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    Possible to view recorded file sizes?

    Is it possible to view the recorded shows actual file size? I'd like to get some rough bitrate estimates. I believe if you transfer the show to an external HDD then it will show you the actual file size, but I'm hoping I don't have to do that. Thanks!
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    List of broadcast resolutions/bitrates? (i.e. source resolution)

    Are there any lists of what broadcasts are actually sending before it hits cable/satellite networks? For example, I've heard that the History Channel is only on a 465 MHz system so their source material is going to require a much lower bitrate to retransmit, etc. Also, are the broadcasting in...
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    Cheapest option for four TVs?

    We don't watch (or even record) much TV in our house, but we have several TVs because we use multiple rooms: Upstairs family room (hopper) Kitchen (joey) Bedroom (joey) It looks like it costs $7/month per Joey, but is there a discount if I want to add a third or would it be 3x $7/month? I...
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    Hopper with Sling: Is the integrated "Slingbox" upgraded from original Hopper?

    Is there any difference in the standalone Sling adapter (for original Hopper and 722k, etc) and the integrated Sling adapter in the "Hopper with Sling" ? I've read that the Hopper with Sling includes a "Slingbox 500" and the older standalone Sling adapter is using an older version, etc...
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    Moving to new house - Can I upgrade to Hopper w/Sling at the same time?

    I'm moving to a new house this weekend and am getting ready to schedule "DishMover" to come and install a dish at my new house. I'm also VERY interested in the new Hopper w/sling. However, I just upgraded to the regular Hopper a couple of months ago... I'm not sure if the new Hopper is even...
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    What are my chances of getting a Dish technician to setup my LNB with all three cables...?

    I'm moving to a new house and will be using "Dish Mover" to have Dish Network installed at my new house. At my existing house, I'm on the Eastern Arc (1000.4 LNBF) but only have one Hopper so am only using 2 out of 3 LNB RG6 feeds. At my new house, I'll still only be using one Hopper, but in...
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    Can the Joey remote change TV inputs so I can watch Bluray, etc?

    How advanced is the Joey remote? I'd like it to control my Bluray player but it's on a different HDMI input on my TV. It seems like I need to do this: 1) Press TV power button 2) Press Input (to switch TV inputs) 3) Press+hold aux to switch modes Now the problem is that to watch satellite...
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    Dish Online: Why aren't my timers showing up? (re: Hopper)

    I've switched from a 722k to Hopper/Joey and for some reason my timers that I've created on my Hopper don't show up on Dish Online. I've spoken with Dish live chat and they said it was a known issue but that was a week or two ago... Is anybody else having this problem? EDIT: My recordings...
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    How can I prevent Joey from being left on accidently all day?

    We have a Joey in the kitchen and to turn on the TV + Joey we have to hit both power buttons on the remote... (which I think is normal) However, sometimes the family only turns off the TV and doesn't turn off the Joey when they are finished watching it. This ties up a tuner and screws up...
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    Possible to delete all Primetime Anytime recordings and "start over" ?

    Is it possible to clear out (delete) all of the existing Primetime Anytime recordings? I lost power a few times and now half of the recordings are incomplete, etc. I'd really just like to "start over". It seems like I can go into each show and delete each recording but that is going to take a...
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    Can I back out of a new 24-month contract? (re: broken Hopper)

    I've just upgraded from a 722k to a Hopper and I'm having trouble where the receiver stops processing the IR remote signal. I have several remotes that work and then all suddenly stop until I unplug and replug in the power to the receiver. I'm a bit nervous and didn't want to sign another...
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    Satellite feed (RG6/Coax) was cut (outside)... can I use a coupler to reconnect it?

    One of the RG6 lines coming from the LNBF was accidently cut near the ground. Could I just add new ends to the split cable and connect them with a barrel coupler? My ladder can't quite reach the LNBF to run a new cable and I really don't want to have Dish send a technician if they don't need...
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    Does I need two power inserters for two DPP44 switches?

