How to take receiver out of dre mode
I have a question. Oh btw this is a nice forum for everything else, where are all your dre resources. But that's not the question. I have a receiver that I want to go into the setup screens but it...
View Articledre in hotel bar
Oh another thing I was thinking I would take a receiver out of a guest room and put it in the bar. That's cool right? Just disconnect it and move it, anything else?
View ArticleHex crimps
Just signed on to direcTV and they said that I have to start using compression connectors AND they want me to buy the tool! WTF. I been making hex crimps for 30 years and I'll put my connectors up...
View ArticleExtend LAN with Coax?
Let me know if it is possible to do this: DSL router in room 1 connected via cat5 to CCK, which is connected to coax to LNB, with other coax port to a client of Genie. Coax goes to Room 2, which...
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Hands on with the Antennas Direct DB8e
We've been raving about this antenna for about a year now, ever since we saw it at the CEDIA show. It's the antenna of choice if you're between markets but it hasn't been available until now. Antennas...
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DIRECTV for Business: Saves you money over cable
Running a business is tougher than ever. You're always looking for ways to cut costs while maintaining service levels. in some business, TV is a necessity while in others it's just "nice to have."...
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Why is my DIRECTV C31 Genie Mini Client flashing?
You wake up in the middle of the night to a vision like the one you see above you. Should you worry? Is your C31 about to explode? Absolutely not. Everything is fine, and the bright flashing blue...
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TIP: Learn how to do "tuner math"
As we all move from single-tuner and dual-tuner DVRs to new super DVRs like the DIRECTV HR34 Genie, our systems get more and more complex. Even if you're not a hobbyist you might want to understand a...
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DIRECTV's iPad App -- now for Commercial Customers too!
It's no secret that we're fans of DIRECTV's iPad app. It's a must have here for all the staff. It combines a super-remote with guide, playlist management and search that are even better than the...
View ArticleBoss' Vacation Home - Equipment suggestions
My boss wants me to help configure his vacation home with DirecTV. I could use suggestions regarding what gear to order. The home is 3-story, 8000 sq ft.12 TVs. Most are SD, and those will be converted...
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Solid Signal goes HANDS ON: Voice Control for iPhone
This document is available in PDF format! Click here to download! With the next version version of DIRECTV's iPhone app (expected this summer), you can control your receivers with your voice! Voice...
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Hands on with the Antennas Direct DB8e part 2: Testing
For part one of this review, click here. It's easy to assemble and super powerful. But how will it do in actual testing? We took a look at the Antennas Direct DB8e and found it to be the perfect...
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DIRECTV Revolution wrapup
The biggest event in the DIRECTV world is its annual Revolution show, held this year in Las Vegas. It's a confidential, dealer-only environment, so I can't talk about a lot of what was said, but I...
View ArticleSuch a deal
I can't believe how in this day and age someone does business like Solid Signal. Those guys will sit and help you on the phone as long as it takes!
View Articlephone number
I just received my Dish Network Vip 612 receiver today and haven't yet had time to set it up. I did notice though that the sticker on the box says "To activate your new receiver call 866-726-4183" but...
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TIP: Here's the setup guide for the DIRECTV Commercial iPad App
We're consistently impressed with DIRECTV's iPad app. In its latest iteration, it adds features for Commercial Users. DIRECTV is rolling out the backend support for these features including commercial...
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