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    Delete History?

    I posted this in the main DirecTV forum, and now realize it should probably be asked in the DVR forum instead. I apologize for the duplicate postings. I was playing around with my HR-21 DVR and noticed it has an extensive history list. Two questions: 1. Can it be deleted? 2. If not, how far...
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    HR21 Recording History

    I was playing around with my HR-21 DVR and noticed it has an extensive history list. Two questions: 1. Can it be deleted? 2. If not, how far back does it go? It is based on dates or limited in that it can only hold a certain number of programs on the list? Any info would be greatly...
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    Sports Packages in HD--Question

    I've noticed that a lot of NHL games are broadcast in HD, i.e. Colorado Avalanche games on Altitude. D* carries an Altitude HD channel, but doesn't list the games on its website as being available in HD. Is the D* website (directv.com/nhl) the best place to find out what games are on NHL-CI in...
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    Hockey Night in Canada on NHL CI?

    I know the NHL CI package has, in the past, shown feeds from CBC's Hockey Night in Canada for weekend or playoff games. Does it regularly do so? Does D* pick up the CBC HD feed for the games? If anyone could provide some info about HNIC on Center Ice, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    Install Scheduled for Today: Last-Minute Questions

    Hi. I have an installation scheduled for today and have a few questions. I just received a copy of the DirecTV Eqipment Lease Addendum, which states: "If you fail to maintain your minimum progrmaming commitment, you agree that DIRECTV may charge you a prorated fee of up to $360 for standard...
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    Configuration Question: Split-Screen

    Hi. I'm getting DirecTV installed next week, and would like to know if it's possible to do a split-screen with DirecTV. My TV is a 60" Panasonic. With cable, I use a splitter and can watch multiple inputs at once, half and half. Is this possible with DirecTV, since my HD DVR will be dual...
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    Potential New Customer: Billing/Fee Question

    Hi. I'm thinking about switching from cable to either DirecTV or Dish. Can anyone help me determine what my monthly bill will actually look like with the following set-up? I don't want to sign up and then see extras and fees I wasn't expecting when I receive my first bill. Here is what I...
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    Potential New Customer: What will my bill REALLY be?

    Hi. I'm thinking about signing up for Dish, and am hoping someone here can help me out with figuring out what my bill will really be, after all the charges nobody is telling me about are factored in. Here is the proposed set-up: TV 1: ViP 622 HD DVR TV 2: ViP 211 HD tuner AND 522 DVR TV 3...
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    About to Sign Up with DirecTV: A FEW QUESTIONS

    Hi. I'm debating between switching to DirecTV and Dish Network, and from my research, DirecTV has a better deal. I was hoping someone here could answer a few questions based on your experience with DirecTV. I'd like to use the following configuration: 1. Main TV: HD DVR 2. Second TV: HD...
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    About to Switch to Dish: A Few Questions

    I'm contemplating a switch to Dish, and I want to use the following set-up: Main TV: HD/DVR, dual tuner (DVR Advantage package, America's 250 pkg.) Room 2: HD tuner & separate DVR (SD); seems to be MUCH cheaper than getting a second HD DVR. If this is wrong, please let me know. Room 3...
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    Can Anyone Recommend an Installer in Metro Detroit

    I'm looking to have a DirecTV dish installed on my multi-unit condo building in Metro Detroit and was wondering if anyone could recommend an installer. The building has a central backbone for wiring and already has a Dish Network dish on the roof wired through the central core, which provides...