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    TV1 TV2 Issue

    My friend has a 722. It is hooked up to two tvs. However tv2 has a rf remote which you know. The problem is when tv2 remote is used it also works tv1. We changed the address on both remotes and it did not fix the problem. We also changed the address on tv 2 several times. The receiver is...
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    Blank screen

    Two days ago I have been experiencing a blank screen for a few seconds. Will be watching live tv or a recorded program and the screen goes blank. Do not know why and hope the station or direct is doing it and not my equipment. Is anyone out there having the same problem? If not does anyone...
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    How to and anything new with caller Id?

    Just got caller Id and looking through other posts I know there is a problem with Directv's caller id. I was wondering if there is anything new on a fix for this. Yes, a receiver reset will fix it for a few days or less but I still hope they care enough to fix their problem. Though I doubt...
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    HD Guide Top and Bottem Banners

    Sorry to bring this up, for this is a almost a dead horse, but I was next to last DMA to get the guide and I did not force it. Read somewhere that there is a complaint about the top and bottom banners taking up to much screen. I totally agree. FF and rewind hides a lot of picture and it is a...
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    HD update and a turned on reciever

    If the receiver is recording or I am watching a program and the new HD guide tries to download, will I lose the download or will it take over the receiver and do the update? Thanks
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    Internet connection and Hd guide

    I know to use some features of the hr 24 you need an internet connection. If you do not have an internet connection will the new HD guide still work with standard features? Watched their promo and it shows a hook up with internet. So that is why I asked if needed to use or just something you...
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    VOD QUESTION

    I guess I am not the sharpest tack in the box. I have never ordered any movies or programs. I do not know anything about them. Wondering if you always need an internet connection to get vod. I can only get Hughes for my high speed connection. Because of all their limitations it is a useless...
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    Screwed By Direct.

    When I signed up I was told in order to have HD for life I needed to keep the Ultimate package. Two months went down the road and I wanted to add starz to my package. Looked on line and saw that they were offering the HD for life also on the extra package. Since the Encore package is on the...
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    The difference between NO From Dish and Direct.

    I sign up for D in Sept and a month later they change the incentives for new people. Two things changed. They added Hd for life on their Choice Extra Package and also added Starz and Showtime free for 3 months. I have the Choice Ultimate Package but was interested in Starz and I only want it...
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    Totally off Topics

    Tell me if I am wrong. This fall TV season seems to have more commercials than last. I am from dish and I have the 24 from direct. I dvr everything first from dish then direct and it seems like it takes forever to get through the commercials. Are there more commercials or am I not used to...
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    I wonder what would happen if

    I am going to cancel Dish and go to Direct. Not for all the negative reasons expressed on this forum. Though to be honest there some merit to the complaining. My reasons are direct best suits my needs for now. Hope it is not a mistake for I will have a two-year commitment. I know dish will...
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    How Many?

    I am thinking of coming to direct. On question is how may favorites will the hd dvr receiver let me set up? Dish is 4. Thanks
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    Check out the programing on dish now

    Boy dish has a problem now got alot of channels mixed up. looks like 110 is the problem. Has Russia taken over 110?
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    What is going on?? Lost 119 Satellite

    Just turned my tv on and the 625 said The satellite signal has been lost. Signal acquisltion is in process. However it will not pick up the signal. Try a hard boot and still nothing. Worked fine before I went to bed. Is there something wrong with my system or are other people having this...
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    Dish it up help please, please

    I have searched the Dish site over and over for the information for dish it up. Each time I come up empty handed. They want me to call them for the information. I also searched the forum for the info and I can not find any info here. I do not want to call them for every time I do it is a...
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    Pittsburgh locals

    Is the Pittsburgh locals in Hd if so what satellite?
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    What is the difference?

    Because I am so dumb will someone answer the following question? In HD programming, what is the difference if any between a channel that has a high number and the same channel having a lower number, with both being in hd?
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    Someone from Youngstown OH please answer my question.

    Thinking of upgrading to hd receiver and can not make out for sure if the Youngstown locals are in hd. Did a search on fourm and found nothing in 2009 or 2010. Seems like 33 and 27 are carried by dish in hd however 21 and fox are not. The confusion is called 21 and they said that in the...
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    Dish mover questions please?

    Dish mover questions? With the dish mover I see they will give you a upgrade on a receiver and dish. I have a 625 and want to upgrade to HD. Will they upgrade me to a 622 or a 722? And according to the web site everything is free, is this true? I think I will wait until Dec to see what...
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    How much ?

    I have my info. ThanKs I am thinking of upgrading to HD. However I don’t understand what the total cost will be. So will you please explain for I am as dumb as I look. On the dish up promo there seems to be two receivers to choose from. One is $100 shipped and $150 Installed. The other is...
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    Your smart card does not currenly have authorization to view or order this program.

    Turn tv on and found this message on all channels. Your smart card does not currenly have austhorrization to view or order this program. Plase wait or channel up or down. Help! Am I being Audited. If so what do I need from the other reciever to make them happy.
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    What is the best choice?

    I am going to do some changing of my dish service. This will require a new customer install. I have no desire to put a system in myself. So My question is should I call dish and set everything up with them or should I use a local installer. Who will do the best job? I have talked to a...
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    After the switch

    I know dish wants their reciever and LNB back after a cancellation. If you tell them it is to dangerous to get the LNB they will often not require it. My question is do they also want the remotes back? Thanks
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    Dumb as a Brick

    I have a 625 and I am interested in an external hard drive. However, I know nothing and I mean nothing about them. If someone wants to take the time and explain what they know that will be great. Anything about them would be more than I know. Thanks
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    No Price Change??

    Just got my Dish Newsletter and the following was there. Maybe I drank to much coffee. I do not beleive it. Must be Spam. DISH Network is still proud to offer our lowest everyday prices and pleased to announce that we are freezing pricing on popular packages and services. No Price Changes...