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    Remote Capability Question

    He is recommending the Harmony to control the AV receiver through IR.
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    Remote Capability Question

    No, I know it can work my AV receiver through the IR. But if it's all buried in cabinets you can't get an IR signal to the boxes. I want to use just the RF remote to the HR20. Wondering if you can modulate the volume output of the HR20 through HDMI, or if it is constant. I'm pretty sure...
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    Remote Capability Question

    For the HR20 can you make it so the volume button actually changes the volume output level through HDMI? I will be using the RF remote and my AV receiver doesn't have this feature. It would be nice to be able to use one remote with all the components buried in cabinets.
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    a fair upgrade deal?

    In February I re-upped for 2 yrs on the HR20 for $99. I just called tonight to replace my old RCA HD box that can't get the new MPEG4 channels with H20, plus I wanted a new HR20 for my media room I'm finishing up. It was kind of complex because they aren't supposed to do two new boxes...
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    pre-wire at new construction

    I'd put 3 coax runs (2 for dual tuners, 1 for real OTA) to each room you plan on having nice TV set-ups. Phone isn't really necessary, but you might as well if you are running it.
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    How much worse can NBC-HD get ?

    I would bet considerably. Are you watching OTA or LIL? I watch OTA. Sometimes I can see compression artifacts, sometimes it looks fine. It is the worst of all the major networks.
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    What should I expect!

    the only model they have is the HR20-700. if D* doesn't have your HD locals, and you don't have an OTA, I'd go with FIOS. Hell, I'd go with FiOS anyways.
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    Dvr For $299

    I'm sorry, but I call BS on the no commit. Even if the CSR said it, there is a 2 yr commit. As far as all the other free hardware....do you want to represent me at my next negotiation?
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    Should I switch to DirecTV?

    I wouldn't switch to D*. I was already married to them with all the equipment. If I was starting fresh I'd go E*, or probably just cable at least until I see what D* does with HD. The cable here is terrible (like a lot of places) but at least it's easier to wire up and has better HD quality...
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    Anyone had luck getting free upgrade to mpeg-4 equipment?

    call and demand. "I know you are giving the HR20 to current customers for $99 (or free). I want it also."
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    D* Adding Ovation TV "mid-2007"

    Wow, what a channel addition.
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    Anyone had luck getting free upgrade to mpeg-4 equipment?

    2 HR20s free? Damn, that's the best I've seen. I paid $99 for the HR20. Hoping to get another in 6 months for free.
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    Cable Feed to HR10-250

    depends. usually the cable is encoded. sometimes it's not.
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    HD DVR question....

    holy crap. try using some punctuation once in awhile.
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    FYI on Diplex w/ new Dish

    I ran a new line for OTA and it didn't help at all. Ended up just moving the antenna a bit to get most of the channels back...still can't get one though. ah well, it's better this way anyways for the future.
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    What did Superfan cost last year?

    The early bird special on NFLST is $220.09, paid in 11 payments of $20.82/month. Superfan was somewhere around $99, right? So you're looking at about $20 per Sunday for all the games, most in HD. That is a pricey little product!
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    Should I switch to DirecTV?

    The MP4 switch will improve quality from their current MP2 HD-Lite. I'm use to it though.
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    So is the HR-20 worth getting?

    I thought this box was going to totally suck after reading early reviews, but I'm pretty pleased so far. I'm coming from the original RCA HD box (which is great) and the SD DirecTivo boxes (which were very good). Only things I don't like: 1. You have to hit Guide twice to get to your favorites...
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    Is there a browse guide?

    some of the old RCA models had a "surf" button that brought up a smaller opaque overlay.
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    new packages question

    I wouldn't think so, but just call and ask.
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    FYI on Diplex w/ new Dish

    Thanks. DTV is coming back Saturday to run a new line for the OTA, so that should fix that issue. I'll have them worry if I need a new dish or not next time I order equipment.
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    Phone lines

    I know this is something just for Techs, but can someone explain this? I'm curious.
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    FYI on Diplex w/ new Dish

    I thought I read that the 5 LNB only supported 5 sat lines. If not, that's great.
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    H20 always goes to 480 after powered off

    I set mine for 1080i only, native off (set is a CRT that takes 720p and 1080i, but is native ~880i) because of the delay and screen flash if it moves between resolutions. I just let the box scale all to 1080i. Works just as good. Still slow to change channels, but it's quicker and doesn't...
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    Autopay?

    it's whenever your account closes.