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coinmaster32

Last reply Oct 28, 2011 · posted in DIRECTV General Forum

A few questions about MRV.

1. I read you can do MRV without the DECA BS, I have the ability to connect the current HD DVR, and the one that will be coming thursday as well. Can you still do that? The thread was from January.
2. Can I record 4 shows (or Record 3 and Watch 1 live), from the guide on one receiver? This would keep me from having to have the other receiver connected to the TV.
3. Can I share a playlist for both receivers on one receiver? That would allow me to watch recorded content from another receiver without having to flip over to it.
4. Can you move a recorded show or movie from one HD DVR to another?

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coinmaster32

Oct 25, 2011

The Directv Sandwhich Club

I wonder who else does this? I know I'm going to this Thursday, and I know Iceberg does.

The HR34 is not set to come out until next year, and It's gonna cost $399.

I often want to record a 3rd show, or watch live TV while recording 2 shows. Which as you may know is not possible.

So I took advantage of my Free HD DVR upgrade.

Now I'm going to have two receivers on top of each other, and will now be able to record more than 2 shows at once!

With a SWM Set up, its easy, all I have to do is just connect a SWM 2 way splitter in my room, and I can share two HD DVR's one on Coax.

Mr Tony

Oct 26, 2011

coinmaster32 said:
I wonder who else does this? I know I'm going to this Thursday, and I know Iceberg does.
Now I'm going to have two receivers on top of each other, and will now be able to record more than 2 shows at once!

really? Have you been at my house to verify how I have my setup? Because you'd be wrong

With a SWM Set up, its easy, all I have to do is just connect a SWM 2 way splitter in my room, and I can share two HD DVR's one on Coax.

unless you have only one receiver on the account doing that wont work because you probably already have a splitter in the setup

checking your other 28 threads and bypassing the porn ones it looks like you only have one receiver right now so yes you can do that but it has the be the Directv specified splitter. You cannot just go to Target and grab the 2.99 el-cheapo 2 way splitter

coinmaster32

Oct 27, 2011

Well the installer came out and installed the new HD DVR. I activated whole home on the D* website.

It looks like you no longer have to call D* to do the non-deca MRV. It worked ok for me! and I don't have DECA.

I must say, this is MUCH easier then flipping back and forth between inputs on the TV.

I HOPE in a future release of firmware, I can schedule the other DVR to record from the main one. I am going to email Directv and suggest this to them.

coinmaster32

Oct 27, 2011

I emailed this to D*

I have Multi Room Viewing on my account. I love Multi Room Viewing because it allows me to watch shows recorded on another DVR. I currently have 2 HD DVRs stacked on one top of each other. This allows me to record 3 shows while watching one live. However, I still have to schedule recordings for the secondary DVR on itself(or the internet). Me and quite a few other members of the satellite discussion forum satelliteguys.us, would like Directv to include a couple new options in the next software release.The first one would allow us to schedule recordings for the secondary (or 3rd or 4th) DVR from the 1st one. For example, if we we select the record button on a 3rd (or 4th,5th and 6th)show or moive, it would say "Now recording on DVR 2 (or 3 or 4). The second feature would being able to see how much recording capacity is left on other DVRs, from the Primary DVR.
This would make the Whole Home DVR feature a lot more integrated. Thanks.

wildbill129

Oct 28, 2011

coinmaster32 said:
Well the installer came out and installed the new HD DVR. I activated whole home on the D* website.

It looks like you no longer have to call D* to do the non-deca MRV. It worked ok for me! and I don't have DECA.

I must say, this is MUCH easier then flipping back and forth between inputs on the TV.

I HOPE in a future release of firmware, I can schedule the other DVR to record from the main one. I am going to email Directv and suggest this to them.

By the way, you do have Deca, it's built into your HR24. (all other receivers but the 24 series use external deca adapters) Unless you connected them to your network via ethernet.

Glad you are enjoying MRV. It's worth it's weight in gold.......

joed32

Oct 28, 2011

coinmaster32 said:
I emailed this to D*

I have Multi Room Viewing on my account. I love Multi Room Viewing because it allows me to watch shows recorded on another DVR. I currently have 2 HD DVRs stacked on one top of each other. This allows me to record 3 shows while watching one live. However, I still have to schedule recordings for the secondary DVR on itself(or the internet). Me and quite a few other members of the satellite discussion forum satelliteguys.us, would like Directv to include a couple new options in the next software release.The first one would allow us to schedule recordings for the secondary (or 3rd or 4th) DVR from the 1st one. For example, if we we select the record button on a 3rd (or 4th,5th and 6th)show or moive, it would say "Now recording on DVR 2 (or 3 or 4). The second feature would being able to see how much recording capacity is left on other DVRs, from the Primary DVR.
This would make the Whole Home DVR feature a lot more integrated. Thanks.

