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  1. parabolico

    newb dvi question

    HDCP is part of the DVI/HDMI standards and is therefore present in all E*recievers. wheather HDCP is enabled depends on the specific program being watched at the discretion of the copyrigth holder. HDCP is more of a copy protection scheme rather than a content control scheme , sorta like...
  2. parabolico

    Is the Digital Home Protection Plan worth it?

    "extended protection plans" are almost never worth it since the echostar equipment is high quality and seldom defective ,that is unless your reciever will be subject to some unusual abuse;kids,pets, high heat,humidity. also if you have been an E* customer for longer than two years and have a...
  3. parabolico

    newb dvi question

    hdmi to dvi should work since the only data you will be loosing is the audio data , wich you will patch analogue using rca cables anyway. encryption takes place at the reciever end, not the tv.
  4. parabolico

    Thinking? What should I pay.

    you only have to be under contract if you dont outrigth buy the equipment. the HD equipment is kinda pricy so the contract makes sense. if you where just getting a basic reciever then paying for the equipment and doing your own install makes sense. you do have to pay for locals but its so worth...
  5. parabolico

    install TODAY - Sunday - question

    the installer will provide all cabling for remote tvs and in most cases run them inside your walls and install wall plates if he has access to your attic or basement and your walls are hollow. for TV one you will have to provide your high def cables like composites or HDMI , tv 2 will be hooked...