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Tom Bombadil

Supporting Founder

Last reply Jul 11, 2006 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Poll: Are you having HDMI problems with your 211/411/622

Okay, a LOT of problems have been reported with the HDMI output port of the 211, 411, and 622 receivers.

Please only indicate if your port is working or not working based on recent experience. That is, if it worked the last time you tested it, but that was 2 months ago, then please do not vote that yours is working.

I set it up for multiple choice, so if you have two different receivers then report on each. But I can't didn't set it up for two 622s (or 211s) so if you have one that isn't working, please vote in the negative so that we can assess how many people are having problems.

How is your HDMI port working on your 211, 411, or 622 receiver

I have a 211 and it is working fine I have a 211 and it is having problems I have a 411 and it is working fine I have a 411 and it is having problems I have a 622 and it is working fine I have a 622 and it is having problems I have a 211 or 411 or 622 but do not use the HDMI connector

198 votes total

I have a 211 and it is working fine 22

I have a 211 and it is having problems 27

I have a 411 and it is working fine 6

I have a 411 and it is having problems 6

I have a 622 and it is working fine 82

I have a 622 and it is having problems 44

I have a 211 or 411 or 622 but do not use the HDMI connector 26

198 votes total

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Tom Bombadil

Jul 5, 2006

This poll also allows multiple boxes to be checked. However if you have two of the same responses, such as two 622s working fine, it only lets you vote for one of them. Such is the limit of the polling software.

shmeck

Jul 6, 2006

Problems with 211 hdmi

Like others I've read in this forum, my hdmi connection failed after 2 months of perfect functioning. Dish said this is a problem they "are working on". Rebooting doesn't work, jiggling the connection doesn't work, waiting a few days for the receiver to re-set doesn't work. I guess I'll have to try to get Dish to send a new unit and hope they don't try to charge me!

mrhph

Jul 6, 2006

shmeck said:
Like others I've read in this forum, my hdmi connection failed after 2 months of perfect functioning. Dish said this is a problem they "are working on". Rebooting doesn't work, jiggling the connection doesn't work, waiting a few days for the receiver to re-set doesn't work. I guess I'll have to try to get Dish to send a new unit and hope they don't try to charge me!

Try one of the following, see which one will work for you:
1. On 622, go to Menu->System Setup->HDTV Setup, then change the output signal type (e.g. from 1080i to 720p), then cancel out of the confirmation dialog that pops up afterwards. See if HDMI output works after this.
2. Unplug totally and then replug the HDMI cable.
3. Hard reset 622, i.e., pull the power plug.

If none of the above works, call Dish tech support and ask for a replacement.

BigTVSteve

Jul 8, 2006

The HDMI input is working fine on my 5 day old 622; it is connected to a Hitachi 60VS810 LCD set. If it goes bad, I will simply vote again with a negative input. My system was installed with the L359 release.

Since there seem to be some infant mortality problems, perhaps the poll should be restated so that you only solicit inputs from owners with more than two weeks of 622 experience.

Tom Bombadil

Jul 11, 2006

Okay, I think we have our data now.

We have reports on 183 MPEG4 receivers.

40% of them are having problems with their HDMI connections.

The problem rate is higher for the non-DVR models (211 & 411), running a bit over 50%, but is still unacceptably high for the 622 at approx 33%.

So the thumbnail summary is: 2 out of every 5 MPEG4 receivers are having HDMI problems, with half of the non-DVR receivers and a third of the 622s having problems.

If Dish doesn't know this, then they are really out of touch with their user base.

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SiliconDust HDHomerun Network Tuner and DVR Review

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dfergie

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Last reply 1 minute 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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Gas Buddy

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Bobby

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harshness

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Finally! Some big movement in California diesel pricing (and no, there is no such beastie as a diesel "winter formula").

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Ramy

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Last reply 4 minutes ago · posted in The Sports Section

2026-27 NCAA College Football

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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Today at 12:34 PM

College Football Playoff, ESPN agree to 5-year, $1.7 billion deal expanding field to 24 teams starting in 2027

The CFP field will have 12 teams this year, before doubling in 2027.

