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Receiver Questions?

Good afternoon everyone! I have a few questions to ask and figured I would do it in one thread instead of starting multiple topics.

I currently have two receivers (HR34-700) and (HR24-100). I guess my (HR34-700) is now considered a "genie" and not the "Home Media Center" which I think what it was called when I first got it.

1) Are there any features I am missing from my (HR34-700) that I could get with a newer Genie?

2) Can I watch two different channels from only one of my receivers? Like using HDMI output to one TV and a component to HDMI converter to a second tv.

3) Is there anyway to get picture in picture to be side by side but stretch both pictures across the full size of the tv? An example from the directv site on the Genie page.

4) Are there any 4k channels offered right now?

5) Is the only way to get ESPN Goal Line is to add the Sports Pack?

Sorry for so many questions and thanks in advance for any help!
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5) DirecTV and Disney (ESPN's parent company) have announced that the satellite company's customers have finally gained full, unbridled access to WatchESPN and other live streaming apps from Disney. DirecTV customers, and the companies note that ESPN Goal Line and ESPN Buzzer Beater will be available "when those channels are in season." Just as with other providers, you'll have to enter your DirecTV account credentials before you're authenticated and allowed to take full advantage of WatchESPN.
You can use that.
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1) the only (currently) newer genie is the HR44. your reciever is functionally identical except for the integrated wifi antenna that the HR44 has. however a wifi deca or broadband deca can remedy that. IOW if your connected to the internet currently, you're not losing anything by not having a HR44. however, as mdram said, the HR44 is generally (but not always) faster.

2) nope.

3) no. as the 1080 format is set for a horizontal orientation, even if you COULD do that you'd essentailly be losing half the picture on each show anyway because you'd have to crop each video steam, rendering the whole point kinda moot.

4) nothing worth bothering with. both methods of watching 4k VOD content are ultimatly kinda sluggish and not at all a good experiance.
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5. YES

http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/espn-college-extra.352908/
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The link is for the ESPN College Extra channels, 788 - 799, but the question was for ESPN Goal Line, ch 615... but the answer is still yes, you must get the Sports pack to watch either product on TV.
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ejb1980 said:
The link is for the ESPN College Extra channels, 788 - 799, but the question was for ESPN Goal Line, ch 615... but the answer is still yes, you must get the Sports pack to watch either product on TV.
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Thanks to everyone for the help.. Maybe they will make a receiver with 2 hdmi outputs (different)..

About ESPN goal line.. Yeah I talked to directv and the rep didn't even know this which is why I came here to ask.
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Zashel said:
1) the only (currently) newer genie is the HR44. your reciever is functionally identical except for the integrated wifi antenna that the HR44 has. however a wifi deca or broadband deca can remedy that. IOW if your connected to the internet currently, you're not losing anything by not having a HR44. however, as mdram said, the HR44 is generally (but not always) faster.

2) nope.

3) no. as the 1080 format is set for a horizontal orientation, even if you COULD do that you'd essentailly be losing half the picture on each show anyway because you'd have to crop each video steam, rendering the whole point kinda moot.

4) nothing worth bothering with. both methods of watching 4k VOD content are ultimatly kinda sluggish and not at all a good experiance.
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Is the guide for the newer genie faster? That's one thing I can stand about my model.
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bigearth said:
5) DirecTV and Disney (ESPN's parent company) have announced that the satellite company's customers have finally gained full, unbridled access to WatchESPN and other live streaming apps from Disney. DirecTV customers, and the companies note that ESPN Goal Line and ESPN Buzzer Beater will be available "when those channels are in season." Just as with other providers, you'll have to enter your DirecTV account credentials before you're authenticated and allowed to take full advantage of WatchESPN.
You can use that.
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I just got error message "0033: The customer is no authorized for the content requested" when trying to watch ESPN goal line on my phone via Watch ESPN app with my directv credentials. All the other ESPN channels work on watch ESPN app. Any thoughts????
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hansokl said:
Thanks to everyone for the help.. Maybe they will make a receiver with 2 hdmi outputs (different)..

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Very unlikely.
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hansokl said:
I just got error message "0033: The customer is no authorized for the content requested" when trying to watch ESPN goal line on my phone via Watch ESPN app with my directv credentials. All the other ESPN channels work on watch ESPN app. Any thoughts????
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hmm, i am not really sure what should you do about that. i am not really sure if i could help you with the mobile problems, i do not know what can be a problem. it works really fine to me.only that i can tell you is that is best for you try to find something on the internet. google it, maybe someone had same problem like you and maybe he can help you
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Channel is only available Saturdays from 12pmET - 12am ET.
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This Week in Space 232

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


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Tim Cook, Elton John & King Charles: A Royal Tech Event

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


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Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!

Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!


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The Apple HomeView

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Frisco King - Paramount Plus


View: https://youtu.be/RHYQYYm5jLM?is=cwxm9t1efsWNl6yy


December 18, 2026 Paramount plus
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View: https://youtu.be/RHYQYYm5jLM?is=cwxm9t1efsWNl6yy


December 18, 2026 Paramount plus
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
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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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Am I the only one that hates what Dish did to their mobile app?

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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Not alot of dish customers any more
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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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I really dislike change for the sake of change
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NCIS

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 said:

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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 ?
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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 ?
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Tony as the director.🙄
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Howard Simmons said:
Tony as the director.🙄
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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 ???
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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.
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Howard Simmons said:
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.
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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.
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Trailer for new Jim Caviezel movie Ghost Soldier

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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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.
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Project Hail Mary

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!


View: https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI



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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'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video

Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
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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.
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"astrophage". I read the book but didn't see the film yet.
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Foxbat said:
"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
www.ign.com

'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video

Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
www.ign.com www.ign.com
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That's what I will be watching this weekend.🤗
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Kindle book on sale for $2.99 today at Amazon.
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meStevo said:
.........there's so much more in the book than the movie.
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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.
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NFL 2026-2027 Season

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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Yespage said:
Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
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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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Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN

Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
www.nbcsports.com www.nbcsports.com
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www.nbcsports.com

Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN

Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
www.nbcsports.com www.nbcsports.com
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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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.
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Jalen Hurts out indefinitely as they treat and monitor a superficial blood clot in his leg.


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