My Richmond hd locals don't show up, so I called Dish. My dish 1000 won't pick them up and I have to have an extra dish installed. This sucks! They want a 2 year commitment or or $59.00 bucks.
Every hd ppv movie I have ever rented with my VIP-622 has had audio problems when playing through my surround sound receiver. The sound is a constant and consistant stutering effect. It has happened with every channel that I have ever rented an hd ppv movie on. If I turn down my surround sound...
Since we're talking Richmond DMA, would someone venture a guess as to when we will get HD locals. I'm about 58 miles from the towers in Orange, VA. I'm guessing that's a bit of a strech to get HD OTA.
Yes, the HDMI does carry the 5.1 signal. Assuming you get the 622, run the HDMI cable from the 622 to the TV. This way you have audio and video signal with less connections. Run the optical audio cable out of the 622 to the amp. You'll get better 5.1 sound not running it through an extra...