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    Splittng TV2 Coax to 2 tv sets on w

    Sorry if this is in some other thread-but I have my tv2 split to go to my Windows Media Center computer for TV viewing, and I'm not quite sure how to set up the thing so that I can watch dish over the computer. Any help would be greatly appreciated - also what digital channel should I use for...
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    Component or HDMI installation

    Yes, I have been paying attention. And, I understand what everyone has been saying. Some haven't been understanding what I'M saying!! Never mind - I will find out this evening after the Dish tech reprograms and hooks up the HDMI cable....
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    Component or HDMI installation

    Arrrrghhh! YES, I read the manual! And no, it shouldn't be rocket science! But sometimes things don't work the way they are supposed to!! And you are missing my question - isn't HDMI connection better than component? Or not!
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    Component or HDMI installation

    Don't know. I hope that the HDMI cable makes a difference in PQ - it just seems like for a n HDTV the picture should be sharper. (I have seen it better, actually, for OTA HD broadcasts)
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    Component or HDMI installation

    I didn't set the TV to component, the DISH installer did it, as well as used the component cables! And, I was dumbfounded as to why, when it was an upgrade to HD service from regular service. I bought an HDMI cable, but couldn't get a dish signal through (I'm sure Iwasn't programming it...
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    Component or HDMI installation

    I'm not sure whether its component or compositie - the cordis gray, thick(looks like the 3 wires are all melded together) and is plugged into the rca type jacks in the back of the tv and dish receiver. The HDMI slot is open on both tv & receiver. Oh, and I have to select the composite input on...
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    Component or HDMI installation

    what is composite vs component? And, if thereis not much difference betweet HDMI and component then what's the purpose of HDMI? Now I'm really confused! All I know is that the hi def picture doesn't seem to be as high def thru that as mine is...
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    Component or HDMI installation

    Sorry if this is in another thread - looked but couln't find one. My parents upgraded from standard def dish to HD dish with HD tv about a couple months ago, and the installer used component cable!! I thought for the best HD picture an HDMI cable was to be used!! Is this true or am I off...
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    Dish Network HD Concert Series Details

    I like it! I don't like all country but I like some of it - Reba is a class act - or even maybe rascall flastts. I'd Rather watch a music concert than some stupid reality TV show....
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    Thanks to the Dish Network Uplink Center

    Glad that you have a chance to take in some of Colorado's sights and sounds - Dish headquarters in englewood is where I was born & raised! Now I'm on the West Slope side of Colorado growing peaches & peonies. Palisade peaches - best in the world IMHO
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    Team Summit Next Week

    HD output to TV2 - PLEASE!!
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    622 discontinued?

    So, then it would be wise to upgrade to a 722? What cost does that involve?
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    The Dish April 1st New HD Saga (Merged Threads)

    Scott, I think you need to change your avatar back to the dangling HD carrot and the bunny....
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    Dish Network cuts deal to carry CBS, Showtime

    Sooo- what DOES this mean - in simple terms? What programs will they be getting?
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    Are Denver channels now spotbeamed?

    Scott, why are you a sad panda now? what happened to dancing Snoopy?
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    SatelliteGuys Live Recap - Dish Retailer Chat 2/4/09

    GRAND JUNCTION, CO YAY!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING SINCE 2YEARS AGO!!
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    vip 622 Heating issues---quick question

    And I elevated my 622 up on top of a rectangular wire basket about 4-5 inches high, and it works like a charm keeping the unit cooled...
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    Tech Chat Recap 11-10-08

    where does one purchase the "home plug" they talked about?
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    With Dish 622 do I need an OTA antenna?

    Yep, sure do, unless Dish carries your locals in High definition....
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    New Hd receiver announced at retailer conference.

    cool-I hate watching TV@ in standard def....
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    New Hd receiver announced at retailer conference.

    so does that mean that the TV2 output will be able to do HD instead of just SD?????
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    intermittent problem with caller id

    I have a 622 and up until a few weeks ago, the caller ID worked perfectly - and now I, too, have discrepancy between what the phone says and the tv screen says, and mine is hooked straight into the phone line!! ??
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    Is there a new 1080P movie offered?

    Yes - it is 10,000 BC, but I don't have it on my menu yet even though I got an e-mail from Dish advertising it was available for the month of September.
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    new software for 622

    I got the update last Thursday, no I am Legend VOD in 1080p, but then this morning (6 days later) I have it, I rented it, and it looks good. But not a whole lot different than my OTA high definition, but maybe because mine is only a 720p Pioneer TV.
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    How Dish's 1080p is going to work...

    Ditto for me. When can we expect I am Legen? It's only 12 more days until the end of August - would really like to see something in 1080P for 1.99!!