Here courtesy of Mark Lamutt from DBSTalk is a recap of tonight's Tech Chat. (Wow quick fingers there Mark!) 
Technical Forum Recap
by 2004 Mark Lamutt
This recap may be linked to from other forums, or it may be copied in its entirety, with no alterations permitted.
Welcome to the Tech Forum with our hosts Mark Jackson and Dan Minnick.
New product updates:
On the 311, by the end of November, updated graphics, new Sysinfo screen diagnostics, Spanish language menus, mobile installation functionality
On the 322/522, added ability to hide locks – when channels are locked, they won’t show up in the guide, browse banner, or anywhere else.
On the 811, OTA guide data was recently added in areas where Dish carries the local channels in SD. Working on getting PBS added to guide. Added support for mosaic interactive technology (6 screens at once), fix to get rid of white line at top of LCD monitor.
On the 921, major software update this month. Local channel mapdown and OTA guide data by end of this month, or beginning of next month.
Here’s Leslie to talk about tech tips. Talks about how to move quickly around the guides. Talks about the very useful search feature. (Her search example is sure faster than any receiver than I've ever seen on any Dish receiver…)
Giveaway time – an HD bundle! 921 and 40” TV! What are the 2 methods you can use together to keep others from deleting your recorded programs on the DVR receivers?
New price on 921/TV bundle from local retailers – 921 and 34” or 40” HDTV for $999! 921 now $549 for the Christmas special, or $599 including dish.
Now going to LCD TV! 30” and 40” sizes will be available. Explains what LCD technology is. Talks about advantages of LCD over plasma. 4” thick, 720p native mode, detached media box (controls) and detachable speakers. Should be available around end of November. Pricing – 30” $1999 and 40” $3999.
Question time!
Email from Jay Pennington – guide data is 1 minute ahead of networks. What’s up?
Answer: Not a problem with the receiver. Broadcasts start earlier and end later. Dan gives an answer that only applies to the 721 and 921 (and maybe the 522). Other DVRs don’t have the End Late.
Email from Rick: Someone else is changing my channel!
Answer: Change the remote address – Dan describes the procedure.
(nothing like softcore questions…)
Email from John Walker – will one dish antenna send the signal 600’ to my guest house, or do I need a booster?
Answer: DishPro rated for only 200 feet – you need another dish on your guest house. 600 feet too far to be reliable.
Email from Jeffrey O’Neil. Has SW64, 3 satellite locations, just got new 510, wants to change to Dishpro – do I have enough cable runs for this?
Answer: Yes
Winner! Jinet (?)Taylor from CA . Answer – Protect DVR event and then system password must be entered to delete the program if the system is locked with a password.
Email from Andy: Where can I get remote manual?
Answer – download from Dish website
Now, Scott Higgins to talk about new interactive channels! Karaoke Channel!
And now, it’s special guest time! Andrew Geisheimer, the regional product manager for Sirius to sell us on Sirius (er, tell us about Sirius)…
Sell…Sell…Sell…Sell…
He said touch and feel…heh heh
Buy Sirius! Lose that Barney tape!
Coming soon – 98 markets coming for real time traffic and weather info – that’s cool! Can’t wait for Denver to get added!
6.3 hours later…the Sirius infomercial is still on…
I’m pretty sure that Mark and Dan were sleeping during that infomercial.
Let’s give something else to give away! SR200 Sirius system. First caller to answer: name 2 of the 3 exclusive services Sirius offers.
More Q&A now
Email – David Chapman has a Dish500, connected to one receiver, can I receive normal programming and hook HD to the current dish?
Answer – need new receiver, may need a switch. If in CBS O&O, need second wing dish.
Caller – Rodney: guess we don’t have Rodney. He obviously was going to ask about the 921.
Email: Mark Handley – has Dish 500 with 508 receiver. One line from dish to receiver. No switch. How to install a 921?
Answer: Run another line from Dish to receiver, or use DishProPlus switch and separator. Also have new DishProPlus LNBs available today, but hard to get.
Caller – George: Lost George also! Another 921 question! Ha Ha!
Email: Joe – I want to get local HD channels. Terk TV44 clip on work with Dish 500?
