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Looks like D* can't make up its mind when it comes to using 70 "launching" or "available" in October. The slide says "available."
Stuart Sweet
09-23-07, 05:19 PM
It is an excellent suggestion...
Looks like D* can't make up its mind when it comes to using 70 "launching" or "available" in October. The slide says "available."
Always thought if they were launching a number in Sept. they could not launch another 70 in Oct. D* needs a language advisor.
Slide show and Music with Sat 103 (A) not working the rest are 80 % or more
Just a norht of Blaine Washington
ncriley
09-23-07, 05:43 PM
Well, I can now get sound on the Congrats slide if I pause and then fast forward to real time. I can't imagine anyone having these kind of issues is a problem on their end. Let's hope D gets it all figured out soon so we can get some channels.
jaybertx
09-23-07, 05:59 PM
Wait now that there's music on 498 does that mean that D* can advertise 70+ HD channels AND +1 music channel?! :)
dngrant
09-23-07, 06:05 PM
Ok, so has anyone had this experience?
HR20....480, 481 work. No 498. No 9300, 9301
H20....480, 481, 498 work. No 9300, 9301
ActiveHDdave
09-23-07, 06:05 PM
What really happened is that an out of control D-10 satellite captured the XM satellite and is using it for propaganda
ActiveHDdave
09-23-07, 06:06 PM
What really happened is that an out of control D-10 satellite captured the XM satellite and is using it for propaganda
Getting both music and slide.
timmy1376
09-23-07, 06:13 PM
Neither music or slide here.
medic4jc7
09-23-07, 06:20 PM
Check out Channel 578. 6am tomorrow morning. Advanced Customer Education. Earl?
Check out Channel 578. 6am tomorrow morning. Advanced Customer Education. Earl?
Those are internal training channels
steveken
09-23-07, 06:39 PM
Those who do not have music, please state whether you are using HDMI or not. I am willing to bet everyone without music are using HDMI.
Those who do not have music, please state whether you are using HDMI or not. I am willing to bet everyone without music are using HDMI.
I have music and I am using HDMI
Captaintrips420
09-23-07, 06:47 PM
getting music while hooked up via HDMI here.
MKEHDTV
09-23-07, 06:49 PM
Getting music and AM hooked up via HDMI
RD in Fla
09-23-07, 06:49 PM
Music and Slide using HDMI here.
gowaukee
09-23-07, 06:55 PM
Music in 5.1 Dolby Digital and slide using HDMI. . .
SoGaShelby
09-23-07, 06:59 PM
No music, no slide, not using HDMI.
say-what
09-23-07, 06:59 PM
I have music and I am using HDMIsame here
music in 5.1 & slide showing with hdmi
Music and slide, video over HDMI and Audio over Optical.
getting music via HDMI but it keeps skipping and stuttering. Pictures stays clear. Getting 90's on all TPs.
getting music via HDMI but it keeps skipping and stuttering. Pictures stays clear. Getting 90's on all TPs.
oops after reading post above mine I remembered my audio is optical as well. Picture is HDMI.
RickMilw
09-23-07, 07:18 PM
I have music and I am using HDMI
Music with HDMI here as well.
timmy1376
09-23-07, 07:18 PM
Using HDMI, have a CE release, no slide, no audio coming over the HDMI or the composite cable into a SD tv.
Ok, so has anyone had this experience?
HR20....480, 481 work. No 498. No 9300, 9301
H20....480, 481, 498 work. No 9300, 9301
Maybe dumb point but you realize 9300 & 9301 were only on from 1:00am to 4:00am Sun. morning.
waynenm
09-23-07, 07:34 PM
Music, slide and HDMI. Testing, testing 1-2-3.
DawgLink
09-23-07, 07:54 PM
Got it and it works!
sctallywack
09-23-07, 07:55 PM
Slide And Music,480 AND 481, MISSED THE 9000'S (UNFORTUNEATLY) USING H20, Hdmi , Yes...its A Go
498 slide and music. 9300 and 9301 came in great. I'm ready to go.:)
jrodfoo
09-23-07, 08:01 PM
back from a weekend away, Too bad I missed the Test channels! doh! but 498 is all good here. :)
racermd
09-23-07, 08:03 PM
I suppose nearly everyone else has chipped in, so I might as well.
