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TC 71 and 73 remote
I have Direct TV. Recently my puppy got ahold of my RC71 remote and a couple of buttons don’t work properly. It was programmed to the Direct TV receiver and my Samsung tv, along with being able to turn the volume up and down on my Denon AVR-3319CI receiver. I was able to obtain a RC73 remote from my
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SWM module that support more than 13 devices via single coax run
I have a small motel and have a single coax to the back of building where I have a distribution closet of coax connections to 14 rooms. Current SWM has two port and each port support 13 devices. Since I only have one dox feeder to that area I am limited to 13 devices on that run. Is there a solution
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H26K
Why can I not purchase the New H26K receivers and activate them on my home account. My receivers are 13 years old. And with larger software updates over the years they run really slow and have gliches. This new receiver has everything I want in a receiver. It is small, fast, has ethernet, 4k, and in
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4k programming
I have a upgraded system that has a HS17-500 Tower, C61-W clients and a new 4k capable tv..I can see 104 thru 107 on my guide, but am unable to view programming when available..what am I missing?
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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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Last chance
How can I get rid of last chance or change it’s preference. I have over 60% free space on my Genie 2 and last chance is deleting saved programs I wish to keep. I’ve tried keeping them but within a day of two they are deleted anyway. I prefer to manage my saved programs myself. If I could at least no
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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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