Will I nd to purchase a "card(?)" to connect this to my HR21? Currently my Samsung SmartTV w/RVU technology can see the guide,but not channels...yet.
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The HR34 "Genie" comes with the DirecTV access card. The unit must be activated to your account as an additional receiver ($6/month) and cannot be connected to an HR21 DVR. You can certainly deactivate the HR21, but if it's a leased unit DirecTV will require you to return it.
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Thanks! That makes sense. I did get a message that said something about HDCP. Can you recommend any HDMI cables that are HDCP compatible? I was trying to avoid spending a ton of money on one, but maybe I just have to. I also read on avsforum about firmware updates, etc. I guess I'll try a new cable before contacting Samsung.
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You don't! You need the F series. BD-F5900, BD-F6700 The use the same interface as their TV but have better codec support for formats like flash which is use for web sites, etc. Their crappy TVs do not support flash unlike their F series Blu-ray devices and unlike WDTV Samsungs crappy equipment can not updates codecs to add such support. Truely C student design work. Their H series strips out all applications except 11 preloaded ones. Pure JUNK!!!
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Yes, my Winegard Carryout has dual outputs for hooking up two receivers or onr DVR in SD, not HD. I use HR-22s and I have to switch the setup from oval dish to round dish which takes a couple of minutes. Once you do that it is set until you take the receiver back in the house. If you have local channels you will lose those channels when you get 100-200 miles from home as they are on a directed transponder to your local area. All other channels will work anywhere in the US.
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Montie .. I would right Roku to be sure but I think it had to do with the use off a special port (MHL) to power the device. The 3400R Roku Ready version is only compatible with MHL-port ready devices. This is why I purchased the 3400Rw as I'm not sure what a MHL port is and power it using a normal outlet.Mike M
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I'd have to research to see in the HR24 can accept SWM. If you've upgraded to this LNB but are using the HR24 as it was configured for the old one you might want to try to re-run setup on your satellite tuner.
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You must get a cable card from your cable provider, AND the cable card must be a newer software version. As a matter of fact, our cable provider had to order new cable cards because we were not the first customers whose new Tivos did not work at all - absolutely no channels were viewable. Once you have a compatible cable card, this model is supposed to operate fine without digital cable, but I cannot yet verify this. We only got notice today that our up-to-date cable card should be available for pickup by the end of this week.
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I have exactly the same TV and video pack. Hook the pack to a USB port on the TV. Not sure but one of the USB ports would not accept it. Two of them would. You'll have to find one that works. Useless Samsung tech support could not explain why - said to use a port that works and go away.
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No, unless you have certain Samsung or Sony TV with RVU technology. https://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3992
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I had the same problem. Your best bet is to email Samsung with your exact TV info and let them tell you whether the two are compatible, or, if not, whether they have a suitable product.
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There must be some type of universal code or compatible TV??????? I thought I read it used a Samsung interface but I am trying to program my main Direct TV remote so I don't have to use 2 remotes. Hopefully someone will chime in with compatible info or some type of legit workaround in the mean time I'm back to hacking and trying to call the toll free number.
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Totally forgot it had that capability Sonya..I also need to connect my Roku to my TV and figure out the wifi situation. Let me try working on that soon. I'll post a review as soon as I can. If you do yours first let me know. :) Thanks! Good luck! -Frank
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It has to be a compatible capture device. The key question is what is considered compatible? That I do not know as they refuse to release a compatibility list :( I have ran against the same issue with 1/2 my devices.
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your cable provider will supply you with a card. You should call them for availability.
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No, no smart card in the receiver. Dish stopped doing that a few years ago.
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I am using it with two different receivers. Model: HR21-200 which is an HD-DVR and an H20-100 which is an HD Receiver. Your location may be more important than the receiver. I live in upstate SC and it receives all the channels I subscribe to including locals and it also receives all the guide information. No problems at all.
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It requires a specific type of port on your tv. Not an hdmi port!. I have an insignia tv, the box recommended this streaming stick specifically. I use the tv remote with, works great- I love it! But if you are not sure if you tv has this port- I would go with the roku box.