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7thton

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

Does the ViP622 include an HDMI cable?

I'm getting a ViP622 installed soon and am wondering if a HDMI cable will be included with it. Anyone happen to know?

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mbetts

Dec 11, 2006

I started with an HDMI on my 622 but have had better results from component.

bhelms

Dec 11, 2006

Connect both HDMI and component then see for yourself which is better in your particular set-up. You will likely see a difference. Which is better can be quite subjective. I find the digital connection (HDMI) sharper and the analog (component) "warmer" with more color depth. It also varies with program content. Compare also to the composite/S-video connections for a real hoot!

You might want to keep component connections intact even if you go with HDMI as your preference, so you'll "be prepared" if/when the HDMI output goes dead, as has happened for many including myself.

IMHO, the "HD" installation is not complete unless the installer connects at least the component outputs, and that would require him to have those cables with him. Anything less is not HD and thus should fail as a complete installation! I would have at least component cables available at the time of installation. Don't offer them unless it's clear that the installer won't provide a set. You can get component cables fairly inexpensively from several sources including Wal*Mart. Don't spring big bucks for them, expecially not for the HDMI cable. Both types are available on-line for as little as $10 each set, maybe even less. Don't forget that with component connections you will also need L+R audio connections. If you have a separate audio system you will also need the Toslink (optical) cable for the digital audio. Check the monoprice link Poke provided. There are many others...

Cokeswigga

Dec 11, 2006

I hooked up the HDMI/DVI and the S-video.
Since I have a 4:3 tv, I use the HDMI output when watching HD content, and switch to S-Video for SD......cause the stupid (hdmi) output is always on letter box regardless of the settings

Yes616

Dec 11, 2006

My 2 ViP 211's both came with component video cables along with the others mentioned here. The 622 does not??

I use HDMI for both receivers and they work great. HDMI cables did not come with the receivers.

7thton

Dec 11, 2006

Thanks, that was very helpfull. I have read about people having trouble with the HDMI outputs on their 622s, so I thought I would just go with the components. Perhaps I'll buy both if they are not too expensive at Wal-Mart.

bhelms said:
Connect both HDMI and component then see for yourself which is better in your particular set-up. You will likely see a difference. Which is better can be quite subjective. I find the digital connection (HDMI) sharper and the analog (component) "warmer" with more color depth. It also varies with program content. Compare also to the composite/S-video connections for a real hoot!

You might want to keep component connections intact even if you go with HDMI as your preference, so you'll "be prepared" if/when the HDMI output goes dead, as has happened for many including myself.

IMHO, the "HD" installation is not complete unless the installer connects at least the component outputs, and that would require him to have those cables with him. Anything less is not HD and thus should fail as a complete installation! I would have at least component cables available at the time of installation. Don't offer them unless it's clear that the installer won't provide a set. You can get component cables fairly inexpensively from several sources including Wal*Mart. Don't spring big bucks for them, expecially not for the HDMI cable. Both types are available on-line for as little as $10 each set, maybe even less. Don't forget that with component connections you will also need L+R audio connections. If you have a separate audio system you will also need the Toslink (optical) cable for the digital audio. Check the monoprice link Poke provided. There are many others...

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ewindowman

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Last reply 52 minutes ago · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish Bankruptcy - Business as Usual

Looks like dish is Bankrupt. Filling tomorrow Tuesday June 30th

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ERSanders

Today at 10:52 AM

The short term financial thinking by MBAs is what killed Xerox. Ask me how I know!

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navychop

Today at 11:09 AM

So you have a MBA?
:devilish

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Juan

Today at 11:35 AM

ERSanders said:
The short term financial thinking by MBAs is what killed Xerox. Ask me how I know!

I thought it was when Bill Gates stole DOS

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dishdude

Today at 11:35 AM

Juan said:
I thought it was when Bill Gates stole DOS

And Steve Jobs stole the mouse and GUI

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ERSanders

52 minutes ago

ERSanders said:
The short term financial thinking by MBAs is what killed Xerox. Ask me how I know!

