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Can I record a different channel than I am watching with a DVD+R?

I have a Panasonic DVD+R/VHS combo recorder. My question is - is it possible to use it to record one channel from a set top box while watching a different channel from the same set top box? Is there any setup that would allow me to do this or is it not possible? My understanding is that only one cha

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How do I prevent another receiver from stopping a show I am recording?

My mom has her own receiver and she is constantly stopping the shows that I am recording (on my receiver) early. Is there a way to prevent other receivers on my whole home system from doing this?

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multiple splitters - how to daisy chain

Hello, I am trying to figure out what I need to daisy chain a couple SWS splitters. I have an SWM integrated LNB on my roof. It has one wire coming out to a SWS4 (outside). One wire goes towards the bedroom, and two others towards the family room. In the family room, I want to have 7 receivers (+ 1

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Was told a Week a go i would here from a tech

I was told over a week ago that i was going to hear from a tech on my option to bundle direct TV and internet and yet no response. I been on live chat 3 days in row with no response. They will be the first to over charge you when you are asking to change things. I am getting extremely irritated by

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Am I still on a contract?

I have been having problems with u verse since I've had it. We'll be watching a TV and it starts scratching and skipping and it freezes ALOT.. very unhappy I can't enjoy watching a movie from beginning to end..

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Why am I getting a message that I am streaming to another device when I am not

Why when I am trying to watch a live football game on my iPad while watching something else on my tv. I keep getting a message that I am streaming on another device, but I’m not. What the heck is the problem? I knew when AT&T bought direct tv that it would be a terrible mistake. AT&Tis horrible. Wha

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Why am I being listed as a visitor

So far - I have 47 posts and many Kudos and replys.  Why am I being listed as a Visitor.

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Why am I still a customer? I couldn't find a FAQ to answer my question.

I don't understand why I'm still a customer; perhaps you can help. I pay over $100 each month for my DirecTV 'service', but what do I actually get? I get a preponderance of channels that I don't care about, and only a handful that I'm actually interested in. Of course this is the only way it's avail

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i bought a new hdmi tv and i am unable to get a picture

i had an older tube type tv, and bought a new hdmi tv. I am only getting a no signal message? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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I am filing a complaint ASAP

Despite my numerous phone calls pleading for bill, I am getting nowhere! ALL I WANT TO DO IS GIVE THEM MY MONEY!  AT&T is not the company it used to be.

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I am getting billed twice a month

I am new customer.  I signed up for a promotional offer of $19.95 per month.  My first bill ($100 for the Internet Gateway and first months fee of $19.95 was due 9/9/14.  I set up an automatic payment for 9/9.  On 9/3, I received my second bill.  It said my first bill was LATE, then said my next pay

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How do I convert a tv with Charter cable to U-verse? I am a U-verse customer.

How do I convert a tv with Charter cable to U-verse? I am a U-verse customer.

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I am a disabled veteran with a discrimination compliant!

On or about 9-5-2018 I began services with Att/Direct TV. As a 100% Disabled Veteran allegedly to receive a "Discount". Never received any type of discounts!! My military disability are ""Blindness & PTSD"". THIS company has never mailed me a written-bill...only emails. Upon contacting these com

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I am getting a 771 error code

I am getting a 771 error code on both of my TV's. What happens is that DirecTV moves to the internet and continues to broadcast the picture. Is this a problem? Is my satellite dish no longer connecting with the satellite? My dish was temporarily moved to put in a new roof. Can this be the cause of s

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Can I record a radio program from Direct TV?

I want to know if it is possible to record a live radio program from Direct TV's radio list. Specifically, I would like to record a talk program which airs once a week on KFI AM 640.

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Can I watch a DVR recording if i am not within my network

Can I watch a DVR recording if I am outside of my network

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Why am i being charged for a regional sports fee?

Why am i being charged for a regional sports fee?i dont even watch sports..it makes me mad directv automatically added it to my account..i want my money back.

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I am having a problem turning on my HR21-700.

I am having a problem turning on my HR21-700.I currently have a manual schedule recording from 1pm to 5pm, the shows record but when I come home at night and try to turn on the HR21 box it does not turn on, I have a Harmony 1 remote. The tv turns on with no problem, but HR21 will not respond to the

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3rd Party Apps not working, saying I am not a subscriber

I am going to add my voice to the choir, here. It seems that this problem has been going on for at least a month. I don't think it's a stretch to say that the ability to use apps for NBC Sports, BBC America, Fox and others is a major reason for subscribing to cable and it's absolutely amazing that a

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Removing a receiver from my account.

I am paying $10 a month for a hd receiver that has never been used in years, how do i remove it from my account.

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