D10 - Test Channel 498: Now available

[Earl Bonovich]

In the spirit of the channel 499 to test the installation of the B-Band converters... DirecTV has launched a new test channel 498.

This channel is from D10 the latest satellite in DirecTV's fleet... have you heard about it?

This channel contains a simple slide show, to confirm that your entire system/setup is correct and ready for the D10 transmissions (all those new HD channels)

So want to see the first public transmission from D10....

Tune into 498... 499 was so yesterday.. :D

Note:
Previously, this message had been moved from our staging area to the general area earlier than it was supposed to.
So sorry for the confusion that it caused.

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[Edit added at 7:00am CT]
-) There is NOT supposed to be any audio on the slide... and it is a slideshow... just one slide though. ;) for now.

-) Those that are having issues seeing it, on an HR20... do this: Tune to 498... Then tune to 72, Then tune to 73... Then tune back to 498. This will make sure that you are using a different tuner to get to 498 (this of course is assuming you don't have anything recording, and are using a 2 tuner setup). If it works now... then something is up with the "other" tuner, and you can use that to narrow down if it is a local problem on your system

-) As for "me" getting up early... it helps when you know something is comming you can make plans for it. So this thread was prepared in advanced, and head's up given to those that would have normally been up at this time... I had my alarm set, but I also have abilty to shut the alarm up while I am dreaming.

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[Edit added at 7:30am CT]
If you are getting a "blank" screen, that is not an authorization issue....

If it was an authorization issue, you would get a 721: Channel not purchased error message

If it was a total signal unattainable issue... Then you would get a Searching for Sat issue

Those of you with multiple units, turn BOTH of them at the same time to 498..

Those of you still with grey screen... what are the distances like between your unit and your multiswitch/dish.

[stoutman]

;) thx Earl!

[Tom Robertson]

And I really see it on my receivers today. :)

"Congratulations! Your HD Setup is correct and you are seeting this broadcast from our new HD Satellite. By the end of this month, we'll have many or your favorite channels in HD, with over 70 launching in October and up to 100 by the end of the year."

(Why is Satellite capitalized? :))

Cheers,
Tom

[97jacket]

I have it as well...

[cartrivision]

and the slide is actually being broadcast in 1080i :allthumbs

[davring]

Promissing :)

[MonyMony]

Good news... don't see "Searching for Satellite"

Bad news... just a black screen.

I am guessing slide show just is not running right now.

Edit: All 103b transponders is the mid 80's

Second Edit:

-) Those that are having issues seeing it, on an HR20... do this: Tune to 498... Then tune to 72, Then tune to 73... Then tune back to 498. This will make sure that you are using a different tuner to get to 498 (this of course is assuming you don't have anything recording, and are using a 2 tuner setup). If it works now... then something is up with the "other" tuner, and you can use that to narrow down if it is a local problem on your system

That Earl's a genius!:joy: I am seeing it now! Will have to play with that other tuner to see what is up.

[NCMAT]

Channel 498
10156

[stp890]

Hmm, no "searching for satellite" but no slideshow. Just seeing a gray screen in 720p...

[or270]

I just checked and I have it on mine.

[cartrivision]

Good news... don't see "Searching for Satellite"

Bad news... just a black screen.

I am guessing slide show just is not running right now.

Edit: All 103b transponders is the mid 80's

It's only one slide, and I haven't seen it go away since it first came up shortly after 3am.

[lman]

1080i on my TV.

[Wire Paladin]

Seeing 498 with Congrats image from new HD Satellite... Hooray.

It's getting closer...

[syphix]

Working fine here (via Slingbox).

[thommason]

Black screen - no image... 103b transponders are all between 86 and 97

Reboot doesn't help

I am set for native passthrough - switching from 480 or 1080 source causes HR20 to change to 720p output on channel 498 so it appears to expect some content?

I am running latest CE (19a)

[Doug Brott]

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy014.gif
Channel is coming in loud and clear

[Bricktop]

Got it in NJ. :)

[GC71388]

Yup, working fine here.

[FlyBono24]

Channel is coming up fine. :D

What's odd is that all my signals on 103(b) jumped up about 4-5% while I was gone tonight. They used to peak around 86% but now there are a few in the low 90's.

[LarryFlowers]

Gee Whiz Earl... and I thought I lived on very little sleep! you were in the chat room 6 hours ago, and now it is only 5:30 in CHicago!! I hope you at least got a couple hours!
I am saluting you with my first 18 oz. cup of French Roast this morning, but seriously, how are you going to ride herd on this bunch of nerds:nono2: , myself included, if you dont' get a little sleep!

[skohly]

Got it here!

Bergen County,New Jersey

[lman]

The audio is a little weak.

[VAman]

Working fine here too.

Would a defective BBC be indicated for those folks that have sufficient signal on 103B, yet are not seeing the slide?

[Old Lady]

Got it (498) in Conroe, TX which is just north of Houston, Tx - 77385.

[wilbur_the_goose]

Very good...
Slide sets expections well too.

Nice to see genuine D* information :)

[NCMAT]

Working fine here too.

Would a defective BBC be indicated for those folks that have sufficient signal on 103B, yet are not seeing the slide?

Without the BBC it shows Searching for Satellite signal.

[inothome]

Got it here in the Keys.

[JLF]

Wonder if this has anything to do with the hold up as some see it and some don't (I see it here)?

[JMD]

Good here in the Charlotte, NC area! Bring it on!!!!!!

[garydean]

Earl, maybe you can ask those in-the-know. Several people (including me) are reporting blank screens instead of the slide. Any ideas?

[bobshults]

I can tune to 498... but all I get is a gray screen... no slideshow... no "Searching for Sat"...nothing.

[GatorPhan]

Wonder if those of you with blank screens have not had the new charges added?

[shadco]

got it here annapolis MD

Audio is out of sync ;)

Voluntary disclosure HR20-100

[houskamp]

Got it here too :D

[Ace Deprave]

I can tune to 498... but all I get is a gray screen... no slideshow... no "Searching for Sat"...nothing.

Same here...

:(

[bobshults]

Wonder if those of you with blank screens have not had the new charges added?

I had new charges 9/14

[markrubi]

I see it! Western Oklahoma.. Are you justjokng about the audio cuz I have none.

[fade2black]

Earl, maybe you can ask those in-the-know. Several people (including me) are reporting blank screens instead of the slide. Any ideas?

