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9 Messages

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

No captioning on my DirecTV programs box work.

None of your instructions work on the screen or internet. It has been doing this since DirecTV said they had a new home. That was back in March. 

The little box in the office does have cc, I need the main box replaced  in the living room in order to get the cc to come on all programs.  There is NO reset button on this box. 

FYI, We no longer have AT&T account... switched over to Bank of America. 

Thank you. Please help.  I am very deaf.  

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9 Messages

1 year ago

Hey! the reset button worked! I didn't even know it was hidden around the side.  So now, I'm very happy with your help!  

The captioning is working!   Yippy!  

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255.4K Messages

1 year ago

Hi, @kc7ecy. We understand the importance of having the Closed Captioning turned on. Visit https://www.directv.com/support/article/000093366 to learn how to manage closed captioning so you can read subtitles with ease. Thanks for choosing DIRECTV. Jonathan, DIRECTV Community Specialist

9 Messages

1 year ago

I have done both of those actions and they do not work.

My box does not have a reset button. 

May I have a replacement DirecTV box, please.

9 Messages

1 year ago

I have done both of those actions and they do not work.

My box does not have a reset button. 

May I have a replacement DirecTV box, please.

ACE - Expert

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21.3K Messages

1 year ago

If unplugging it for a few minutes doesn't work then you have to call DTV for a replacement.  What is the model number as I don't recall any DTV receivers not having a reset button.

ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

What is the MODEL of that DirecTV box? Curious what one has no reset button at all.

FYI, We no longer have AT&T account... switched over to Bank of America. 

Huh? AT&T is not a bank so that switch makes no sense. Also would have nothing to do with DirecTV's Closed Captioning capability.

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1 year ago

Model number HR54-500        04/12/2017


S/N D54HV7EP11866

I see a tiny dot on the right side "Reset"?  then a card in a slot.

Have been getting bits and pieces of CC......  Still no straight closed captioning 

Think the box needs to be replaced.

Community Support

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255.4K Messages

1 year ago

Thank you for following the steps, and providing the details. We're sending you a DM to investigate this issue further and process your request. Lynie, DIRECTV Community Specialist

ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

Yes, the tiny red dot near the access card slot is the reset button.

9 Messages

1 year ago

Oh, okay. I'll give it a shot.

Community Support

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1 year ago

We're glad to know that the closed captioning is now working, @kc7ecy. We appreciate the help, @shannon02. Thanks for choosing DIRECTV. Jonathan, DIRECTV Community Specialist

ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

Glad you got the CC working. And yes newer boxes the red reset button is located in a different spot. So always best to know model number when asking for help.

Still confused how you switched from AT&T to Bank of America. Wondering what was actually supposed to be said.

9 Messages

1 year ago

Oh, I paid DirecTV on AT&T credit card.  Now closed due to all the problems we've had with that bank.   Now paying on Bank of America.  Thought AT&T was trying to get us back.  No way.  

Thanks for getting us back on CC. We watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off in CC. So good to have cc to see this crazy movie.  Thanks.

ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

AT&T is a phone and internet company, not a bank.

Perhaps you had a refund/rewards card from AT&T, but it was through a financial institution that AT&T is not.

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1 year ago

Thanks.  Still trying to figure out how I'm paying for DirecTV ??

Will work on it.  Thanks


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