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ESPN and the College Football Playoff (CFP) have agreed to a 5-year deal to expand the playoff from 12 to 24 teams.

The deal, worth $1.7 billion per ESPN's Heather Dinich, keeps ESPN as the broadcast partner.

The CFP announced the deal on Monday.

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cp2k

Today at 1:30 PM

Honestly, I would rather see an expanded bracketed playoff system than the current Conference Championship Game + playoff model we're using right now. The Conference Championships essentially allow two teams to beat up on each other, and then both typically are going to end up in the playoffs anyway unless it is one of the weaker or smaller conferences. Let them play it out on the field against others.

Jimbo

Today at 2:00 PM

cp2k said:
Honestly, I would rather see an expanded bracketed playoff system than the current Conference Championship Game + playoff model we're using right now. The Conference Championships essentially allow two teams to beat up on each other, and then both typically are going to end up in the playoffs anyway unless it is one of the weaker or smaller conferences. Let them play it out on the field against others.

Until the Big Ten changed thier alignment,(a couple years ago) ... it was not like that at all, the East side won most years the west side represented the Big Ten, but they may have been the team with the 4th best record ...
They finally changed that, to a single conference ... but yes, in most cases, both teams will get in ... now, its a certain both will get in ...

The biggest issue with the Conference Now is the Number of TEAMS .... WAY to Many.
It would take 2-3 YEARS to do a round robin where everyone would play one another ... How do you know how good a team is when teams don't play the same teams ?

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meStevo

4 minutes ago

Jimbo said:
They finally changed that, to a single conference ... but yes, in most cases, both teams will get in ... now, its a certain both will get in ...

Surprised you haven't made this claim yet.

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Data Centers Faced a 2026 Ballot Measure Tsunami #shorts

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But thing is, a lot of these projects are still moving forward. If they hit snags in TX, Loozianna has open arms

Scott Greczkowski

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Last reply Today at 3:18 PM · 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:

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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KAB

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Last reply Today at 3:16 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Green Dot on WJ4?

Wireless Joey 4. Yesterday, I noticed a little green dot on a small black field in the upper right hand corner of the screen, regardless of channel, recordings, etc. A restart got rid of it, but I am curious as to what It meant and what I did to get it there.

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Redneck_Randy

Today at 8:34 AM

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The little green dot inside a small black field in the upper right-hand corner of your screen is an Android privacy indicator confirming that the voice remote's microphone is actively listening. Because the Joey 4 runs on an Android

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Today at 9:16 AM

That's no good

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Almighty1

Today at 3:05 PM

The green dot on Android TV is supposed to show as long as an app or background service is actively using the microphone or camera. [1, 2]

What Normal Behavior Looks Like

- When active: It appears (often with a small microphone or camera icon that fades into a simple green dot) the moment a voice search, assistant command, or streaming app requests audio input.
- When it disappears: It should vanish a few seconds after you finish your command or after the app stops using the microphone. [1]

Why It Might Stay On (Persistent Dot)
If the green dot stays on indefinitely or won't go away, it usually means:

- An app (such as a voice search tool, media player, or background utility) has a hung process or is keeping the microphone channel open.
- A remote control or voice-recognition service is stuck. [1]

How to Fix or Check It

- Restart your TV: Unplug the power cable for about 30 seconds and plug it back in to clear out stuck background apps.
- Check app permissions: Go to your TV's Settings > Privacy or Device Preferences > Microphone to see which apps have access, and revoke permission for any suspicious or unnecessary apps. [1, 2]

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Scott Greczkowski

Today at 3:16 PM

Its a bug. I had it happen to mine. The mic is not listening, and if your worried about that remove the batteries from your remote as thats where the mic is.

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Bobby

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Last reply Today at 2:40 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish 4K Event Listings (No Discussion)

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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CFB, Florida vs Georgia, Saturday 10-31, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.

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CFB, Wisconsin at Iowa, Saturday 10-31, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona St at BYU, Saturday 10-31, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.

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