Same here... at first. Went into signal strength, originally had a 0 on tp1 on tuner 1 (HR20-100) but ok on tuner 2, all other tp ok. Went back to tuner 1, tp1 came up with 90-something, cleared the test, then got the slide, but no music. :confused: Not sure if that has anythng to do with it.....

[2Guysfootball]

A simple slide has never looked so Good:D

(This is almost a nice as when I turn to the ST channel for the first time in the new season and it says you are authorized for this program,gives me chills.)

[lman]

I was getting it earlier. Now I'm getting a blank screen.

[garydean]

Wonder if those of you with blank screens have not had the new charges added?
Here's mine... added on 9/12. Should there be more?


09/12/2007 xxxxxxxx8282 Sports HD - Charge $0.00 $0.00
09/12/2007 xxxxxxxx8282 Cinemax HD - Charge $0.00 $0.00
09/12/2007 xxxxxxxx8282 Starz HD - Charge $0.00 $0.00
09/12/2007 xxxxxxxx8282 HD Access $9.99 $0.65

[macmantis]

Got it here in Austin, TX. My "HD Access" charge happened on 9/11.

[mplinsme]

Just had my wife check, as I am already at work. Channel 498 lights up just fine for me in Delaware!

Now, bring on those HD Channels!!!! :D :D :D :D

[Kishore]

Good in Tampa, FL too...

[Michael D'Angelo]

I was only able to check one receiver before leaving for work but it was working fine on that one.

[Bly]

Cracking open a nice bottle of champagne, I don’t care if it’s 7 in the morning!

Welcome to the neighborhood D10, glad to see you’re alive!

May you bring us HDTV for years to come!

[Med 28]

Yea I had charges on the 10th, but all i get is the grey screen.

[Guitar Hero]

I finally get this channel. Didn't before. Looks great!

Here's what I get...

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10156&d=1190370613

[bobshults]

Do you suppose this signal is being sent on spot beams and that's why some of us get it and some don't???

[MonyMony]

Wonder if those of you with blank screens have not had the new charges added?

My guess is it has to do with a bug in the last CE release. In testing I am sometimes seeing a frozen image from another channel when I go to 498. Just a guess. I am using Slingbox and still have the reboot locking bug so don't want to try that until I get home later today. Are the others having the black screen like me also CE testers?

[jdmac29]

All good on 498 with me.

[Med 28]

I am not. area i live nebraska. I did a good old unplug and plug back in but still just a grey screen.

[thommason]

My guess is it has to do with a bug in the last CE release. In testing I am sometimes seeing a frozen image from another channel when I go to 498. Just a guess. I am using Slingbox and still have the reboot locking bug so don't want to try that until I get home later today. Are the others having the black screen like me also CE testers?

yes

[NotNterLaced]

Weird. I have the congrats message on one of my HR-20s (no sound - is that OK?), but not the other - just a blank screen. No zero charges posted to my account by the way. Just installed the second HR-20 and the 499 channel worked then as expected with the bbcs (searching for signal). Note that 499 isn't listed any longer on either of my HR-20s.

[seern]

As I posted on the anticipation thread, I am not getting 498 here in Richmond, Va area on an H20-100. I have done resets and what the channel does is show the searching for signal display but at times it goes away and I hear noise, then the searching... comes back. I still have very poor signal strength on 103b with only tp's 9, 10, 11, 12 and occasionally 13 showing anything, and then much below 70. I guess a call to D* is in order now that I can actually point to something other then poor signal strength. By the way my other sats are all showing strengths well over 90.

[Tom Robertson]

Some details of what I'm seeing:
3 HR20s have shaky picture on the channel. One SWM, 2 regular. 2 HDMI, one component...
1 HR20 was black screen. I cleared that up by recording local channels on both tuners, stopping one and going to 498. BTW, no shake on the HR20
H21 does not shake, looks good.

Cheers,
Tom

[reweiss]

I finally get this channel. Didn't before. Looks great!

Here's what I get...

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10156&d=1190370613

We have the same screen here in Orlando, FL...

Now we just need D** to bring on the HD love...

[JLF]

Is it just the hr20 that is not getting it, or are people with h20 having problems as well?

[Tom Robertson]

As I posted on the anticipation thread, I am not getting 498 here in Richmond, Va area on an H20-100. I have done resets and what the channel does is show the searching for signal display but at times it goes away and I hear noise, then the searching... comes back. I still have very poor signal strength on 103b with only tp's 9, 10, 11, 12 and occasionally 13 showing anything, and then much below 70. I guess a call to D* is in order now that I can actually point to something other then poor signal strength.

Yes, realignment is in order. :(

Good luck,
Tom

[MikeR7]

The slide shows up on my -700, but not on my -100. Just a black screen on the -100. Curious. :)

It also shows up on my H20.

[whobear627]

Is it just the hr20 that is not getting it, or are people with h20 having problems as well?

have h20-600 ...getting it just fine here

[wallyjar]

Blank grey screen only on two HR20-100s in Mobile, AL Signals all in upper 90s

[dnelms]

Seeing it fine (is there audio?) right outside Raleigh, NC (on a 700 box)

[BobbyK]

Nothing here.

[lman]

I lost the channel for a while. Now it's back and sending a dolby audio signal.

[Kishore]

I can see picture for CH 498, but there is no audio. Can anybody hear audio on this channel ?

[ccr1958]

Is it just the hr20 that is not getting it, or are people with h20 having problems as well?

i have 498 in 1080i on both hr20 & h20

[kmkraft_1974]

I have tried several BBCs and only get a "searching for satellite" on channel 498.

Any idea what transponder this is being sent from?the reason I ask about the transponder is that I get all 0s on the odd transponders on 103b. My evens are 76-92.

I would like to call Directv and setup an appt based on the hd test channel not working but would like to know if these problems are related.

[hells_bells]

Have it on one HR20 but not the other. Then other just has "searching for sat...". Tried reboot, swapping B Band converters but no luck.

Any ideas? Bad HR20?

[wallyjar]

Would it be CE issue if HR20100s have grey screen only?

[SFjr]

Just a grey screen here in Central Mississippi. Mid 90s across the board on 103(b). HR20-100 0x18a.

[lman]

There is no audio, but my audio receiver shows dolby is being sent.

[SteveHas]

I have it here on two HR20's in Boston
very clear

[spectrumsp]

In Jax, my H20 is seeing the slide, but the HR20-100 isn't...

