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  1. Dennis Brown

    Signal loss on some Directv channels

    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...
  2. Dennis Brown

    Signal loss on some Directv channels

    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...
  3. Dennis Brown

    Questions related to installing Directv minis

    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...
  4. Dennis Brown

    Directv blackouts of MLB preseason games

    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...
  5. Dennis Brown

    Directv blackouts of MLB preseason games

    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?
  6. Dennis Brown

    Genie remote Panasonic TV compatibility issue

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

    Genie remote Panasonic TV compatibility issue

    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...
  8. Dennis Brown

    Directv receiver problems

    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.
  9. Dennis Brown

    Directv receiver problems

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

    Directv receiver problems

    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...
  11. Dennis Brown

    Is there a decent universal remote on the market?

    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
  12. Dennis Brown

    Is there a decent universal remote on the market?

    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
  13. Dennis Brown

    Is there a decent universal remote on the market?

    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...
  14. Dennis Brown

    I have questions about the Genie system

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

    I have questions about the Genie system

    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...
  16. Dennis Brown

    Questions about the function of a Radio Shack 15-259 Signal Amplifier

    Thanks Ilya. I'll replace my Radio Shack 15-259 with the same model if and when it fails.
  17. Dennis Brown

    Questions about the function of a Radio Shack 15-259 Signal Amplifier

    Now I'm really confused. I don't watch OTA channels ever. I have Directv and watch local channels over the satellite. For some reason when I disconnect the amplifier the signal of the satellite feed is diminished. I'm afraid that if and when the Radio Shack device fails I won't have satellite...
  18. Dennis Brown

    Questions about the function of a Radio Shack 15-259 Signal Amplifier

    Fifteen years ago when our house was built the cable person installed coax cable throughout the house. He also installed a radio Shack 15-259 signal amplifier. The input is a coax cable coming from someplace and it is not labeled. There are two outputs, one goes to the rest of the house (I...
  19. Dennis Brown

    Splitting the HDMI signal and sending it to three romms

    John: I'm a little confused about how to wire the Cat 6 HDMI extender (Monoprice # 8121). It appears that one of the extenders is plugged into the 4-way powered splitter and the other into the remote Tv. It appears to require two runs of Cat 6 or 5e cable. I need a 60' run. Monoprice has a 75'...
  20. Dennis Brown

    Splitting the HDMI signal and sending it to three romms

    I chatted with the Monoprice tech again this morning. My proposed HDMI cable run to a third room is 60'. The tech says that neither the #6192 or the #5704 will work. He didn't say why. I'm at a loss as to what to do.
  21. Dennis Brown

    Splitting the HDMI signal and sending it to three romms

    Thanks Pepper. After I posted my question on this forum I chatted on line with one of the techs at Monoprice. He suggested that I purchase item # 5704 when it is available (It is currently out of stock). I wonder why he didn't suggest the #6192. Do you know what's the difference between the two.
  22. Dennis Brown

    Splitting the HDMI signal and sending it to three romms

    I have a Directv HDDVR in my exercise room. the signal is split using a Monoprice powered two output HDMI Switcher/Splitter. The other HDMI cable was pulled to a bedroom location. I would like to split the signal again and pull another HDMI cable to a kitchen location. I checked Monoprice and I...
  23. Dennis Brown

    Sending an HD signal to a remote HDTV

    I have a Directv HD DVR in my exercise room. The signal is split using a Monoprice powered two output HDMI Switcher/Splitter. The other HDMI cable was pulled to a bedroom location. I would like to split the signal again and pull another HDMI cable to a kitchen location. I understand that I can...
  24. Dennis Brown

    Sony Blu-Ray DVD's will not pay thru Sony TV

    Thanks for the info. I took the easy route and connected the player to a different TV. It works fine.