Answer: Will fit on Dish 500, not useful in all markets. (It’s a piece of crap antenna!) Go to antennaweb.org
Here’s George’s question: When will MLB be available on Sirius?
Answer – it’s a ways out because XM has it locked down for the next 10 years.
Email: Suzanne Nielson – daughter reset remote control. How do I reprogram remote to work with receiver?
Answer: Check sysinfo screen from front panel on receiver, point remote at set top box, and press REC button. Sets remote to correct address.
Email: Charles – What’s the best way to connect 811 to my new HDTV? Using component now, but not impressive connections.
Answer: Depends on television. Any of the flat screens should use DVI rather than component.
Email: David Craig – just bought a new flat TV, have problems setting up remote for the TV, and codes don’t work.
Answer: Working on updating the remote codes for new equipment. Try using the powerscan feature to see if anything will work.
Email: John – has 6000, used to get HDTV. Why should I have to pay for new model or new receiver?
Answer: May be a card swap. If you lost HD 2-3 weeks ago, need new card. If you don’t have your new card, call us.
Email: Just bought plasma tv – how do I connect this to my Dish 301 receiver?
Answer: Could do that, but you won’t have HD or enhanced def. Connect using Svideo or composite video. Really should get a new HD receiver such as a 921 or 811.
Email: Lance – 921 deal wants one. Has older CRT projector that has a 3 wire RGB input. Converter available from component to RGB output?
Answer: 921 has DVI-I connector, so can use DVI-RGB converter. Projector is probably 5 connection – RGBHV rather than just RGB.
Email: Douglas loves the 921.
Email: Ed – When OTA guide data, when L189 released?
Answer: L189 in November – scheduled for the 18th. Next release includes OTA, in test now, scheduled for end of the month or first week in December.
Email: Kerry - Got new card in mail, but no instructions. How install it?
Answer: Should have had instructions. Email Mark for instructions.
Winner – Sirius stuff. Charles Rogers wins! Answer was Howard Stern, NFL, NPR
Out of time tonight! Thanks for joining us!
Next Charlie Chat next month December 13th, same time same channel!
Technical Forum Recap
by 2004 Mark Lamutt
This recap may be linked to from other forums, or it may be copied in its entirety, with no alterations permitted.
Welcome to the Tech Forum with our hosts Mark Jackson and Dan Minnick.
New product updates:
On the 311, by the end of November, updated graphics, new Sysinfo screen diagnostics, Spanish language menus, mobile installation functionality
On the 322/522, added ability to hide locks – when channels are locked, they won’t show up in the guide, browse banner, or anywhere else.
On the 811, OTA guide data was recently added in areas where Dish carries the local channels in SD. Working on getting PBS added to guide. Added support for mosaic interactive technology (6 screens at once), fix to get rid of white line at top of LCD monitor.
On the 921, major software update this month. Local channel mapdown and OTA guide data by end of this month, or beginning of next month.
Here’s Leslie to talk about tech tips. Talks about how to move quickly around the guides. Talks about the very useful search feature. (Her search example is sure faster than any receiver than I've ever seen on any Dish receiver…)
Giveaway time – an HD bundle! 921 and 40” TV! What are the 2 methods you can use together to keep others from deleting your recorded programs on the DVR receivers?
New price on 921/TV bundle from local retailers – 921 and 34” or 40” HDTV for $999! 921 now $549 for the Christmas special, or $599 including dish.
Now going to LCD TV! 30” and 40” sizes will be available. Explains what LCD technology is. Talks about advantages of LCD over plasma. 4” thick, 720p native mode, detached media box (controls) and detachable speakers. Should be available around end of November. Pricing – 30” $1999 and 40” $3999.
Question time!
Email from Jay Pennington – guide data is 1 minute ahead of networks. What’s up?
Answer: Not a problem with the receiver. Broadcasts start earlier and end later. Dan gives an answer that only applies to the 721 and 921 (and maybe the 522). Other DVRs don’t have the End Late.
Email from Rick: Someone else is changing my channel!
Answer: Change the remote address – Dan describes the procedure.
