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We had a major new equipment install on May 21st, to include, a new single wire slimline dish, SWM, MRV/DECA, a new H24 and a new HR-24-500. We also already had an HR21-200 and an HR20-700.

We are keeping a log to record and keep track of what is happening. Here is what we believe to be valid at this point:

Anything recorded on the new HR24-500 and viewed in any other room will freeze, often every minute, sometime the screen will go blank (dark) and at some point a message will appear: "Playback failed no audio packets/video data packets received from server".

Programs recorded on the older HR21 and HR20 and watched on the older HR21 and HR20 are fine in either direction.

Programs viewed on the H24 receiver from any of the other DVR's (old or new)will video blackout every minute or so and periodically freeze often every minute.

Programs recorded on the HR24 and watched on that HR24 are just fine.

We waited a week after the install since there is a bunch of new Directv technology involved in hopes that DTV would sort it out and now have scheduled another installer visit for June 2nd.

Thoughts?
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If you are referring to Harshness, this is very typical behavior of his. I think he enjoys it, don't let it get to you.....he's not even a DirecTV customer....ignore him like the rest of us do.....

Well thanks! But since he comes off as some sort of "guru" he taints your forum. And, since he isn't even a Di***TV customer he really knows nothing of value...right?
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"Assigned" Installer

Has this installer you refer to, that has been assigned to you, been back out?

We've chatted---twice. I suggested we postpone a visit since the software updates seemed to be having a positive effect.
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DECA

One thing you can try is to remove the DECA adapter connected to your router. What that will do is remove the DHCP addressing on the router side. You will still have MRV, just no DOD. You can manually configure each receiver's IP address. Make sure they are all on the same subnet. See if MRV works then. If it does, there is a router issue. If it doesn't, it is a problem with one of the receivers. I would remove them one at a time, try MRV and see if you can isolate the problem receiver.

Inadvertently, we did this---since the powered DECA to my router was attached to a dead lead for the first week...blinking orange. Then I also just disconnected it and shut down the router and I'm convinced that the router and my network are not the issue.

Since the problem---when it occurs---occurs between the two NEW pieces of equipment (HR24 and H24) my gut says...it might be DTV equipment.
wildbill129
Has this installer you refer to, that has been assigned to you, been back out?

We've chatted---twice. I suggested we postpone a visit since the software updates seemed to be having a positive effect.

Ok....keep us posted. We are here to help!
JAG72
Well thanks! But since he comes off as some sort of "guru" he taints your forum. And, since he isn't even a Di***TV customer he really knows nothing of value...right?

The title of "guru" only refers to how many posts a non pub member has. It has nothing to do with the quality of the information that the person provides.
JAG72
Just wondering....

If you playback a video from the HR24 on one of your older DVR's do you see the issue? Aslo do you see the issue if playing video from the older DVR's to the HR24? Just trying to narrow it down if it is possibly only the H24 that is giving you the issues.
wildbill129
One thing you can try is to remove the DECA adapter connected to your router. What that will do is remove the DHCP addressing on the router side. You will still have MRV, just no DOD. You can manually configure each receiver's IP address. Make sure they are all on the same subnet. See if MRV works then. If it does, there is a router issue. If it doesn't, it is a problem with one of the receivers. I would remove them one at a time, try MRV and see if you can isolate the problem receiver.

Inadvertently, we did this---since the powered DECA to my router was attached to a dead lead for the first week...blinking orange. Then I also just disconnected it and shut down the router and I'm convinced that the router and my network are not the issue.

Since the problem---when it occurs---occurs between the two NEW pieces of equipment (HR24 and H24) my gut says...it might be DTV equipment.

I would tend to agree with you then. Hopefully the software update fixed it (btw, it just got released a couple of days ago for the HR24) if not, I would have them get you a new one.....
JAG72
Ok....keep us posted. We are here to help!

Or at least try to help. None of us are experts in the field but we do have some pretty good ideas or might have seen the issues before. This one is a very strange one indeed.
wildbill129
Or at least try to help. None of us are experts in the field but we do have some pretty good ideas or might have seen the issues before. This one is a very strange one indeed.

That it is.....
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osu1991
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
dishstaller
Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big city :rolleyes:
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I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Juan
Not alot of dish customers any more
Foxbat
I'm not a big fan of the new layout, especially on my Apple TV. It used to look like the old Guide layout on the Hopper 3, but they changed parts of that, too.
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dishstaller
I really dislike change for the sake of change
TheRatPatrol
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Jimbo

Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
Jimbo
Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
Jimbo
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
dishstaller
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Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
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dishstaller
BTW, I noticed right after I posted this that someone else had already mentioned it....sorry for the duplicate thread. Still looking forward to seeing the movie.
meStevo
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If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.

Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!




Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
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I've seen it twice. Can't recommend the audio book enough, Ray Porter's performance is amazing and there's so much more in the book than the movie.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
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Forgot to comment. I did watch when it first came out on MGM. I enjoyed it a lot. I think reading the book made it easier to watch. Several friends commented it was a little hard to follow.
TRG
TRG
"astrophage". I read the book but didn't see the film yet.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
That's what I will be watching this weekend.🤗
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Kindle book on sale for $2.99 today at Amazon.
dishstaller
.........there's so much more in the book than the movie.
I agree. That can go for pretty much any book vs movie. Back when I was single I would read any Stephen King or John Grisham book I could get my hands on. When you read a book you make up the scenes and characters in your mind.....the movie version always disappoints.
meStevo
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
A big win for the Patriots, and they are now 3-2.

Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place. :eek:
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
After having experienced Gus Ferguson trying to call soccer games, I'm uncertain why NFL football analysts get hate. Even the "worst" of them are pretty good.
meStevo
Jalen Hurts out indefinitely as they treat and monitor a superficial blood clot in his leg.


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dishstaller
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I had quit watching this show years ago because I ended up more annoyed than entertained. Well......I'm STILL more annoyed than entertained. I DO find it interesting to see how things work behind the scenes at many businesses. What annoys me is how utterly out of touch CEOs are with the companies they run. At the end of almost every episode the head of the company is amazed at how hard the employees have to work and many times have to work around impossible guidelines set forth from headquarters.

I found this one interesting because the new CEO had big plans for this company, Muscle Maker Grill, and it looked like the stores were all pretty busy. Recent history hasn't been good to this company however. I bet the covid lockdowns were the real killer.


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