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After restarting and following step by step instructions

After following step by step instructions to restart then pressing ok on box no luck many times, then trying unplugging power cords and then trying the restart again still no luck  Sooooo frustrating!

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Step by step direction on recording to my DVR not AT&T but my Sanyo DVR

Have a Sanyo DVR/VCR, want to record a DVR, need step by step directions. It was working when I had another service but for the last month haven't be able to record. This is not a AT&T DVR but want to burn a disk for later use

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Step 1 of 2: Checking satellite settings.... *STUCK*

Anyone else stuck here.... my dvr wont boot up past this screen. I tried several unplugs and even a reformat attempt but nothing seems to get me past step 1. Any help would be appreciated.

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4 Step compression cycle?

The past week I have noticed on both my HR22 and HR20 systems a 4 step cycle where the picture goes from sharp, to a bit fuzzy, then a tad bit worse, then annoyingly bad quality, then snap back to sharp. The cycle seems to occur once a second. At first I thought I had some interference or maybe a ba

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H23-600 Stuck At Step 1 of 2

Hello, About 2 days ago our H23-600 decided to reboot and get stuck at the Step 1 of 2 screen "Checking Satellite Settings" and won't go beyond it. I've tried reseting it, unplugging for 30 minutes, forcing a software download (was same version) etc. I even went into the DIAG screen and *EVERYTHING*

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Won’t pass step 1of2 :checking settings almost done

Power went out now all my receivers Won’t pass step 1of2 :checking settings almost done

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Stuck on Step 1 of 2

I have not been able to view programming on my HD DVR for over 24hrs.  I have spoken with TSR's and have pressed the reset button, waited, still stuck, unpluged the box for 15 minutes, replugged-nothing, have pressed the reset button then held the menu button and down arrow, nothing, have pressed th

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Red light on last step in connecting RC73 remote

I follow the instructions provided. I choose the correct RF and I go to a screen for instructions I get the first 2 greens and get 2 greens. However on the 3rd step I enter the longer number and press select and I get a red light.

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HR22-100 stuck at Step 1 of 2 Checking Satellite connection

Hi, we just had a massive storm here and were without power for over a week. Since the power has come back on I haven't been able to get one of my receivers, an HR22-100 to boot up past the Step 1 of 2 Checking Satellite connection. It will just hang there forever. All my other receivers work fine.

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Need step by step instructions for switching a wireless receiver to wired

I have 4 units at my house , 1 wired and 3 wireless. One of the wireless units keeps losing signal and I believe it is due being too far away. I have an Ethernet connection available for this unit. Need the steps to allow the unit to go from wireless to Ethernet Hardwired).

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HR21-100 Stuck on Step 1 of 2 on Reboot

It’s been slow and lags on the guide, so I rebooted it with the red button to see if it would clear up something. Now when it boots back up, it gets stuck on “Step 1 of 2: checking satellite settings” for like 10 minutes then crashes and reboots again. I understand it’s old, but was curious if there

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HR22-100 DVR Reboots at Step 1 of2: Checking Satellite Settings

Unit passes self-test fine, but is continuously rebooting at the above point.  Other receivers in the house working fine.  This one has been working fine, but stopped yesterday afternoon.  Have unplugged power, waited - same symptoms on power up.  Can I reset to factory defaults and come up or is th

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What is the step for manual recording

How do you manual recording on series

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Need step by step overview on how to watch my DVR recordings or live programs from Directv to my Chromebook

Signed in @ https://www.directv.com/entertainment See home page what is difference between watch online and watch TV? No matter which I click, it appears I am only able to request to record on my home TV. I cannot play any show. Hoping I'm missing something simple. Thanks

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step 1 of 2 screen is stuck on

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New Member - what is my next step

My HOA is changing over to Direct TV. I was instructed to contact you for new equpment.  I have signed p with you.  What do I do next?

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Stuck on Step 2 "Reveiving Satellite Info..."

We have 3 DVR's in our house, but since we moved to this house in March of '09 only one has been turned on. Today I decided to turn on another one. Usually when we re=set our DVRS the whole process takes less then an hour. I have been sitting here staring at the TV screen for 3 hours now. Help!?!?!?

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Step 1 of 2: Checking Satellite settings... This will take a few minutes

Last night our power went out due to thunderstorms in our area. Now when the receiver tries to load it gets stuck on Step 1 of 2: Checking Satellite settings... This will take a few minutes . I have tried the red reset button a couple of times, and I have unplugged it for about 30 min. Nothing seems

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Step 1 of 2: checking satellite settings...

I get this error. Me remote does not work or has frozen up. I have unplugged for 15 mins. But same screen came up. I reactived. Nothing but same screen. I have checked every connection. Nothing in line of satellit. What now? Thanks

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