[bobshults]

Gray screen on HR20-700 running 0x19a

[SteveHas]

There is no audio, but my audio receiver shows dolby is being sent.

that audio satellite hasn't been launched yet
did they forget to mention that when the channels go live in October the sound won't be there until March :lol:

[pmalve]

channel fine here after i changed 1 bad b band converter

[ccr1958]

There is no audio, but my audio receiver shows dolby is being sent.

same here exactly

[Thaedron]

Wahoooo!

[JLF]

So is it just the hr20-100 with a ce?

If so someone with problems may need to load in the nr to see if it works.

[EaglePC]

D10

[noneroy]

same here exactly

+1. Looks great. This is another great sign of things to come.

Thanks for the heads up Earl!

[ccr1958]

In Jax, my H20 is seeing the slide, but the HR20-100 isn't...

a little after 5am cdt i had the opposite...menu reset the h20 worked for me

[JLF]

D10

IT'S ALIVE!

[gashog301]

Does this count as the official launch of there HD channels? We have one more than we had before, so I guess they where close to when they wanted to launch.

[sandl]

Wash. DC area. 103(b) is all zeros!!! A few days ago I was all mid to upper 80's?????????

498 Searching for signal???????

[RickMilw]

Can see the slide here in Milwaukee. Should there be audio?

[stp890]

I have an HR20-700 with 0x19a and gray screen. 499 test has always been fine, but just the gray screen now on 498.

[LarryFlowers]

Curiouser and Curiouser...

HR20-700 is pulling up the proper screen on 498 and is showing full strength on 103B transponders..

H20-100 is searching for satellite signal on 498, but it previously passed the BBC test on 499, also 103B transponders on the -100 are all reading zero, but showed full strength yesterday??

Any thoughts?

[jclarke9999]

I have it ok on my:

HR20-700 (19A)
HR20-100 (NR)
H20-100 (NR)

[wallyjar]

Both of my HR20-100s do not have CE and are at NR. Grey screens only

[Azdeadwood]

I don't understand the excitement. D* will do something else to screw us over again.
So what if we get a test pattern - D* said this was the "Year of the HD" it might be 3 months IF WE ARE LUCKY. Dish still has over 30 more HD channels than D*.
Besides the second they turn on all of the new channels they are going to jack up the prices and we get robbed again.

[Tom Robertson]

I have tried several BBCs and only get a "searching for satellite" on channel 498.

Any idea what transponder this is being sent from?the reason I ask about the transponder is that I get all 0s on the odd transponders on 103b. My evens are 76-92.

I would like to call Directv and setup an appt based on the hd test channel not working but would like to know if these problems are related.

Most likely your ~13V/22KHz cable from your switch to your dish is not connected, bad, or had bad connectors. And yes they are related. Definitely call DIRECTV for repairs.

Cheers,
Tom

[mixer99]

only 99 hd channels left to go to reach our 100 ! :)

Here's hoping for a few channels to show up soon!

[JLF]

I don't understand the excitement. D* will do something else to screw us over again.
So what if we get a test pattern - D* said this was the "Year of the HD" it might be 3 months IF WE ARE LUCKY. Dish still has over 30 more HD channels than D*.
Besides the second they turn on all of the new channels they are going to jack up the prices and we get robbed again.

Go to Dish then

[Trendy2]

Got mine to display the HD Welcome after changing the channels a few times to get to Tuner 1. Just "Searching for Signal" on Tuner 2.

[Tom Robertson]

So is it just the hr20-100 with a ce?

If so someone with problems may need to load in the nr to see if it works.

There is only the NR for the HR20-100. If you are not seeing it, we will need to start a diagnosis of your system.

What are your signal strengths for 103(b)? Do you have the BBCs in place? Zinwell WB68 switch?

Cheers,
Tom

[iucpa]

Up and running in Wake Forest!

[woodyww]

All available 103b transponders have signal strengths in High 80's to low 90's. Channel 498 is blowing my doors off. Let's kick the tires and light the fires!!!

[Steve Gilbreath]

Working fine in Atlanta.

[sigma1914]

All good with 498s D* HD info screen here in DFW on both tuners.

[Azdeadwood]

Go to Dish then

I would if I hadn't made the mistake of buying all of the crap from D*. I would have to pay a lot of money to get out of my commitment. I already looked into it.

[kmkraft_1974]

on the phone now, thanks tom

Most likely your ~13V/22KHz cable from your switch to your dish is not connected, bad, or had bad connectors. And yes they are related. Definitely call DIRECTV for repairs.

Cheers,
Tom

[ncxcstud]

Not getting it here in Lexington, SC...

Just a black screen...and I'm assuming channel 499 is gone for good? It doesn't show up on my 'all' channels list even though the info for 498 tells you to go to 499 if you aren't seeing anything...

EDIT: and previously, channel 499 was showing 'searching for signal' like it was supposed to...

[Sing1gniS]

Nothing but a blank screen in Middle Georgia. 499 worked everytime so far.

[JLF]

There is only the NR for the HR20-100. If you are not seeing it, we will need to start a diagnosis of your system.

What are your signal strengths for 103(b)? Do you have the BBCs in place? Zinwell WB68 switch?

Cheers,
Tom

I don't have the HR20-100. People said they were not getting it and had a ce is why I asked.

[sigma1914]

I don't understand the excitement. D* will do something else to screw us over again.
So what if we get a test pattern - D* said this was the "Year of the HD" it might be 3 months IF WE ARE LUCKY. Dish still has over 30 more HD channels than D*.
Besides the second they turn on all of the new channels they are going to jack up the prices and we get robbed again.

Then switch to Dish.

[stp890]

I have an HR20-700 with 0x19a and gray screen. 499 test has always been fine, but just the gray screen now on 498.

Suddenly mine just started working. I haven't changed a thing.

[rigelian]

I have the slide on my HR20-700, but not on my HR20-100. Just a grey screen on that receiver.

[Vid58]

"I'm in" in California.

It even shows up in my HDTV filter channel guide.

[Med 28]

Tom, You have any idea about the grey blank screen (HR-700) every thing had been fine with 499 before now 498 is the blank screen. my signals our low at 60 and 70's but i dont think that this is problem now that this channel is up i calling for a little adjustment

[lman]

Suddenly mine just started working. I haven't changed a thing.

I lost the channel for about 15 minutes and it came back after making no changes.

[MAVERICK007]

There is only the NR for the HR20-100. If you are not seeing it, we will need to start a diagnosis of your system.