(nothing like softcore questions…)
Email from John Walker – will one dish antenna send the signal 600’ to my guest house, or do I need a booster?
Answer: DishPro rated for only 200 feet – you need another dish on your guest house. 600 feet too far to be reliable.
Email from Jeffrey O’Neil. Has SW64, 3 satellite locations, just got new 510, wants to change to Dishpro – do I have enough cable runs for this?
Answer: Yes
Winner! Jinet (?)Taylor from CA . Answer – Protect DVR event and then system password must be entered to delete the program if the system is locked with a password.
Email from Andy: Where can I get remote manual?
Answer – download from Dish website
Now, Scott Higgins to talk about new interactive channels! Karaoke Channel!
And now, it’s special guest time! Andrew Geisheimer, the regional product manager for Sirius to sell us on Sirius (er, tell us about Sirius)…
Sell…Sell…Sell…Sell…
He said touch and feel…heh heh
Buy Sirius! Lose that Barney tape!
Coming soon – 98 markets coming for real time traffic and weather info – that’s cool! Can’t wait for Denver to get added!
6.3 hours later…the Sirius infomercial is still on…
I’m pretty sure that Mark and Dan were sleeping during that infomercial.
Let’s give something else to give away! SR200 Sirius system. First caller to answer: name 2 of the 3 exclusive services Sirius offers.
More Q&A now
Email – David Chapman has a Dish500, connected to one receiver, can I receive normal programming and hook HD to the current dish?
Answer – need new receiver, may need a switch. If in CBS O&O, need second wing dish.
Caller – Rodney: guess we don’t have Rodney. He obviously was going to ask about the 921.
Email: Mark Handley – has Dish 500 with 508 receiver. One line from dish to receiver. No switch. How to install a 921?
Answer: Run another line from Dish to receiver, or use DishProPlus switch and separator. Also have new DishProPlus LNBs available today, but hard to get.
Caller – George: Lost George also! Another 921 question! Ha Ha!
Email: Joe – I want to get local HD channels. Terk TV44 clip on work with Dish 500?
Answer: Will fit on Dish 500, not useful in all markets. (It’s a piece of crap antenna!) Go to antennaweb.org
Here’s George’s question: When will MLB be available on Sirius?
Answer – it’s a ways out because XM has it locked down for the next 10 years.
Email: Suzanne Nielson – daughter reset remote control. How do I reprogram remote to work with receiver?
Answer: Check sysinfo screen from front panel on receiver, point remote at set top box, and press REC button. Sets remote to correct address.
Email: Charles – What’s the best way to connect 811 to my new HDTV? Using component now, but not impressive connections.
Answer: Depends on television. Any of the flat screens should use DVI rather than component.
Email: David Craig – just bought a new flat TV, have problems setting up remote for the TV, and codes don’t work.
Answer: Working on updating the remote codes for new equipment. Try using the powerscan feature to see if anything will work.
Email: John – has 6000, used to get HDTV. Why should I have to pay for new model or new receiver?
Answer: May be a card swap. If you lost HD 2-3 weeks ago, need new card. If you don’t have your new card, call us.
Email: Just bought plasma tv – how do I connect this to my Dish 301 receiver?
Answer: Could do that, but you won’t have HD or enhanced def. Connect using Svideo or composite video. Really should get a new HD receiver such as a 921 or 811.
Email: Lance – 921 deal wants one. Has older CRT projector that has a 3 wire RGB input. Converter available from component to RGB output?
Answer: 921 has DVI-I connector, so can use DVI-RGB converter. Projector is probably 5 connection – RGBHV rather than just RGB.
Email: Douglas loves the 921.
Email: Ed – When OTA guide data, when L189 released?
Answer: L189 in November – scheduled for the 18th. Next release includes OTA, in test now, scheduled for end of the month or first week in December.
Email: Kerry - Got new card in mail, but no instructions. How install it?
Answer: Should have had instructions. Email Mark for instructions.
Winner – Sirius stuff. Charles Rogers wins! Answer was Howard Stern, NFL, NPR
Out of time tonight! Thanks for joining us!
Next Charlie Chat next month December 13th, same time same channel!
