DirecTV's new MPEG4 channel show up in guide (in engineering mode)

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Griffon @ Aug 29th 2007 9:36PM

Wow! Oh is it correct to say that
Sci-FI
Cartoon network
FX
(the ones I care about on that list)
are all going to be available in HD, but only with MPEG4 leaving Tivo Hd owners out cold?

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Araxen @ Aug 29th 2007 10:45PM

Unless you've been living in a cave. Unless you have a H20 or HR20 Receiver you will not get any of the new HD Channels. Call DirecTv NOW to get a new receiver.

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Michael @ Aug 29th 2007 10:25PM

Griff - you would be correct. All the new HD channels are going to use MPEG-2 compression therefore any existing decoder whether it is a Tivo box or an old DTV receiver will only receive what is already being broadcast. Direct has been on a pretty active campaign to get everyone to upgrade their equipment, including adding the new B-band converters for the new sat transmissions listed above. Sorry to burst your bubble but I've also had to relegate my Series 2 box to the closet and replace it with the new DTV HD DVR. To be honest, the only thing I really miss (besides the way that remote fit my hand!) is the layout of the programming grid. They've had enough updates to where the HR-20 functions pretty darn smooth now. With the exception of a few minor quirks, I'm satisfied with how well it performs in my system.

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