I am lost already, please help - ABA DSS

noahclark1304 · February 12th, 2009

I have directv HD with Hd-20 and a standard room tv set up
so i would like to set up a FTA system..... i see lots of options
I need HD with a hd dvr and a second room none hd system

1. what system is the best ?
2. can i use my directv dish already on the roof with the LNBs on it ?
3. once set up is complete and running, how often is the update to keep it working and where do you find this update, and also how long can a system run 2-3 years before it has to be replaced due to dish directv tech catching up
4.what am i getting once up and running, i am in chicago and what am i seeing from this new system ?

thank you guys
Andrew

**creativegenius** · February 12th, 2009

With things in flux at the moment, perhaps you may want to consider the nFusion HD unit, to this you'd add the third party 8K module. This unit requires a connection to the internet to receive updates, but in the uptime department - few can touch it

Creative Genius

**johnnybluedawg** · February 12th, 2009

and u will prolly need a new dish,,1000.2 dish would work well

**Landscapeman** · February 12th, 2009

You can not use Direct dish for Fta without antenna modifications. More trouble than it is worth. Dish 1000.2 would be a great antenna for a newbie. Nfusion makes a great receiver. Good Luck

**peggy13** · February 12th, 2009

Hi Noahclark, since you've already received some good advice, I'm just going to welcome you to ABA and suggest you check out the "forum jump" menu box on the lower right hand corner and look at the different subjects that may interest you. Let us know what you decide to do.

noahclark1304 · February 12th, 2009

oh can you view all HBO Showtime HD shows just like you see on dish and directv ?
is there any set up spec sheeets for these systems?
is there a fools guide to all this ?

**cdo_care** · February 13th, 2009

The HD video quality is Great.And yes you can view the HD HBO,showtime and etc.

**Landscapeman** · February 13th, 2009

They have guides in the Stickys in the newbie sections. You can look at retailers or directly on the receiver brand web sites. I will tell you that Sonicview 8000HD(w/8psk card) and NfusionHD(w/8psk card) are the best as of Now. Just pick one of them, you will not be disappointed.

noahclark1304 · February 13th, 2009

so this unit will work out of the box, so it updates to the internet to update the info for dish/directv etc ?
where would i find the channels this unit would recieve ?
so you plug in a Hard drive to this unit and the pvr records shows to it ?
what model numbers ? i see 3 different types
Thanks Andrew

noahclark1304 · February 13th, 2009

which dish is that ?
i see 6-7 different types, do i need a motorised type ? and what does the motor add as in what more channels do you get here in chicago with out the motor.
i see the word dish on all the dish,,1000.2 is that correct as in the company dish ?

noahclark1304 · February 13th, 2009

for a newbie
what else do you recomend ?
any ideas i would love to know about
what would a pro go for ?
i use a popcorn hour and a vista pc for extra content to my 46 inch screen, i would love the correct system for my house

Thanks Andrew