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Last reply Dec 31, 2018 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Better picture: Netflix on Tv app or Dish with Joey 4K

Does it matter if I watch Netflix on my tv through through the app or on Ch 370 with the Joey 4K

I have a 4K tv and I see through the app a few movies are listed as HDR while on Ch 370 on dish they are listed as ultra 4K...but I couldn't tell much of a difference so I just wanted this amazing communities opinion !!!

Thank you in advance

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dweber

Dec 30, 2018

I don't have a 4K Joey but I have watched Netflix Ultra HD 4K movies on my Hopper3. In the past I avoided using the Hopper3 Netflix app since the audio was stereo instead of Dolby 5.1. They have since fixed the audio so it now does Dolby 5.1. I have compared watching Christmas Chronicles Netflix Ultra HD 4K using my Hopper3, Roku Ultra, and the Netflix app on my Sony XBR-65X900E. Of course this was all done using the Sony XBR-65X900E television. I did not appear to see any difference between the 3 methods for viewing the Netflix movie.
What I did notice is that occasionally the Hopper3 Netflix app would not display the 4K but would do 1080i. When this happens I use the tools menu to reset the Netflix app on the Hopper3 and then 4K works again.

I noticed a strange phenomenon on my Hopper3. If I would start playing a Netflix Ultra HD 4K movie which switched my TV display to 3840x2160 and then selected a normal Netflix HD movie my TV display would stay at 3840x2160 even though the movie was 1080i.

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Bobby

Dec 31, 2018

dweber said:
I don't have a 4K Joey but I have watched Netflix Ultra HD 4K movies on my Hopper3. In the past I avoided using the Hopper3 Netflix app since the audio was stereo instead of Dolby 5.1. They have since fixed the audio so it now does Dolby 5.1.

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Please elaborate on how you are getting 5.1 with Netflix. Please be specific on the equipment you are using as well as how you have it wired. I am not getting 5.1 on Netflix at all out of my Hopper 3. In fact, none of the slides for a program show audio features at all when they should say something like 5.1 or Atmos...

dweber

Dec 31, 2018

Bobby said:
Please elaborate on how you are getting 5.1 with Netflix. Please be specific on the equipment you are using as well as how you have it wired. I am not getting 5.1 on Netflix at all out of my Hopper 3. In fact, none of the slides for a program show audio features at all when they should say something like 5.1 or Atmos...

My Hopper3 receiver is connected to HDMI3 of my Sony XBR-65X900E TV. The Sony XBR-65X900E is connected to the V2 input of my Onkyo receiver by Optical Toslink cable. I have a center channel speaker, left and right front speakers, left and right rear speakers and a powered subwoofer. The receiver surround setting is PL2X Movie.

You have got me wondering whether it is only simulated Dolby rather than Dolby 5.1. If I play "Test Patterns" on Netflix it does not do the speaker test when playing from the Hopper3 or my Sony TV but it does the speaker test when playing from my Ultra Roku.
However it is more than stereo since Dialog comes out the center channel while music and other sounds come out the left and right front and rear channels.

The last couple of times I have had to reset the Netflix app on the Hopper3 in order to watch in 4K.

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dweber

Dec 31, 2018

I did some more experimenting. When I play Netflix "Test Patterns" using my Play station 3 with the sound settings set for optical digital connected to my Onkyo receiver by optical Toslink cable the Onkyo displays Dolby Digital 3/2.1 and the Test works on all 5 speakers and the subwoofer.
When I change the Play Station sound setting to HDMI which is connected to my Sony TV and then use the Optical Toslink connection from my Sony TV to the Onkyo receiver I only get the left front, center, and Right channel. The rear left and rear right come out the front left and right speakers and I don't hear the subwoofer Test.
And as I said before the Hopper3 does not do any of the speaker tests. So I am still learning. Of course my Onkyo receiver does not have HDMI inputs.

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charlesrshell

Dec 31, 2018

dweber said:
My Hopper3 receiver is connected to HDMI3 of my Sony XBR-65X900E TV. The Sony XBR-65X900E is connected to the V2 input of my Onkyo receiver by Optical Toslink cable. I have a center channel speaker, left and right front speakers, left and right rear speakers and a powered subwoofer. The receiver surround setting is PL2X Movie.

You have got me wondering whether it is only simulated Dolby rather than Dolby 5.1. If I play "Test Patterns" on Netflix it does not do the speaker test when playing from the Hopper3 or my Sony TV but it does the speaker test when playing from my Ultra Roku.
However it is more than stereo since Dialog comes out the center channel while music and other sounds come out the left and right front and rear channels.

The last couple of times I have had to reset the Netflix app on the Hopper3 in order to watch in 4K.

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I just do a Hopper reboot to bring back the 4K listings. Never tried the Netflix app reset. Is that way faster?

