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LNB issue? Pixelating and Cutting Out
We have a DirecTV Genie and two mini Genies. A couple days ago the software updated. Since then we've been having issues with pixelation and cutting out, like happens during storms (but there are no storms). I troubleshooted yesterday and even had DirecTV support run tests with no success. In my eff
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acquiring guide data
I have an HR24-500 receiver and a TracVision TV3 dish. When I recently restarted the system after being away for a while. I refreshed the receiver via my account. Then when I restarted the system, the receiver got stuck on acquiring guide data. I have power cycled the receiver, restarted via the red
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DirecTV remote not controlling new Samsung QN65S90DAFXZA
Just purchased a brand new Samsung QN65S90DAFXZA and I tried all 53 Samsung codes with the receiver and none of them will control our new TV.... maybe it is time to cut the dish.... not using 2 remotes... Is there still any good 'learning' remotes on the market? I remember 20 years ago I had a touch
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2 Gemini remotes, 2 Gemini boxes
I have two different Samsung TVs in my Man cave connected to two different Gemini boxes and two different Gemini remotes. I’ve paired each remote with its corresponding box. However either remote will turn on both boxes and both TVs. Is there any way to keep one remote from turning on both boxes and
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Error code 775
Test ran on the receiver says can’t detect the swm adapter not having a spare I swapped out the lnb but same results. I took the swm adapter to another location and it works fine.
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Receiver Reboot Process
When turning on my TV lately I get "The receiver reboot process is nearly complete". This will go on and on until I finally reset the receiver. This is a Gemini receiver. Any suggestions? Thanks
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Can I use HR24 receivers with an HD/MPEG-4 satellite dish?
Hi, I have 3 HD24 receivers. None of them receive local channels (channels from 2 to 69) because DTV discontinued local signals on my SD satellite dish. I received permission to be able to get on the roof and replace the dish to an HD/MPEG-4 dish. If I do replace it, can I still use my HD24 receiver
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Is Adding a Mini Considered an Upgrade?
We have $23 off per month until next upgrade. Would that get put back on our bill if we added a mini? Thanks.
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HR21-100 Stuck on Step 1 of 2 on Reboot
It’s been slow and lags on the guide, so I rebooted it with the red button to see if it would clear up something. Now when it boots back up, it gets stuck on “Step 1 of 2: checking satellite settings” for like 10 minutes then crashes and reboots again. I understand it’s old, but was curious if there
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