Do I really need someone to come out or can I do this myself?

[pogipogi]

I am able to watch CNN. The format was off and the picture was too big for the screen but I fixed it with the format button.

 

[HIFI]

go down and hook 1 and 5 together, then swap the 211 and 222 around room for room if you haven't done so.

 

[pogipogi]

If he can get me up and running, there's $5 in it for him via paypal.

 

[HIFI]

leave all the attachments on the back of the 222.

 

[pogipogi]

OK, done. They are swapped and hooked up. The triplexer thing on the 222 is still connected to its back. Inputs are all connected.

 

[HIFI]

with the proper remotes check all three tvs and make sure its what you want

 

[pogipogi]

They all work! I can reprogram the remotes on my own. This is awesome. Now I just need to add my external hard drive and pay the man $40 to activate it. Should I mention that I did this when I call up or does it not matter?

 

[HIFI]

they don't care. looks to me like you answered your own question. As far as activating the EHD, send maryb a PM and with the right info she can do it for you.

 

[pogipogi]

What kind of info does she need?

 

[HIFI]

I just sent her a message, she'll be here shortly.

 

[HIFI]

What kind of info does she need?

maryb works for Dish and can help you with much less stress than you would have on the phone.

 

[pogipogi]

Cool. This is what the makes the internet great. Sent you a pm.

 

[MaryB@SlingTV]

Hi pogipogi, I sent you a PM so if you would just like to respond to that with the information I requested, I will be happy to get working on this ASAP! Thanks!
PS: Thanks HIFI for the heads up, I am monitoring several sites today and really appreciate the help as always! You guys rock!

 

[Bobby]

Now this is what the Satellite Guys is all about. A great round of applause to HiFi for taking the time to step pogipogi through all the steps necessary to get the job done. :clap

 

[HIFI]

 

[stardust3]

As I mentioned in another thread, "He who is humble is confident and wise. He who brags is insecure and lacking." Nicely done HIFI, you definitely fit in on the 1st part of this quote.

 

[pogipogi]

The only thing I have noticed is when I changed channels in the basement, it said complete signal loss for 30 seconds or so and then the channel comes back. I went upstairs to the master bedroom and found the same thing. Then the picture came back. We do have some thunderstorms rolling through, and maryb might be working on my account so I'm not too concerned. I'm wondering though if by moving one of those cables off the diplexer to the single cable, if this will be a recurring problem?

 

[HIFI]

Unless you have some other hidden components in the lines all should be fine after the weather passes.

Sent from my Droid using the SatelliteGuys app

 

[Jim5506]

Might run a checkswitch on both receivers just in case.

 

[navychop]

tv2

DUH! <slaps forehead, HARD!>

Failure to read and follow carefully. Typing fingers placed in gear before brain fully engaged.