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  1. Ace68

    Bravia to Onkyo?

    I am looking for a solution here... I have an older Onkyo RCVR that has no HDMI ports. And 2 Digital Optical Inputs. Currently I have a DirecTV RCVR sending video to my Bravia via HDMI and the sound to my Onkyo via Digital Optical. Also my BluRay player sending video to my Bravia via HDMI and...
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    What do I need?

    I'm getting a new (my first) 4k tv. I have an HR44-200 in the spot where my new 4k will be going connected to all my surround sound, blu-ray, etc). On the other side and floor of my house I have a HR24-100 with no surround sound or anything connected to a non-4k tv. I have an upgrade waiting...
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    HDMI to Component switch

    Hi all! I am having issues finding an HDMI switch that will take 3 or 4 HDMI and convert to Component Output (That is what my TV has, no HDMI) Is there such a converter? I am trying to connect an XBOX 360, DVD and a DirecTV HD-DVR to my TV that has only 1 set of Component inputs (Coaxial or...
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    External HDD Compatibility ?

    I have a 1.5 TB external HDD with only USB connections. I understand that the HR20 uses eSATA connections. Has anybody ever tried using a USB to eSATA cable to connect their HDD to their DVR? My HDD is a spare iOmega...and before I buy a eSata to USB cable or New HDD w/eSata, I was just...
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    Where do I go from here?

    I recently purchased the new Sony BDP-S580 Blu Ray player. Here is my dilemma: First of all my TV & A/V Reciever Supports 1080i (Component only)(No HDMI ports) It appears I have been ambushed by "Analog Sunset" (Thanks to the other members for filling me in) I am not in the market to replace...
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    Sony BDP-S580 Resolution Question

    Just got the new Sony BDP-S580 Player, and have it hooked up via component cables to my 1080i TV (I don't have HDMI connections). It only plays in 480i? I'm pretty sure I have all of the settings correct on the BD player. Shouldn't I at least be able to watch Blu-Rays in 1080i? Or did I miss...
  7. Ace68

    MRV Question

    I understand that multiple DVR's can be networked together to utilize MRV. But can you network an H20(non-DVR) and a HR20(DVR) to view the HR20's recorded content on the H20? I believe the answer is no... Thanks! Ace
  8. Ace68

    3g cellular router question

    I am using a verizon 3g aircard with a cradlepoint mbr900 3g router. The wireless signal is ok, but I also have a zoom 3g wireless router that doesn't support my aircard. The zoom has outstanding wireless range, my question is: can I use my zoom router as an access point to increase my...
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    How to connect Panasonic Monitor

    Hey guys- I need a little help. I am replacing 3 tube TV's with 3 Plasma monitors for a customer. My problem is these plasmas don't have a coax F connector input. They have s-video with audio rca (or) RGB (BNC type) with audio rca or VGA. All 3 TV's are now splitting a D* signal (receiver is...
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    External hard drive?

    I have 2 problems: 1- I beleive my hard drive in my HR20 is going, I can watch shows live and looks great. When I watch recorded shows, they are all screwed up (only on recordings) even shows I have watched before that were fine. 2- My H20 (non dvr) seems to lose every thing including power at...
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    DirecTV on Demand & Sprint AirCard

    I have a Sprint AirCard for my broadband service at my house, I can't get a DSL or a Cable Modem (not available in my area). The AirCard acts as a dial-up connection. Is it possible to use it for DOD? If so, any ideas on where to start? Ace
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    ESPNews Screen Cut-off Question

    I've got a 61" Toshiba 4x3 and when watching some of the HD channels in letterbox & original format 1080i, mostly on ESPNews the left and right of the screen are cut off a good 3"-4". My TV does not have any type of adjustment for this. does the HR20? If it does, I can't find it. I know some of...
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    Does this sound right?

    Here is my set-up: In one room I have an HDTV running with an HR20 and in another room I have a SDTV running with an H20. I have HD Access and DVR service and the protection plan already I want to downgrade(?) my H20 to an SD DVR (remember the TV is not HD). And keep my HR20 set-up the...
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    H20 ground short

    Has anyone heard of this.... I had D* (sub) over to fix an H20 that would not turn on. He clipped off the ground prong from the power cord and ran a piece of 10awg to the ground screw of the outlet to the H20. and it works fine. He said that this was happening so frequently that D* Tech issued...
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    Satellite / Transponder question...

    My HD locals keep dropping out. D* says they are on SAT 103a transponders #1 & #2....I have upper 90's on #1 and nothing but zeros on #2. Does anybody think this is a dish pointing thing, I have no obstructions to the dish and all new RG6 & stainless F connectors, no multiswitches. All of my...
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    Cleveland Area Pixelation

    During the World Series did any of you guys have a very unstable and pixelated view (kept losing signal)? Or was it just mine? A couple of friends said there cable HD was a little weird also. It didn't happen too often, but more than before we started getting the new HD channels. I hope it was...
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    Alternate HD Channel???

    I know that my RSN Sports Time Ohio is not HD, But the home Indians games are shown in HD on channel 95/96. Is there the same thing with CBS when the Browns are not in HD....Why aren't they broadcast in HD sometimes....Does anybody know what warrants a game to be broadcast in HD, I know they...
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    Is it possible???

    Let's just say that you want to record a 2 hour program at 10:00 and your wife (or you) forgot to set your HR20 to record it, and it's 10:45 is there a way to record that program from the beginning (10:00). I thought there was a way that you could, maybe I'm wrong.....or can you rewind it to the...
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    Need help with DirecTv customer service

    Over a week ago I had to replace my H20-600 b/c the component outputs went bad. Now I am on my third H20-600, the pix quality is garbage on HD locals...pixelation, drop-out, freezing, resetting itself, heat (reciever is located in the open air!) My SD local channels look better than the HD...
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    Phantom horizontal and diagonal lines

    A couple of weeks ago I had to upgrade my 3 lnb oval dish to the 5 lnb monster dish to recieve my HD locals. I had Directv do this. Since then I have these "phantom" lines scrolling on my screen(all channels), and poor HD quality. My SAT A signal is around 68. I do not have this problem with my...