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  1. DIRECTV Programming
    This is a little OT, but close enough (I think). I have TC+, to which I later added HBO. I want to drop HBO, but the rules seem to say that if I drop an add-on (e.g. HBO) then I have to select a new package. Meaning.... I need to go to Choice or Choice Extra and pay the price increase by...
  2. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Here's my problem: I setup an autorecord for "Baseball Tonight" when I subscribed to the HD package, and it recorded Baseball Tonight on any ESPN channel that I received, i.e. 20X and 7X. A month ago, I canceled the HD package, so I no longer receive Channels 7X. But, my TO DO list still picks...
  3. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    At the end of last year's baseball season, if I recall correctly that far back, I was getting YES on Ch.96 on my HR10-250. Has it recently been changed to MPEG4?
  4. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    The media capabilities of the HR20 got me interested in using my NSLU2 for serving photos, music, and (hopefully, someday) video. So, I unslung my NSLU2 and installed the trial of TwonkyMedia 4.1. I have 0x120 on the HR20. So far, I am not getting very far making it all work. :) 1: My...
  5. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    This was a tough one! Every other time, 02468 took - first time. I must have gone through a dozen attempts before I hit it. I am not sure it makes a difference, but I did pull the power plug (still no go on the first boot up) and it finally responded on the second RBR after the power was...
  6. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Is there any known functionality for the box to talk to the world outside my home network?
  7. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Could you clarify which version of Twonky I want for serving media to the HR20? From their website, it seems TwonkyMedia is what I want, but it is around $USD 39 (29.95 Euros). TwonkyMusic is only about $26, but it only serves music. Thanks for your help.
  8. DIRECTV Programming
    Though I got sidetracked with some academic questions out of curiosity, my original intent was to determine if I had a choice to record MPEG2 or MPEG4 (assuming equal quality, to achieve more effective storage by choosing MPEG4). It seems then that I will want to record the normal channels...
  9. DIRECTV Programming
    Thanks harsh, bobnielsen, Newshawk. Great info! Is it generally a rule that MPEG4 is used just for spot beams and MPEG2 is used for CONUS? It seems that YES (SD 622) is on a CONUS MPEG2 transponder because I can receive it when I am in Florida in the winter (not that there is anything useful...
  10. DIRECTV Programming
    I am confused about how NYC locals are handled, given that they are a special case with their national feeds. I get the four networks in SD on on Channels 2/4/5/7 and Channels 380/382/386/388; HD is on Channels 80/82/86/88. The list shows NYC HD locals on Sat-99. I thought 99 was an MPEG4...
  11. DIRECTV Tips and Resources
    I have an HR20 coming in 23 days and have scanned the forum for two days in eager anticipation. Despite all that reading, I have a couple of questions still unanswered (4 out of an initial list of hundreds ain't bad): Is there a consensus as to whether the HR10/MPEG2 or HR20/MPEG4 has better...
  12. DIRECTV SD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Can I get a pointer to the featrue additions? In particular, I wonder if the "deleted programs folder" is part of 6.3?
  13. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    I haven't seen the problem in the last couple of days. No doubt, it will be back soon and I will let you know.
  14. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Yes, I do. Interesting suggestion. When next the intermittent problem becomes "mittent" I will test this idea and report back.
  15. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    The IR transmitter (i.e. remote) is not the problem - it happens with either of the two remotes I have. The receiver refuses to acknowledge the signal. The receiver as a whole (the hard drive, memory, and CPU) seems fine, since it works without any hiccup as to recording or playing back...
  16. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    My HR10-250 is about 2 years old. Other than getting more and more sluggish, it has worked great. I have an intermittent problem with it ignoring the IR signal. Remote is sending a strong signal. Typically, I will be going along great, and suddenly, no response. There is no sure-fire fix...
  17. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Another thing.... Since early September, I have had "technical problems" with the Ch. 94 HD recording. I don't see this on any other broadcast. In the course of a game, it will happen two to five times. When, I fast-forward, it jumps to the end of the recording, i.e. to the current live...
  18. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    It has been spotty on Ch. 94 (sometimes the guide shows it on Ch. 95, but I can't remember if I actually received it on Ch. 95). Last night it was in the guide on Ch. 94, but not really. A few days ago, I did get it on Ch. 94. YES's policy is all home games; and they recently announced this...
  19. DIRECTV General Discussion
    Thanks for the ideas. I never watch WPIX, so I don't recall whether I get it. I will check when I return home in a few days.
  20. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I get all my locals off satellite (no antenna) and every other local (NY) channel is there. I verified that (satellite) Ch.9 is in my "channels you receive" list and the programming shows up in the guide. When I try to watch it, I get the blue banner that says "Program not available in your...
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