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    Is local channels required now?

    Sorry if this is a repeat question, but my searches weren't successful. I've been getting local channels thru my rooftop antenna all this time and avoiding the $5 charge. Looks like when I tried to sign up for the free HD promo, local channels are required now. Is there any way to get around...
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    Password protect recordings

    Is there a way to have my 622 ask for a password when I access my recorded content?
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    Need help with 2nd tuner output and OTA

    I have a 622 where the 2nd tuner output is being run to my 2nd TV using COAX. I do not subscribe to local channels. I have a COAX running from an OTA antenna already available at the 2nd TV. My 2nd TV only has 1 tunerr (ATSC/QAM). How can I combine the OTA signal and the 2nd tuner into one...
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    cost of adding additional receiver

    I currently have a 622 installed. I would like to add another HD receiver, either a 211 or 622, whichever one is cheaper. Can someone let me know what the total costs would be with either of these receivers - installation + monthly charge. Thanks in advance.
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    Can I get these channels using FTA?

    First off - I'm a total noob to FTA. Currently I subscribe to DISH and get international channels Surya and Kairali. I think dish charges way too much for these channels. I'm paying $274.89 annually for both these channels. Is there any way I can receive these channels using FTA? Both...
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    Dish 1000/Voom HD

    I'm interested in getting the voom channels. I was told I need to pay $100 for installing a D1000. Is there anyway to get around paying this? I currently have a Superdish for internationals and a D500. I have 2 811's connected. Thanks
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    problem getting certain channels

    I'm having a problem getting channel 801 (international, Sat 119, transponder 6) Everytime I tune to the channel, which shows the error 002 message. After about ten minutes of this error message on the screen, I get the picture without any breakups. but If I change the channel again, and go...
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    HBO for $5.01

    I got a call from DISH offering me HBO (8 channels) for $5.01 a month. According to DISH, no commitments and no minimum months required. Sounded like a good deal and I took it. Anyone else got the calls?
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    PacificCable.com

    SORRY, I posted this in the wrong forum. Can a Mod please move it to CHIT chat club. Sorry. Rant. Please don't flame me :) I recently purchased a DVI to HDMI cable from pacific cable. I have a Dish 811 receiver with DVI out and a Toshiba TV that has an HDMI input. When I set the output...
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    811 and NYC (fox) OTA

    Anyone else annoyed by the fact that FOX and UPN keeps going back and forth between 5-01,5-02 and 44-01,44-02. I'm so annoyed by this. Everytime you're flipping channels, it makes you start at different places. I believe this is a 811 problem. Anyone else have this problem in their 811?
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    2.81 and DVI/hdmi

    Maybe this has nothing to do with the 2.81 software upgrade but, I have a TV with HDMI input, it's connected to the 811 using a DVI to HDMI cable. It was working fine. Now I can't get a picture (I get audio) Wondering if anyone else is having any problems with dvi to hdmi. Maybe the...
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    811 & HDMI to dvd cable

    I purchased a dvi to HDMI cable (http://www.pacificable.com/Picture_Page.asp?DataName=HDMIDVI%2D1) When I hook up the 811 using this cable to my Toshiba 30HF84 tv: (yes, I know it's the problematic TV mentioned in AVS forums) In the 480 mode on the 811, I can get a picture, but it's...
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    811 remote question

    I have two 811's. One is hooked upto a rca non-hdtv. On this one, when I press the sat button, it turns on the 811 and the Tv and sets the TV to video 1. So with one button press i'm able to watch tv. Another 811 is connected to a sony kp46wt510. on this one i have to turn both on...
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    Dish 311 for sale

    I have a Dish 311 for sale. It's been only used for 3 months. I switched over to an 811. Comes with remote and receiver. Asking $40 with shipping. contact bjohn@NOSPAMfirstconsulting.net Thanks
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    Lc-30hv6u

    Anyone have one of these sets? I just won an auction on UBID for $2004.03 If anyone has this set please comment. I have read the review at cnet.com http://reviews.cnet.com/Sharp_LC30HV6U/4505-6482_7-30677387.html I will be using it with DISH and playing Xbox/PS2 games on it. Thanks
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    811 Adjust function

    I was trying to center the picture on my tv using the 811's adjust fuction in the menu. It seems to move up and down a little. but going sideways doesn't seem to do anything. the screen flickers if you move it sideways, but nothing happens. Is it just me? Do I have a bad 811?
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    Dish network website

    Why is their customer care website so slow???? not just today, mostly all the time.
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    921 less than 800?

    Is this real? possible? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32845&item=5709610652&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
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    Go Video Remote Code

    Anyone have a remote code for Go Video 2140 Dvd/Vcr combo unit. I can't get any of the codes that are listed to work with my 311 remote. Thanks
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    811 strech modes ant OTA

    811 strech modes and OTA If I leave my DISH HD pack channels in "Normal" mode and then switch to one my OTA channels, it stays in "Normal" mode(black bars) instead of stretch mode. It seems it only happens on 02-01, 04-01, 05-01, 07-01 (cbs, nbc, fox, abc) Some of these channels have -02...
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    superdish question

    I was setup with a dish500 system currently and was subscribed to the HD pack and dish 120 pack. (I guess that was satellite 110 and 119). I called dish to subscribe to an international channel thats from 121. Dish said they would install a superdish, and they did. but the technicians didn't...
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    OTA program guide

    I have dish 811 with no locals. I get my locals over the air. How can I retrieve the OTA program information in the DISH guide? Right now it just says "local digital" (I know atleast one channel provides the program info, seen it before with another STB) Thanks
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    Captions

    Is there anyway to turn the captions on/off easily on the 811 rather than going into all the menu selections? Thanks
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    Closed captions

    Is there any easy way to turn closed captions on/off without going into the menus?