There have been a whole lot of posts all over the net asking for this feature since day one of MRV. Directv is already aware that it's wanted, whether they can do it or not, who knows. I sure hope so.

cparker

Oct 28, 2011

MRV is using the networked capabilities of the DVRs so that you can see the list of all participating DVRs combined into one list. When you go into network setup, you can see that they are "aware" of each others' existence on the network. I have an iPod app that lets me control either DVR in my house, bedroom or living room. I can bring up a virtual remote that works just like the DirecTV remote. I can not see what's on the screen of the TV from the iPod, but I can fully control the DVR through this app to the extent that I can do anything that can be done with the "real" remote. The fact that I can access functions on the DVRs through the network AND the facts that they are "aware" of each other AND already have a combined list, seems to indicate to me that it should be a rather trivial exercise to have an additional screen that UN-combines the list in some way... maybe just color coding it based on which DVR it's on, and shows you each DVRs scheduled recordings, what's recorded on each one, etc.

I have a suspicion that there's some other underlying reason they haven't already done this. In some cases, the reason can be as simple as the added complexity would result in an increase in customer trouble calls/support calls. So while WE would all like this feature, we may be the geek subset (minority) of customers and they're looking at a much bigger picture of the customer base.

joed32

Oct 28, 2011

You may well be right. I did here a hint of a rumor this morning that indicated that it is coming but not soon, this from a usually reliable source.

JerseyMatt

Oct 28, 2011

Iceberg said:
unless you have only one receiver on the account doing that wont work because you probably already have a splitter in the setup

checking your other 28 threads and bypassing the porn ones it looks like you only have one receiver right now so yes you can do that but it has the be the Directv specified splitter. You cannot just go to Target and grab the 2.99 el-cheapo 2 way splitter

Actually. as long as continuity to the power injector is maintained, the SWM signal CAN be split a limited number of times "on the run" (I read somewhere -11dB max, so three 2 ways, a 2 way and 4 way, or one 8 way) before you start having issues. It is not "required" to be home-run like the legacy signal. This is because SWM uses the 2MHz control channel to select the LNB/polarization, as opposed to legacy which was controlled by voltage. Of course run splitting is not recommended due to line loss, it's really a last resort.

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Peter Parker

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Last reply 14 minutes ago · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

DISH Hopper 3 Software Version 713 Is Out

No idea what improvements might be involved.

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bookworm370

Yesterday at 3:17 PM

Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.

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reubenray

Yesterday at 6:40 PM

I got the 713 update yesterday.

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naptime

Today at 1:05 AM

I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.

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reubenray

Today at 6:14 AM

bookworm370 said:
Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.

My wife mentioned that her remote is acting strange this morning. She hit FF and it went to 15x FF.

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Bobby

Today at 10:32 AM

naptime said:
I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.

This has been an ongoing issue. A fix is coming, probably in the next software version.

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dishstaller

14 minutes ago

reubenray said:
My wife mentioned that her remote is acting strange this morning.

Had a customer call recently saying their remote was really acting up, some buttons no longer functioned. Told them to reboot the Hopper....problem fixed.
Wife bought me a t-shirt that has "have you tried turning it off and on again?"

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telebiker

Last reply 21 minutes ago · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish Hopper and Dish Hopper Plus No Alexa in settings

I have Dish Hopper and Hopper Plus and also have Alexa Echo. I link the Alex skill to Dish and it asks me to enter the pairing code shown on the TV. I go into Dish Settings and there is no Alexa shown. Not sure what to do.

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HipKat

Mar 15, 2026

Guys,
Android is Google. Google is Android. Android OS and Google TV are the same thing.
The Hopper+ and Joey 4's run Android TV, which is Google's television version of Android.
That means under the hood, you have:

Linux kernel
Android framework
Google TV / Android TV interface
Google Play Store for TV apps

Alexa is the competition. Google is not going to host their competition.
The old Hopper Carbon UI is NOT Google so that's why Alexa was on there.

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Harryhaggle

Mar 18, 2026

Understood. But here's the rub - Google Assistant setup is ALSO missing from the Hopper Plus setup. I'm a paraplegic.and need to use voice controls as much as possible but I can't press a button on the remote to activate Google Assistant. I prefer ALEXA (or ALEXA+) but I have one older google device and will go that route IF they make it available. BTW calling Dish Customer Service is no help- they just say they have no info on if/when there will be an update.

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navychop

Mar 18, 2026

Ungood.

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reubenray

Today at 10:17 AM

What is the purpose of connecting Alexa and the H3?

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navychop

21 minutes ago

Tell Alexa verbally what to do.

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klang

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Last reply 24 minutes ago · posted in TV Shows

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Paramount+

Season 2 order already in hand:

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1

I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.