What are your signal strengths for 103(b)? Do you have the BBCs in place? Zinwell WB68 switch?

Cheers,
Tom

Just wondering... Can a Zinwell WB68 make a difference??? How? Picture quality and/or signal strength? :confused:

[Marvin]

Nothing on both of my 100's here.

[JLF]

I would if I hadn't made the mistake of buying all of the crap from D*. I would have to pay a lot of money to get out of my commitment. I already looked into it.

So keep paying for a service you don't like and coming here complaining constantly.

(Sounds like a good financial choice)

[LameLefty]

Is there supposed to be audio? I'm getting the slide just fine and my a/v receiver says it's DD 5.1 audio, but I'm getting silence.

[spectrumsp]

I just did a channel r/s on the hr20...I've now lost all channels in the 70's - 80's...the signal strength on the 103b is great, and I still have the gray screen on the 498...

Could they be in the process of remapping the channels over to the D10?

[AFH]

I see the screen on the H20 upstairs. Downstairs on the HR20 I get "searching for signal 771".

[BobbyK]

Both of my HR20-100s do not have CE and are at NR. Grey screens only

I live in Pensacola and it just came on.

[fwlogue]

All I get on all three of my HR-20's is a black Screen.

[bobshults]

I live in pensacola and I'm still getting gray screen. No Zinwell switch by the way.

[bobkvjr]

Got the ch#498 slide on both receivers here on the Space Coast of Florida
H20-100 (CE 2036) & H20-600 (CE 2038)

Boo Ya !!

[BobbyK]

I live in pensacola and I'm still getting gray screen. No Zinwell switch by the way.

An it just went off.. It was there.

[rigelian]

Strange, after bouncing through a few different channels I now receive it on the HR20-100. I wonder if it's a problem on one tuner but not the other. This might suggest it's a single BBC problem. I'll experiment a bit more.

[MikeR7]

For my -100 that has a black screen 498 does show up on the guide with the HDTV filter

[ballen2221]

Got it here in east Texas....even shows up under the HD Channels filter :)

[lionsrule]

mine says...

Dish Network: The Leader in HD

[bobshults]

It would be nice if you have nothing contructive to offer... Just keep quiet.

[Vid58]

I keep reading about "slides". I'm only getting one.

The clarity and detail of ch 498 is amazing. Such detail. :-)

[betterdan]

Is there supposed to be audio? I'm getting the slide just fine and my a/v receiver says it's DD 5.1 audio, but I'm getting silence.

No audio.

[LameLefty]

I keep reading about "slides". I'm only getting one.

The clarity and detail of ch 498 is amazing. Such detail. :-)

Yep. But not as nice as "Sunrise Earth" recording on the other tuner right now. THAT program sets the standard for me. :)

[PersMD]

Is it just the hr20 that is not getting it, or are people with h20 having problems as well?

My HR20-100s is receiving it fine.

[Oglikn]

HR20-100 in North Alabama shows black screen.

[johern]

498 coming in great on both HR20-700s here in SE Louisiana. Signal strengths range from 56 - 72 so I need an alighment but I am getting the picture

[djzack67]

reads subject heading.........

trips over dog, spills coffee....runs for media room........................

[GC71388]

HR20-100 and HR20-700s both receiving it fine.

[Tom Robertson]

Tom, You have any idea about the grey blank screen (HR-700) every thing had been fine with 499 before now 498 is the blank screen. my signals our low at 60 and 70's but i dont think that this is problem now that this channel is up i calling for a little adjustment
I had one HR20-700 that also had a black screen (I'm assuming it is the same one you're seeing). What "seemed" to work for me was recording on two local channels (to make sure both tuners were occupied) and then stopping one to go back to 498. Then I had 498 on the HR20 as expected.

Just wondering... Can a Zinwell WB68 make a difference??? How? Picture quality and/or signal strength? :confused:

If you don't have a zinwell wb68, but an older switch, you very well won't have a signal or a very, very poor signal and get Searching 771 or who knows what. I thought the OP was saying he had zeros on his transponders, so started the diagnosis cycyle.

Cheers,
Tom

[sctallywack]

loud and clear in buffalo, ny....

[scsweet]

I had a black screen on a -100s when I first got up. Rebooted without effect. Signal strengths 80's. Then suddenly 498 showed the slide (no sound). I was doing things similar to Tom above. I wonder whether they are using 498 to test their new authorization script.


S. Sweet
St. Louis, MO

[kramerboy]

Getting the slide here in Ohio. The HR20 says the resolution is coming through as 1080i. However, the slide image is very..."jumpy".

[lolaker99]

No 498 in Little Rock. I have a HR20-700

[jrlaw10]

What gives? Channel 499 for the last month gave me the daily message that all is well. Here in South Florida on Channel 498 I am just getting the searching for satellite message. It then says tune to Channel 499. Channel 499 is unavailable.

When I checked the 103(b) signal earlier in the week I was getting signal strength in the high 90's!

What's happening?

UPDATE: RBR the box and I am in business!!!

[F1 Fan]

HR20-100 NR
WB68
Native Mode.

Black screen on 498. Receiver showing 720p. No searching for satellite but no picture either. Channel up (to change tuner) channel up again, then 498 (so on other tuner) still same black screen.

Used to get 499 ok on both tuners.

just checked signals on both tuners lowest tp is 89. Range from 89-97 on both tuners.

Done a Menu Reset. Still the same.

FYI: A post in this thread from someone in Austin (90m west of me) has it, and someone in Conroe (45 E of me) also has it.

[mikeybc]

I see everyone saying they have the image on 498 as I do. Earl called it a "slide show". Is it supposed to be changing pages every now and then showing different slides? If is stays on the "Congratulations" page, I guess that means I'm good. And yes it is broadcasting in 1080!!! Woohoo!!!

Bring it on!!!

[HDTVFreak07]

H20 showing picture on 498 but HR20-700 not showing anything at all (just blank black screen on 1080i).

[Tom Robertson]

reads subject heading.........

trips over dog, spills coffee....runs for media room........................

!rolling

[charlestonemt]

Just a blank grey screen with HR20-100 in SC

[Earl Bonovich]

-) There is NOT supposed to be any audio on the slide... and it is a slideshow... just one slide though. ;) for now.

