http://www.highdefforum.com Discuss and learn about Dish Network High Definition Satellite TV. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.highdefforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.highdefforum.com http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103834-hd-grade-coax.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:34 GMT Hi,


Just wondering what sort of coax I should use for sky HD? I want to cable up before Sky fit the dish but I'm not sure whether I should buy expensive coax? Maplin sell 100m for 70 pounds but I can get 50m of PF100 from Screw Fix for 25 pounds?

can anybody help?

Thanks,

Andy ]]> DISH Network Forum casabas http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103834-hd-grade-coax.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103803-extended-networks.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:08:40 GMT Can someone explain the Extended Networks for Dishnetwork?

On channel 240, where Dishnetwork gives some info about this, it is called "Distant Networks Eligibility".

The phone number there is to a 3rd-Party company that says you can have other cities if you pay THEM to get the approval. There is a FEE and up to 30 days for approval. If they get them - they bill you PER CHANNEL.

Also, what location Networks are available? My friend was told Chicago - but, there must be lots more. But, this must be tied to the current location of your receiver.

If you "add" another city - does it mean you lose your current Networks?

How many cities can you add?

Does Dishnetwork offer this feature directly - or do you have to use the 3rd Party?

Any additional information would be great.

Finnigan ]]> DISH Network Forum Finnigan http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103803-extended-networks.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103801-volume-control-211k.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:44:03 GMT I have a Samsung LCD and Dish 221K receiver. Is there a volume for the Dish receiver? The only volume I'm using is directly from my TV. I have had some receivers in the past that you could control both, the receiver volume and TV volume. Thanks ]]> DISH Network Forum purplerain http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103801-volume-control-211k.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103734-reset-my-tvs-picture.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:14:21 GMT I just had my HD DVR set up friday. The installer showed me the feature on the remote that allows you to change the picture from normal, stretch, zoom, gray bar, etc. But, now my original tv remote does not allow me to do that to the tv itself. What I had always done when I messed with it or... I just had my HD DVR set up friday. The installer showed me the feature on the remote that allows you to change the picture from normal, stretch, zoom, gray bar, etc. But, now my original tv remote does not allow me to do that to the tv itself. What I had always done when I messed with it or somehow managed to change it, is I would go to ESPN 2 and change the picture to when I got to the one where I could see the scrolling news at the bottom of the screen. With whatever the installer set, I can not make out what is scrolling across the bottom on the stations that have that feature.

How can I get to use that feature on my original tv remote?

Well, I actually managed to figure out how to get the original remotes picture feature to work, but, it never changed the picture on the satellite, like I explained above. What I need to do is be able to shrink the picture top to bottom slightly. Is that possible thru the Dish remote?

thanks,
JJ ]]> DISH Network Forum jjhearn http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103734-reset-my-tvs-picture.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103690-possible-ps3-thru-dvr-tv.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:14:13 GMT I have an older RCA RP 1080i tv. It only has 1 HDMI port. Well, I also have a PS3 and a newly purchased HD-DVR from Dish. Right now they only have the component cables from the receiver to the tv. I am looking to get a few HDMI cables, but want to know if I ran the PS3 to the receiver with... I have an older RCA RP 1080i tv. It only has 1 HDMI port. Well, I also have a PS3 and a newly purchased HD-DVR from Dish. Right now they only have the component cables from the receiver to the tv. I am looking to get a few HDMI cables, but want to know if I ran the PS3 to the receiver with HDMI, and then ran the receiver to the tv with HDMI, will I get the 1080i image thru both of the units?

Do you guys and gals understand what I am trying to get at?

thanks
JJ ]]> DISH Network Forum jjhearn http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103690-possible-ps3-thru-dvr-tv.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103476-diy-receiver-hook-up-dish-using-existing-coax.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:33:13 GMT I just moved into a new duplex. The building has Dish Network in one unit, but mine is wired for Cox/Comcast. The landlord gave me a HD Dish Network receiver and said if I can figure out how to hook it up, I can use it for free. Can I just patch a cable from the dish to the existing coax running... I just moved into a new duplex. The building has Dish Network in one unit, but mine is wired for Cox/Comcast. The landlord gave me a HD Dish Network receiver and said if I can figure out how to hook it up, I can use it for free. Can I just patch a cable from the dish to the existing coax running to the house?

There are a pair of cables that run from the alley to the house into a diplexer looking device that is identical to the Dish Network set-up. By theory, it looks like I can just disconnect the Cox/Comcast cable at the point of the diplexer and run a patch from the dish to this point. Does this sound correct? ]]> DISH Network Forum craphead http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103476-diy-receiver-hook-up-dish-using-existing-coax.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103456-vip-612-not-giving-me-full-picture.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:09:35 GMT Hello,

I just activated a 612 and I am getting the full screen only on the HD channels. SD channels are clipped both sides, top and bottom.
I called Dish and the say it should be my TV settings. I have a Samsung 52 model 860 and the TV set on 16:9 aspect ratio.

I don't think is the tv settings because the HD channels are displayed ok. If I press the * button in the 612 remote I get a full picture (full screen) but it is stretched and it does not look natural.

I have the 612 connected using HDMI cable. Any ideas?

Thanks. ]]> DISH Network Forum Kambuko http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103456-vip-612-not-giving-me-full-picture.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103306-722-vip-high-def-both-tvs-even-through-coax.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:47:28 GMT Dish network is telling a client of mine that it is not possible to have HD on his second TV that is recieving it's signal through the existing Coax.....He has the Vip722, which I though was dual HD receiver, am I wrong? ]]> DISH Network Forum Nick Dastik http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103306-722-vip-high-def-both-tvs-even-through-coax.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103226-scared-switch-dtv-dish-help.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:18:42 GMT Oh, I have been a DirecTV customer for....11 years.