Of 3x HR20-700s:
2x are Component w/ optical out
1x is HDMI and optical out
499 was good
498 is good
480 and 481 are both good
Signals for 103b are upper 70's (min) to lower 90's (max). While not perfect, it's enough to have received everything so far.
I missed being able to test the 9000's, as well. Otherwise, everything has been 100 percent.
steveken
09-23-07, 08:17 PM
Well, crap, there went my theory.
I am HR20-700, have video, but occasionally have to do a few flips to get it up, but have NO audio. Not sure why.
I am using HDMI as well, but not optical audio, just using audio thru the HDMI to the TV with digital coax going to my receiver. Oh well, at least the slide comes up.
flexoffset
09-23-07, 08:27 PM
Those who do not have music, please state whether you are using HDMI or not. I am willing to bet everyone without music are using HDMI.
Music with the D* stock HDMI cables on H20-100 and HR20-100
Just a thought...
You may want to check your TV's / Pre-Pro / Receiver menu to be sure Dolby Digital (or whatever they are using) is enabled on your equipment.
SierraWing
09-23-07, 08:27 PM
Was fine on 498 until sometime yesterday. The only notable difference between then and Friday afternoon was that I'd put in CE 0x19D. I'm still able to get 498, but now it sometimes takes some coercing. Just a little rewind/FF bump seems to be enough to make it catch, but prior to yesterday I hadn't had to do anything like that. I am getting audio, too, since that's been added, but it got quirky before the audio was present ... I'm 99% sure, anyway.
Using HDMI, native res. Optical audio straight to the amp.
digitalfreak
09-23-07, 08:27 PM
"confirmed working" on 480 & 481. Black screen on 498.
Edit:
My second HR20 was locked up (video and audio ok, but couldn't change channels, menu, etc.) so I power cycled it. After it came back up, I went to 498 and got the "Congratulations" screen with music. I power cycled my 1st HR20 as well, and went to bed.
Got up this morning to check, and now both HR20s are black screen only with no sound on 498.
x18a code, HDMI on both
Greg Alsobrook
09-23-07, 08:41 PM
I have latest CE... using HDMI... and music works fine...
jbellanca
09-23-07, 08:50 PM
Yes, you need a realignment very badly.
Thanks! I called DirecTV and someone's coming out Tuesday... no doubt the same guys that put it up it the first place, but whatever. The CSR was surprised I got my HD locals since I'm only getting 35-40% on 103a, too. Anyway, thanks everyone.
steveken
09-23-07, 08:56 PM
Music with the D* stock HDMI cables on H20-100 and HR20-100
Just a thought...
You may want to check your TV's / Pre-Pro / Receiver menu to be sure Dolby Digital (or whatever they are using) is enabled on your equipment.
And whats this I keep seeing about D* providing HDMI cables? I had to supply my own with my HR20-700. I feel ripped. :) j/k
And, yeah, I know DD works fine on mine. Watch several things all the time that uses DD 5.1 and it always works no matter the source.
Ok, so has anyone had this experience?
HR20....480, 481 work. No 498. No 9300, 9301
H20....480, 481, 498 work. No 9300, 9301
Yes, I have this exact issue for my HR20. I actually spent over an hour with technical support at D*. Her resolution was that I had an old total choice plan that no longer existed and needed to upgrade to the $69.99 package to get all the new HD channels. I immediately asked to be transferred to customer retention. After explaining what she had just told me, the customer retention guy apoligized for her ignorant response and proceeded to trouble shoot further. He says he removed and then re-added my programming package and still I get nothing but the gray screen on channel 498. We tried everything else from restarting the unit to re-doing the satellite setup. So after about 45 minutes or so he said that they would log the issue and that it would be looked into. When I asked if they would contact me when they have a resolution, he actually said I should either check back with them in about a week or just continue to monitor DBSTalk. :confused:
Yes, I have this exact issue for my HR20. I actually spent over an hour with technical support at D*. Her resolution was that I had an old total choice plan that no longer existed and needed to upgrade to the $69.99 package to get all the new HD channels. ....
