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Is there something complex about the installation of the Directv 4K hardware. They will not send it to me as they say it needs professional installation, however I can buy the same equipment from a dealer like Solid signal so just wondering if I can install it myself. I do not like these guys in my house!
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This is an interesting thread as I am getting a 4k genie and a genie mini installed today. My initial plan was just to add another receiver for a "mancave" type setup. I currently have:

HR 24-100 (Master bedroom)
HR 34 - 700 (living room)
They told me I could get a new genie with 4k and a genie mini for free which I decided to go with. They told me they needed to swap out the HR 34 since you can't have 2 genies in the same system and I'm guessing this may have to do with the tuner limit that one poster mentioned?? I honestly didn't realize I had a "genie" already. Back when I got the HR34, they were calling it something like Home Media Center.

I really don't care about the 4k until they start broadcasting ESPN and other sports channels in 4k. I have two roku 4s that I use for 4k content.

Somone also mentioned the HR 54 can't be with the tv with 4k. That is interesting because I have a 4k in the living room which is where the original genie was installed. My second 4k tv is in the "mancave" type of room and I was planning of just getting the genie mini installed there.

I'm also concerned if they will need to swap out the LNB to a newer one because I currently take my HR24 and 34 out of town with me for tailgating purposes since I have another dish permanently mounted at the tailgate location. If I need a newer LNB at home, I'll need one there to so hopefully the install guy can give me an extra LNB?

I currently have the Xtra package and they told me that I had to get ultimate or premier to even activate the new genie which I find odd. They told me I could change that package immediately after the activation back to Xtra. Does anyone think that is possible? I don't really watch much programming via directv. I watch netflix/amazon and other apps via roku so I definitely don't need to upgrade my package.

I'm guessing that I'm not getting the wireless genie mini but wonder if I could still get that instead of the normal mini. Questions about equipment:

1) Is the HR54 noticeably faster than the HR34? (the guide especially). It drives me nuts how slow the HR34 is.
2) If I can switch to the wireless genie mini instead of the normal genie mini, should I do that? I wonder if there is a delay in the signal with the wireless option.

Anything else I should know about the new genie install up front? If the install guy runs new coax, I may ask if he can run an ethernet cable to the same room since I want to install a second router.

I probably should have started separate threads so sorry about the long post.
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if your getting a 4k upgrade you will have to get a c61k mini, it is the only way to get 4k(other than rvu)

the new lnb will eventually be needed for 4k, but not yet, so your lnb at the tailgate will work for now. solid signal and others sell the reverse band lnb's, and no the installer wont just give you an extra.
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if your getting a 4k upgrade you will have to get a c61k mini, it is the only way to get 4k(other than rvu)

the new lnb will eventually be needed for 4k, but not yet, so your lnb at the tailgate will work for now. solid signal and others sell the reverse band lnb's, and no the installer wont just give you an extra.
Yep they came already and put in a reverse LNB. Also confirmed what you said that I won't need a new lnb for the tailgate unless I wanted 4k. I'm in love with the 54 and mini.. so much faster than other models
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Yep they came already and put in rse LNB. Also confirmed what you said that I won't need a new lnb for the tailgate unless I wanted 4k. I'm in love with the 54 and mini.. so much faster than other models
Yea. The hr54 is way faster than hr34 and has more storage, if you keep the hr24, thats fine since you have the reverse band. The hr24 is a hddvr, the hr34 a genie, so it gets replaced and any clients, or genie minis get synced now to the hr54. However, all of your recordings from hr24+hr54 are viewable from the same list. There is no 4k capable wireless mini, and while the hr54 does the 4k transponder bonding,, only the c61k can view it. Yes, an rvu will too, but they are slow. Every 4k job I get that has rvu i change the work order to c61k, it costs the customer nothing and it keeps me from doing a truck roll. If you only have a 2 box install, then you would lose both hr34 AND hr24 to get 4k on one of your tvs, so Iwould suggest paying the extra 7 dollars a month to go to a 3 box setup, so you can use the hr24 for tailgating. A tech won'tcare if yyouddon'thave three tvs, they will simply unhook the hr24 to activate the genie mini.

