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zeekle
08-21-06, 10:06 PM
Ok here is my problem

First my HDMI went out. I checked on the boards and at the time did not seem to be that big of an issue here so I called it in. I was told to call back later. Called a couple weeks later and the issue was starting to pop up here more. Was told its a software issue and basically just deal with it. Ok thats fine.

Now my screen is locking up. It freezes the video in a image but the audio keeps going and the menus will pull up. The only way to get it to unfreeze is to reboots it. At first this was just like every week so I ignored it. Now its worked its way up to every day and rebooting itself so I call in. Basically I am told I am leaving my reciever on too much and its not getting its software updates.

After talking to the guy for a while longer he admits my problem is a problem and not an software update issue but he cant really help me I must wait for a software fix. There is not ETA. Meanwhile during the 5 hours the thing was on tonight I had to reboot it myself 3 times and it rebooted itself once while I was trying to get through all those crappy questions the Dish system askes you before you get to a rep.

I dont know what to do. CS people seem nice enough but this isnt what I signed up for. My 942 didnt have all the HD channels I can get now but at least it was stable.

Any suggestions out there? Ill even feel better if someone tells me to just suck it up that isn't working on the Dish network helpdesk.

ChuckA
08-22-06, 06:12 AM
It sounds like a bad 622 to me. If you have to reboot it several times to watch one evenings worth of TV then it's broke. At this point I don't think many people are seeing the 622 reboot itself very often. Mine never reboots except after the nightly download.

Keep calling Dish until you find a CSR that will replace it.

lujan
08-22-06, 06:51 AM
Better yet, email DishQuality@echostar.com, they are usually pretty quick at resolving these types of problems.

zeekle
08-22-06, 08:05 AM
Ok I sent an email and I will let you know how it goes. I dont want to have to deal with the helpdesk anymore if I dont have to.

Steve H
08-22-06, 09:55 AM
Ok I sent an email and I will let you know how it goes. I dont want to have to deal with the helpdesk anymore if I dont have to.


If you do call Dish make sure to ask the CS if he/she knows anything about the 622. A few months ago all calls to CS from 622 owners went to CS reps that were trained in the 622, now the calls are being routed to the "regular" CS staff.

zeekle
08-22-06, 02:02 PM
the one I talked to last night either knew what he was talking about or was a good BSer. Everything he told me was things I either already knew or suspected however he seemed to say everything he could to try to keep me from demanding a new unit.

ChuckA
08-22-06, 02:48 PM
Demand a new unit. If you have not heard back from your DishQuality email I would call it in again. I never knew DishQuality to be involved with anything but the sat picture quality issues. If you don't get a replacement unit from a CSR you can always email CEO@Echostar.com and explain you are not receiving the customer support you are entitled to. You do not have to live with a broken receiver that is still covered by warrantee.

zeekle
08-22-06, 04:54 PM
UPDATE

After coming home tonight after work and the box locked up again I called up the helpdesk again and pleaded my case again. Looks like they decided to have pity on me and send me a new box.

Really they must be getting a lot of calls about software issues with this box. I went through some of the same crap I went through last night but I sounded a lot more frustrated tonight than I did last night.

Thanks for all the advice everyone.

I will also test to see if my HDMI port starts working again with the new box.