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DIRECTV Equipment
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Same internet?
I could use my iPhone as a remote until we got different internet. Now I entered our new company on the tv. 1) it doesn’t stay on the new service. 2) I still can’t use my iPhone
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Why is audio description on while viewing some ABC network shows?
I have not made any changes to my TV or my satellite receiver but yesterday ABC shows like the Good Doctor and Will Trent started playing an audio description of certain events during the show when the the actors are not speaking. I have searched and cannot find a way to turn the
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Blue Line in Direct TV DVR Guide lookup
My new Direct TV DVR has this annoying Blue Line in Guide Box that tells the relative time. Is there a way to get rid of this feature.
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Delete recorded show causes dvr to freeze for a minute.
I'm using the rc73 remote and Genie hr54 combination, and upon deletion of a recorded show, the system freezes for a minute with no button response on the rc73
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RC72H remote not working at hotel
I work at a hotel that uses RC72H genie remotes we have the receiver box mounted to the back wall of the tv. Over the past week we’ve had issues where guest have complained that the power button, volume up and down button, and the channels button not working. I’ve tried every code under the sun. We
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Direct TV box and HDMI splitter
Have direct tv box. TV is plugged into it and works fine. Just bought Vizio 65" smart tv. Can I use and hdmi splitter plugged into box and then connect both tv's to splitter? I tried and receive video signal but no audio. If i unplug everything, start from scratch, i receive
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Glitching
My recording are glitching and skipping also one of my genie mini the hdmi port isn't working since a storm. I had to hook it up to a old tv with a composite cable. I need to get this equipment changed out so I can quit streaming my shows that wont record properly. I have had this equipment over 10
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Channels are pixelating on HR-54 and error 771 on HR-24
I have been having issues with pixelating on my local channels. Resetting the HR-54 seemed to fix it, but then I would have an issue again. At one point, I called DirecTV, and they did something on their end, which seemed to help. Today more than just local channels were pixelating, eve
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Gemini Remote Enhancement Request
The backlighting for the Gemini remote keys is only illuminated when one of the keys is pressed. In a dark room an action button is often inadvertently pressed, with undesirable results. As a future enhancement couldn’t the backlighting illuminate when the remove is moved or shaken?
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My Directv remote stops working except for turning on and off with my Samsung TV
I have tried several remotes and have replaced the mini genie with a new one. I have reset the remotes many times. Everything works for awhile but after turning off the TV and using it again after a few days or weeks the remotes again stop functioning except for turning on and off the mini Ge
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