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    How to tell if D* installer used HDMI cable rather than coax?

    I have a "built in" that houses all my components. Getting a look behind each component requires that cables be unplugged and componets pulled out (not enough "play" in cables to turn components around). DirecTV was at my home today switching out my HR21 HD DVR and I'm concerned that they may...
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    DirecTV trying to charge me $99 to install 2nd HD-DVR (I've already got 1 HD-DVR).

    I'm the original poster....................I just called back to add the HD DRV (rather than the HD receiver). The customer service rep put the order through and told me that the HD DVR order was put in and "professional installation (including a 2nd line) is included at no extra charge". Total...
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    DirecTV trying to charge me $99 to install 2nd HD-DVR (I've already got 1 HD-DVR).

    I currently have a SD receiver (no DVR) in the bedroom. Being that this would be my secondary viewing room.............recording one program at a time (and/or having to watch what I'm recording) would be fine with me. Does my setup sound as if it will work fine with a HD-DVR.........with only...
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    DirecTV trying to charge me $99 to install 2nd HD-DVR (I've already got 1 HD-DVR).

    I'm a total rookie so please have patience with me. When you say "two lines".....are we talking "two lines" from the dish to the outlet in the wall? This has nothing to do with phone lines........correct? Thanks!
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    DirecTV trying to charge me $99 to install 2nd HD-DVR (I've already got 1 HD-DVR).

    Here's the deal. I've had the 5lnb dish and one HD-DVR (all from DirecTV) for about 9 months or so. I'm taking delivery of a new plasma for my bedroom on Friday and called DirecTV today to add another HD-DVR. Here is what I was told: They can ship me out a HD receiver (no DVR) for 19.95...
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    Hr21

    I just got my HR21 installed on Tuesday. I'm about 30 miles north of Los Angeles (in South Orange County) so I have no need for OTA. At this point, I love my HR21......everything works.....even the "active" button and.....other than being a little slow in changing channels......it's fairly...
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    Need info on BEST deal for HD service & HD DVR. Just spoke to D*

    I just spoke to DirecTV about new service for my moms house (she's been receiving HD through her cable service for years). Cost is a big issue for my mom. All she wants standard SD & HD programming (no ppv channels) and an HD DVR. She lives in Orange County, California. D* quoted me...
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    I've got 3LBN and HR10-250, I was just offered HR20..help me out please.

    Ok......I've been out of the game for over a year now. My current setup is 3LNB dish and HR10-250 (HD DVR). Today, customer retention offered me a free HR20 upgrade. What should I do? Should I also replace my dish? If so, with which dish? Note: If any of this matters.........I'm about 30...
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    New Names & Price's for DirecTv Packages

    Thanks for the insights.
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    New Names & Price's for DirecTv Packages

    Mr. Directv, I've been a D* customer for about six years and upgraded to the HR10-250 DVR and 3LNB dish about 9 months ago (when I got an HD TV). But, now I'm interested in a HR20 and 5LNB (in order to receive my local RSN chanels in HD........as well as being future proofed). What's the best...
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    Help! Local RSN's in HD (Lakers channel 652?)??

    I'm the original poster on this thread. Thanks to all for your help. Ok, bear with me as I'm still a rookie at all this stuff. So, my understanding is that my HR10-250 3LNB dish will not enable me to receive my local RSN's in HD. If a DVR is a must for me, I'd have to upgrade to the HR20 and...
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    Help! Local RSN's in HD (Lakers channel 652?)??

    First, I went to the D* website and punched in my zipcod (92694...........I'm in Orange County, CA about 40 miles south of Los Angeles) and the D* website tells me that I should be receiving L.A. Lakers games in HD on channel 652. Well, that has never, ever happened.........every Lakers game on...
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    Should I switch to DirecTV?

    Thanks for your insights.
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    Should I switch to DirecTV?

    I'm in Orange County, CA. Zipcode is 92694 (about 40 miles south of Los Angeles county). By chance is the MPEG4 available to me?
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    What channel shows if I've already paid for my NFL Sunday Ticket?

    I had all kinds of issues with D* a coupel of months ago and fought with them about the free HR10-250/NFL Sunday Ticket promo (I had just taken delivery on a HR10-250 two days prior). Anyway.....after many calls......I agreed to renew my NFL Sunday Ticket in exchange for credits to cover the...
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    Is FSN HD (Fox Sports Net) available in the Southern Calif. area?

    Thanks for all the help! I checked it out last night and had no luck. I'm running a 3lnb dish and the HR10-250 DVR. Do I need the 5lnb & HR20 in order to receive FSN HD??? Anybody?
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    Is FSN HD (Fox Sports Net) available in the Southern Calif. area?

    Thanks for the reply. But, unless I'm missing something.........the links you provided don't give me a schedule of FSN HD games (they provide info on the SD chanels 652 and 653). I'm looking for HD programming on chanel's 96 and 97. Thanks for the help!
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    Is FSN HD (Fox Sports Net) available in the Southern Calif. area?

    I heard a radio commercial this morning and it was talking about FSN HD on DirecTV. I looked around the D* website and couldn't find much info. I'm actually in Orange County (zipcode 92694) and my FSN is FSN Prime Ticket. Anybody have any info on this? Thanks!
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    New software for HR10-250?

    Guess I better plug that phone line back in. Is there a timeframe when they expect to implement this?
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    New software for HR10-250?

    Sorry for such a rookie question, but......................how would we update our current HR10-250 with the new software (when available)?
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    D* installed a OTA for me over the weekend. I've got a ? about reception.

    Sorry it took so long to get the antenna info.......I've been traveling on business. So, the box for the OTA that DirecTV installed says the following: Pro Band International, Inc. Eagle Aspen (www.eagleaspen.com) UHF Television Antenna For Digital & Analog Reception Receives all UHF...
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    D* installed a OTA for me over the weekend. I've got a ? about reception.

    My zipcode is 92694. I'll have to look at the box for the OTA when I get home. I know it was approx. the same size as the 3 LNB dish. Thanks!
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    D* installed a OTA for me over the weekend. I've got a ? about reception.

    As the topic says.........DirecTV installed a OTA for me along with their own HD dish and receiver/dvr over the weekend. I'm in Southern California and my "locals" are: CBS (2) NBC (4) WB (5) ABC (7) KCAL (9) FOX (11) UPN (13) My OTA picks up 2-1, 4-1, 5-1, and 9-1. But, I can't get...
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    Questions about receiving "locals" with HR10-250. I'm 50 miles from L.A.

    I had a 3 LNB dish and HR10-250 HD/DVR installed over the weekend. DirecTV's subcon had missed the previous appointment and I demanded a weekend appointment with 48 hours or I'd cancel my 5 year relationship. So, the subcon sent out a "crew manager" to take care of my install. While he was there...
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    Questions about receiving "locals" with HR10-250. I'm 50 miles from L.A.

    One last question.....would my picture quality be any better for my locals with an OTA (if it'll work at my location) rather than with the 3/5 LNB dish and HR10-250 receiver/dvr?