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    The official "I need a good, user friendly FTA box for my parents" thread.

    My dad loves watching the Iranian channels on G19. I should specify, he loves watching the channels that are produced outside of Iran, he hates the Iranian propaganda. At any rate, they had an old BEC that just is a pain in the butt to use, and appears to have lost some sensitivity. It's...
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    Had an AT-9, which dish to get now?

    My parents had an AT-9 dish, evidently it needs to be replaced due to a faulty LNB per the installer. Which dish should I get? I searched, but didn't really figure out the difference between the AU9-S and the other slimlines. Do I still need 5 LNB dish? or will the other slimline 3-lnb be ok for...
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    1080i vs 1080p

    I have to decide whether I want to use my AppleTV or the HR20 with HDMI. My Denon only has two HDMI inputs, and those are used by the PS3 (blu-ray) and 360. The LG plasma has two HDMI cables running to it. One is going to the AppleTV right now, but I don't watch video on there all that often...
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    H20 stuck in software update mode

    I have an H20 that is stuck in software update mode, and no, I didn't put it in there with the numbers method at startup. I've tried everything from red button resets to pulling power resets, and D* even sent me a new access card. I've even tried moving it to the other parts of the house...
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    Any list of HD channels?

    I've searched and can't find a list of all the HD channels. Anyone have a current one?
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    HR20 shows everything with a purple hue everynight

    I have an HR21 connected to my TV via HDMI. This one, however, requires a hard reset via the red button every single night. Basically, when I turn it on, everything has a pink/purple hue to it. After a hard reset, it goes back to normal. However, if you turn it off, and wait about six hours...
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    HR20 won't output via component

    I've been using HDMI but I want to use component now (replacing HDMI inputs on my AVR with other, actual 1080P stuff) and regardless of what I do, including a full hard reset, it wont output via component. What to do?
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    Master List of HD channels

    Can we get a list of all the HD channels, make it a sticky, and update it when new channels come out? I use a custom favorites list and it would be great to be able to reference a master list here and just update the list. I've basically made a custom favorites group of just HD and like 5 SD...
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    Reception issue, what do you think?

    I had my AT-9 dish installed by a directv installer, and when he installed it on my roof, it worked pretty well. After about 4 months though, it started to lose reception on 076 and other HD channels. It would mostly not work during the day when the sun was out... :confused: Well, for the...
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    Does your HR-20 ever not turn on till you reset it?

    I love my HR20, please don't get me wrong, but I hate the fact that sometimes (it used to be every month or so) it would not turn on, and I had to push the reset button and then it would go through the whole re-download of the guide, etc...then work... Anyone else have this issue? What is the...
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    Time is wrong on my HR20

    I got an HR20, and regardless of what I do to make the time correct, both the Time Zone and the Daylight (DST) settings have been changed to Auto and back to manual selection. And nothing, it just stays at one hour prior to proper time. Right now its showing 7:05p but its 8:05p. Btw, my HR-20...
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    buy HR20 in stores?

    Is there a way to pick up the HR-20 in stores? I was at a circuit city and they said they are only available for free shipping to homes, not carried in the store.
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    FS: Fortec Star Mercury II

    Mercury II FTA receiver + remote. $130 Shipped continental US, USPS Priority + Insurance + Tracking. Call me at 770-900-8838
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    The best home theater intro!

    Ok, first off, let me start out by saying I don't usually go around plugging any businesses, but wow, I've finally found a business that is run by totally great and honest people, not to mention they are truly artists. Having dabbed a bit in 3D modeling back in the day, I can appreciate effort...
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    Is it ok to use a splitter?

    I have one RG-6 line running to my cable model from the wall (I have comcast 6mb) and it just so happens my cable modem & router are right behind my tv. I was wondering if it would be ok to use a splitter, and run a RG-6 line to the TV from one output of the splitter, and another RG-6 to the...
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    What OTA antenna should I get?

    Here is my Antennaweb.org chart showing that I'm about 20 miles or so from all the Atlanta HD OTA signals. Yes, I have DirecTV's local HD channels, but trees are causing issues with that. And I want a "backup" plan. At any rate, my Samsung LCD tv has a built in HD-OTA tuner and so does my...
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    Signal Problems

    I have an H-20 with AT-9 dish (professionally installed) and I get heavy pixellation, especially on HD Locals. My zip is 30060. Here is a list of all my signal strengths for each satellite and transponder: (Does it look especially low?)
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    Wanted: Fortec Mercury II remote control

    Send me a PM or email at opticalserenity@gmail.com if you have one.
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    FS: Onkyo HT-S590 Home Theatre in Box

    I had this setup for a very short time, and everything works perfectly, sounds great. Even comes with with the wire in the box...everything you need to setup a nice 5.1 surround system at home. It's basically brand new in box. $215 + actual shipping. Paypal preferred. Email me...
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    Home Theatre props and posters?

    I'm trying to look for ideas of things I can put up on my wall in my HT setup...any ideas? So far I want to put up some movie posters...and maybe get a butler statue.. :)
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    Traxis 4550 Locking up during scan?

    I have a new traxis dbs-4550, and during the scan (either preset or auto) it has started to lock up on some satellites? Its strange, it'll lock up as soon as it gets a signal and shows the channels on that TP. I've done a full factory reset of the box and tried even deleting all TP's...no help...
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    How is your LOS?

    So far, I have picked up the following satellites: IA5 G3 IA6 IA8 G11 AMC4 AMC3 How is your line of site? I watch mostly feeds and the Farsi content on IA5...so, I need to figure out a new location on my house with better LOS...one that hopefully I could get G10R on....
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    Let's see your HT setup

    Here is my current setup: Monitor: Samsung LN-S3252D 32" LCD HDTV Receiver: Denon AVR-1706 Satellite: DirecTV H20 HDTV Satellite: Fortec Star Lifetime Classic NA (free to air) Gaming: Microsoft X-Box 360 and original X-Box Fronts: Polk Audio RTi6 center: Polk Audio Csi3 Surrounds: Polk...
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    Crazy Request: Satellite Pictures?

    I know this sounds totally nutty (and it is) but I'd be interested in seeing what these birds we love to receive from look like. Any ideas where to look? I've went to the intelsat americas website and didn't have much luck. I found a bunch of pictures of the DirecTV and Echostar sats...
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    Big thanks to fellow forum member, motor is runnin!

    John Greene came over today (early too!) and helped me setup my motor. We took the little tv, a citronella candle, and the fortec star classic na out there. So far, we've been able to get the motor working with IA5, IA6, IA8, and AMC3. For some reason, when I switch from IA5 to IA6, it...