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Previous button not working
Previous button not working correct when on a DVR movie I gave a Gemini and it’s happening on both tv’s I’ve been waiting for over a month resetting doesn’t work neither did a new remote can I get a ETA for this bug fix
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Screen background playing
Is there any way to get a view of stuff recorded on my dvr that may have come from a video recorder and not from the TV channels. I have a tremendous amount of background playing on my tv
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Neither of my Directv Remote Control(s) works on Bedroom Receiver
Both my DirecTV remotes work fine on the living room receiver, but neither works on my bedroom receiver. Not sure what you call it, but the receiver in the bedroom is the smaller receiver, which I refer to as the child. Any ideas? James
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Is Directv available in Midland Texas
I have not been able to find a way to sign up with Directv since I moved to Midland Texas. Is it available here.
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genie mini optical out?
When I google if the c61k has optical out the answer is yes. When I google the newer c71k the answer is no. Is that correct??
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Unsync soundbar from genie remote
The installer programmed the genie remote to control my soundbar so now anytime I use the guide or change channels, etc my soundbar comes on. I do not want the genie remote to control the soundbar. I just like to use the soundbar when watching a movie not everyday tv. I tried resetting the remote bu
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4K SERVICE
Customer service wanted to charge for 4k receiver and charge monthly fees plus maintenance tech cost. Then came back and informed me that all fees would be eliminated. The new catch is I would have to sign 2yr contract. I declined and advised them I would check other providers, I have been a loyal c
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Replacement DVR
I have a HD DVR, Model HR21-100 that is stopping and skipping. I have had it for 17 years. If I ask Direct TV for a replacement, what model will they replace it with? How much will I have to pay (or do I have to pay) as the dvr is leased from Direct Tv?
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Receiver for 4K TV
I plan to buy a Samsung QN65S90DAFXZA OLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV and need to know which receiver I need.
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DVR programs
We have our equipment in our RV. When we set up at our current location, our Genie wasn't communicating with the tower. Customer Service could not help us. My husband went online and found a solution that got it working. But some of our recorded programs were gone, and there were other programs on o
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