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Setting up a new account advice
I'm trying to contact a DTV vendor to coordinate setting up my 3rd DTV account at a location in the Sierras. ZIP is 95728 - Soda Springs CA. The install date is TBDetermined but I had some tech questions for the installer as well as time/date availability. DTV site chat box is only interested in lea
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DVR with out receiver in apartment complex
How can I DVR tv programs from the cable provided by the apartment complex as I do not have a receiver in my apartment?
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Intermittent 771 and 775
Good morning, Can you help resolve problem with my Directv. Picture keeps freezing and HD channels rarely work. Any ideas. Here are the stats
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Genie Gen 3, Model HR54-500 Making Noise
Got a new Genie Gen 3 in January. Noticed it was making noise (static, scraping, clicking, like a hard drive making noise). Thought I could ignore it but it got annoying. Replaced it today (April 21) with a brand new unit and this one is also making noise. Is this just how these things are now? Or i
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How do I connect replacement mini to Genie 2 HS17-500 system. Instructions sent were for HD DVR system.
I just received a replacement Genie mini to replace one that doesn't appear to be functioning properly. The instruction provided with the mini say to go to the Genie HDDVR to begin setup. However, we have a Genie 2 HS17-500 system. How do I connect the replacement mini to the Genie 2 system?
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Hr54-500 internet connected but can’t access
We moved our receiver from one room to another. We did all the steps to access our network with no issues. But when we try to access (like YouTube) it keeps telling us the internet is not connected.
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Initial connection issue
Hi, I recently switched from directv to cable, and learn within less then three hours that I made a grave mistake. I called directv to reinstate service, which I thought would be simple, given that all the equipment is still installed, but I can’t seem to get is back up an running. I have a smart hu
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Getting :too many active locations" on several minis.
I spoke with "help" and after an hour, the TV's all worked. They all started again the next day. Is there a sequence that will reset all minis? I have four minis, two connected to cable and four that are wireless. We are very frustrated. Please help
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Multiple dish on one property
Large farming operation with barn located long distance from home base. Use to have main dish and receiver in home AND an added 18" round dish and old Hughes receiver in barn. Worked like a charm an paid $7 gor additional barn receiver. Currently, have HR54-700 Genie receiver in home base. Barn rece
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direct tv hook up
just had a Winegard traveler pro sk2swm3 on my motorhome when its stored in enclosed building i want to use my outside swm 3 pole mounted dish question /how do i hoohook it up to the outside dish using the tripod inlet in rear compartment?
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