This is a known problem. See the post at the top of this forum: titled For 498 Failures: DON'T CALL DIRECTV (at this time) (I'm a newbie, so I can't post the link directly, yet sorry!)
vegasflyby
09-23-07, 09:11 PM
I got music but it took a good 30-45 seconds to start. I'm using HDMI.
techrep
09-23-07, 09:22 PM
I didn't get 498 until 9300 and 9301 went up. I watched 9300 and 9301 for about 20 minutes and then checked 498 and all was good. :)
cmanwill
09-23-07, 09:27 PM
I have music but no picture on 498 should i be worried
hr20 100 with multiswitch
techrep
09-23-07, 09:33 PM
I have music but no picture on 498 should i be worried
hr20 100 with multiswitch
Check here http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=99799 :)
VandyCWG
09-23-07, 09:41 PM
Both of my HR20-700's connected through HDMI get the audio and slide.
I have not had a problem in these "HD Tests" we have been putting our machines through!
Davesmith8
09-23-07, 11:25 PM
On 480 and 498, I get searching for signal with a blank screen. :(
On 481, I get 103... BBC confirmed working. :)
I get the same results on both tuners and both DVRs. I have a HR20-100 and a HR-20-700.
alwayscool
09-23-07, 11:38 PM
Rock and roll! I got the sound today on both tuners also.
D* Flip The Switch, I'm Ready!!
tonybradley
09-24-07, 05:29 AM
As of Friday morning, I only received the Gray Screen on 498.
Friday Evening, I still received the gray screen, but continued hitting channel up and channel down. I finally received the "Congrats" Message.
I missed the 9300 and 9301 test channel.
As of Saturday morning, 498 is Gray again. No tricks seem to help this time. I do receive the messages on 480 and 481 stating my BBCs are good. But, still no Slide, although I was able to pick it up after doing some tricks on Friday. Hmmmm...interesting.
itherrkr
09-24-07, 07:12 AM
New to this website, been keeping an eye on things for quite a while though. I too, have the gray screen on 498. I do pass the test on 480 and 481. Should I be worried? Also, what TP's should I be seeing on 103b? I have signal on 1 - 14, 17 and 22, and N/A on everything else. Is that correct?
AlbertZeroK
09-24-07, 07:21 AM
New to this website, been keeping an eye on things for quite a while though. I too, have the gray screen on 498. I do pass the test on 480 and 481. Should I be worried? Also, what TP's should I be seeing on 103b? I have signal on 1 - 14, 17 and 22, and N/A on everything else. Is that correct?
No. You need to call DirecTV and have your dish realligned. If you don't have the protection plan and are outside of 90 days of getting your dish, they may charge you (in which case, you likely need to sign up for the protection plan - it's cheaper for a year of that then a service call.)
paulman182
09-24-07, 07:24 AM
New to this website, been keeping an eye on things for quite a while though. I too, have the gray screen on 498. I do pass the test on 480 and 481. Should I be worried? Also, what TP's should I be seeing on 103b? I have signal on 1 - 14, 17 and 22, and N/A on everything else. Is that correct?
Yes, these are the correct transponders. If signal is good on them then the dish is not an issue.
Some people with 498 issues report that they had good results when the 9300/9301 test channels went live. I am hoping that when new channels do come up, it will cure my (and your) problem as it did those people's.
flexoffset
09-24-07, 07:47 AM
And whats this I keep seeing about D* providing HDMI cables? I had to supply my own with my HR20-700. I feel ripped. :) j/k
They were in the bag inside the boxes of my H20-100 and HR20-100.
What's this I keep seeing about D* providing CE updates on the HR20-700?
I don't get hardly any CE's on my HR20-100.
I feel ripped. :lol:
paulman182
09-24-07, 07:49 AM
They were in the bag inside the boxes of my H20-100 and HR20-100.
What's this I keep seeing about D* providing CE updates on the HR20-700?
I don't get hardly any CE's on my HR20-100.
I feel ripped. :lol:
I got an HDMI cable with my HR20-100 last month, but no HDMI with my HR20-700 a year ago. I bought the Wal-Mart $30 cable, but since then I found a 6-foot cable at a local store for $9.
I have now moved my original TV and HR20 to the bedroom and am using the component cables instead, and see no difference.
