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  1. DIRECTV General Discussion
    Does the line disappear after about half an hour? I've had the same thing, on a 3 1/2 half year old Samsung, for several months, except the line is in the middle of the screen. From a distance, the line looks black. But if you look at it close, it's a red line, then what looks like a working...
  2. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Better hold on to it for a for a couple of billing cycles. From personal experience, you may find a $200 charge on your bill, if they actually do want it and don't get it back.
  3. Blu-Ray Hardware
    Anyone using Video Output on their DVD players? I'm looking for a Wi-Fi player that looks as good on Video Output (for Closed Captioning) as my non Wi-Fi Panasonic does. I realize it's not HD, but it's still a very good picture. I tried a Sony Wi-Fi, finally got the Component Output to work...
  4. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I had an HR23 go bad just before Christmas. Ordered an HR24 from Solid Signal. Activated it, and then deactivated the HR23, and asked for a box to be sent to me for the bad HR23. I got the box a few days later and noticed the return label was for the working H24 in the bedroom instead of the...
  5. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    From your second post, it sounds like you have a SWM installation which does not require the BBC's. I believe what you're trying to do now does require them.
  6. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Mine's an HR24-100. I'm still wondering why the box it was in was opened. I thought the manual might have been taken out and that's why I called Solid Signal.
  7. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    It's a non-SWM installation. The HR23 went up in smoke, so that's why I'm replacing it. It had run continously for 3 1/2 years on an APC battery backup, so can't complain.
  8. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Thanks for the reply. It surprised me because my HR23 had a manual. Fortunately I've kept that manual. Main reason I'm asking is that the HR24 box had been opened. It looks like a new receiver because the protective film was still on it. I haven't activated it yet because I'm still waiting for...
  9. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Is it true that there is no manual sent with the HR24? I just received one and no manual. I called Solid Signal and they said they were no longer included and I'd have to download it. I knew the BBC's weren't included.
  10. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    1. Did that. 2. Did that also and then I could smell it, so that takes care of that. It had been 8 or 9 hours since the power came back on before I tried it. The TV and the DVD player worked OK. Just ordered an HR24 and BBC's from Solid Signal, as well as an APC 550, through Amazon. Had some...
  11. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    I've got a HR23-700 that's plugged into a APC. Probably should have replaced the battey a long time ago. It's about 3 1/2 years old. We experienced a power failure that lasted a day and a half. Now that we've got power back, the HR-23 seems to be dead with the exception of the power light on...
  12. DIRECTV Programming
    I worked in a couple of TV stations back in the early 60's when the networks paid the stations to carry their programming. Back then I got the impression that owning a TV station was like having a license to print money. Then I believe it was Fox that got the bright idea of making the...
  13. Sports Programming and Events
    The Little League World Series uses instant replay. Each manager is allowed two challenges a game. If they challenge a call and are wrong, they have one challenge left. If they are right, they still have two left. The umpires will also use instant replay if there's a question among themselves...
  14. DIRECTV Programming
    I believe they usually start at 6 AM EST.
  15. DIRECTV Programming
    I've been able to schedule them before, although it tells me they "may not record as scheduled". They always do record, tho.
  16. General Satellite Discussion
    Take a look at this. http://waynesthisandthat.com/commerciallength.htm I can believe it. I worked in a couple of TV stations in the early 60's and station breaks during prime time were 40 seconds. That was when networks were paying local stations to carry their programming. Now it's the other...
  17. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    I think that's the one. Just went out and looked at it and that looks like the one. There's a third bolt on mine for a ground, but I believe the installer did that.
  18. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    I used a pipe adaptor from Solid Signal. http://search.solidsignal.com/?q=pipe+adaptor&site=new&new_search=1&cart=0&x=57&y=11
  19. DIRECTV General Discussion
    According to this, they're on Transponder 23 of the 99 satellite. http://home.comcast.net/~directvlocals/
  20. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I believe there will be a Starz/Encore free weekend starting March 29th.
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