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Genie Remote auto changes volume when channel is changed
I have the genie remote RC73 and a Denon receiver AVR-S720W. When changing channels or pressing the Select/Exit/Info buttons the volume goes up or down on its own. I tried re-programming a new remote to my Samsung TV and Denon receiver but no luck, still having the same problem. I also have change p
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eSATA external drive for HR24
I've had an 8TB eSATA drive for HR24 Genie. The drive failed after about 8 years. I can no longer find a replacement- apparently eSATA drives are no longer available. Can I use a USB 3.0 drive with an eSATA converter cable? USB3.0 in the drive port, eSATA in the HR24 port. Will this work?
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direct tv and sony bravia- apps switch back to tv
When direct TV is on, Sony apps switch back to TV in less than a minute. Also Sony setting screen revert to TV within minutes. With DT box off apps work fine. I restarted the DT box and it works fine until I turn it off and then back on. Then its back to reverting.
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Satellite dvr recordings do not show on direct tv app
I have a satellite dvr setup and I want to watch my recorded shows on my patio. I have the DirectTV app and I am able to login but the DVR Recordings tab shows my receiver but no recorded shows. I have setup and tested the wireless connection of my receiver to the internet and I have confirmed that
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Business Ethernet Issue
Have 16 TVs at my business. All of them connect back to modem via 2 Ethernet cords. If one or the other are hooked up. Everything is fine. If both are connected than it kills the wifi signal and nothing works. Any ideas?
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can you downgrade from the genie 2 to the HR54
We have issues with the tower and do not wish to upgrade to the gemani
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New: "Your TV does not support this program's content protection" message
After more than 6 years, today I now get: "Your TV does not support this program's content protection. Replacing the TV's HDMI cable with component cables will allow you to view the program". I am sure that my old high end Panasonic plasma monitor/display (not a TV as it has no tuner) does not have
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Ni encuentro el menú avanzado en mi receptor de directv
Estoy tratando de programar el control pero no me aparece el menu completo en mi receptor solo aparecen 2 configuraciones y ninguna de ellas con el nombre control remoto... por lo cual el menu aparece incompleto y necesito ayuda para saber como ampliarlo y así acceder a los otros ajustes
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Genie connection needed in order to use DirecTV app on TV/Phone/Tablet?
Does my Genie box and/satellite box need to be connected in anyway in order for the DirecTV app to work on my TV? Part 2 of this question: If i keep the power and the coax plugged into the Genie but disconnect the genie to the satellite box (subsequently to the tv) will my scheduled DVR recordings s
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