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Pairing request
Since I got the new Genie's (YUK), my TV's turn on randomly by themselves and display the screen "pairing request" with a number. Not sure why, but I have to unplug my Genie's before going to bed.
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can you figure out how to name Gemini remote with latest firmware?
You used to be able to rename your remotes. The menus have changed with the last release, and that option as well as many other items of information are gone. It used to be other the final SETTINGS in device settings, now that option just loops back to the first menu. Greg
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remote control forums
my directv remote will no longer work with my Seiki model SE322FS & it appears directv no longer supports this tv ... used to work fine a mere 3 months ago ... why would a TV that previously worked fine suddenly be dropped by directv?????
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default setup
Good Morning How to I set a specific setup as default? It is a pain to have to go thru setup every time I put my older receiver, 24, in the rv. I set it to 18" round and when the power is restored it automatically goes back to the 3lnb which is the house. I would like it to stay on the rv dish setup
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Close Captioning/Subtitles Stopped Working
I upgraded my equipment in November and received a HR54 with other devices. Since I have received the HR54, the Close Captions and DirecTV Subtitles gradually stop messaging after about a week, resetting the box (and the entire network of the house) is the only way to fix the CC/Subtitle issue, alth
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Requirements for Genie2 Installation
We have an installation scheduled to upgrade to a Genie2 and three wireless minis. Our old/existing receivers are not in a central location and are not good locations for the Genie2. I have a central location in our house for the Genie2 but is not easy to run wiring to so I would like to prepare for
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Satellite on my roof in error
I have a satellite on my roof which is not mine. How do I have it removed or find out who it belongs to? It is against townhouse rules to put anything on the community roofs?
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Anyone figure out how to rename the Gemini remote with the firmware update
With the previous firmware, I could name my Gemini Remotes. Now you cannot, and also when you look for information via the "this device settings" it only shows one of my 2 remotes, the "active" remote, which still has a custom name. You must go into the remotes menu to see the second remote, and bat
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News Mix channel change stuck
Stuck on CNN.. will not highlight blue indicating it is working. Multiple resets to no avail. Side note: the screen saver is probably illegal and at least evil.
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Equipment update
I have a HR34-700 receiver currently. I’m going to be getting a new 4k TV soon and was wondering if I would need to update/upgrade my receiver? I have read that you can get equipment upgraded or updated every so often. Is this true?
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