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Can’t setup satellite system, can’t get to satellite signal strength page in menu to eventually connect to satellite
I have a genie HS17-500 and I can’t begin to setup my satellite connection. As soon as I turn on the power and the genie goes through all the setup phases, it stops at “Recordings” setting on the left hand side of the “settings” page after pressing menu on the remote. I therefore can’t get to the sa
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Must H25 be connnected to swm?
Can a H25 be connected directly to the slimline satellite? or must it be connected to the swm? Have a cable running from the satellite to a tv on patio. Does not go through the swm in the attic.
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Gemini remote wont turn on Vizio TV
For those who have Gemini but the remote will not turn on a Vizio TV - assuming you have already set up your remote for your Vizio TV- On your Gemini, go to Settings/Remote & Devices, then Program Your Remote. Set the HDMI-CEC Volume Control to OFF. Exit settings menu. Next, go to your Vizio TV menu
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Difficulty changing input
My parents-in-law have Direct TV. I guess it’s the Genie model, if that’s a model. I got them an Apple TV and am having a (Edited per community guidelines)able time with the remote. The input menu is accessed by pressing and holding the Enter button. Then, if I understand correctly, you repeatedly p
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Huge archive of collect Directv Recordings
Does anyone have any archives of Directv Recordings?
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Gemini Receivers Showing Not Connected to my WFI — result code 392
I have a HS-17 DVR with 4 Gemini receivers with each saying that the Wi-Fi is not connected to my WIFi. I tried practically everything. Rebooting my router, resetting my Directv equipment …. All trouble shooting instructions, etc., to no avail. I still can stream all of the apps with no problem. All
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Sound cutting out with Gemini
After install my sound kept cutting off for a few seconds at different times on both of my Gemini boxes (Garage and Den). Directv sent out a tech who replaced the installation cables. Sound got worse. They issued me a new Set top box, didn't resolve the issue. I disconnected my surround sound and it
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box will not show a green light
i have 3 remote boxes with the main dvr in another room. The box in question will not reset and will not show a green light only yellow on the front. i have reset it, removed power and it will not work. All others are fine. How do I get a new box
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