-) Those that are having issues seeing it, on an HR20... do this: Tune to 498... Then tune to 72, Then tune to 73... Then tune back to 498. This will make sure that you are using a different tuner to get to 498 (this of course is assuming you don't have anything recording, and are using a 2 tuner setup). If it works now... then something is up with the "other" tuner, and you can use that to narrow down if it is a local problem on your system

-) As for "me" getting up early... it helps when you know something is comming you can make plans for it. So this thread was prepared in advanced, and head's up given to those that would have normally been up at this time... I had my alarm set, but I also have abilty to shut the alarm up while I am dreaming.

[rmetcalf]

2xHR20-100s and 1xHR20-700 in Twin Cities have it loud (though no audio) and clear.

[smitchell24]

So, is there any "issue" if channel 498 says:

"Searching for signal on satellite 2, (771)"

Just read your post, Earl & did what you stated & now this:

"Searching for signal on satellite 1, (771)"

This is an HR20-100, btw

[Spyfy]

All good here in south central Kentucky.

[F1 Fan]

Some people are seeing it in 1080i.

I get a black screen and it is saying 720p (I have native on)

Is this the problem?

I have HR20-100 NR with native on and HDMI and getting a blank screen

All the old HD channels came through on 1080i ok

[jimmyv2000]

both my tvs show it and in 1080I
Bring it on BABY!
I was so mad the other day i had thought about cancelling
Maybe when i come home from work TODAY at 5 i will have some new HD.
keeping fingers crossed now!

[henryld]

I had a black screen on a -100s when I first got up. Rebooted without effect. Signal strengths 80's. Then suddenly 498 showed the slide (no sound). I was doing things similar to Tom above. I wonder whether they are using 498 to test their new authorization script.


S. Sweet
St. Louis, MO
You may be on to something with the authorization bit. Those with problems might check to see if they received the odd HD access charges in their account recent activity.

[ahatten]

Hmm, no "searching for satellite" but no slideshow. Just seeing a gray screen in 720p...

I also just see a gray screen. :(

[Tom Robertson]

<moderator hat on>
Please, let us remember decorum. We don't need to do any name calling or bashing of people who might be venting or frustrated. They are welcome to speak their mind, so long as they don't bash other people.

Thanks,
Tom
<moderator hat off>

[mikeybc]

Thanks Earl, you're always there to calm the waters.

[HDTVFreak07]

Some people are seeing it in 1080i.

I get a black screen and it is saying 720p (I have native on)

Is this the problem?

I have HR20-100 NR with native on and HDMI and getting a blank screen

All the old HD channels came through on 1080i ok

Yeah, my mistake. I have a blank black screen on 720p, not 1080i.

[lolaker99]

-) There is NOT supposed to be any audio on the slide... and it is a slideshow... just one slide though. ;) for now.

-) Those that are having issues seeing it, on an HR20... do this: Tune to 498... Then tune to 72, Then tune to 73... Then tune back to 498. This will make sure that you are using a different tuner to get to 498 (this of course is assuming you don't have anything recording, and are using a 2 tuner setup). If it works now... then something is up with the "other" tuner, and you can use that to narrow down if it is a local problem on your system

-) As for "me" getting up early... it helps when you know something is comming you can make plans for it. So this thread was prepared in advanced, and head's up given to those that would have normally been up at this time... I had my alarm set, but I also have abilty to shut the alarm up while I am dreaming.

Done as you have suggested in #2 still get a grey screen. I am not recording anything. I previously had passed the test on channel 499. My signal strength is on 103b is in the 90s all the way across.

[cmkratt]

-) Those that are having issues seeing it, on an HR20... do this: Tune to 498... Then tune to 72, Then tune to 73... Then tune back to 498. This will make sure that you are using a different tuner to get to 498 (this of course is assuming you don't have anything recording, and are using a 2 tuner setup). If it works now... then something is up with the "other" tuner, and you can use that to narrow down if it is a local problem on your system

It's a good thought, Earl, but I tried that already on both of my HR20-700s, and all I get is a black screen. I get the channel banner, but no picture. And the 499 test channel worked just fine for me (Searching for signal...)

[bobshults]

Done as you have suggested in #2 still get a grey screen. I am not recording anything. I previously had passed the test on channel 499. My signal strength is on 103b is in the 90s all the way across.

Same here.

[djzack67]

!rolling


I Am happy to report Coffee, Dog and 498 are all fine in Chicago... Bring on the HD

[Indiana627]

"Silent" and clear here!

Came on about 6:05AM. Channel 499 was first removed from the guide at about 6:02, then 498 was added about 3 minutes later.

[bigref]

I have 498 here in Baltimore in HD. So D* kept their promise and had new HD channels in September. :hurah:

[henryld]

Dang I'm at work already and can't check; started to turn on the TV before I left but thought nah it's not happening yet. S**t happens.:nono2:

[PersMD]

-) There is NOT supposed to be any audio on the slide... and it is a slideshow... just one slide though. ;) for now.

-) Those that are having issues seeing it, on an HR20... do this: Tune to 498... Then tune to 72, Then tune to 73... Then tune back to 498. This will make sure that you are using a different tuner to get to 498 (this of course is assuming you don't have anything recording, and are using a 2 tuner setup). If it works now... then something is up with the "other" tuner, and you can use that to narrow down if it is a local problem on your system

-) As for "me" getting up early... it helps when you know something is comming you can make plans for it. So this thread was prepared in advanced, and head's up given to those that would have normally been up at this time... I had my alarm set, but I also have abilty to shut the alarm up while I am dreaming.

Welcome back Earl!

[mknmuzic]

Earl,
I too have a blank screen on my HR20. H20 is fine. I am getting 92+ signal on both tuners on 103B. I tried tuning to 498-72-73 then back to 498 with no luck? Previously 499 showed searching for signal as it should have. Any ideas?

[mridan]

Coming in clear here in the western burbs of Chicago at 7:15 A.M.

[F1 Fan]

-) Those that are having issues seeing it, on an HR20... do this: Tune to 498... Then tune to 72, Then tune to 73... Then tune back to 498. This will make sure that you are using a different tuner to get to 498 (this of course is assuming you don't have anything recording, and are using a 2 tuner setup). If it works now... then something is up with the "other" tuner, and you can use that to narrow down if it is a local problem on your system


I tried that too Earl. Not working. I am not asking for help but posting this info so we can see if we have some common info between people not getting it.

I have HR20-100 NR. WB68. Native ON. HDMI.

Blank Screen on 498 on 720p
Did the 72 channel - it switched to 1080i. and 73. Then went to 498 and it switched back to 720p with blank screen.