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klang

Jul 28, 2025

I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.

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Foxbat

Apr 3, 2026

Paramount lost a number of the Star Trek creative crew to other projects, like Ron Moore going on to BSG and "For All Mankind". I see Denise and Michael Okuda are also involved with FAM.

klang

Oct 11, 2026

klang said:
I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.

Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.

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MikeD-C05

Oct 11, 2026

klang said:
Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.

Yeah, the foot stuff was just nasty. I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less. Funny, I love being shoe less at home and never wear shoes indoors in my home for long, but seeing her laying on all her furniture with her bare feet hanging out just kind of grossed me out.

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harshness

Tuesday at 11:28 AM

MikeD-C05 said:
I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.

Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?

MikeD-C05

24 minutes ago

harshness said:
Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?

There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure. So walking around the station like she did she would get stuff on her feet. I am sure the robot vacuum is still going to miss stuff, with all those different alien species running around there.

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meStevo

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Last reply 36 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

AI thread

A continuation of a thread from the pub, just general discussion of AI.

Brief 60 minute clip about next gem autonomous fighters - not remote controlled, but rather collaborating with controllers and aircraft in the theater.

View: https://youtu.be/DRm0mbp_n1k

We've literally got a movie already about this

View: https://youtu.be/a2PW7a9ViDc

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meStevo

Oct 9, 2026

Agreed, it mostly regurgitates known solutions. That's the point. Nobody needs an innovative fix for a driver error or a creative way to format a report. Let it handle the solved problems so people can spend their time on the ones that aren't.

harshness

Oct 9, 2026

meStevo said:
Agreed, it mostly regurgitates known solutions. That's the point.

That's the point at which innovation ends, and there's no longer any point to software engineering other than swatting bugs that result from misapplication.

meStevo

Oct 9, 2026

harshness said:
That's the point at which innovation ends, and there's no longer any point to software engineering other than swatting bugs that result from misapplication.

Addressed by what you didn't quote. This cycle is as old as computing: compilers, libraries, frameworks each automated the tedious part, and the human work moved up a level. Innovation didn't end; it shifted. And people still make new compilers, libraries or frameworks.

Nobody's forced to hand anything off. Anyone who wants to keep doing it by hand still can, and people who couldn't do it at all now can.

harshness

Oct 9, 2026

meStevo said:
... and people who couldn't do it at all now can.

Misapplication isn't something that the casual coder can identify. They can only discover, the hard way, that it doesn't work at some point.

meStevo

Oct 9, 2026

harshness said:
Misapplication isn't something that the casual coder can identify. They can only discover, the hard way, that it doesn't work at some point.

You're not wrong, but that's part of learning. Whether from others or our own mistakes, we've all learned that lesson one way or another.

harshness

Oct 9, 2026

meStevo said:
Whether from others or our own mistakes, we've all learned that lesson one way or another.

I'm not sure that the school of hard knocks is the quickest or surest education to find your way.

There are many examples in the headlines of people getting burned multiple times and not wavering in their pursuit of stupidity.

meStevo

Oct 9, 2026

harshness said:
I'm not sure that the school of hard knocks is the quickest or surest education to find your way.

Good thing not everyone will have to learn the hard way then. The same tools can explain why something broke.

harshness said:
There are many examples in the headlines of people getting burned multiple times and not wavering in their pursuit of stupidity.

This is true of literally anything, though.

Happy to agree to disagree, but I'm already enjoying the dividends personally and helping others at work and at home do the same.

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harshness

Oct 9, 2026

meStevo said:
This is true of literally anything, though.

Do you think that means we ought to be supporting it as the long-term solution?

Foxbat

Monday at 11:01 PM

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Yesterday at 9:36 PM

Oops.

AI Agent Blamed for Deleting Entire Upcoming Season of TV Show

An AI agent reportedly deleted the entire final cut of the upcoming season of a Swedish reality competition show.

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dishstaller

Today at 10:05 AM

Been reading this thread but not commenting much, primarily because there is so much "news" out there on this topic and it is hard to tell what is real and what is theater.
My biggest problem with AI is that these agents are taught...not necessarily programmed but taught. Well, there's an old saying "garbage in/garbage out". I remember a Joe Rogan show a while back when he had Elon Musk on and they talked about AI and Elon said one of the AIs (can't remember which one, sorry) was asked which was worse, Thermonuclear War or mis-gendering Kaitlyn Jenner and it came back with the answer that mis-gendering was worse. Now forget the politics involved with all the gender stuff we have been subjected to the past few years.....to say that mis-gendering is worse than the killing of hundreds of millions, perhaps billions of human beings.....Kaitlyn Jenner included.....is simply insane not to mention incredibly dangerous.

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Last reply 42 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

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Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

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An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....

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Last reply 43 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
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Ethanol Free Stations

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