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Jolard

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

New 622, two problems, lots of good

I just had my new 622 installed yesterday. The install process went fine, but the ordering with the on-phone CSR's was a nightmare (something for another post, but just the short version I had to setup the install appointment 3 times, as Dish kept losing my order)

I have noticed two problems and one concern.

- Video Freeze. At least 4 times, my picture on an HD channel has all of a sudden gone extremely pixelated and then froze. I can leave the station, go to another one and that will work fine, and generally come back to the original one soon after. I searched but couldn't find anyone having a similar problem.

What could be causing this? Am I losing signal? This is on Dish HD channels, not over the air. Is it overheating? Is the unit defective?

- Sound droppouts. I have my audio plugged into my receiver via an optical cable. The audio always seems fine going into my TV via an old RCA cable, but the optical cable audio will fade and disappear at times. I have the audio setup with both DD and PCM in the options.

I know there were known issues with audio dropouts, but the posts I could find about it were all older, so I was wondering if this had been solved with a software update. I just got it yesterday, so I am not sure if I have the latest firmware yet.

- Finally my concern.... This thing is HOT!!! Much hotter than my old 522. I have it with plenty of air around it, but it is almost too hot to touch if you touch the rear of the unit after it has been on for a while. I know this is also a known issue, but I am concerned that maybe this is what is causing some of the issues above.

Anyway, any feedback you could give would be wonderful. I have LOVED the HD picture quality, especially on HDNET, HDNET Movies and a few of the others. The HD locals look great as well, although I didn't expect them to be perfect as they have to send so many out. Made me feel great about my new TV purchase (52 inch Mits DLP)

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dfergie

Jul 11, 2006

Jolard said:
- Video Freeze. At least 4 times, my picture on an HD channel has all of a sudden gone extremely pixelated and then froze. I can leave the station, go to another one and that will work fine, and generally come back to the original one soon after. I searched but couldn't find anyone having a similar problem.

What could be causing this? Am I losing signal? This is on Dish HD channels, not over the air. Is it overheating? Is the unit defective?

Does the picture look like this?

Jolard said:
- Finally my concern.... This thing is HOT!!! Much hotter than my old 522. I have it with plenty of air around it, but it is almost too hot to touch if you touch the rear of the unit after it has been on for a while. I know this is also a known issue, but I am concerned that maybe this is what is causing some of the issues above.

This thread has some solutions to the heat problem...

bhelms

Jul 11, 2006

I can't comment specifically on the dropouts but, yes, they may be related to heat! Please look at the very active thread on the 622 temperature issue - there have been over 200 posts!

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=59186

What version do you have (last character in the serial number)? I had a "D" version that was replaced due to a faulty HDMI output. The newer "E" version seems to be a bit cooler to the touch externally, but that's not the whole picture! Do everything you can to get the unit well ventillated. Make sure it's not in an enclosed cabinet, has lots of "breathing room" around it, has no other components right below or above it, etc. You should also give it a fan - the internal one may never turn on! See that thread I mentioned for more details.

I really like my (replacement) 622! As an advanced system I believe it needs some additional understanding/accommodations and some TLC...!

Jolard

Jul 11, 2006

Thanks for the quick replies:

dfergie: Yes, the picture looks quite a bit like that, the whole picture will freeze with major pixelation, and then just sit there frozen until I leave the channel, wait a while and come back. I wouldn't be quite so concerned except it did it 4 times in about 2 hours of playing with the unit, so if that is average, I am NOT going to be happy and the wife acceptance factor is dropping dramatically. It didn't seem to need a ticker on the screen, or any kind of change of picture, it would just freeze.

bhelms: I IM'd my wife at home, and had her check the serial number and the temps. The serial number ends with an E, so I guess I have the latest version.

The temp numbers were 136 high, 111 average, and 78 low. The 136 high does seem high, but the average 111 seems right in line with what most people were posting on that other thread.

I do have the unit in the TV stand, but it is on its own shelf with a VCR and DVD player underneath that shelf, currently turned off. It has about 2 inches of space above it, and feet of space on the left and right and to the front, as there is no front glass. The cabinet is open on the sides too, so it should get enough air.

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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...
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Ramy

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Last reply 3 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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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

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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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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

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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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