Did a menu reset dash. Still the same.

People 90m west and 45 miles east are reporting ok.

TP signals on both tuners (before and after reset) 89-97.

[lman]

I have 498 here in Baltimore in HD. So D* kept their promise and had new HD channels in September. :hurah:

They need one more channel to be accurate.

[DavidsonDuke]

I had the good message earlier. Now my box lights up that it is displaying 1080i, but the display is blank. Hr20 . . . hmmm.

[FlyBono24]

only 99 hd channels left to go to reach our 100 ! :)

Here's hoping for a few channels to show up soon!

They said UP TO 100... the only number they promised was 70 by the end of October.

So they'll release the 71st HD channel on December 30th and that'll meet their promise. :rolleyes: :hurah:

[say-what]

498 has shown on all my receivers in glorious HD. Good to see you D10!

[HDTVFreak07]

I tried that too Earl. Not working. I am not asking for help but posting this info so we can see if we have some common info between people not getting it.

I have HR20-100 NR. WB68. Native ON. HDMI.

Blank Screen on 498 on 720p
Did the 72 channel - it switched to 1080i. and 73. Then went to 498 and it switched back to 720p with blank screen.

Did a menu reset dash. Still the same.

People 90m west and 45 miles east are reporting ok.

TP signals on both tuners (before and after reset) 89-97.

UH, 72 and 73 should be in 720p, not 1080i.

[djwww98]

I've got nothing. On either tuner. Blank screen. It won't let me go to 499 now but when it did it worked the way it was supposed to. Signals on 103b are in the high 70's and low 80's. WTF?

[Tom Robertson]

For the black/grey screen you might try recording on two different channels at the same time. That cleared it up for me. Just a two minute recording on my local MPEG4 channels did it.

Cheers,
Tom

[Indiana627]

For the people not getting the slide on 498: has your D* account showed the recent HD activity recently? Maybe they haven't gotten your profile fixed which is why you can't see 498? Just a hypothesis.

[Rob]

Most 103(b) signals in 70's to low 80's here and I'm receiving 498 silent and clear.

[wallyjar]

Tried 72, 73, then 498 on two HR20-100s. Both still grey screens.

Signals on both tuners on 103B are 95 and higher on all transponders.

Any ideas?

[gfcninerfan]

I live in Toledo and see the gray screen on my hr20-700 (ver 018e). I did a menu reset and still nothing. I checked my tps and they range from 38-89 between both tuners. I had the new dish installed on 9/4. My channel banner says "B-Band Converter Test Channel". Does anyone else see that on their channel banner? I could see ch. 499 before today without a problem. Should I call D*? :confused:

[bobshults]

Tom said "For the black/grey screen you might try recording on two different channels at the same time. That cleared it up for me. Just a two minute recording on my local MPEG4 channels did it."


Tried this... no success.

[Teronzhul]

HR20 set for 720p output, black screen on 498. Attempted to force resolution output to 1080i and it locked up the box. Rebooting now.

[newsbreaker]

Gray screen in Iowa as well. I only have one tuner set up, FWIW. I tried recording on the one I have, then stopping it and tuning to 498 with not effect.

I have 103(b) in the high 80's and 90's across the board.

[dkgator]

Blank grey screen only on two HR20-100s in Mobile, AL Signals all in upper 90s

Blank grey screen on HR20-700 in Pensacola FL. 103B signals all in the upper 90s. I am not running the latest CE but I will be tonight. Currently on 0x18a.

My profile has been updated:
09/12/2007 xxxxxxxx7423 Sports HD - Charge $0.00 $0.00
09/12/2007 xxxxxxxx7423 Cinemax HD - Charge $0.00 $0.00
09/12/2007 xxxxxxxx7423 Starz HD - Charge $0.00 $0.00
09/12/2007 xxxxxxxx7423 HD Access $9.99 $1.32

[Med 28]

For the people not getting the slide on 498: has your D* account showed the recent HD activity recently? Maybe they haven't gotten your profile fixed which is why you can't see 498? Just a hypothesis.
yes on the 10th.

[stblake10]

I tested channel 498 this morning and it congratulated me on being set up correctly. I also checked the signal meters on both tuners (1&2) and I have at least 85-89% strength.

[F1 Fan]

UH, 72 and 73 should be in 720p, not 1080i.

yeah my mistake - i went to 70 and 71 but was quoting Earls post and forgot to change channel numbers. 72 does switch to 720p.

my (badly raised) point was my native was working. And it appears the people getting the slide see it in 1080i while us who are getting the blank screen are getting 720p.

[FlyBono24]

Getting the slide here in Ohio. The HR20 says the resolution is coming through as 1080i. However, the slide image is very..."jumpy".

I've noticed that too. If you stare at the sentence on top it kinda jumps up and down for a second and then resets itself... :confused:

[gfcninerfan]

You may be on to something with the authorization bit. Those with problems might check to see if they received the odd HD access charges in their account recent activity.

I saw those charges on my account that posted on 9/11.

[newsbreaker]

That might be true, mine is set to "native" and I'm getting 720p on 498.

FWIW, no CE for me.

[stblake10]

As for the signal strength, I show 14transponders with 85% and higher.

[F1 Fan]

For the people not getting the slide on 498: has your D* account showed the recent HD activity recently? Maybe they haven't gotten your profile fixed which is why you can't see 498? Just a hypothesis.

I have those charges on my account. But blank screen at 720p.

I think the 720p part is what is doing it. Hopefully a D* Tech gets this news and they can look into it.

Not sure if this helps: I HAVE NOT refreshed my services online. I never had a problem.

I will try that now.

[RxMan1]

For the black/grey screen you might try recording on two different channels at the same time. That cleared it up for me. Just a two minute recording on my local MPEG4 channels did it.

Cheers,
Tom

That worked for me. I had the black/grey screen. Started 2 channels recording then tuned to channel 498. Thanks!

For specifics I started an SD OTA recording and ESPN-HD recording then changed to 498.

[ncxcstud]

Not getting it here in Lexington, SC...

Just a black screen...and I'm assuming channel 499 is gone for good? It doesn't show up on my 'all' channels list even though the info for 498 tells you to go to 499 if you aren't seeing anything...

EDIT: and previously, channel 499 was showing 'searching for signal' like it was supposed to...

Tried Tom's 'trick' and now 498 shows up perfectly :)

Record two channels...then go to 498...

