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H24 Receiver Needs Replaced
Hi, I have an H24/100 receiver and the power input is worn out (need to jiggle the cord to get it to work and DO NOT touch it after it does) and the Coax input for the satellite cable is also worn out and needs replaced. I use this unit in my RV, so I configure it to a multiswitch when I am on the r
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There is a way to block CEC / Samsung Anynet+ / LG SimpLink / Sony Bravia Sync !!
This comes up many times: I turn the satellite client on, and my TV goes off, or something else changes on / off state. The new Gemini always outputs CEC now, you are no longer able to stop it. One solution not ever brought up (not in the last 2 years) is you can buy a small HDMI "dongle" that goes
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HR54-200 Problems
My receiver is having issues. It spontaneously reboots, it constantly loses internet connection, and resetting the network only works occasionally — it requires a full reboot to fix. It can also be painfully slow, and I'm fairly sure it's causing a network loop that brings my home network to its kne
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RC73 remote pairs with new Hisense QD65 TV but turns it on to the Hisense Home Screen
I paired my RC73 remote with my new Hisense QD63 TV but when I use it to turn the TV on it opens it to the Hisense Home Screen. The volume button works but I can’t do anything else to use DirecTV, I have to use the Hisense remote to back out of the home screen and find the HDMI setting to switch ove
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System comes back on by itself after I turn it off.
I had a new Genie 2 installed about two weeks ago (replacing my HR54). I also had a new Gemini unit installed for our main TV in the den. Ever since then, there are occasions when I turn off my system, within 15 seconds, the system will turn on again by itself. This is not all the time, but every se
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Any idea to turn off HDMI control (CEC) on Gemini
My Gemini indicates that HDMI control is on, but I cannot find a way to turn it off. There are several posts by the top ranked experts here that CEC can cause issues, and I am interested in turning it off on my Gemini. Anyone know or succeed on this? Greg
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Pairing My Directv Remote to Hisense TV
I have a Hisense Model 55u6k tv that doesnt want to pair correctly with my Directv RC71 Remote. None of the codes seem to work correctly when I pair automacically.What do I Do?
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New list format
Why change something that didn't need to be fixed? The person or people that came up this idea should be fired. Are they just bored and said "hey let's screw something up". Makes me want to stop paying the already outrageous price and find a different option. Hey DirectTv do better.
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New Menu Changes
Is there a way to revert to the older menus on the genie? The new setup is terrible
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C71KW-400
I have satellite Direct tv today I received c71kw 400 I have direct tv satellite how do i connect to an additional bedroom tv
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