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  1. J

    DVR sticking when fast forwarding

    Help. I have two DVRs in my home. Both R15. They have both begun to stick when we try fast forward or skip. That is we hit either the fast forward or skip button (doesn't matter which) and it goes through about a commericial and a half then freezes. Has this been happening to others? We don't...
  2. J

    x10 A/V transmitter system

    Anyone tried on of these? It is 2.4mhz and so are my phones (and possibly my router). Will this cause interference? I know there is a 5.8 system, but for a lot more money.
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    Can I do this

    Can I use one of these video transmitter systems? 5.8GHz Audio and Video Transmission System Rather than getting another box, can I hook this up to my current box and then to a TV in another room? How will I controll the channels etc. Please reply directtv for idiots language. Thanks.
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    Install my own receiver?

    Can I add on a receiver myself? I saw a receiver at the thrift store (same one I currently have). What would I need to do to make it active in my house?
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    Can I change receivers in my own house?

    Can I change receivers in my own house? I have DVR in my living room and no DVR in my attic. I want to switch them because the attic room is warmer in the winter. What I have noticed is my DVR has to cables running into it where as my attic box has a single wire running into it. Anything I can do?
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    Why is everything so blurrry?

    Didn't get too many responses in the TV forum, so I thought I would through it out here since I am running Direct through it. Just bought a Philips 32" LCD 32plf7332 I am not running HD, but still didn't expect the picture to be so fuzzy? Any controls I can manipulate to make it look like...
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    Why is everything so blurrrry?

    Just bought a Philips 32" LCD 32plf7332 I am not running HD, but still didn't expect the picture to be so fuzzy? Any controls I can manipulate to make it look like my 12 year old Philips 27"? I have it hooked up to my standard Direct TV through the s-video. It is very grainy in general, and...
  8. J

    How often do receivers update?

    Just got hooked up today. My guide doesn't seem to know some shows that are on tomorrow (blank for that time slot). How often does the system update to search for future show? I am use to dish where they update every night at 3:00. Anyone know? Also is there a way to just set a reminder for a...
  9. J

    Trouble with Snow outages?

    I live in Syracuse NY and the guys said they could only mount on the peek of my three story house. Will the fact that I can't get to my dish be a problem when it starts snowing mass amounts here? Also, any tips on placing my order? Any way to get 2 DVRs without paying the extra $100? Thanks for...
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    Installing in-line signal amp

    Obviously the part with the AC plug gets plugged into the wall and then screwed into the satellite in spot, then cable line in to that. My question is the other piece. Does it attach directly to my LNB, or at a break in my cable run? Also, I want to run this on my line that is picking up 110. Is...
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    Are some LNBs stronger than others?

    I am on the Fringe of a spotbeam that carries Cleveland locals. At night the channels go in and out. Could I get a "stronger" LNB to get a little extra strength?
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    Could this be true?

    It seems as though I am getting better strength during daylight hours than at night. I am on the edge of a spotbeam getting about 40-50 strength. During the day I rarely lose any locals. However, when watching the same station at night, starting about 8:00 I lose signal for a second or two about...
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    What does this mean?

    Satellite: 110 Channel: 7831 Transponder: 2591 I was looking up info on Youngstown OH locals and it gave me this. When I look at point dish screen I don't see transponders anywhere close to that number? Any help?
  14. J

    Fine tuning 110 question

    What transponder should I be on when fine tuning 110?
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    Any way to add additional locals?

    I currently have Cleveland locals, any way to add something from the west coast to view shows on PST?
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    Scared of Sat 110

    Getting real weak (40) or no signal on many Ts on 110. I have read the suggestions on repointing (listen to the tone, have TV in view, etc) but am afraid I will lose it (and 119) completely. How easily would I lose 110 or 119?
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    Anyone have a map?

    Anyone have a map that would show how coverage of a spotbeam? I want to know how far cleveland locals reach, I believe they are Sb 31 on 110. Thanks.
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    Will different lnb increase signal strength?

    As many have mentioned on this board I am getting a low signal strength on my locals. My locals are Cleveland located on Sb 31. Strength comes in at 40 for a few seconds then out for a few seconds. Currently using a dual legacy. will a different lnb increase strength? How about a superdish...
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    Transponder 1 acting funny on 110

    Help, losing my locals (110s). I've done all the standard test. I am getting strong signal on a number of transponders. This is one thing I have noticed. WhenI go into "point dish" and pick transponder 8 (110 strength), then pick done I find it flips right back to transponder 1 with no signal...