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Watching on Satellite
Watch your favorite shows and channels on Satellite.
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Channel Availability
Good afternoon, Please tell me if the Directv includes the basic broadcast channels: Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC. I am not inquiring about CNBC, CBS Sports or other specialized channels. Thank you Joseph
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recording programs
I keep getting the message "can't record this program because this location is not connected to the network." How do I fix this?
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Seeing 771 Error Code on Your Screen?
Use SignalSaver™ or the DIRECTV App until it resolves. Click here to learn more.
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Local Channels Freezing And Going Blank
Local channels keep freezing and going blank. Outages last from 30 seconds to several minutes.
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Direct T.V. new service
I do not want streaming. I am interested in satellite packages. Can I still get satellite without it being connected to my internet.
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Intermittent Screen Blackout
I know this has come up before, but any suggestions would be appreciated. We have DirecTV satellite with a DVR, no streaming. Starting last night, every 5-10 seconds, the screen blacks out for 1-2 seconds. We don't lose sound. And it's only occurring on one extension box (we have two and the DVR its
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how can I watch a program that started 2 hours ago on a HR54 when it has been turned off
I would like to be able to use my HR54 to view shows like I could on my old HR23 without selecting record. I could be on any channel and turn it off for the day or a few hours, and when I turn it on the program was still available to back up the time and be able to watch it up to 1-1/2 hours after i
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Winegard Travler Pro
If I subscribe to Directv satellite service using my Winegard Travler Pro dish on the roof of my rv and activate a hr24 receiver will it include SignalSaver if I connect the hr24 to the internet? Also, will I be able to use the Directv app to stream TV on my phone while away from the rv? Thanks,
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Issues With Purchased Movie Playback
I have 20 or so purchased but I seem to have frequent issues with one. This is when I'm trying to watch it form my T.V. (non-streaming). Call of The Wild (1935) I plays for a couple minutes then stops... no error message or anything. Sometimes it will just freeze or sometimes it will stop and displa
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the channel and name of the show are on the bottom of the screen but no picture or sound
the channel and name of the show are on the bottom of the screen but no picture or sound when I hit ok on the remote
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