    Quick question... If I have two DPP44 switches (ie. lnbf --> dpp #1 --> dpp #2), do I need two power inserters? (one for each switch) ...or do I only need one power inserter? (on the first switch I'm guessing) EDIT: I just realized the typo in the thread title but I can't change it ... oops.
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    Can I activate this used receiver with Dish? (re: S00 number is all zeros?)

    I've purchased a used VIP211 receiver, but before purchasing it I made sure to call Dish and make sure it had a zero balance and that I could activate it on my account. They said everything looked fine and if I purchased it then I could activate it. When I first plugged it in, it showed the...
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    Do I need a Joey to connect a Hopper to 1 HDTV and 1 SDTV?

    I'm currently using a VIP 722k box and I have one HDTV connected (using HDMI) and two SDTVs connected (using a splitter) using the "2nd TV output" jack on the box. Does that Hopper have this type of feature? I noticed it does have RCA jacks and HDMI, so I'm wondering if both are output...
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    Wiring diagram for Hopper + VIP211 (DPP44)?

    I've done some research and it sounds like you are allowed to have one VIP211 on the same system as Hopper/Joey. How does the wiring diagram look like? Right now I have a Dish 1000.4 LNBF connected to a DPP44 switch. How would the Hopper/Joey be connected?
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    Are all Dish Network broadcasts interlaced? (ie. question about resolutions, etc)

    Does anybody know if Dish Network broadcasts all MPEG streams as interlaced video and then performs deinterlacing on the receiver? I'm just wondering how this works because I thought Dish (and other providers) broadcasted certain channels at 720p and others at 1080i, but I've been doing some...
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    Easy to connect to DPP44? Do I understand it correctly?

    Right now I have a Dish 1000.4 LNBF (Eastern Arc) with three (3) RG6 cables connected. I don't know which ports they are connected to on the LNB. However, each cable works when I plug it into a receiver. (ie. the receiver always sees all three satellites) If I want to connect a DPP44, could...
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    How do my signal strengths look?

    Can somebody verify that my satellite signals are good/normal? I've looked at this chart (http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/256056-list-minimum-average-thresholds.html) for the minimum and average thresholds but I'm not sure how accurate they. I've listed below the minimum and...
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    VIP 722k keeps saying signal loss every few minutes but signal is fine... (DIRT?)

    I own (not lease) a VIP 722k receiver and it's worked fine for a while but now I keep getting 002 (Partial Signal Loss) errors every few minutes. If I change channels back/forth it's perfectly fine. The other receiver on my account (connected to the same 1000.4 LNBF) is fine so I don't think...
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    Dish VIP211 - No picture anymore? Can anybody help?

    I have a VIP 211 that was unplugged for a while (but subscribed/on my account) and I just plugged it back in but it doesn't seem to output any video. I've connected it with composite cables (just for testing), s-video, and HDMI but there is no display on two different TV sets. When I plugged...
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    HDMI vs Component: Is there a big difference?

    My TV only has three HDMI inputs and I'm thinking about switching my VIP 722k to Component cables. Is there a big difference in quality? I know that component doesn't carry audio (i.e. I'll use toslink or RCA cables since I only have two-channel stereo), but are there any other big...
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    Slingbox + iPad/iPhone + Wifi: What kind of bitrate are you getting?

    I'm using a VIP 722k with my iPad 2 (and iPhone 4S) on my home wifi network. However, when I'm using Dish Remote Access (on my iPad 2) to watch videos from my DVR, it's only showing around 2100 Kbps. (I'm using 802.11g but that's still capable of 54 Mbps...) Is this normal? When I play on my...
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    Question about DPP44 installation

    Right now I'm on an Eastern Arc setup with one 1000.4 LNBF on the roof. It feeds three receivers: VIP 211, VIP622, and VIP722k but I'd like to add a fourth. If I purchase a DPP44, is the installation basically connecting all three existing lines to the DP44, and then connecting the receivers...
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    Can I transfer a recording from my DVR to my iPhone?

    I have a VIP 722k receiver with a Slingbox but my 3G connection at work is terrible. Can I transfer the recordings to my iPhone so I can actually watch them at work? I've heard a rumor saying this feature is coming but I doubt it will be anytime soon... :(
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