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Noise coming from receiver

When I change the channel the receiver makes a grinding noise ... and there is a static noise on the TV and the volume is low

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Hr20-700 noise

My HD DVR (HR20-700) makes a lot of noise when it's turned off. Sounds like a computer booting up. Any suggestions how to fix this?

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HIssing/static noise

Hello,We got DirectTV service in December. It's a standard DVR. There has always been a background hissing/static noise on all channels. The actual program's sound is fine; in fact I'm loving the surround sound. But during quiet moments in a program's dialogue/music/sound, there is a distinct hissin

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White noise

I have an HR22/100 feeding an Integra 40.2 processer/preamp. I am getting an intermittent sound out of all speakers that sounds like white noise. It happens intermittently with no apparent trigger and the noise only lasts about 10 seconds and it then reverts to normal sound. It is not happening when

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Noise from HR21 DVR

We've had our HR21 DVR for over 2 years now and have been happy with it.  About three weeks ago it began occasionally making a growling noise similar to when a hard drive goes bad in a computer. The noise usually only lasts 5 minutes so I've been ignoring it until last night when access to my record

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HR20-700 Noise

It sounds like my DVR is running all the time even when it is "basically" turned off.  Had wondered if it makes the noise when it is updating, but seems to be updating all the time.  Is this normal?

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Noise behind DVR

While playing a movie/program on DVR we can still hear noise coming from the program the Tv was on before switching over to DVR. Anyone able to help?

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HR22-100 HD-DVR noise

I  just got a "refurbished" HR-22-100 DVR-HD replacement for my HR23-700 which died last sunday.Last night after watching some programming I turned it off  and  place a BD in my Blu-Ray player and hear a noise from the HR-22-100 like a spinning hard drive or cooling fan ,is this noise normal even if

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HD DVR receiver making grinding noise

My HD DVR receiver has started to make a grinding noise.  It started the other day when it was off.  Sometimes the noise is there, sometimes not.  It also makes the noise now when it is on as well.  We are not having any problems (yet) with our reception.  The noise reminds me of when the hard drive

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Static noise

I am expierencing a static noise through my TV's speakers when I use my HDMI cable.  When I switch over to A/V it is gone.  What can I do to fix the static sound on my HDMI hook up?  Thanks for your time.

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Receiver Noise

Installed a new H20 receiver yesterday (previous one died last week.) Works fine except for annoying high pitch electronic noise coming from top of receiver, audible when volume muted or TV & receiver are shut off (noise continues.) Any ideas?

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Receiver Humming Noise

My receiver makes a humming noise that is a nuisance to my son (it's in his room). How can I buffer this humming?

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Clicking Noise on Channel 9

I'm getting a cyclical clicking noise on the local broadcast channel 9 Kansas City Area.

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I feel cheated by ATT

Sorry for ranting about my Uverse billing issue and English is not my native language. I've using ATT Uverse for about 4years.  This month I got my Uverse bill and saw it jumped from ~$120 to ~$180 for the exact same service (TV & Internet) On Wed March 4, 2015.  I called ATT to cancel the TV servic

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New DVR noise

Hi,my DVR stopped working. I had the feeling that an automatic firmware update messed up my unit. I called the support an I received a "new" one. I think it is used however what really bothers me is that this unit is bulkier and noiser. I used to have the PACE version and I received the cisco one. T

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RV Installation - High Pitch Noise

I have a Wineguard roof mounted antenna and a DirecTV HD receiver (no DVR).  I have a high pitched noise that is present on all channels and regardless of power source.  I suspect the noise is coming from the antenna (possibly the tracking motor??).  Could someone recommend an inline filter or other

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Fuzzy noise when changing channels on HDTV

I have a Mitsubishi WD-57731. I've connected this to my DirectTV HD20 receiver via an HDMI cable.When I change channels on the receiver, when the screen goes blank from the natural lag of the receiver changing channels, there is a fuzzy noise produced throughout the lag b/w changing channels. The lo

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Constant loud buzzing/humming noise

The DIRECTV box that stores multiple receivers and fans is attached to the exterior wall outside my daugther's bedroom. It started to make a constant, loud buzzing/humming noise about a month ago. I contacted customer service to file a claim. I was issued a claim number and received a text with cont

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Experiencing Humming Noise

I just installed an Onkyo HT-R390 surround sound system.  I am experiencing a humming noise coming from my sub woofer.  I only experience this humming when the DirecTV receiver is set to Dolby Digital.  If I turn off Dolby Digital the humming stops.  Is there any way to cure this?

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squeaky noise with fuzzy screen?

The screen will become all distorted and it will make a loud squeaky noise to follow. I move the direct tv box around and the sound/screen comes and goes with the movements. I tired to tighten all of the cables and this still has not worked. HELP!!

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