DBSTalk.Com http://www.dbstalk.com Discussion forums for satellite TV. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.dbstalk.com/dbs-images/misc/rss.jpg DBSTalk.Com http://www.dbstalk.com Headlines for 11/20/2009 http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168592&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:48:59 GMT DIREC*TV* - Merger with Liberty Media Results in Formation of DirectTV Sports Networks *here* (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168586) DIRECTV - Merger with Liberty Media Results in Formation of DirectTV Sports Networks here ]]> News Doug Brott http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168592 H20-100 - Not picking up HDs http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168589&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:21 GMT I don't use this receiver often, but for the last few weeks, for some reason, I can't pick up HD channels (including my locals) except for the ones in the 70s.

When I plug the same exact line into my HD-DVR, I have no problems so it can't be the line.

Did several RBR to no avail.

Anybody else with this problem? ]]> DIRECTV Standalone Receiver Discussion Red Dog http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168589 Merger Results in Formation of DIRECTV Sports Networks http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168586&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:19 GMT DIRECTV completed a merger transaction with Liberty Media yesterday .. More information here (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168590). Some more information came available today. ... DIRECTV completed a merger transaction with Liberty Media yesterday .. More information here. Some more information came available today.

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As a result of the merger, Liberty Sports Group has been re-branded DIRECTV Sports Networks, a controlled subsidiary of DIRECTV that is comprised of three regional sports networks, which include FSN Northwest, FSN Pittsburgh and FSN Rocky Mountain (and sub-region FSN Utah). The three networks combined reach more than 8.5 million viewers across 17 states and own exclusive programming and distribution partnerships with more than 25 teams and conferences.
What effect will this have if any. also i did a search and nothing cam up on this topic. ]]> DIRECTV General Discussion Unknown http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168586 Additional RG6 runs http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168585&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:57:58 GMT Sorry if this has been covered but I'm on my iPhone so...

Will installers do additional coax runs to rooms that don't have them? Can they be trusted for such work would it be better to find a specialzed contractor? ]]> General Dish Network™ Discussion UMass03 http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168585 Serenity question http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168584&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:17 GMT Is Serenity a stand alone movie, or would have have needed to watch Firefly to follow and enjoy it? Is Serenity a stand alone movie, or would have have needed to watch Firefly to follow and enjoy it? ]]> TV Show Talk IndyMichael http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168584 Bad remotes or bad user ? http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168583&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:08 GMT This problem has me confused. Our main unit is a R15-300, after about a year the #'s three , six and nine, stopped working on the remote. Order a new universal Rf ( since I wanted the back light) :grin: Same thing happened to this one, same numbers. Ordered a second plain $15 remote, same thing with this one but this time we upgraded a second room to a HD-DVR took the remote from the old D11, which was working fine and has lasted about 3 years to use with the R15. Guess what after about 3 months I'm seeing the same thing happen. Could it really be because of my usage :confused: or could some sort of feedback/interference issue be the cause ? The IR receiver in our Toshiba TV did die right before we switched to satellite service. Could this have any effect on the remotes ? I can't believe I burn out as many remotes as it seems. ]]> DIRECTV General Discussion bh711 http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168583 Newbie 722k Question http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168582&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:20 GMT I have 722k hooked to my HD set in the LR. It also feeds TV2 in one of the kids BR. Is it possible to record one channel AND watch seperate channels on both TV1 and TV2 (thus, 3 'active' channels at the same time)? So far as I can tell, that's not possible judging by the fact that whenever we're recording and try to change the channel I get a message saying something to the effect of : "You can't do this. Do you want to stop recording?"... Just got Dish installed so I'm still trying to figure this thing out... Am I missing something? ]]> ViP612/622/722/722K DVR Support Forum egypt123 http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168582 Video Conversion Software http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168581&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:22:02 GMT Could someone give opinions on some video conversion software. There are so many so which is the best. I would like to buy one that converts the most and does it pretty fast with quality. Thanks Could someone give opinions on some video conversion software. There are so many so which is the best. I would like to buy one that converts the most and does it pretty fast with quality.

Thanks ]]> Tech Talk - Gadgets, Gizmos and Technology italiano116 http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168581 Big Game Cal Stanford http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168580&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:40 GMT I am really ticked that the Cal Stanford game is on Versus and we can't see it. As I see it, the customer again is getting the shaft. I think this is breach of contract and I won't have to wait for the 2 years to expire. U-Verse has just come into my neighborhood and it sounds better every day. I hope I am not the only one that feels this way, and we should let the powers know.:mad::confused::mad: ]]> DIRECTV General Discussion italiano116 http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168580 Road map to Media Share? http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168577&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:17 GMT Does anybody know what Directv has in store for Media Share? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to decide to stick it out with Media Share or move to a dedicated media extender like... Does anybody know what Directv has in store for Media Share? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to decide to stick it out with Media Share or move to a dedicated media extender like WDTV Live.

Is there a dedicated programming team working on it?

When do you think we might expected a new update?