[HOAGIEHEAD]

All's good in my neck of the woods. Slide show is coming in crystal clear.

[cb7214]

498 is coming in great here

[Tom Robertson]

The other thing to try with the black screen issue is refresh your services at directv.com: http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/mydirectv/mysystem/mySystemResendAuthorization.jsp

Good luck,
Tom

[dtv757]

i had a blank black screen this morning,
ch 499 was unavailable this morning,

when testing signal strength signal in ranges between 86-93 % for 103(b)

[JLF]

yeah my mistake - i went to 70 and 71 but was quoting Earls post and forgot to change channel numbers. 72 does switch to 720p.

my (badly raised) point was my native was working. And it appears the people getting the slide see it in 1080i while us who are getting the blank screen are getting 720p.

Does it switch to 720p or is it already on 720p?

Go to an SD channel then 498 and see if it switches or not.

[stblake10]

I have my TV set at 720p also "native" off and no channel 499, but I have 498. Should I have 499?

[cybervet]

I'm stuck at work, so ...

Has anyone tried "Reset Services" from the D* web site ??

Just a thought ...

[Ed Campbell]

I have my TV set at 720p also "native" off and no channel 499, but I have 498. Should I have 499?

No.

[bearmur]

I see 498. Maybe programs soon?

[PersMD]

I have my TV set at 720p also "native" off and no channel 499, but I have 498. Should I have 499?

I think not.

[ljnskywalker]

Got it Here....DROOOOOOL!!!! :)

[stblake10]

Thnx. I assume that by seeing channel 498 with "congratulations" I am all set. Now the wait begins. I have been real patient with D* on sending out the new HD channels. We may never know what the hang-up was/is on the delay.

[F1 Fan]

Does it switch to 720p or is it already on 720p?

Go to an SD channel then 498 and see if it switches or not.

it switches to 720p if i was on an SD channel or a 1080i channel. I am refreshing services at present.

[Earl Bonovich]

If you are getting a "blank" screen, that is not an authorization issue....

If it was an authorization issue, you would get a 721: Channel not purchased error message

If it was a total signal unattainable issue... Then you would get a Searching for Sat issue

Those of you with multiple units, turn BOTH of them at the same time to 498..

Those of you still with grey screen... what are the distances like between your unit and your multiswitch/dish.

[drewx420]

Central Iowa. Account updated with HD charges. 498 on one HR20 worked after recording two local channels. Second HR20 has black screen after trying multiple recording/tuner configurations.

95 plus on all 103b transponders. Tried both at once like Earl posted above. Units are 10-12' from multiswitch.

[stblake10]

Good Morning Earl!

[RunnerFL]

For the black/grey screen you might try recording on two different channels at the same time. That cleared it up for me. Just a two minute recording on my local MPEG4 channels did it.

Cheers,
Tom

I'm getting it fine on my HR20-700 in my living room but not getting it at all on my -100 or -700 in my bedroom. Black screen, no slide and no searching for signal message. These units both passed the test when 499 was up.

Tried recording on 2 channels and tuning back to 498, no go.

[rap0819]

ch 498 a very washed out contrats slide. Transponders 2, 4, and 6 read 60 sig strength. All other's in the low 80's with 17 at 90. All other sats I get 95-100. Need I be concerned at this time?

[RunnerFL]

Those of you still with grey screen... what are the distances like between your unit and your multiswitch/dish.

No more than 20 feet to the WB68 and no more than 40 feet to dish from units that aren't working.

Unit that is working is a good 40 feet from the WB68 and at least 60 from the dish.

[kirkus]

If you are getting a "blank" screen, that is not an authorization issue....

If it was an authorization issue, you would get a 721: Channel not purchased error message

If it was a total signal unattainable issue... Then you would get a Searching for Sat issue

Those of you with multiple units, turn BOTH of them at the same time to 498..

Those of you still with grey screen... what are the distances like between your unit and your multiswitch/dish.


Earl - I'm receiving it fine, but for those who are having trouble, any idea which transponder the signal is coming from so they can check signal strength?

[bobshults]

If you are getting a "blank" screen, that is not an authorization issue....

If it was an authorization issue, you would get a 721: Channel not purchased error message

If it was a total signal unattainable issue... Then you would get a Searching for Sat issue

Those of you with multiple units, turn BOTH of them at the same time to 498..

Those of you still with grey screen... what are the distances like between your unit and your multiswitch/dish.

I have HR20-700 with gray screen on 498...distance to antenna <20 feet, no switch.

[dnelms]

ch 498 a very washed out contrats slide. Transponders 2, 4, and 6 read 60 sig strength. All other's in the low 80's with 17 at 90. All other sats I get 95-100. Need I be concerned at this time?

Every TP on 103b for me is 91 or higher and the slide is perfectly clear. Sounds like it might be time for a D* visit.

[Indiana627]

Earl, didn't recognize your posts at first with your new avatar. Good to have you back online.

[Earl Bonovich]

Earl - I'm receiving it fine, but for those who are having trouble, any idea which transponder the signal is coming from so they can check signal strength?

If it is a "signal strength" issue, you would get a searching for SAT message.

I am very curious to hear about the configurations about those that are getting blank screens... or inconsistant results.

How far are your runs between box and multiswitch/dish... and if multiswitch... Type of switch, and distance between switch and dish

[longrider]

Slide coming in fine on both receivers. It does take a couple seconds to pop up

[Hdhead]

I get it on my H20 but not on my HR20.

[John4924]

If you are getting a "blank" screen, that is not an authorization issue....

If it was an authorization issue, you would get a 721: Channel not purchased error message

If it was a total signal unattainable issue... Then you would get a Searching for Sat issue

Those of you with multiple units, turn BOTH of them at the same time to 498..

Those of you still with grey screen... what are the distances like between your unit and your multiswitch/dish.

Good morning, Earl. Would it be possible to know which transponder they are transmitting channel 498 from? May help in some troubleshooting? Just a thought.

Edit: Man, the posting is fast! I see my question answered above!

[GP_23]

-) There is NOT supposed to be any audio on the slide... and it is a slideshow... just one slide though. ;) for now.

-) Those that are having issues seeing it, on an HR20... do this: Tune to 498... Then tune to 72, Then tune to 73... Then tune back to 498. This will make sure that you are using a different tuner to get to 498 (this of course is assuming you don't have anything recording, and are using a 2 tuner setup). If it works now... then something is up with the "other" tuner, and you can use that to narrow down if it is a local problem on your system

-) As for "me" getting up early... it helps when you know something is comming you can make plans for it. So this thread was prepared in advanced, and head's up given to those that would have normally been up at this time... I had my alarm set, but I also have abilty to shut the alarm up while I am dreaming.

