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    Genie and Mini Genie next to each other

    Hi, I'm new to Directv after 7 years with Dish Network. I have two tvs in my basement man cave, one hooked up to the main Genie boxand the other to a genie mini client. I want to be able to use the same Harmony Remote to control both boxes. The installer said the mini client needed to be set...
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    Help with Hopper Upgrade Configuration

    First time back in a while. I set up my house years ago with invaluable help from this community. Now I'm trying to upgrade to the Hopper. Here's the deal. I have 7 TVs, 4 HD that are primary use and 3 secondary SD only TVs that get limited use. Currently I have a 922, 622 and 222 at three...
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    Did Pittsburgh locals change satellites?

    I live in Rochester, NY but use a Pittsburgh service address to get the local channels. I've been having trouble with my locals and now they are sending out a rep. Did the Pittsburgh locals change to a different satellite? I just want to know what to expect before the tech gets here. thanks!
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    Sick of my 922. Time to upgrade?

    I haven't been on the forum for a while, but I jumped on because I am just getting sick of my 922. I have a 922, a 622 and a 222. Seems like upgrading to the new Hopper and a couple Joeys is a no brainer. Am I missing something?
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    VIP 922 Meltdown-DVR recovery?

    My VIP 922 melted down this week. DISH is telling me I need a new one. Luckily, it's under warranty. The problem is they are saying there is no way to retrieve my DVR programming from the unit before I send it back. I have an EHDD hooked up, but I can't seem to access the menus to send...
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    Home media and Hulu

    I am a new 922 user. When I bought it I was promised that I could 1) play things form my computer connected to the network and 2) watch hulu, netflix, etc. thru the 922. For the life of me, I can't figure out how to do either. What the hell?
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    TV 2 Remote Address

    Does anyone know how how to determine the remote address for TV2 on the 922? And can the TV2 be controlled by IR or just UHF? Thanks!
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    Why is Dish telling me I need new equipment?

    I got a call from a VERY uneducated Dish rep the other night. She told me I need to schedule an appointment to "get new equipment". She couldn't tell me what or why. She just told me to do a check switch and look for 61.5, which I did and found. Then she just asked me to schedule an...
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    Help - Status of Pittsburgh HD locals

    I read through this thread regarding the "Urgent Action Required" for Pittsburgh HD local service: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=196720&highlight=hd+letter&page=4 But am too much of dish novice to know what most of it means. Can someone help with my situation? i live in...
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    Problem with TV2 IR Converter

    Forgive my ignorance, but I am having a some trouble figuring out how this IR TV2 converter is supposed to work. I have a Dish VIP 622 reciever. I want the ability control TV2 with my new Harmony One universal remote, but i would like to retain the ability to also control TV2 with the original...
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    Universal Remote Advice/HELP

    I am trying to figure out which Universal Remote will be a good choice for my system. (I am looking at the Harmony One or Harmony 900 primarily but I an open to suggestions from other Dish users as well). A brief description of my set up: Two TVs: Primary is new Samsung LN52A650 hooked up TV1...
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    DV3 Help

    We have an old DV3 receiver for our Dish install here at work. I am trying to hook up a OTA antenna so we can get the March Madness games today but I can't get it to work. I hooked the coax to the antenna in on the back of the receiver, but I can't get the receiver to recognize it or find the...
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    Help! No signal on most channels

    I am having a problem with my dish system today. I have three recievers, all with same symptoms so I assume it's the satellite portion. I can get signals on certain channels (ESPN, local channels), but not the vast majority of the channels. I have tried resetting the recievers, but that didn't...
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    Adding programming on-line

    I have tried to upgrade from Top 200 to Top 250 on-line a number of times in recent weeks and it keeps giving me this error: Due to technical difficulties, we are unable to process your request at this time. You may try again in a few moments or contact the Customer Service Center at...
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    Satellite not aquiring signal. Please help.

    Hi, I changed my service address yesterday. And now my 622 isn't receiving a signal. It just keeps cycling through the satellites checking for a signal. Is this something I can fix myself?
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    Can anyone recommend a Rochester, NY installer

    I am looking for an independent installer that services my area. I need to get some new receivers and wiring added. I have "moved" and don't want any Dish network affiliated personnel at my house. Thanks!
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    Who should I get to install new equipment??

    Need some help here. I want to install a couple new additional receivers and the all the associated equipment/wiring in my house. Who should I get to do this? Dish Network? A third party installer? Can I do it myself? (I am comfortable running wire, I'm just not sure how complicated all...
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    Question on Cost for Additional Recievers

    OK, I have one receiver (ViP 622) that is controlling two TVs right now (one HD and one SD). I want to get enough receivers for another 4 TVS (1 HD and 3 SD) so I can get Time Warner Cable out of my life. So I'm thinking I probably need one ViP222 and one 322, right? Next question. What is...
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    DVR question

    Quick question on my DVR options. I currently have a 622 and want to get more recievers for other rooms. Ideally I would like to be able to watch the programs I recorded on my 622 on more than 2 TVs. Is there any way to do this? Thanks!
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    How many TVs can I hook to my dish?

    Dish makes it seem like you can only have 4 TVs attached when you look on the website, but it seems like people arounf this forum have more than that.
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    Thinking about subscribing, need help.

    I've been poking around the site trying to find the info I need, but I couldn't sort it all out so I'm posting a new thread. Let me just say alot of you really know your stuff, but I still don't understand alot of the threads! Here's the deal. I live in Rochester, NY, but I'm a huge...