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Hi Everyone, Sorry that I haven't been keeping up with this thread. I apparently didn't have it set to alert me to new replies. Anyways, tonight I pulled the plug on Shaw. I have been so amazed by the amount of content that I am able to access via VPN. And, to answer your question primestar31...

Greetings CDN Satellite Fans, I love my Shaw Direct system here in Atlanta, GA. Been using my oversized 2-dish system for the past two years (was previously with Bell) and really have no complaints. Well, I guess I could complain about the CRTC's restrictions on content, but there's really no...

I have been happy with my 630. I don't know how anyone watches tv without a PVR, to tell you the truth. It's pretty much the only way we ever watch tv. I was warned against the 630 prior to buying it. I was told it was unreliable, etc. It can be a little quirky and the interface isn't the most...

Oh and in case my title didn't make it obvious, I am just north of Atlanta, Georgia.

Greetings Canadian Satellite Friends! I noticed that Shaw Direct shows the Disney Junior channel as being on 230 / 396 on their channel list. For me, I see nothing on 230 and 396 has CPAC (kids aren't likely going to be interested in watching the Canadian parliament channel). Any ideas as to...

Greetings SatGuys Friends: Has anyone experienced a strange phenomenon where, when starting out to watch a PVR recording, there is no audio initially? I sometimes have to hit the skip back button for the audio to come on. Is this an undocumented feature ( :confused: )? My unit is brand new...

Thanks Frenchophile and showtime! May I ask what a V-code is? Also, am I to understand that the new hit from on-line will take into account my older quad? I thought that they had to send a special signal (that takes into account the older quad configuration) to hit my box. If I go online...

Hello Everyone, I am in need of some help. I bought a 630 and a 600 in Canada, where the technician did a mandatory installation at my summer house. As part of that installation, they activated both of receivers for use with the 60E dish using the quad LNB. Fast forward 2.5 weeks... Upon...

Greetings Gang! My new 630PVR receiver has an ethernet port on it to allow for on demand content. Has anyone in the U.S. tried using this feature? I would think that they would not knowingly send content to a U.S. IP address. But then again, they may be turning a blind eye? mecdatlanta

After further investigating, I do see the word " Quad" on the sticker. So it looks like I have quad lnb 60E. Getting closer! Thanks again for your help guys! mecdatlanta

Thanks harshness!

I must have the 60E After examining the sticker on the LNB, I noticed a mention "must be used with 60E dish only". So that would suggest to me that I have a 60E dish. As for the quad part, I still don't know. I'll keep digging (unless somebody that knows can tell me). Thanks! mecdatlanta

Thanks QCB! BTW, how do I know if I have the quad lnb 60E or 75E? I just picked my system up a week ago, so it is whatever Shaw is shipping currently as a standard dish. Also, another contributor to this site suggested that I use this page Satellite Look-Angle Calculator to print off the...

Hi Gang! Can someone please point me to the resource that helps one correctly point one's Shaw dish? I have seen it in the past, but I can't seem to locate it. Thanks! Don

Thanks QCK. I hope I didn't give the sat companies an idea. I assumed that they would do that to avoid people cheating and having receivers in different locations (under one subscription). Anyways, I am paying for all of my receivers to be at the same location -- I just happen to be preparing...

They Insisted in Installing The Dish... Hi Gang, My 630 and 605 arrived this week (the good news). The installer also refused to leave the hardware with me and call it an early day (the bad news). That's right, Shaw installers are now required to do a full install and activate the receivers...

Noted! I guess I can always turn it into a bird bath, if nothing else. ;-) Thanks for your insight Frenchophile (and others).

Two Dishes It Is! Thanks guys! I'll order the two dishes then. Does anyone know whether the installer in Ontario will give me my receiver if I refuse to let him install it? Will I make him angry or make his day? Also, is the standard dish that comes with the installation worth anything to...

Greetings CDN Satellite TV Experts: I am about to have a 630 shipped to a family's residence in Canada, where I will pick it up and bring it to Atlanta. Mike Kohl, who has been most helpful, has recommended an 85 elliptical (which I will order from him). What I am not clear on is whether I...

Glad I asked! Thanks for that tip, Frenchophile! I didn't know that the 630 offered analog out. So it looks like I already have the setup as required, since I am doing exactly what you described above with my Bell hardware. Me not have a VCR?!? I haven't upgraded to DVD yet and use VHS...

How best to redistribute HD signal from 630 Frenchophile (and others who wish to chime in): My current Bell XpressVu system is set up in such a way that the signal that the receiver sends out is sent throughout my entire house. Meaning that any tv that is hooked into a coaxial connection is...

Wow 6 630's! That's quite an investment QCK! That brings up a good point. How does having an installation at a second residence work? I tried to look that up on the Shaw website, but they don't seem to talk about using a subscription at a lakehouse, etc. Is it just a matter of buying a...

Planning to order [Shaw --> CDN Residence] Ah d'autres francophiles! Je commencais a me sentir un peu seul. ;-) I plan on ordering the system (dish included) directly from Shaw and having everything shipped to my mother's house in Ontario. Mike Kohl, who is active on this site (I suggest...

Merci Frenchofile! Ah mon viel ami Frenchofile. Are we the only two living in the U.S. who use CDN satellite to get French content? Although, I have to admit, I am enjoying this Ann Murray special on CBC tonight. So we do watch a little English content (hockey games included). ;-) My plan...

May 17th! That's good to know. I have my fingers crossed that the launch is a failure. Just kidding, of course. ;) Assuming that it is a success, is the belief that the legacy satellite will be shut down immediately? Does anyone have a sense for how long after a successful launch the old...