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Programming Genie Remote with Hisense 65 inch TV
I just purchased a Hisense 65 inch Google TV (65A7) and want setup the Genie Remote so it controls the TV and direct TV box on/off. I already had the Genie remote programmed with a soundbar so only needed to change audio input on TV. When I tried programming the Genie Remote the model number of my T
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Your DIRECTV equipment arrives, what's next?
A big smile on your face, of course! Then, click here to learn how to set up equipment with a TV, pair the remote control, and activate service.
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New card put in my DirecTV box at my motel in four rooms
I put a new card in my DirecTV box in four rooms at my motel and they are all given the same message 711 error please call front desk card not activated
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Changing transponder
Hello, My Directv started giving message about lost signal 771, watch in low resolution error. It was working fine without any issues. Then I noticed it started muting channel randomly. I adjusted satellite and numbers are in 90s but they are not stable. They keep going in and out. Is it possible th
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DirectTV remote not working with LG soundbar
Shortly after updating my DirectTV remote the LG Sound Bar stopped working. Only way to get audio was to turn off the LG soundbar and use the LG TV audio. Any time I touch the volume control on the DirectTV remote the LG soundbar activates and goes mute. The only way to get audio is to turn off the
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Connecting Direct TV to Sony Sound System
Hi, can anyone give me some tips on how to get my direct TV to play on my Sony Sound System? I’ve tried making different connections with the HDMI cables between the sound system, the direct tv box and the television to no avail. Thanks
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Fee Genie?
I got a flyer for free upgrade to Genie. Does it just plug into my existing configuration or does it require other 'upgrades / changes' to my hardware and connection?
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Last chance Recordings
Some of my favorite shows say last chance. How do I keep these shows from deleting until I have time to watch them? 10% available space
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Remote stopped adjusting volume and turning on tv
I have a model Vizio tv. E371VL. and I have a relatively new main genie box (less than a year). The remote stopped adjusting the volume, won't mute, and won't turn off the tv. My power and volume buttons on the side of the tv work fine. I have three dtv remotes and a new one, RC73, that I just recei
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