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DirecTV not as sharp as local channels with rabbit ears?

I'm new to satellite TV this month, and was disappointed that DirecTV's picture is not as sharp and clear as I was getting from local channels with rabbit ears antenna!  What's up with that? I was getting HD from local channels.  I didn't want to pay $10/month for the HD access fee, because my TV al

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Volume runaway

Using Directv Genie Hisense TV and Yamaha RX-A880. When I increase volume using the Directv remote it runs away...I mean after I release the toggle to stop increasing it goes WAY TOO HIGH. When I turn off CRC then it won't do anything. TV is using HDMI3 and audio is using fiber optic port.

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You can gamble all you want but if I am able to get surround sound and Dolby Digital thru rabbit ears from local tv stations but no Dolby Digital from the outputs of Direct TV via HDMI to the TV and then digital optical from TV to back of A/V receive

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H21/200 Dolby Digital has dropped out on receiver, no more 5.1 audio on new Samsung TV&Digital Home Theatre

Hi,This is the second HD satellite receiver in our home the other is the HD/DVR. Have a new 46 Samsung TV D630 and a Samsung Home Theatre HT-C555. About two weeks ago I noticed we no longer had surround sound effect when watching HD tv stations. I have called tech support and a ticket has been gener

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Ok, I have swapped out HDMI cords and have now added a rabbit ear antenna to the TV to see if my known High Def local channels would be broadasting in Dolby Digital.  I can get true surround sound audio thru my home theatre receiver and my TV when us

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H21/200 Dolby Digital has dropped out on receiver, no more 5.1 audio on new Samsung TV&Digital Home Theatre

Hi,This is the second HD satellite receiver in our home the other is the HD/DVR. Have a new 46 Samsung TV D630 and a Samsung Home Theatre HT-C555. About two weeks ago I noticed we no longer had surround sound effect when watching HD tv stations. I have called tech support and a ticket has been gener

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MeTV is Channel 4.2 on broadcast television in the St. Louis area, so the chick that I mainly go out with can still watch it on the 19 inch television in the kitchen that is on rabbit ears antenna. However, that is inconvenient since all of the other

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MeTV/ MeTVHD - What happened to subscription?

I have been watching MeTV/ MeTVHD on UVerse in St. Louis, Mo daily for years.  Today (1/1/18), it says that I am not subscribed to the channel.  What is going on?

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What Is So Great About The Subchannels?

I was in a situation for a week where I could only watch Over The Air television with a rabbit ear antenna. I wanted to check out the subchannels in St. Louis. From what I saw, I do not understand why people get all upset about U-verse not carrying them.   The only subchannel that I saw anything of

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TRICKS AND TIPS

Awhile ago, I found some detailed info on "how to" do some stuff with /  to my reciever that surprised me. One "secret" was how to dim or brighten the panel lights on the receiver. There were others too, but I cannot remember what they were or where I ran across them.Will somebody please tell me whe

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I guess there is always the option of using rabbit ears.  🙂

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Longhorn Network - Just say 'No'

I greatly appreciate the value provided by AT&T in bundling tv/wireless/internet services.  Similarly, the bundling of channels allows customers to access a variety of programming at substantial savings. However, occasionally, programming comes along that is so expensive and directed at such a narro

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Mr Peter repeated his issue to be able to insert spam links, not because he did not read your reply.

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How to stop syncing channel changes across devices?

New DTVS user here, recently migrated from U-verse and generally loving it but have one complaint/question. I have 3 TVs at home with the osprey box on my main one, a Roku, and a Fire Stick. Not sure if the type of device matters here. I’ve noticed that when I change the channel on one TV, then when

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Enjoy your rabbit hole

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adding one american news network

is it possible to add one american news network to the channel line up?as a conserative im not likely to watch cnn,msnbc and forget fox news

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These are the new rabbit ears and AFAIK there are no broadcasters transmitting in 4K.    www.amazon.com/flat-tv-antenna/s?k=flat+tv+antenna.

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D12 receivers

Is there a difference between D12 - 100, 300, 500, and 700 receivers? My D12-700 went bad and I'm looking at new and used on Ebay so I also need to know about 'the card' - would the new/used replacement have to include one to use or would I use the one in my old unit?  Directv no longer has my

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3D Major League BBall

West Coast says ch 103 from 5 to 10 pm is MLB.  No other info.  HAH!  The Jokes on me!It's is infamous Peter Gabriel with his 3D microphone AGAIN.  Enough of him already!

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I'd hook up some rabbit ears to see if the TV is really kaput.  If so, contact Sony.  It's got to have some sort of warranty.

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TV problems... uverse has fried brand new tv

Need help!!! Ever sense we got uverse, our TV would take 20 minutes to get turned on, with clear picture. It grew increasingly worse, every morning. Took longer and longer static and lines on TV... We bought a brand new TV 2 days ago, and its happening on the new TV. Now even unplugged from everythi

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This is ridiculous! Can't watch the NEWS, been a lifelong watcher of ABC since the 1970's and 80's with Peter Jennings... Can't watch football games. It's also not WFAA's fault at all. Sometimes you can too much money and still be a DUMB***

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When are you going to resolve the problem with TEGNA?

When are you going to resolve the problem with TEGNA? It's disrupting my service in watching WFSS (channel 8 - ABC) in my area.  Customers should not have to deal with the petty problems between Uverse and TEGNA.  Work it out or lose a long time subscriber.

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While rabbit ears may work they have been replaced with these www.amazon.com/s?k=flat+antenna+tv+digital+hd+indoor&crid=2Q6ZPWKWHT62P&sprefix=flat++antenna+indoor%2Caps%2C148&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_19

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Canceled Dir Tv

I finally just canceled my Dir Tv subscription, but was able to keep all the equipment. First, am I able to get the local channels now w o having to buy a certain/diff type of antenna? Second, I'm eventually going to be hooking up a firestick type of service...shall I just keep the Dir Tv box conne

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n3D Previews

Seems like every time I want to check out what's coming up on ch 103 previews the main thing I see is a Peter Gabriel (?) performance.  WOW!  I'll bet that microphone will really JUMP right out at you!  That's the best 3D action they can come up with?

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Dear DCD,Thanks will keep trying and posting.  Still amazes me that rabbit ears generates the DD signal .  Take care, M

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H21/200 Dolby Digital has dropped out on receiver, no more 5.1 audio on new Samsung TV&Digital Home Theatre

Hi,This is the second HD satellite receiver in our home the other is the HD/DVR. Have a new 46 Samsung TV D630 and a Samsung Home Theatre HT-C555. About two weeks ago I noticed we no longer had surround sound effect when watching HD tv stations. I have called tech support and a ticket has been gener

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I think Fox should put a rabbit in the AT&T house and chase it until we get media share back!!

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My open letter to Stingray Music

Okay, for those of you who know me, you will know that music is a very important part of my life.  And Yes, I do feel it important to use my STB as a great way to transport music to my living areas.   1. Yes, I know I am probably putting the cart before the horse but I have a feeling that AT&T went

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All About the Genie 2

DIRECTV's Genie 2 is here to offer you a sophisticated integration and enhanced customer experience. The Genie 2 offers more storage and enhances the DVR functionality with a DVR storage capacity of 2TB, connectivity to an Internet Wi-Fi access point and up to 7 simultaneous video streams. I

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