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    How long after disconnect does DirecTV take to send me instructions on returning equipment

    This is the only email I received: quote: Regrettably, your DIRECTV service was disconnected on 2/2/2020. In approximately 7 days, you'll receive a bill. If your service was cancelled before the end of your agreement period, you will see an Early Cancellation Fee on that bill end of quote. I...
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    How long after disconnect does DirecTV take to send me instructions on returning equipment

    I disconnected DirectV on Feb 2 . Any idea how long after Feb 2 they will send instructions on how to return equipment ? Tks
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    change recording priority results in duplicate recordings

    I was changing my upcoming program recording priority by moving programs higher or lower . After making the changes I noticed that I ended up with duplicates of the programs I moved. For example if moved "Blindspot " from #16 to# 25 down the priority list , I ended with Blindspot in both slot...
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    recorded programs dont show under List in Genie but in Mini Genie

    I will try the 0,0 work around. When we ultimately get a fix do we need to reboot the genie or is this done automatically . Tks
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    recorded programs dont show under List in Genie but in Mini Genie

    I have a Genie gen 2 and a Mini Genie. Recorded programs used to show up under List in both units. Suddenly Recorded programs only show in the mini Genie but not the the main unit. I have find my recorded programs in the main Genie in a very convoluted way using search . How do I fix this ...
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    HR20-100 activation

    I am not using it as I am using a genie. I just to be sure it can be activated/used before I sell it on ebay.
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    HR20-100 activation

    It's new and never been tied to any account.
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    HR20-100 activation

    I have a NIB HR20-100 that has never been used or activated. I still have the original activation card sealed in plastic bag. I see many ads in Ebay selling this unit but can this unit actually be activated and used today or it junk ? Tks
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    DirecTV cancellation

    Waiting for confirmation email to check everything .
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    DirecTV cancellation

    You are all correct. They called back today and offered me my current package at slightly better monthly cost but also included $200 prepaid visa card. . Net cost was where I wanted to be. I accepted the offer.
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    DirecTV cancellation

    But I am 2 1/2 weeks from end of contract. Surely it makes sense for them to secure a current customer for another year ? Anyway I am cancelling on 11/26.
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    DirecTV cancellation

    They refuse to renew my current package ( Choice + HD DVR +Slave unit + Whole house DVR service ) for my current cost of $65/ mo. incl taxes and fees . Actually they wanted $84 for the same or lesser package for new contract. I cancelled the service . Will go with Xfinity . Too bad , they...
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    DirecTV cancellation

    My contract runs out on at 30th Nov. I may continue if I can get a better deal than I am getting now. Should I call retention now or wait till a week before end of contract? If I decide to cancel then can I schedule a specific day ( ex Nov 27th ) for cancellation or is the date effective...
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    Satellite signals - error 771 Sat 1 for local channels

    Yeah , I am in the Portland , OR DMA. Its fine now. Tks
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    Satellite signals - error 771 Sat 1 for local channels

    Last night I could not receive any CH2-Ch47 HD channels . Same channels in SD OK. I keep getting 771 error, Sat 1 . No problems with higher channels . I checked cable connections , reboot receiver , re-powered SWIM etc with no effect. However this morning everything is back to normal...
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    RC72 remote disassembly

    I did try very politely to request a replacement but the customer service rep. want me to buy a new one from them at $15 . I can buy 2 from ebay at 1/2 that cost. Still its fun to be able to disassemble the unit , clean the contacts and refresh the conductive rubber button with some contact...
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    RC72 remote disassembly

    The key "0" is getting to be inconsistent. How do I open up the RC72 Remote Controller to clean the keys ? How many additional screws are there besides the one in the battery compartment ? Tks
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    Cannot watch Directv on PC using Chrome

    I have a problem watching directv programming on my computer using Chrome browser ( my default browser) When I click 'Watch" the pop up screen comes on but nothing happens. However when I use Internet Explorer everything works . I checked Chrome: plugins and the Directv player is there...
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    Cant stream live TV

    I dont expect the HR44 to act as DLNA server . But it should connect to DLNA servers like the Logitech Music server in my system .BTW for about 1/2 hr it did work. Now its gone again. oh well . Its not a big issue for me .
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    Direct ethernet connection to HR44

    Just one Hr44 and one mini Genie .
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    Cant stream live TV

    Guys , I simplified my connection by eliminating the Connected Home Adapter and connected the Ethernet cable directly to HR44. After turning on HR44 , everything works fine. I didn't even have to make a new connection . The status showed the same IP as assigned previously when I had the...
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    Direct ethernet connection to HR44

    I just rewired my setup to use the ethernet connection of HR44 and eliminated the DECA . It works just as fine and simplifies the connection . Now I don't get that warning "ethernet not connected" in the systems status . I didn't even have to redo the connection it came right up using the...
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    Direct ethernet connection to HR44

    Is there a reason why DirecTV does not recommend a direct ethernet connection to HR44 in a whole Home System ?