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  1. DIRECTV Connected Home
    I may be wrong, but I am pretty sure that ALL the live TV feeds from the DTV app and DTV2PC originate from specially encoded streams at directv. You actually aren't streaming anything from the receiver itself, the receiver needs to be detected on the local network to assure you are home because...
  2. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Still having to reset resolutions almost daily on one set, and getting frequent "your tv does not support content protection" messages on another. Both seem to happen when the TV is off, or when switched to a different input other than the HDMI the client is plugged into. It seems like the...
  3. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Lately mine have been over-responding to remote commands, pressing down once the receiver decides it was 10 presses.
  4. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Yeah I was upgraded to a H34 and clients, I do have one SD TV left, that happens to have component inputs, but the client keep trying to switch to 480P, so I ended up switching to the composite inputs. Installer gave me both sets of cables.
  5. DIRECTV General Discussion
    Just an FYI, make sure you get the F265 model and not the older F2260. Sound quality is much better and the 265 supports CallerID with name service, but Verizon charges $3/mo extra for it.
  6. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Called to complain about my HR-21 taking over a minute to change channels, and an ancient Hughes Director receiver that kept locking up. Was upgraded to Genie + 3 clients, Converted to SWM, DECA installed, swapped out The 21, The Hughes and a H20. Kept my H21 as well = $50 Been with DTV since...
  7. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Found an issue where the receiver resets all the available resolutions to just 480i/p only if the TV is turned off an receiver is left on. TV is connected HDMI. If you turn both off at once it seems to be fine. Also, hitting 30skip when already live seems causes the video to stop playing and...
  8. DIRECTV Programming
    I'd be happy with the remaining SD channels simply put up in Mpeg 4, with a healthy bitrate and widescreen if available. They could put them all up and have room to spare.
  9. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I have a (IIRC 720?) Harmony I am using now, that I picked up when my original Philips Pronto kicked the bucket, after a long line of URC remotes. It works, but I don't like it. The Setup is geared far to much towards the "non-tech savy" crowd, and I've never been able to get it just the way I...
  10. DIRECTV Programming
    At this point, I'd be happy if all the HD holdout channels (with content, shopping and religous channels GTFO) were at least in the interim put up as non bitrate starved Mpeg-4 SD in some of the spare bandwidth. TMC, FMC, BBCA and AMC look horrific on anything other than the 19" in the bedroom.
  11. DIRECTV General Discussion
    One this that drives me crazy with Uverse and every other system, The channel numbers. Why on earth is my local Ch 3, like channel 1078 in HD? Why are there HD channel numbers AND SD channel numbers. DTV has had local channel remapping for what seems like a decade now. How come they are the...
  12. DIRECTV General Discussion
    While I'd love that to happen being in a 119 locals market (Hartford) and get all shinny new HR2Xs for free to replace my old SD DVRs, I don't see why they would even bother. 72 was rented space, so they were paying extra to lease the space AND it was an ugly 2 dish solution. 119 Locals are a 1...
  13. DIRECTV General Discussion
    MS and DTV need to partner up and let the Xbox 360 connect to DirecTV2PC or be another MRV client. Its got more than powefull enough hardware to pull it off.
  14. DIRECTV Programming
    Once 72 is done, they should start moving the 119 locals Markets to Mpeg4 only as well. I know in my market, the Slimline is already the most common dish, as the old 3-lnb variants are quickly disappearing. They could clear a lot of space at 119 for more money making niche programming. Isn't 110...
  15. Tech Talk - Gadgets, Gizmos and Technology
    works just fine with the bluetooth in my Pioneer aftermarket radio...
  16. DIRECTV General Discussion
    Whole account. I have a few weeks left of service with DTV before uverse gets installed. I want to have both for a week or so to compare. I honestly have not been impressed by any of my friends Uverse TV setups, but DTV has pissed me off and IMHO not doing enough to make it right.
  17. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I called today to cancel, and the rep specifically said they didn't want my R-15 back, even though it was leased.
  18. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I sent them the H20 back, never activated it. Contract is up Aug 3rd. Scheduled a Fiber install for July 31st. Called again this morning to set up my cancelation, I was really suprised on how little they tried to keep me, offered the same $50 off if I went to a retail store and purchased a h21...
  19. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I just attempted to UG to an HD reciever for an old Hughes GAEBO in one the bedrooms. Only offer they gave me was the $100 Hd reciever + $50 credit. Recieved a H20, No remote, no BBC. Wanted at least a h21 for when MRV is ready for the public. Called 3 times, transfered at least 3 times a...
  20. DIRECTV General Discussion
    Id love it to come with to the Xbox 360. Then I could have Netflix, Media center AND DirecTV on one box. Heck, id get a 2nd HR 2X, set it up in the basement to just serve my 360s.
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