I already posted that 480 and 481 worked but nothing on 498. Tried all of the tricks to get the slide on 498 and nothing, until last night. Now when I try the tricks I get a slide, to order a SwivelSweeper. The slide that you would see at the end of the commercial. Beeen getting this since Sunday night, same thing everytime I try it. Weird.
498 is now working on my HR20-700. I have a sports schedule slide show with music.
As of 2:15 pm, I am receiving 9300 & 9301 are working along with 498.
5lnb dish
Software v019e
steveken
09-24-07, 10:02 AM
498 is now working on my HR20. I have a sports schedule slide show with music.
Funny, I still have the same "Congratulations" slide as has been there for a while now, but still no music.
itherrkr
09-24-07, 10:11 AM
This whole test channel thing sure gives a guy a good feeling, especially after reading all these posts. uh, not! They should rename this the "screw with the users channel" I wonder if D* created this channel with all these "different" results to screw with us. We are so busy screwing around with this channel, nobody is complaining about NO HD Channels anymore!
LameLefty
09-24-07, 10:13 AM
This whole test channel thing sure gives a guy a good feeling, especially after reading all these posts. uh, not! They should rename this the "screw with the users channel" I wonder if D* created this channel with all these "different" results to screw with us. We are so busy screwing around with this channel, nobody is complaining about NO HD Channels anymore!
Thanks for joining the forum just to contribute so meaningfully to the discussion. :lol:
498 is now working on my HR20. I have a sports schedule slide show with music.
I get Sports HD guide on 488 and congrats on 498
fafner
itherrkr
09-24-07, 11:00 AM
Thanks for joining the forum just to contribute so meaningfully to the discussion. :lol:
Apparently, you need a sense of humor. I was attempting to inject a little humor into a difficult situation.
LameLefty
09-24-07, 11:02 AM
Apparently, you need a sense of humor. I was attempting to inject a little humor into a difficult situation.
Your humor is drier than what I typically run into on this forum, but any levity is always a good thing when people are too tense. :up:
itherrkr
09-24-07, 11:03 AM
Yes, these are the correct transponders. If signal is good on them then the dish is not an issue.
Some people with 498 issues report that they had good results when the 9300/9301 test channels went live. I am hoping that when new channels do come up, it will cure my (and your) problem as it did those people's.
Thank you, paulman182, for your answer. I too, hope everything works as intended, with my current equipment.
jrodfoo
09-24-07, 11:05 AM
All good with 498 here. now I'm really started to get excited. (since this is that posible week in september. something has to show up) :)
parkerdt
09-24-07, 11:55 AM
My HR20-100 still has only a grey screen on 498, though 480 and 481 come in fine.
I've reset the receiver, tried tuning 72 and 73 first, etc. but no joy. My 2 H20-600s
are fine.
Anything else I should be trying with the HR20-100?
Dave
techrep
09-24-07, 11:57 AM
9300 and 9301 are back up.
Sirluckyj
09-24-07, 12:07 PM
9300 and 9301 are back up.
I get them now on my HR20-100 but still a gray screen on 498. On 9300 I have bleck bars on the side. Full screen on 9301. It is not HD that knocks my socks off. More like HD Lite!
Jim
498 not working on my end as of this afternoon. Just a black screen today. Worked fine with audio as of yesterday.
Skins Fan
09-24-07, 12:47 PM
Started to get 9300 &9301 for the first time when they went live this afternoon. I now can get everything except I get a black screen on 498. I also have a signal on the odd tps on 301 now, which I never had. The BBC test on 480 & 481 have passed for the first time.
steveken
09-24-07, 02:22 PM
well, I was watching 9301 till the TP's went offline. Wonder whats going on.
Edit:
Ok, guess they did something with the sat. Its back up now.
Sirluckyj
09-24-07, 02:42 PM
I get them now on my HR20-100 but still a gray screen on 498. On 9300 I have bleck bars on the side. Full screen on 9301. It is not HD that knocks my socks off. More like HD Lite!
Jim
Now get 498 with sound.