They WILL care if you only have one tv, because then they ccan'tfinish the job. When you try to switch inputs on a tTV to activate a second box on the same tv, the manage clients menu closes and errors out
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They WILL care if you only have one tv, because then they ccan'tfinish the job. When you try to switch inputs on a tTV to activate a second box on the same tv, the manage clients menu closes and errors out

not if you know how to program the RC7X remotes ;). some people only HAVE one TV and want 4k, so knowing how to do it makes life easier.

since you're a tech heres how to do it

step 1: power on only mini
step 2: wait for "no server detected" screen"
step 3: get remote for mini and press/hold mute+enter (not select)
step 4: wait about 5-10 seconds. remote is now programmed for mini
step 5: turn off mini
step 6: turn on genie, software download, activate as normal
step 7: program remote
step 8: add client
step 9: now your client remote wont close out the PIN screen on the genie when you press select to add receiver

The hr44 has a power inserter, the hr54 does not.<snip> . So, the upgrade requires removing the power inserter, swapping lines at the splitter to make sure the hr54 is on the DC pass through.

There is also a lnb upgrade. Some might call this complicated, but not really.

the LNB upgrade doesnt pop up on every work order (some upgrades anyway), so it may not get done.

as for the power inserter, you can disable the built in power inserter of the H44 and HR54 by putting the line on the non-power passing side of the splitter. as far as i know this is a one way process because i havent found a way to turn it back on yet. but this is good for installs where the run between the genie and splitter is 1) very long or 2) CCS from pre-wire.
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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They were high-end specialty, somewhat buggy and the 612/622/722 just overwhelmed it in popularity.
HipKat
I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
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Well if it is because of reliability that wouldnt shock me.I went through 5 or 6 of them in little over 2 years. I loved the Sling when it worked! Saved lots of money having it in the day. That was probably 15 or 16 years ago?
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I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
I don't recall that they came out just before hopper, but rather that they came out even before 722. Or could be thinking of 921.

As to the title pf the post, "rare" does not necessarily mean valuable or desirable.
Nominal
I don't recall that they came out just before hopper, but rather that they came out even before 722. Or could be thinking of 921.

As to the title pf the post, "rare" does not necessarily mean valuable or desirable.
You are thinking of the 921. The 922 was the first DVR with Sling functionality built in (that was eventually disabled along with the Sling Adapter for the 722s and the 1st Hopper because they relied on now-defunct Adobe Flash technology). With the bugginess described by others and the removal of its marquee feature (Sling) the 922 faded into obscurity once the Hopper 2 with built in Sling was released and they finally made the concept into a fully functional product.
Scott Greczkowski
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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

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

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:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


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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Take It To The Limit - The Eagles
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Take It To The Limit - The Eagles
The two instances of "The" should have been highlighted.

Take
Me to the River - Talking Heads
dishstaller
Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Bobby
I Saw The Light - Todd Rundgren
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Little Bit Of Light - Strange Weather
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A Little Bit of Soap -- The Jarmels
Peter Parker
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
No idea what improvements might be involved.
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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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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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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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Wife bought me a t-shirt that has "have you tried turning it off and on again?"
Here's the one I need:
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dishstaller
Here's the one I need:
Just ordered one....that's great.
jsmit86
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.
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
long_time_Dish
They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
Oh, you mean "soon"? :biggrin
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It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
I guess they will be busy when lots of people start asking for rollbacks to H708 now that you mention that downgrades of software does exist because it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner and the IR Remote problems in H710-H713.
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Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?
We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... :)
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Two Chicago style hot dogs and a Fanta orange soda.
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Little mini pepperoni pizza, green beans, apples and chocolate milk.
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Fanta orange soda.
Sitting in fridge cooling off, bought 1 along with 2 Mexican Cokes at La Tienda... (I keep a few cokes stashed as well as in fridge and camper fridge)
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Garlic cheese bread
Green beans
Apples
Chocolate Milk
Some weird noodles. ;)
(They have salad and a couple other fruits if wanted)
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Club sandwich and corn chowder. Iced tea.
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Chili dog bowl, water… (homemade chili)
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.

Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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The Tokra pt 1, I know pt 2 will be next...
(came across on Pluto tv live, went to media server for "clean" version)
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I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
osu1991
long_time_Dish
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
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Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
Bobby
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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Bobby
MLB, Brewers at Dodgers, Thursday 10-15, 6PM PDT, Channel 148-02.
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CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
Bobby
NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.
Bobby
CFB, Ohio State at Indiana, Saturday 10-17, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona State at Texas Tech, Saturday 10-17, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.
Bobby
CFB, Ole Miss at Texas, Saturday 10-24, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
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Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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A lot of upsets yesterday, but my LSU Tigers won.
Foxbat
Best fan sign I saw during the ND-BYU game: "Bear ate your Lucky Charms!" (Bear being the Cougars' QB). I was going to suggest, "Have you or your team been involved in a Carr crash?"
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.
K
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
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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I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
K
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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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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I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.
Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
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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.
harshness
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure.
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
MikeD-C05
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though :clapping
K
I just thought her behavior, including the bare feet thing, was disrespectful to her position.
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