I am purchasing a 42" plasma today and was considering making a switch to Dish because I want to go HD and I understad that their HD receiver is better that Direc's.

Also, I want another receiver and to upgrade my current account with Direc would be costly.

Are there any good deals out there right now for new sign ups for Dish and do you suggest switching companies? Will I have just as good channel selection with Dish? ]]> DISH Network Forum mbee http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103226-scared-switch-dtv-dish-help.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103157-dish-network-direct-tv-over-cable.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:13:02 GMT I was talking to my father the other day, and he was paying his cable bill at the time, $120.00!!! I think it is ridiculous, but, I wanted to ask the experts here, what a similar package would cost with the big 2 dish services.

They have the digital package, and HD ( just bought a 47" HD tv )
Standard channels, TBS, TNT, Nat Geo, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox Sports, etc etc.. and also have ALMOST all of the movie channels, HBO, Showtime, Cinemax and TMC ( No Starz ) Also, have 3 regular digital boxes, other than their 1 HD box. ( they will need only 1 HD receiver with Dish, and 3 regular receivers )

I was wondering if anyone with a similar package on a Dish plan could let me know what they could expect to pay if they switched. I went to the Direct tv and dish network sites, but to me, they are a PITA to navigate, and get info.

Thanks in advance !! ]]> DISH Network Forum Stratman http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103157-dish-network-direct-tv-over-cable.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103135-vip-622-audio-levels.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:38:18 GMT Hi!

I've been having this problem with my VIP 622 (installed 3 years ago). The Audio Level difference between channels can get very extreme. In particular, if an HD channel has Dolby Digital, the output is considerably lower than an SD channel without Dolby Digital. With my H-K receiver, listening volume for an HD channel is usually in the -20 to -30 db range, but if I switch to an SD channel, say NASA TV or BBCA, I have to drop the volume down to -40 to -50 db, lest I ( and my neighbors) get blasted out of the building..

It's very consistently this way between HD & SD channels. I know it's rare for all channels to have exactly the same audio levels, but this difference is extreme, and has only been happening for a few months.

Any suggestions?

Thanks! ]]> DISH Network Forum Viggen61 http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103135-vip-622-audio-levels.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103074-vip-622-problems.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:30:52 GMT This week my VIP 622 started making extra loud noise (buzzing).

Then today I noticed some HD programs are jerky, but sound normal. Probably Sat 129. ESPN seems to be fine. Don't know for sure.

Recorded SyFy last night and recording is jerky, sound normal.

Today the VIP 622 has already re-set itself four times. I didn't do a thing.

Is this the end of the line for this receiver?

How can I get them to upgrade me to the top-of-the-line HD receiver for FREE if I have to get this one replaced?

I'm thinking maybe my fan went out. Awful quiet now. So I put an external fan on low pointing toward the vents on the side. We will see if this is a temporary fix.



What extras should I ask for ... for my inconvenience for having to do all the above? ]]> DISH Network Forum golfnut678 http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103074-vip-622-problems.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103055-15-seconds-between-channel-changes.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:41:01 GMT A Dish subcontractor came out 2 days ago and changed some of the connections on the back of my 46" Sharp LCD to eliminate the slight popping sound I got every time I changed channels and the rare occasion when the entire screen would go yellow-green and blank.

The above problems were fixed by connecting the satellite receiver directly to one the TV's HDMI inputs but connecting my combo DVD/VCR player/recorder to both the receiver and non-HDMI input using composite (red/white/yellow) cables.

Now when I change channels the identifying title bar of the new channel comes up immediately, then disappears while the entire screen goes black, and the new channel appears about 15 seconds after I originally pushed the Recall button on the remote (it's the same if I punch in the desires channel's number). This is true whether or not the channels are HD or not.

The picture is just as good as the previous connection. Is the lag due to the composite cables then? ]]> DISH Network Forum garyg http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103055-15-seconds-between-channel-changes.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103021-722-recording-all-programs-while-set-new.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:54:51 GMT There are several programs that are in my List that are set to NEW but are recording ALL. One has been in my table for a year, one added 2 weeks ago. One added 8 months ago. I checked the guide data and they are identical in every word and date. Storm Chasers (Disc), Heavy Haulers (TLC) and... There are several programs that are in my List that are set to NEW but are recording ALL. One has been in my table for a year, one added 2 weeks ago. One added 8 months ago. I checked the guide data and they are identical in every word and date. Storm Chasers (Disc), Heavy Haulers (TLC) and Renovation Nation (Planet Green).
I never had this problem before. Is it only me? ]]> DISH Network Forum larrylwill http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103021-722-recording-all-programs-while-set-new.html http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103010-3-months-free-eurochannel.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:25:52 GMT Until the 15th of November, you can get a $30 gift card if you suscribe to Eurochannel A la Carte on DISH Network. All details of this special promotion are on the website of Eurochannel! All the DISH subscribers can still enjoy Eurochannel Sneak Preview until the 4th of November. Tune in... Until the 15th of November, you can get a $30 gift card if you suscribe to Eurochannel A la Carte on DISH Network.

All details of this special promotion are on the website of Eurochannel!

All the DISH subscribers can still enjoy Eurochannel Sneak Preview until the 4th of November. Tune in on 7-5-2 and watch Eurochannel for free!

Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the exclusive interview of the French DJ David Guetta in November on Eurochannel! ]]> DISH Network Forum Mandy2009 http://www.highdefforum.com/dish-network-forum/103010-3-months-free-eurochannel.html