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jgra

Last reply Jan 11, 2005 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Newbie Questions Re: 921 HD DVR

Hello everyone,

I will be getting the DVR 921 HD soon. Here some of the questions I have:

I have local channels package and hd channel package with dish network. I will have nothing else except for the hd dvr 921, will I be able (through the hd dvr 921) to record local hd channels? Will I definitely need an atenna?

Will I be able to record as I regularly record my local channels as I record everything else through the guide data screen?

Thanks

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WeeJavaDude

Jan 5, 2005

jgra said:
Sorry I just need some clarification. So will the channels I record through dish network locally will they be hd or sd? If they will be only sd I will then have to get an antenna do you recommend an online merchant where I can buy it for cheap and/or instructions on how to install?

The only local HD that Dish offers is CBS-HD and you have to qualify for that. To get local HD you do need an antenna. If you do some searching (Search feature) here and at avsforums.com you will get a lot of info on what to do to get local HD. If you record a local on Dish it will be in SD. Unless it is CBS-HD. CBS-HD is different than you regular locals.

Assuming you are subscribed to locals through Dish and you are in an area that Dish has Guide info, Recording is similar to what you currently record SD channels on the 721 or 508. Select the channel from the EPG and create a Timer. If you are not a subscriber to locals, you will have to create manual timers.

As for an antenna. I have had good luck with Channel Master. Good places to start your journey in addition to here is antennaweb.org, channelmaster.com, dbstalk.com and avsforum.com .

Good luck. Getting OTA can be an art.

Former member 501

Jan 5, 2005

Mark_AR said:
You will be able to record local channels received through Dish Network on the DVR via guide data.

Any channel that you want to get locally in HD(blue) or SD off air(green), you will need an outside/inside or attic antenna.

You can record these channels, but have to press RECORD and STOP to do it *manually*. They can't be scheduled.

(as far I know-I've not tried to record locals since the last SW update cuz I can no longer get any of the local HD channels to detect now)

If anyone knows for certain... correct me...

I had no trouble recording OTA with timers even before the guide data became available, just couldn't use guide.

SimpleSimon

Jan 6, 2005

Just to clarify. You can only record OTA that is digital. Digital OTA can be SD or HD.

Analog OTA is always SD, and can NOT be recorded.

Retired sfl

Jan 6, 2005

I use a channel master STEALTH ant with a amp to receive locals & I can receive from Miami to Palm Bch Fl.

wmhjr

Jan 11, 2005

To be more clear;

Unless you're in NY or LA, you will get NO locals in HD via Dish. If you qualify, you may be able to get either NY or LA CBS HD, but Dish provides no other network HD content whatsoever, and there does not appear to be any plans to change that at least through 2005. If you can get OTA HD signal from your local networks, you can try to connect that to the 921, map those OTA channels into your 921, and pray that it works. If it does, continue praying that your unit does not lock up and require reboots. You will find some very quirky behavior in the graphical depiction of scheduled OTA recording in the program guide. You may possibly be one of the (apparently small) group of people who are largely successful in getting the thing to work reliably. Otherwise, you may find yourself in the other group such as myself you is returning your 921 to Dish for a full refund.

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mheisen

Last reply Today at 3:43 AM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

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Yesterday at 2:50 PM

mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

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mheisen

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Almighty1 said:
I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

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mheisen said:
I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

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Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713

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Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!

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