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I was also told by Direct TV to power down my receiver. It didn't improve anything. I think they are full of it. They claim the processor can lock up intermittently and a power-off (complete disconnect) of >1 minute will reset the unit. There is some truth to this, but I don't believe for one second it has anything to do with problems we are all experiencing lately.

Off topic, but I could really use your help on troubleshooting something - either my DSS unit has been acting up, my brand new TV is faulty, or DirectTV is again to blame.

PLEASE do me a BIG favor and see if you are getting a strange blue interference "bleed" like I am. I see it at the bottom of the screen in between commercials (when the screen goes black) and when viewing very dark scenes. Just something I ask you keep an eye out for when watching TV and let me know if you do (or don't) see this problem.

Bob