Actually I survived despite them for 31 years and two expait assignments. But the quest for the current quarter's profits doomed long term vision, planning and actions.

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Lon.TV

Last reply Today at 12:06 PM · posted in Lon.TV

Broadcasters To Encrypt Emergency Messages with DRM..

Time for another AWESOME video from Lon Seidman of LON.TV!

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Redbullsnation

Today at 12:06 PM

Well, ATSC 3 is a flop

Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply Today at 11:50 AM · 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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juventusbrown

Last reply Today at 11:33 AM · posted in C-BAND Satellite Discussion

40w transponder

Hi guys, is anyone getting any quality on transponder 4135 L 30000 I'm not getting any quality few weeks now.

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Satfaca

Today at 11:33 AM

No problem here (in central Europe) with a 10-footer. Do note that 9.4 dB required for the lock.
The mod is DVB-S2 8PSK with FEC 5/6.

dfergie

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!

Last reply Today at 10:44 AM · 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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Gas Buddy

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Bobby

Yesterday at 11:04 AM

Regular$5.299
Premium$5.859
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at Costco, Rohnert Park.

harshness

Yesterday at 4:41 PM

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

Crude (combined pricing) is around $90/barrel now, so prices should have, at least, fallen in step with the crude futures.

dishstaller

Today at 8:19 AM

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

Just curious here.....then why is diesel so much higher out there than it is elsewhere. Bobby just posted $7.59/gal, locally it is $5.59.....that's two bucks difference. :eeek

harshness

Today at 10:25 AM

dishstaller said:
Just curious here.....then why is diesel so much higher out there than it is elsewhere.

California has a ~93¢ per gallon consumer tax rate on automotive diesel, along with significantly higher refinement standards.

The fact that consumers can only buy some new full-sized truck models and a couple of vans with diesel power makes the fuel an odd duck in refinery priorities.

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Today at 10:44 AM

$3.50-$3.52 around Tulsa and $3.45 in OKC

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ts27330

Today at 9:47 AM · posted in Cable Television and Fiber Providers

Charter/Spectrum tv app works with more brands

The Charter/Spectrum tv app has been updated to make it downloaded with more tv brands. I recently added it to my LG Oled tv.

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Bobby

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Last reply Today at 9:27 AM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

4K Events Discussion Thread

This thread is a place to discuss the 4K events that appear on channel 540. We are getting, at this point, one college football game a week. Let's hope there is more coming.

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long_time_Dish

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No NASCAR in 4K on Sunday? Bummer...

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long_time_Dish said:
No NASCAR in 4K on Sunday? Bummer...

It's on Prime.

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long_time_Dish

Oct 24, 2026

Jim5506 said:
It's on Prime.

Ah, ok, thanks!

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The World Series Game 1 quality was excellent, the Dolby Surround put us in the seats. Thanks, Dish!

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sasmith

Yesterday at 9:22 PM

Not seeing many 4k games on the 148 channels lately?

Also I do not see the 4KFox channel on 148-01; I also do not subscribed to our Local Houston channels.

Maybe I need to subscribe to locals or add the National Action Pack? Not sure the extra cost is worth it??

thx for any info or suggestions

S

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jsmit86

Today at 9:27 AM

sasmith said:
Not seeing many 4k games on the 148 channels lately?

Also I do not see the 4KFox channel on 148-01; I also do not subscribed to our Local Houston channels.

Maybe I need to subscribe to locals or add the National Action Pack? Not sure the extra cost is worth it??

thx for any info or suggestions

S

Most of the 4K action on the 148-xx channels will be on Saturday for College Football. For whatever reason, the guide does not show the games until later in the week. The Fox Big Noon game will show up, and there will usually be a couple of other games, some on Fox, and some on ESPN.

I don't know if you need to be subscribed to locals to get them.

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