cannot find where that damn option is hidden in the menu! Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks
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    Will a bucket filled with cement work for the slimline dish?

    I'm looking into non penetrating roof mounts and also tripods but both seem to be very large for my relatively small balcony and my wife wants to keep some room for a grill..go figure:rolleyes: So will the old cement bucket with a pole work for the slimline dish and if I make the bucket with...
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    Using existing coax for directv and cable interver

    ***title should say cable internet*** So I've just moved into a new rental duplex which is prewired with single coax drop to each room. There is no central box however in the unit itself. The main line is in the basement storage area and apparently there is one main feed down there for all 8...
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    What kind of deals have Dtv "mover" customers received?

    Since I have just moved to a new place and luckily will be able to keep my directv setup i'm wondering what kind of deals people have gotten when moving. I know they offer a free hddvr upgrade (probably with a 2 year up on my contract I'm assuming) but I already have 2 hd-dvr's and do not...
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    Newb question about multi room viewing

    Hey guys. I am about to move into a new apartment and luckily i'll be able to install Dtv as my balcony faces south. In my previous apartment I had the dish outside on the balcony with a single coax coming in the apartment to a swim box and then a single coax running to each of the two HD...
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    Samsung HL-P5085W owners please help

    Hey everyone, i'm thinkin about getting the above mentioned tv, i can get it for really great price (about 1950$ including shipping). And I think for the money it's a great deal. I was wondering 1. I have heard the HD picture on it is amazing, what's the SD quality like? 2. Are you...
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    Will I have to upgrade if....

    Being in nyc I can get most of the locals in hd (nbc, abc, fox,cbs) thru directv without using an OTA antenna. My question is, when they launch the new birds and the mpeg4 receivers come out, will I HAVE to buy the new receiver if i want to continue receiving my locals in hd, or will I...
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    NYC directv users please help!!!

    hey everyone, just joined today, great forums.. i'm about to move to nyc...the building i'm gonna be staying in does offer directv (which was a requiremnt for me becasue I need to get nfl st!). I dont know if they have an OTA antenna hooked up or not. My questions are 1) for anyone...