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Missing ODD transponders on satellite 103 (ca) and 103 (cb) and no signal but transponder 18 -22-24 on 103 (s)
This started in late fall when trying to watch certain channels like 355 CNBC picture around noon would start to pixelate The it started saying .......771 Satellite signal issue do you want to watch in low resolution. Upon checking satellite signal I find I am missing ODD transponders on satellite 1
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App Library issues
We upgraded the receiver a few months ago to the Genie 2 and since then my Directv App doesn’t have the updated library of my recordings. It still shows recordings from the old receiver. The app says that the receiver is not connected to the internet but it is. Called Directv and a “ticket” was put
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HS17 -> Samsung TV problem
My Genie HS17 got a software update on 7/2. At that time, my Samsung TV stopped turning on and off correctly. One example is that when I turn it off with my Directv remote, the receiver (I think HS25) shuts off but the TV goes off and then turns back on. The remote works over RF (to receiver). I tri
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no signal to 4k box
have a 4k sytem, large send to small box. Lost signal from primary to 4k. Checked spitter...found 12v +or - to spitter from main box and connected to splitter. Return from splitter to main box fixed that one....Splitter has no out except the one that has line " In drawn to Out . Where do I hook up t
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How to hook up the other Tvs on my RV
I recently had the Direct TV receiver update my old receiver had a Sat in port and an out TV port . The video and audio cables go to the front TV, no port to attach coax cable that goes to the distribution box for other TVs .
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Does Slotted Reflector Work on Old-Style Tilt/Pan head?
I have DirecTV at home and in my RV. Both use Slimline reflectors. The RV has a Travel'r on the roof, and I carry a tripod for use when there is a problem with line-of-sight from the rooftop. (I use the AT&T/DirecTV technician's meter for tripod use.) I accidentally damaged the reflector, and bought
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Grandkids Watched Sponge Bob all weekend and now my TV keeps changing back to it every five minutes while I watch history channel
Help. How do I clear this issue with Sponge Bob coming on every five minutes while watching different channels.
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Genie remote controller power on/off buttons works backwards with Sharp TV
My Genie Mini remote controller worked fine with my Sharp TV until recently. Now when I hit the control’s power on button, the genie comes on and the tv stays off. I then hit the control’s power off button, the Genie turns off and the tv turns on. I then hit the control’s power on button, the Genie
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Can I take my Directv receiver/DVR while camping?
I want to take my Directv receiver/DVR with me when we go camping. I would purchase a satellite dish to use with it. Will I have issues with moving the receiver from my home address?
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Channel choices on #71 News Mix
Can I choose which channels I want to show on the News Mix channel 71? Two of them that are there , I don’t even get.
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