Search results for query: *

  • Users: cspiteri
  • Content: Threads
  • Order by date
  1. cspiteri

    Welcome Package Help

    I will be signing up for this soon and would like some help in knowing which receivers are available and which is recommended for my non DVR application. I own a VIP311K, Can it be used in my application? The person I spoke with did not have any answers. THANK YOU, NZB324
  2. cspiteri

    DSR 922 TIME SET HELP

    Is there a way to set the correct time?? My receiver did not adjust for daylight saving time. I do not have any subscription services,
  3. cspiteri

    HD EXTRA PACK PRICE

    I have been looking at adding this and went to the site but could not find the pricing after the 3 month free preview, Can anyone help on this?? Thanks,
  4. cspiteri

    OTA Programming on the Guide

    Is there a way to do this???
  5. cspiteri

    DISTANT LOCALS??

    Years ago we were Dish subscribers who qualified for distant locals. Is that option no longer available or did I miss seeing it on their site??
  6. cspiteri

    Getting Locals

    I am planning to drop COX and just want to get my area local networks. Does Dish still offer the WELCOME package and if so,where can I get information on the content?
  7. cspiteri

    Ranier Satellite

    Has any forum member(s) had experience with Ranier Satellite, either with their Cband programming services or their maps and battery replacement on the DSR 922; I saw an impressive ad from them with many favorable customer testimonies. Thank you
  8. cspiteri

    Problem with guide and To Do list after reset

    I had to reset my HR-24 because of a lost satellitesignal message. Now my guide lists "REGULAR SCHEDULE" for all my channels and my 'TO DO" list shows 0 when I should have about 45 programs scheduled to be recorded. I have never had this problem after a reset. What can I do to get things working...
  9. cspiteri

    METER FOR ALIGNING OTA ANTENNA

    I am putting up an OTA antenna which will be installed in my attic. Can someone recommend a simple and inexpensive meter I can use to optimize antenna alignment? I have a simple analog meter for aligning my single LNB DN dish, but I doubt that will work.
  10. cspiteri

    Help in setting up FTA system

    I am in need help in setting up my FTA equipment. Specifically which is the best satellite to tune to (C-band or Ku) on my DSR-922 and how to get a strong channel on my MICRO HD. I have a 10 foot winegard dish with C/Ku capability connected to a DSR-922 which has the TDT maxed out so I can`t...
  11. cspiteri

    welcome package new pricing question

    is there a price increase next month for the welcome package??
  12. cspiteri

    DISH NETWORK PREVIEW CHANNEL

    Is there a preview channel I can use in checking out my system before activation??
  13. cspiteri

    DO I HAVE THE LATEST SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD IN MY VIP 211K?

    thanks to various forum members I`m getting my receiver up and running so I can order programming. in checking my system information I have L554 software. Can someone please tell me if this is the latest revision??
  14. cspiteri

    ARE LOCALS ONLY AVAIKABLE ON DISH NETWORK??

    I recall that some time ago one could subscribe to locals only. I don`t see this option in checking their website. it now looks like the least expensive way to receive locals is thru the welcome package, unless I have missed something.
  15. cspiteri

    HELP IN GETTING OUT OF 119 SCREEN AND INTO SWTUP MENU VIP211K

    I`m trying to get into the setup menu so I can finish my self install. i`ve tried using the menu button on the remote, I`ve tried *#* to reboot the receiver. I`ve communicated with dish network to authorize my receiver so I can complete the check switch test and fine tune dish alignment. they...
  16. cspiteri

    help needed in setting up vip211k rcvr

    I recently purchased a vip211k from a forum member for my elderly parents mobile home. I have the dish aligned as I get 4 green bars from the acquiring signal screen. I want to go thru the setup so I can fine tune the alignment and do the check switch test. my problem is that I now get a screen...
  17. cspiteri

    hr-24 zip code question

    how do youn enter the zip code when on the appropriate screen ???
  18. cspiteri

    QUESTION ON DISTANT LOCALS

    I am thinking of switching to dish network from dtv. I currently have new York and los angeles distant locals fox, cbs and nbc. what distant locals are available from dish network and are my current waivers sufficient to qualify for the distant locals??
  19. cspiteri

    INCREASING BRIGHTNESS HR-24 FRONT PANEL

    I read in earlier posts that holding down the left side of the light circle and clicking the right side will dim lighting on the front panel. how do I increase brightness of the front panel display??
  20. cspiteri

    hr-24 recording indicator quedtion

    I installed a new hr-24 from solid signal and the orange recording light does not illuminate during a recording cycle. the unit records properly. id there a command or other way to turn this function on?? since the unit is new it seems unlikely the bulb is burned out.
  21. cspiteri

    hr-24 screen format question

    I have a new hr-24 and am getting white frames on both sides of the picture only in sd . I`ve changed the resolution to 1080i and am getting a 1080i plus pillar box format which I believe explains the white frames along both sides of the picture. how do I get rid of the pillar box and get a full...
  22. cspiteri

    HR-24 guide help request

    my old hr-24 had numerous problems and I replaced it with a new hr-24 from solid signal. today I activated the new receiver. my problem is that the guide only gives me the hd channels. my old receiver provided both sd and hd channels. I want to restore the sd channel listings because sometimes...
  23. cspiteri

    hr receiver question and recommendation requested

    my hr-24-500 is dying (freezing and having to reboot it) and I need to replace it. I have a 5 lnb non swm slimline dish. am I best off replacing it with another hr24 or is there a better alternative?? I`m not familiar with the genie or other receivers. also, where is the most cost effective...
  24. cspiteri

    DSR922 Qiuestion

    I`ll be sending my DSR 922 to ATS for battery replacement and new maps. My TDT is maxed out and my question is can the new maps be loaded in that condition or is a Master Reset required? If a Master Reset is required what is the simplest and best way to prepare for it prior to disconnecting my...
  25. cspiteri

    Setting up Receiver Questions

    I`m setting up my receiver and am attempting to get the SET UP function on my remote to work. I go to MENU and am getting a screen which says: RECEIVER NOT ACTIVATED 1. Check that you have followed the instructions that came with your replacement. My receiver is not a replacement nor do I...