How to install a legacy DIRECTV system
While it’s true that the DIRECTV world has moved to SWM technology, there are times when a plain legacy install is the best way to go. You may be replacing parts and have no need for…
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HOW TO DO IT: Create a favorites list on DIRECTV receivers
For an article about the newer Genie menus, click here. 1500 channels? It’s a little much for anyone to get through. No one thinks that all 1500 channels are going to appeal to you, especially with…
“Undefined OSD” error?
We’ve read several cases where a DIRECTV receiver will fail to boot and the only message will be “Undefined OSD.” Courtesy of our members texasbrit and litzdog911, here is the solution (originally posted at the…
Solid Signal goes “Hands On” with Nomad In-Home Streaming
This document is available in PDF format! Click here to download! Want to watch DIRECTV programs on your mobile device? The road’s been a twisty one. As we reported here, DIRECTV used to have a program for streaming to…
WHITE PAPER: Program your DIRECTV remote for your TV.
If you have a Genie or Gemini, check out this tutorial for the most up-to-date information. This document is available in PDF format! Click here to download! It doesn’t seem like so much to ask… the volume buttons…
Solid Signal goes “Hands On” with the new HR44 Genie DVR
Thanks to Signal Labs member Alebob911 for photography. This document is available in PDF format! Click here to view or download! We showed it to you at an exclusive CES event. In fact, that’s a picture taken from that…
DIRECTV to add 8 new channels!
Leave it to signal labs member and intrepid satellite watcher Sixto to find the stuff DIRECTV wants to stay hidden. He has uncovered evidence that 8 more HD channels are testing right now. Of course…
CES 2013: We go into DIRECTV’s private HR44 showroom!
We weren’t there first. That’s true. But several bloggers were invited in to for an exclusive look at the HR44 Genie DVR, the latest and greatest from DIRECTV. No other site is going to give you…
CES 2013: DIRECTV shows HR44 DVR
We weren’t expecting it. DIRECTV has had a very small footprint at CES in previous years. Not since 2006 have they had any significant show floor presence. However, tucked into a corner of the show floor,…
DIRECTV’s Mike White from Citi’s 2013 Global Internet, Media, & Telco Conf.
In just a few moments, Mike White, CEO of DIRECTV will be speaking at Citi’s 2013 Global Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference I’ll do my best to keep up with the most important points today. Peace,…
TIP: Reset that remote!
Remote not responding? It happens to everyone. Maybe it got dropped one too many times, or maybe you’re trying to use an old remote with a new box. Either way, you need to reset it. There’s…
The DIRECTV D10… the one that started it all
Modern DIRECTV history starts in 2004… with the introduction of this receiver, the DIRECTV D10-100. Before this receiver, there were several different manufacturers. RCA made most of the low-priced ones, but Sony, Philips, Hughes and others…
TIP: Using your Samsung remote for your RVU Client? Find the buttons you need.
If you’ve been thinking about using your 2011 or 2012 Samsung Smart TV as an RVU client, you might be asking, “how to I get things like the playlist to show up?” It’s true, the…
My DIRECTV Bill Just Went Up $3. Thanks, Lakers
Hey Californians! Your DIRECTV bill just went up $3/month…
EDITORIAL: The never ending rumor of DISH and DIRECTV merging
Every couple of years… someone starts talking about the idea of merging DIRECTV and DISH. It’s not so far-fetched… in fact the two companies did discuss the idea over 10 years ago but the regulatory climate…