I want to upgrade my existing Dish hardware to get high-def in two rooms. I have two 522 receivers that are leased. I want to remove one 522 and add two 622s (the 2nd 522 feeds the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms). Here are my questions (in no particular order):
1. Can I lease 3 dual tuner receivers (two 622s and a 522)?
2. I have a Dish 500 antenna. If I upgrade to HD I'm almost sure that the antenna will have to be replaced (to get Raleigh HD locals). Which antenna will I need to get all available HD content and is this included in the upgrade price?
3. If I can't lease two 622s I may buy the 2nd receiver. Will the antenna that the installer puts in handle three dual-tuner receivers? If not, what other hardware will I need to purchase? I think I may need a DPP44 switch but am not sure. Should I buy the 2nd receiver and switch prior to the installer coming out to do the upgrade? Would this incur additional installer charges (e.g. not a standard or basic install)?
4. In the living room I have 2 coax feeds from the antenna to the receiver. If I put two 622s in the living room (one for the living room and one for the master bedroom) will I need to run additional coax from the antenna to accomodate the 2nd 622?
5. For asthetic reasons I'd like to avoid putting a receiver in the master bedroom. If I put the bedroom receiver in the living room and run HDMI cable to feed the TV how will I control the receiver from the bedroom? Does the TV1 remote on the 622 work in UHF mode?
Any advice would be appreciated.
1. Can I lease 3 dual tuner receivers (two 622s and a 522)?
2. I have a Dish 500 antenna. If I upgrade to HD I'm almost sure that the antenna will have to be replaced (to get Raleigh HD locals). Which antenna will I need to get all available HD content and is this included in the upgrade price?
3. If I can't lease two 622s I may buy the 2nd receiver. Will the antenna that the installer puts in handle three dual-tuner receivers? If not, what other hardware will I need to purchase? I think I may need a DPP44 switch but am not sure. Should I buy the 2nd receiver and switch prior to the installer coming out to do the upgrade? Would this incur additional installer charges (e.g. not a standard or basic install)?
4. In the living room I have 2 coax feeds from the antenna to the receiver. If I put two 622s in the living room (one for the living room and one for the master bedroom) will I need to run additional coax from the antenna to accomodate the 2nd 622?
5. For asthetic reasons I'd like to avoid putting a receiver in the master bedroom. If I put the bedroom receiver in the living room and run HDMI cable to feed the TV how will I control the receiver from the bedroom? Does the TV1 remote on the 622 work in UHF mode?
Any advice would be appreciated.