Tried what you suggested and yes it works!;) Have the HR20-100 and 499 worked all the time.

[BWELL316]

Good to go in Maine. Maybe we could get Big Ten Network in HD after all?(I know, wishful thinking)

[Earl Bonovich]

Good morning, Earl. Would it be possible to know which transponder they are transmitting channel 498 from? May help in some troubleshooting? Just a thought.

If I find out... I'll let you know

[Hoxxx]

498 is working fine. It would be great to see some real programing off D10. This proves it is working. How much longer will we have to wait???

[houskamp]

Is it possible the those with black screens have BBC type problems? as in possibly seeing the wrong sats? anyone with a working and nonworking unit that can try swapping bbc's?

[snafup]

I've got here on one tuner (HR20-700) for first time. Installer coming this morning to check 2nd tuner. You folks on this board have provided a wealth of info this week andI'm truly appreciative.

Thx.

[CTJon]

I assume that even if we see it correctly, we should still do the "tuner" switch trick to make sure that it shows on both tuners.

[Juggernaut]

I have HR20-700 with gray screen on 498...distance to antenna <20 feet, no switch.

Same here. Record both channels, no joy. Trying reset now.

[Southpaw]

Good to go here on an H20 and an HR20 (both tuners).

[Mike Huss]

Here's another data point.

I had posted recently that I had all kinds of 0's in my 103 (b) readings so I ordered two new BBC's. ONE of them came yesterday. :mad: Replaced the one on tuner 1 since it had more 0's. No difference. I figured crap, I need to tweak the alignment, but by this time it was dark out yesterday, so I had to wait. Then this morning I see this thread so I checked 498. Black screen at first due to native switching, but then within moments I saw the slide. I was already late leaving for work so I never did check to see if my signals have improved, but they haven't changed in days so I'm assuming they didn't.

FWIW, both tuners have 0's on about 6 different transponders, some 90's, some 60's, etc, all over the board. But I still see the slide on 498. Also, I don't see the special HD charge on my account, but then again I'm trying to accept the terms to let me see my old statements (my billing statement just came through on the 19th, so the oldest thing in my recent activity is from the 18th) and that's not working, so it might have been on there, I just can't see it. I don't recall ever seeing it though and I've been checking my recently activity frequently.

So anyway, to make a long story longer, I'm seeing the slide on 498 here!

[ahatten]

If it is a "signal strength" issue, you would get a searching for SAT message.

I am very curious to hear about the configurations about those that are getting blank screens... or inconsistant results.

How far are your runs between box and multiswitch/dish... and if multiswitch... Type of switch, and distance between switch and dish


Tried 498, then 72, then 73, then back to 498 - still blank screen

Tried rebooting, then 498 - still blank screen

Tried refreshing services (and yes, the charges are on the statement) - still blank screen.

Tried recording two channels at once and then 498 - still blank screen.

No multiswitch involved. Dish directly into back of HR20.

[KDelande]

3 HR20s, all getting 720p set via native and no content, no errors/messages on 498.

All are single tuners at this time, I do only have 1 BBC hooked up on each to the coax run, the other open tuner does NOT have a BBC since there's no cable hooked up.

My runs are, I would estimate, 30-40 feet for 2 of them, 20 for another. This is to a brand new WB68 I received last week. Run from switch to dish - 15-20 feet or so.

Signal strength on all 103b xponders is mid 80s-mid 90s.

KD

[drisner]

Working here in the IE (SoCal) with HR20-100 using Native, but with 1080i turned off (since my TV would have to downconvert anyway). My signal strengths are 58-72 with most around 66.

[wallyjar]

have tried 72,73 the 498....tried recording two channels, still gey on two HR20-100s.

Turned on H20 and get 498 channel not avail and goes right back to other channel.

Refreshed services from Directv website.

nothing has worked. I am about 35 feet from switch to all three receivers

[hoboken]

498 "on", signals in mid 90's - good to go - even in the hills of ky.

[dabart1]

I have HR20-700 with the latest CE. Tried the record trick and still get black screen at 498, I refreshed my services and that didn't help. I also noticed that my recent account activity doesn't show anything other than what was there before.

[tafitz]

California waking up.
I am seeing it.
:newbie:

[Dr_J]

Have it. The video is jittery ever so slightly. No audio, as stated.

[kirkus]

Earl - I'm receiving it fine

Spoke too soon. Receiving on downstairs ok but not on upstairs (gray screen). However, the gray screen unit is also indicating a dolby digital signal! (Also tried the 72/73 and dual recording tricks - no luck).

edit - Correction - NO on the dolby digital audio signal indicator. Recceiver was simply sticking with whatever signal it had been getting prior to tuning to 498 (for some reason).

[RunnerFL]

Ok, I'm getting it on all my units now after rebooting the 2 that weren't getting it.

[bw1605]

how do i do the tuner switch on the hr20-700 i cant figure out jhow to switch between the tuners?

[Chilli_Dog]

Mine is intermittent. The first time I switched to the channel, I saw 498. I then switched channels and came back. It was gone. Repeated a few more times, and saw it once. Right now, just a gray screen.

[FHSPSU67]

I'm good in Windber, PA!
!pride

[tgater]

So, whoever had the D10 sending us signals on the 21st WINS!

[Southpaw]

have tried 72,73 the 498....tried recording two channels, still gey on two HR20-100s.

Turned on H20 and get 498 channel not avail and goes right back to other channel.

Refreshed services from Directv website.

nothing has worked. I am about 35 feet from switch to all three receivers

Do you have the programming changes under "my programming" that everyone has been referencing?

[old7]

I have 2 HR20-700s. On both DVRs I have one tuner that gets the slide just fine and one tuner that has a blank screen. Both DVRs are connected to the same WB616 multiswitch with about 5 ft of RG6. Both DVRs show mostly 90's on 103(b) with a few high 80's on both tuners.

[gfcninerfan]

I tried the record 2 shows and also tune to 498 -> 72-> 73->498 and nothing worked.

[ahearst]

I can see it clearly in south Texas! What a glorious day! :)

[purtman]

HR20-700. I haven't seen the charges, but I do have the screen saying that I'm all set up for HD.