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New: "Your TV does not support this program's content protection" message

After more than 6 years, today I now get: "Your TV does not support this program's content protection. Replacing the TV's HDMI cable with component cables will allow you to view the program". I am sure that my old high end Panasonic plasma monitor/display (not a TV as it has no tuner) does not have

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Directv email offer for Paramount+ and Showtime

Received email from DTV offering 3 month free for Paramount+ and Showtime and auto cancel at 3 months. Is this legit ?

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Ni encuentro el menú avanzado en mi receptor de directv

Estoy tratando de programar el control pero no me aparece el menu completo en mi receptor solo aparecen 2 configuraciones y ninguna de ellas con el nombre control remoto... por lo cual el menu aparece incompleto y necesito ayuda para saber como ampliarlo y así acceder a los otros ajustes

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Genie connection needed in order to use DirecTV app on TV/Phone/Tablet?

Does my Genie box and/satellite box need to be connected in anyway in order for the DirecTV app to work on my TV? Part 2 of this question: If i keep the power and the coax plugged into the Genie but disconnect the genie to the satellite box (subsequently to the tv) will my scheduled DVR recordings s

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recivers

is it possible to get multiple receivers that act independently of each other?

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receivers

is it possible to get multiple receivers that act independently of each other?

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"Info" button causing freeze on Directv satellite service

About 2 months ago, delays began on all tvs when opting "Info" or using "Search." The only fix seemed to be doing a reset on the receiver(s.) I finally gave in & called for technical support and was scheduled for a service call after troubleshooting. The next day a Tech Support person called to trou

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New tv

I received a tv for our spare bedroom-we already have 2 directv boxes (1in living room and 1 in master bedroom)-so I need another box or is there an easier way? Thank you for your help MB

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LG streaming apps don't work when directv is connected to tv via hdmi.

If I disconnect the Directv hdmi cable from the LG tv, the streaming apps, Netflix/Prime/Hulu work fine. If the Directv cable is connected to the tv, streaming apps quit within 1-3 seconds.

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Guide Not Updating / Title Not Available about 4 days out

My guide (satellite dish) is essentially showing "Title Not Available" for all channels 5 days from now. I restarted the receiver yesterday, which seemed to resolve the issue. However, this morning, the same issue appears to be happening. Because of this, my scheduled recordings are not showing, nor

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