It is a little slow, is that just because it's in Beta and the code is not optimized?

Any significant additions/features added? ]]> DIRECTV Extras mrfatboy http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168577 Big News: Oprah bailing on broadcast TV...in 2011 http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168576&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:30 GMT According to the NY Times, Oprah will be announcing today: ---Quote--- “The sun will set on the Oprah show as its 25th season draws to a close on Sept. 9, 2011,” Tim Bennett, the president of Ms.... According to the NY Times, Oprah will be announcing today:
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“The sun will set on the Oprah show as its 25th season draws to a close on Sept. 9, 2011,” Tim Bennett, the president of Ms. Winfrey’s production company, Harpo, said in a letter to her 214 local TV stations on Thursday evening. She will appear on her cable channel, called OWN: the Oprah Winfrey Network, in some form. But “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will no longer be.

The list of repercussions of her decision is long. For CBS, the owner of syndication rights to her show, it means the loss of its signature program and millions of dollars every year in revenue.

For ABC stations, where her show was largely seen, it means the loss of daytime’s most popular program, a generator of giant audiences leading into evening news programs.
Well, we knew broadcast TV was dying.:sure: ]]> TV Show Talk phrelin http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168576 <![CDATA[More "Trauma" ordered]]> http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168574&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:29 GMT According to the Hollywood Reporter's James Hibberd and Deadline Hollywood's Nikki Finke, NBC has ordered more episodes of "Trauma", a show that was declared DOA by critics and bloggers.

We like the show, particularly it's characters. Yeah, sometimes...well, frequently it's a bit over the top in its action. But it's fun and very "ER"-like.

Then there's the issue of ratings that raises all the "experts" eyebrows. It's cable level ratings are understandable considering that it's lead-in, "Heroes", offers a minimum of potential viewers and it has been opposite "Dancing with the Stars", the CBS highest rated broadcast comedy hour, "Lie to Me", and ESPN's Monday NFL game which takes some 16+ million viewers away from broadcast TV.

I don't think even "L&O: SVU" would pull decent ratings for NBC against that lineup. "Chuck" will do better, but then the "DWTS" and Monday night NFL seasons will be over putting some 35 million viewers back into play. ]]> TV Show Talk phrelin http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168574 Remote Question http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168573&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:01 GMT Can I use a Harmony Remote on my HD DVR and my SD DVR? I am looking to put all my remotes in one and before buying I need to make sure I can use it on my current equipment. Thanks in advance. Can I use a Harmony Remote on my HD DVR and my SD DVR? I am looking to put all my remotes in one and before buying I need to make sure I can use it on my current equipment. Thanks in advance. ]]> DIRECTV Plus High Definition DVR Discussion wcwman18 http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168573 HR20-700 records but nothing is there http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168572&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:48 GMT I have a series recording for Project Runway on Lifetime ch. 252. Last week when I tried to watch the recording of part 1 of the season finale, it showed the program in the guide as 1 hr. recorded,... I have a series recording for Project Runway on Lifetime ch. 252. Last week when I tried to watch the recording of part 1 of the season finale, it showed the program in the guide as 1 hr. recorded, but the instant I pressed Play, the "do you want to delete yes or no" message came up. Tried rewinding to the beginning, etc. but there was no program there...just the delete option. I deleted it and set it to record yesterday along with the finale part 2 during the marathon on Lifetime. Now it happened with BOTH episodes from last night...same exact thing. This has not happened with any other programs. Any suggestions or advice?

btw, Mine is a HR20-700 with v 0x368 software

eta: there were no recording conflicts and the history shows "recorded" for both part 1 at 6pm and part 2 at 7pm. ]]> DIRECTV Plus High Definition DVR Discussion labsnabys http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168572 DirecTV Movers Connection MPEG4 Locals Area http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168570&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:09 GMT We are getting ready to move to a new house here soon. I am just curious about something before I schedule the movers install date. I am in the Traverse City - Cadillac area in Michigan so my locals... We are getting ready to move to a new house here soon. I am just curious about something before I schedule the movers install date. I am in the Traverse City - Cadillac area in Michigan so my locals are MPEG4 now soon to be switched over permanently. I already had everything swapped for MPEG4 a while back so I now have one R22-100 and three H21-200s.

I would like to add a second DVR to our account when we move. It would go into my room so I would deactivate one of the H21s. I am hoping I can get it for just the shipping charge like on the commercial. I know the commercial says HD receiver or DVR upgrade. I really just need an SD DVR but they dont install them in this area anymore. I am just wondering if the movers connection is different in this area now that all receivers need to be MPEG4 capable. We really have no need for HD ATM but will add HD access as soon as we get an HDTV.

I know I wont know for sure till I schedule the install appointment for the move. I am on here frequently so I just thought that I would post here to see if anyone knows how this would work. I have no problem with another 2 year agreement. I also wouldn't mind having a few movie channels for the 3 months either :lol:. ]]> DIRECTV Installation Discussion HRJustin http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=168570