Jim
kenn157
09-24-07, 02:53 PM
9300/9301 up here too
harleylay1
09-24-07, 03:00 PM
i got nothing except searching for signal on all the test channels i got hr20-700 have both bbc's dont know what the deal is
rock819
09-24-07, 03:01 PM
quick question i have a few zeros and weak signals on 99b and weak signals on 119 i get a picture and it doesnt pixlelate so to speak but the pctures are kind of blurry(fuzzy or i guess verylittle areas seem to look murky especially the hd chanels from a distance they look ok but as i get closer to the tv they look really bad i have a 42" projection with an hdmi hookup my question is how much does a weak signal effect picture quality (will a stronger signal make the hd chanels look more clear?} i understand the sd chanels will look fuzzy but they look almost as good as the hd does in my eyes
Guitar Hero
09-24-07, 03:11 PM
I missed the last opportunity for 9300 and 9301, but I've got them now. Everything is running fine. No problems.
So, I get everything I should and tests run fine; 498, 480, 481, 499, 9300 and 9301.
Anyone else getting a 3/16" black bar across the top of the Conjoined Twin program on 9300?
Now a commercial (Michael Clayton preview) on 3901 was in HD, but the framing appeared off - word only partially visible in black bars at bottom, below bottom of screen.
steveken
09-24-07, 04:01 PM
quick question i have a few zeros and weak signals on 99b and weak signals on 119 i get a picture and it doesnt pixlelate so to speak but the pctures are kind of blurry(fuzzy or i guess verylittle areas seem to look murky especially the hd chanels from a distance they look ok but as i get closer to the tv they look really bad i have a 42" projection with an hdmi hookup my question is how much does a weak signal effect picture quality (will a stronger signal make the hd chanels look more clear?} i understand the sd chanels will look fuzzy but they look almost as good as the hd does in my eyes
Its a digital signal. It's either there or it isn't. If it is weak, the only thing that will happen to it is it gets blocky and pixelated. It is not possible for it to get "fuzzy" or "blurry".
steveken
09-24-07, 04:04 PM
Now a commercial (Michael Clayton preview) on 3901 was in HD, but the framing appeared off - word only partially visible in black bars at bottom, below bottom of screen.
I noticed that the frame didn't appear to be quite right as well. You could clearly see where words were getting cut off on the bottom (didn't notice anything on the top). I believe it was on 9300 only, but couldn't swear to it.
steevew6
09-24-07, 04:58 PM
Ch #9300...receiving HD National Geographic Channel...#9301...HD Discovery....looks like it has begun !!
steevew6
09-24-07, 05:02 PM
Now Ch # 9300 is A & E HD
John Braswell
09-24-07, 05:04 PM
Getting A&E HD on 9300 and HD Discovery on 9301.
steevew6
09-24-07, 05:16 PM
Getting A&E HD on 9300 and HD Discovery on 9301.
I'm getting 720 on 9301...1080i on 9301
steevew6
09-24-07, 05:17 PM
I'm getting 720 on 9301...1080i on 9301
oops !!..9300 @ 720.......9301 @ 1080i
steveken
09-24-07, 09:36 PM
Hmm, just turned it on 9300 and got the message telling me that I haven't purchased the channel. 9301 is just fine and is still Discovery HD. Did they change 9300 since putting A&E HD on it? Might be just a goof. Hope when I wake up in the morning we have a bunch more at their regular spots.
steveken
09-25-07, 07:38 AM
I wonder what the deal is. I am still getting the message telling me that I haven't purchased channel 9300. Can anyone tell me whats on it right now and maybe venture a guess why it would tell me that?
AlbertZeroK
09-25-07, 07:45 AM
I wonder what the deal is. I am still getting the message telling me that I haven't purchased channel 9300. Can anyone tell me whats on it right now and maybe venture a guess why it would tell me that?
I'm getting the same message on 9300. But it was working yesterday. All the other test channels and 9301 works fine here.
scottia
09-25-07, 08:14 AM
Coming through bright & clear as day here in Garland, TX
jbellanca
09-25-07, 08:48 AM
Yes, you need a realignment very badly.
Thanks everyone - Had the installers back out this morning and now I'm getting 80+ on 103b... and 498's working. Awesome. Turns out not only did the original installer not align the dish correctly, he also used "non-DirecTV-approved" connectors which were all corroded. The new guy said he put on better ones that shouldn't corrode.
jbellanca
09-25-07, 08:59 AM
9300/9301 up here too
9301 comes in great with Discovery Channel... 9300 gives me a Channel Not Purchased error.
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