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Remote doesn’t control power on/off on Samsung TV
I re-programmed an RC73 Genie remote to pair with my Samsung TV which is connected to a small receiver box. There was only one code available for my model. Everything works except the Genie remote is unable to turn on/off the TV. I get messages “not available” with a yellow triangle with an exclamat
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Accessing Series Manager
How to I access the Series Manager for the purpose of removing a series?
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Over the Air channels audio cutting out
Hi - Has there been a problem lately with LCC and OTA audio? It's on several channels - the audio is stuttering. Have reset several times. Also unplugged LCC power to reset. If I turn off Audio Dolby to stereo, it still cuts out. A few months ago, a tech came out and replaced the LNB and cable (ther
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New Menu
I HATE (yes, hate) the new menu. Can't find anything and totally frustrated. 20+year customer but may have to change providers to something user friendly!
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Trying to record event
Iowa Corn 350 and lead in show when I attempt to record lists the recording with a red circle/slash for channel 242hd. Lists as 4k. Why?
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DTV app and Streaming Devices
About a month ago the shows I am recording on my Directv device will not play on either my Roku or Firestick. Is this due to an issue on my end or is this something contractional going on between companies? The main ones that I've noticed are ABC shows. Thanks!
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Can't stream channel 385 with Choice package
I subscribe to Directv satellite with the choice package. When I travel I want to stream H&I (385) but it is not available to stream. The pdf channel guide says it is available. How can I fix this?
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New Menu rollout fiasco.
The other day DIRECTV rolled out a new update. I have yet to realize any improvements from the old one. The thing that really (Edited per community guidelines) is my two TCL Roku TV's open in the smart TV section and I have to select satellite feed to get to DIRECTV. It's always been this way and wa
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Grandfathered XTRA Package vs Premier Package
I have an old XTRA Package I have been grandfathered into. My price has recently been jacked up to 160.99. I have HBO/SHO at 29.98. The regional sports fee is 19.99. That adds up to 210.96, before services and taxes. While looking into ways to move to a current package to cut my cost, I see the Prem
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