Recent content by Dennis Brown

A Directv technician came by and found that a bush was blocking the reception. Using the LNB as a reference there was nothing blocking the signal. The technician indicated that this was not correct. The actual area of signal is to the left. He said that most technicians don't know this; neither...

I have three Directv receivers. On some channels , such as 202, the 771 dialogue box comes up indicating signal loss. On other channels, such as 356, this never happens. All of my connections are tight and my dish is not obstructed. The sky is clear. This problem started about a month ago. Does...

I have an HR 24 receiver which is connected to a powered splitter with the output provided to three different rooms. I also have a Genie HR 44. Directv is sending me 2 minis to connect to the HR 44. Questions: 1. Does connecting the mini to the HR 44 mean that the HDMI signal will be available...

Thanks for the clarification. I know there's no point in ranting about the MLB blackout rules. But in this era where MLB is looking for ways to spark more fan interest (pitch clocks, no pitches on intentional walks, etc.) you would think they would take a look at traditions like blackouts that...

I live on the Big Island and have both Directv and cable. Dodgers and Angels games are blacked out on Directv but not cable. What's going on?

I tried the "I don't know" option a variety of times and that didn't work either.

I had a new Genie installed yesterday and tried to program the remote to turn my Panasonic TV on and off. It failed. I spoke with Directv who indicated that my Genie remote would not work with my TV. Is there a workaround I can use? ps: My Panasonic TV model # is included in the Genie list...

They have not changed the LNB and don't appear to want to do anything. I have been a Directv subscriber for a long time. I spend more than $200/month for my programming. I don't understand why they are treating me in such a shabby manner.

It's a swim. Assuming you are referring to signal strength, the transponders all register 95-99.

I have three HR24's connected to the same satellite dish. None of them work properly. On the worse one the picture freezes sometimes every day or night. As such, programs are rarely recorded. Sometime an error message comes on indicating that the signal has been lost. I've checked the...

I also have a Panasonic plasma, a Viera TC-P55ST60. Based upon the suggestion of another poster I turned the Viera Link "OFF." Can you tell me what other on and off codes there my be? Thanks

With your assistance I've gotten the Harmony One to turn on all of the devises correctly and consistently. Unfortunately, it will not turn them all off. Any other suggestions? Thanks

I purchased a Harmony One universal remote years ago. Despite numerous discussions with customer service representatives, it has never worked properly. All I'm trying to do is control a Panasonic TV, Directv DVR and a Sony Home Theater System. The remote won't turn all the components on unless I...

Thanks so much. I'll pass on the Genie package.

I have two satellite feeds coming into my home, which are connected to a SWM at the dish. One feed connects to an HR-24 in the living room and services only that TV. The other feed runs to an entertainment room where it connects to another HR-24. The signal is then split via a Monoprice 4x4 HDMI...