Hi,
I'm considering moving to Directv with the HR20-700. I understand the issues around the stability of the DRV and will have to determine if I want to risk that, but I had a few other questions related to the move.
- I'm in Austin TX. We have some HD locals available on the sat. What dish will I need? How does it compare size-wise to the old 2lnb dish? Will I be able to utilize my current roof mount? How many lines will need to come into the house (I currently have 2).
-I've been able to pick up all of my locals with an indoor antenna now. Is there any benefit to getting them off the sat? Would I still get EPG guide data for the locals if I don't get the locals over the sat (I know Dish Network requires you to pay for the locals over the sat just to get EPG info for OTA). Can I record off both of the OTA tuners at the same time?
- How does SD content look? Should I expect any difference in PQ from what I use to get from my SD DirecTivo? (I plan to use component cables to a 32" LCD tv, if that matters.)
- Assuming I get locals over the sat, would I have to have the HD programming package to get those locals in HD?
- has anyone had luck getting this unit cheap/free as part of a DTV 'winback' program?
Thanks for your help!
I'm considering moving to Directv with the HR20-700. I understand the issues around the stability of the DRV and will have to determine if I want to risk that, but I had a few other questions related to the move.
- I'm in Austin TX. We have some HD locals available on the sat. What dish will I need? How does it compare size-wise to the old 2lnb dish? Will I be able to utilize my current roof mount? How many lines will need to come into the house (I currently have 2).
-I've been able to pick up all of my locals with an indoor antenna now. Is there any benefit to getting them off the sat? Would I still get EPG guide data for the locals if I don't get the locals over the sat (I know Dish Network requires you to pay for the locals over the sat just to get EPG info for OTA). Can I record off both of the OTA tuners at the same time?
- How does SD content look? Should I expect any difference in PQ from what I use to get from my SD DirecTivo? (I plan to use component cables to a 32" LCD tv, if that matters.)
- Assuming I get locals over the sat, would I have to have the HD programming package to get those locals in HD?
- has anyone had luck getting this unit cheap/free as part of a DTV 'winback' program?
Thanks for your help!