The HR34 HDGUI software is still in-house. They're up to 0x0535. We got the H/HR2x HDGUI at 0x0552.
DIRECTV HR34 Home Media Center
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If you had to guess, how long would you say before the HD guide is released for the HR34? I love it on my H25s, what a huge improvement!
Please let me know if I have this correct:
I currently have 4 cables coming out of a 5-LNB dish, going into my den. I have a powered 8-output multiswitch, and I have 3 HR2x DVRs hooked to 6 of those 8 outputs.
If I want to add an HR34, I could do that online at www.directv.com, and DirecTV will automatically schedule an upgrade to a SWiM-16 hookup, since the HR34 can't even connect to the older multiswitch technology...
Is that right?
I currently have 4 cables coming out of a 5-LNB dish, going into my den. I have a powered 8-output multiswitch, and I have 3 HR2x DVRs hooked to 6 of those 8 outputs.
If I want to add an HR34, I could do that online at www.directv.com, and DirecTV will automatically schedule an upgrade to a SWiM-16 hookup, since the HR34 can't even connect to the older multiswitch technology...
Is that right?
They may rewire the whole house including a swm lnb, or add the swm16 switch. I'd guess the swm16 would be faster and cheaper for them.
Not before Friday. That's when I get my HR34. Really, I say right after New Years.
Maybe, but I for one wouldn't trust maybe. I would tell 'em of your need of a SWiM-16 once you have the RID number of the HR34, if you buy it from a third party.
Hey guys, I was thinking of trying this puppy out and coming back to Directv. When ordering online, it is an option at $99, which is fine by me. Do they have anything against installing it in a house getting only one HDDVR? I just like the fact it can record 5 programs at once.
My current setup is one HR-34 and two H25s (HD receivers). I had no problem at all getting this ordered/installed. You'll just want to make sure you have HMC HD DVR on your order confirmation. You'll then be guaranteed to get this receiver.
Thanks. 5 tuners allows me to drop the tivo and go to one box, as well as the 1TB of storage. Pretty awesome.
Well if you got more televisions, up to three H25 seems to be FREE, except for their monthly charge.
I broke down and called. Waiting on a call back for a HMC install, got it for $99.
At first they told me I could only get it with a Samsung tv
Looks I'm coming back to directv.
At first they told me I could only get it with a Samsung tv
Looks I'm coming back to directv.
When I spoke to Steve from the President's office on Friday I told him about it. Hopefully the issue will be addressed soon.
Yeah, I thought it was amusing, but I could tell the guy was a trainee, so I just worked with em and kinda hinted around why it did not matter in my situation.
Just got my email confirmation, have to wait for the schedule call now
YOUR EQUIPMENT SELECTION
1 DIRECTV® HMC HD DVR $399.00
1 DIRECTV® Slimline Dish $0.00
1 Cinema Connection Kit $0.00
1 Instant Rebate -$300.00
Equipment Total $99.00
ADDITIONAL
Installation Fee $0.00
Delivery & Handling Fee $19.95
Tax $5.45
HMC Client Installation $0.00
Sales Order Credit -$19.95
Order Total Paid* $104.45
*Reflects total amount paid at initial time of order. This is not a bill; please do not send any payment to DIRECTV.
YOUR PROGRAMMING, SELECTION, SPECIAL OFFERS AND SERVICES
Leased Receiver $0.00
CHOICE XTRA $65.99
HBO STARZ SHOWTIME & CINEMAX $45.00
HD Access $10.00
DVR Service $7.00
Home Media Center $6.00
DIRECTV Protection Plan $0.00
Save $5 for 12 Months -$5.00
Free HD Access -$10.00
3 Months Free HBO/STZ/SHO/MAX -$45.00
ESTIMATED First Bill Amount** $73.99
YOUR EQUIPMENT SELECTION
1 DIRECTV® HMC HD DVR $399.00
1 DIRECTV® Slimline Dish $0.00
1 Cinema Connection Kit $0.00
1 Instant Rebate -$300.00
Equipment Total $99.00
ADDITIONAL
Installation Fee $0.00
Delivery & Handling Fee $19.95
Tax $5.45
HMC Client Installation $0.00
Sales Order Credit -$19.95
Order Total Paid* $104.45
*Reflects total amount paid at initial time of order. This is not a bill; please do not send any payment to DIRECTV.
YOUR PROGRAMMING, SELECTION, SPECIAL OFFERS AND SERVICES
Leased Receiver $0.00
CHOICE XTRA $65.99
HBO STARZ SHOWTIME & CINEMAX $45.00
HD Access $10.00
DVR Service $7.00
Home Media Center $6.00
DIRECTV Protection Plan $0.00
Save $5 for 12 Months -$5.00
Free HD Access -$10.00
3 Months Free HBO/STZ/SHO/MAX -$45.00
ESTIMATED First Bill Amount** $73.99
Just got the call to schedule my appointment, and then the girl could not do it. Got a message that said something like tech must be trained for this install. Im thinking since they grilled me about the Samsung set, there is something RVU related screwing this up. Had to call Directv.
Lady at Directv said nothing was wrong with the order, so she sent a message with my phone number to the local operation, they are supposed to call me in 45 minutes. I tried telling here I had not interest in RVU/Samsung, just a one tv install, but she did not seem to think it mattered. Waiting on call back now. I feel its a matter of the RVU issue and xtra training required, while noone is possibly trained in my area.
Lady at Directv said nothing was wrong with the order, so she sent a message with my phone number to the local operation, they are supposed to call me in 45 minutes. I tried telling here I had not interest in RVU/Samsung, just a one tv install, but she did not seem to think it mattered. Waiting on call back now. I feel its a matter of the RVU issue and xtra training required, while noone is possibly trained in my area.
Not yet, AFAIK. Only the 6000, 6400, and 6420 models are rvu compliant. Supposedly all Samsung smart tvs will get a firmware upgrade.
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