Bobby

Dec 31, 2018

I know that, in the past, toslink allowed Netflix 5.1 but I have read here that that no longer works. I may try to set up a toslink between my Hopper three and my Denon receiver to test that out but it is a chore to do. Based on what you are saying. dweber, I think you are getting pseudo surround off of a stereo feed.

dweber

Dec 31, 2018

My Hopper3 in the Living Room is connected to my Kenwood Receiver by optical Toslink. I tested the Hopper3 Netflix "Test Patterns" and the speaker test did not work. I also did a test using HDMI to my TV and then optical from the TV to the Kenwood receiver and got the same results. I did a test using the Netflix app in the TV and the left front, center, and right front worked but not the subwoofer or the back left and right channels.
Finally I did a test using Netflix to play "Test Patterns" using my Apple TV which is connected by HDMI to my Sony KDL-55W700B TV which is then connected to the Kenwood by Optical Toslink. It was able to do left front, center, left rear, and right rear.
So you are correct that the Hopper3 Netflix app does not do Dolby 5.1 audio.
However the simulated audio split which still allows dialog on the center channel, music or background noises on the rear channels and bass through the subwoofer sound pretty good to me. That is why I thought I had Dolby 5.1.

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dweber

Dec 31, 2018

charlesrshell said:
I just do a Hopper reboot to bring back the 4K listings. Never tried the Netflix app reset. Is that way faster?

Resetting the Netflix app on the Hopper3 is faster than rebooting the Hopper3. Rebooting the Hopper3 also messes with any recordings. The only thing is you have to sign back into Netflix whenever you reset the Netflix app.

I have been watching a lot of Netflix UHD 4K movies recently and have been comparing them on my Sony TV app versus the Roku app, versus the Hopper3 app. I have not seen much difference. My PlayStation 3 is the only device that actually does Dolby 5.1 but that is limited to 1080p for the video.

My next testing will involve disconnecting one of my devices from my Sony XBR-65X900E TV so I can test my new Amazon 4K Fire Stick. It currently is connected to an old Sony TV in the basement. I use it to watch Dish Anywhere content from my two Hopper3 receivers when I am on my exercise bike.

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Scott Greczkowski

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Last reply 1 minute 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

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:

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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

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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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cpdretired

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Last reply 2 minutes ago · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish Offers

Several Dish offers showed up today in my account. Once you choose one the rest are removed. Offers were Showtime, Starz, AMC and others.

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Oct 17, 2026

I tried on Hopper last night. Many more offers than the website has. I even got 3 free months of Gallery. Only offered 1 month on website

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Oct 17, 2026

I got Starz/Encore again for 50% off for 3 months yesterday.

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reubenray

Oct 18, 2026

Darrell S said:
I tried on Hopper last night. Many more offers than the website has. I even got 3 free months of Gallery. Only offered 1 month on website

How do I check for offers on my H3? My contract runs out in January.

OH - how about them Tigers!!

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Darrell S

Oct 18, 2026

reubenray said:
How do I check for offers on my H3? My contract runs out in January.

OH - how about them Tigers!!

You have to find my account in the settings. Only works if you're connected to internet.

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reubenray

Oct 18, 2026

Darrell S said:
You have to find my account in the settings. Only works if you're connected to internet.

Thanks, I found it. I have no offers.

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Added the protection plan last week and went to cancel it. The website offered me 3 months free.

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nkapon

Last reply 23 minutes ago · posted in Canadian Satellite Services

looking for Starlink installation fro Burk's falls

Hello there

We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.

Please ping me if you are interested

Thanks,
Nimrod

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nelson61

Jul 17, 2025

nkapon said:
Hello there

We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.

Please ping me if you are interested

Thanks,
Nimrod

It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.

You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.

Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.

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nkapon

Jul 18, 2025

nelson61 said:
It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.

You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.

Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.

Thank you Nelson,
Yes, I fully agree. I can install it with my teeth, and both hands tied behind my back...but this installation is for a commercial user that will not do it themselves, and myself, Im overseas...

But it looks like that we managed to find someone who can drive there for the work.

Thank you

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have you got it done

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Last reply 26 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

New report states 29% of vehicles being traded in are under water

It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. :eek

Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.

Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds | ZeroHedge

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I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans

I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.

What America can't afford is the payments on $80,000+ pickups and SUVs and $40,000+ crossovers.

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harshness said:
I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.

Believe it or not, 8 yrs...96 mon is starting to become common.

What I can't believe is the interest rates they are charging now. I've got a high credit score and when recently at a Ford dealership I inquired about what the rates were for new vehicles and he said 6.9%. Yikes.

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I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.

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harshness

Today at 10:29 AM

dishstaller said:
They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole.

The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

The fund started in 2018, so it may take a while to make investors whole, much less replenish the fund.

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dishstaller

36 minutes ago

harshness said:
The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

The fund started in 2018, so it may take a while to make investors whole, much less replenish the fund.

That's kinda what I was seeing but all the news reports are suggesting that all investors will be made whole immediately.
The other thing they weren't clear about was the BTC that was "locked out" of the system. I guess that means that the stolen BTC is basically worthless now because I don't see how it could be replaced....but there is a LOT about the crypto world that leaves me scratching my head.

TheRatPatrol

Last reply Today at 11:21 AM · posted in TV Shows

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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

Oct 13, 2026

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 Simmons

Oct 15, 2026

Jimbo said:
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

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Howard Simmons said:
Tony as the director.

Would you rather have LaRoche ???

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Howard Simmons

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Jimbo said:
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

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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.

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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KAB

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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.

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Oct 17, 2026

KAB said:
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.

I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...

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Jimbo

Oct 17, 2026

KAB said:
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.

Teased Meeting ?

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Last reply Today at 6:39 AM · posted in TV Shows

The Diplomat (Netflix)

Starting a thread klang !

After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.

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Oct 21, 2025

Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.

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One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

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Renewed for season 5.

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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!

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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!

Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.

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