Re: Why does it take 1-2 minutes to change channels?
What you are describing is almost certainly IR inteference from the backlight on the TV. As the TV warms up, the problem goes away.Solution:Best solution. Go to RF on the remote/receiver. If you don;t...
View ArticleRe: I am trying to get Amazon Prime
Yep. I think it's a matter comparing the specs of the devices one is interested in, and going with the one that has the features wanted. Buy from a trusted seller with a good return policy and try it....
View ArticleRe: on-demand sound cuts out
The pause trick had worked for me a few times, but it's not working now. I've downloaded a couple half-hour shows (not from HBO) and it doesn't help.
View ArticleHow many wires are required for installation?
I am set up for installation on Mon. I need to know how many wires and types of wires will be running from the dish to the DVR receiver? I need to know this since all the wires will be running through...
View ArticleRe: on-demand sound cuts out
Sometimes I've had to do it a few times but it always ends up working. I dothe frame advance several times, that seems to make a difference. Everyoneneeds to call or email customer service and threaten...
View ArticleRe: How many wires are required for installation?
One coax from the dish to a grounding block near the power panel then to a splitter 1 short coax for the power inserter then 1 coax to the Genie then 1 or more coaxes for the WVB (s) (Wireless Video...
View ArticleRe: Upcoming shows in series not showing as to-do
Well...it's Dec 5th...and the problem is still happening...so Directv hasn't fixed the problem yet! I record a lot of shows on the History Channel, H2, Velocity, and Discovery channel and I have...
View ArticleRe: Why does it take 1-2 minutes to change channels?
That was a thought from someone I spoke to about the problem but here's the thing: it's on all TVs, all remotes are on RF and it doesn't matter how long the TV has been on. It still happens if the TV...
View ArticleRe: Why does it take 1-2 minutes to change channels?
Except in my case it happens no matter how long they have been on, hours or more. Mark
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hd23-600/and dish
Hello. Signed up for DirecTV and today had it installed in the house. I also ordered a hd23-600 for an RV er recently purchased. The RV has a Slimline-5 at least according to the auto setup of the...
View ArticleRe: 18" round set up for two recievers
Each Receiver needs its own cable from the dish's LNB. No splitters allowed.
View ArticleRe: skipping and pixalation on dvr playback
Shame on Robert. That's BS. Call back and escalate if necessary to get a service tech out to your place.
View ArticleRe: kind of an odd one
No. Both 720p and 1080i are true HiDef formats. Some channels use 720p and others use 1080i for their HD broadcasts. By setting the DirecTV DVR to output just one of those (either 720p or 1080i),...
View ArticleRe: HR23-700 getting Code 775 SWM error suddenly, but there is no SWM
No, the HR23 doesn't use B-Band Converters.
View ArticleRe: hd23-600/and dish
Glad to see that tweaking your dish alignment solved the problem ....help!! HD23-600 setup - DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion - DBSTalk
View ArticleRe: kind of an odd one
I know that I just thought a tv trying to show a picture that is 720p in 1080i would not make it the best quality as possible.
View ArticleRe: kind of an odd one
Not true, beware. Give my recommendation a try. See if it solves your issue. If you notice a video quality difference, you can always set it back again.
View ArticleRe: on-demand sound cuts out
I am a tech guy, I have the genie and have the same problem. Pausing multiple times does work. This tells me it's a DVR video/audio memory issue. By pausing you give the cache memory a chance to catch...
View ArticleRe: HR23-700 getting Code 775 SWM error suddenly, but there is no SWM
After talking to my neighbors, it seems that somebody else in my building just switched from DirecTV to cable, and the cable company was up on our roof this morning. I guess something must have gotten...
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Re: HR23-700 getting Code 775 SWM error suddenly, but there is no SWM
It appears that someone removed or disconnected the coax from the SWM power inserter from the red port. The SWM power inserter should be in a weather poof box or indoors and there needs to be an...
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