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Record Series on Unavailable Channel
I have a series recording set up for my favorite NBA basketball team. The DVR tries to record it on a channel that I do not receive. I contacted technical support and they said my DVR was bad and needed to be replaced (for $180 or sign up for the warranty package). I do not believe this will solve m
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Lost my local channels
I am so frustrated...so I have the older DirectTV satellite dish and receiver. I recently lost my local channels. So, DirecTV sent out a guy to replace both for free. Problem is he refused to climb a ladder...yup so why does DirectTV send out people that will not climb a ladder. I dont have a tall h
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Replace c61k with gemini
I have hr54 I would to replace c61k with Gemini is this easily done will DTV swap it
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WIFI CONNECTION
Can not connect receiver to Spectrum wifi. It was working two weeks ago. Call tech support three times, no help. Had new receiver installed by tech person, he could not make it work. Is Spectrum blocking direct tv's wifi signal??
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Satellite is ethernet connected, still says NO INTERNET
My satellite (HDR54-500) is hard wired directly to my router/modem. It is also set up that way in my settings menu. I have MY QUESTION: 1. Why does my satellite always tell me my receiver is not connected to the internet. I do not have a wireless connection because the signal is pitiful and I do not
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Direct tv
I recently purchased a Vizio 32in smart tv and I connected the cord from my direct tv box to the new tv and I still can’t get a picture
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Keeping R22 & asking for H25 for bedroom, (no need for DVR), will we need any other equipment? What to expect when he gets here? Plz!
Hi everyone, I'm nervous...no reason, just has been nearly 30 years since had serious cable guy work done. We don't want to turn in our R22, it has the Grand Blessings movies on it, so happy can keep it. (Side question: Since HD takes up lots of memory, can I just change settings to 480 before recor
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Genie Gen 3 HR54-500 vs. Genie 2
I was recently visiting relatives in AZ and they had the Genie 2. I thought they had old technology, but read that's the new device. I read all the bad reviews, but most are 6 years old. Has this equipment gotten better? Is the 4K better? I'm just debating if I should change equipment since It appea
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I no longer have an account....How do I return my receiver
My account was cancelled several years ago. Can someone please tell me how to return my receiver? I can't get to customer service because I can't log in because I no longer have an account. Thanks in advance for any help!
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