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    I lost all my Sat Signal last night

    I was watching US Open Final last night and all of a sudden the signal was gone. The system check showed there is no signal at all. The Tech support asked me to disconnect and reconnect the cable behind my receiver. Obviously it didn't work. I went out to check the connection outside this...
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    No sound for 1 to 2 min when start

    I have my OnKyo HT-S580 a couple years now. Lately, it has no sound when I first turn it on. It takes a couple of minutes, then there is a humming sound (low at first then getting louder and eventually goes away) lasts for about 5 to 10 sec. After that the sound works. It never happened until...
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    Blu-Ray DVD in other regions

    Now that the war is over, I wonder if anyone can comment the sale and status of Blu-Ray DVD at other countries outside US? Just like the DVD today, I know Blu-Ray also have region codes built-in to protect their regional sales. Are there any All region Blu-Ray DVD players out there today?
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    e-statement availability

    I switched to e-statements for several months now. However, I notice it's quite often time the pdf files of the e-statement not available at the dishnetwork website. When it's available, I also have had problem opening it from one of my computers. (format with the link, etc.) Anyone have...
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    how to determine if pq are due to data compression

    From time to time I come over comments about Dish is using more data compression than before, trying to squeeze in more channels on their lineup. I also see frequent questions about signal strength. So my question here is: Is there any way we can tell the picture quality is due to too much...
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    Program Guide

    With the Holiday traveling coming up, I want to time record some special events (like football games, etc.) which I can't use the weekly or daily recording features. How many days of program guide info do they keep in advance on the receiver? Is it receiver model dependent? I think some digital...
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    Why 2 sets of local channels?

    Why are there two sets of local channels? I am not talking about HD channels. Just SD. one set has the same channel numbers as the OTA. The second set is those channel 83XX. I don't see any difference in the PQ, etc. Just curious why occupy the channels that way?
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    Feb 17, 2009 and analog channels on Comcast

    Does Comcast (and any other cable TV providers for that matter) has any plan to change their basic analog channels to digital? I was told in another forum that the Feb 17, 2009 deadline only applies to OTA. Just curious if Comcast would use this as a reference to upgrade their service...
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    Receiver - Leased vs. owned

    I have the basic set up - 322 with dish 500. American 100 + local channels. I know I can buy those receiveer and/or DVR from places like Radioshack or ebay. Can anyone explain to me what's the plus and minus between leased and owned receiver? (up front cost, monthly cost, tech supports, etc.)
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    How's local channels fed into Dish?

    I don't have HD locals. I notice the signals from some of my local channels (except for the big four) are not as sharp as other digitial channels. Does Dish get the signals of their local channels from through the air feeds and then convert into digital signal for satellite? Also, among...
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    322 and TV2

    My system is a Dish 500 with 322 receiver. Is it true that both coax out on 322 are mono audio? My TV in the bed room is connected to TV2 through coax Out. I am a little upset that there is no stereo sound. Anyway to get around that?
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    Signal strength for 110, 119 new installation

    I got my Dish 500 with 322 receiver on 10/19/2007. At the time of installation, the technician showed me I had 100% at both satellites. A couple weeks later, I notice 119 is usually in the 70 range, while 110 is usually in the mid 50s to 60 range. The help on the receiver said there was a...