Lisa asks…
How do I get rid of the grey bars on Direct TV?
We just got Direct TV, and when I watch standard 4:3 definition video the bars on the side are grey while the format is in the “pillar” mode. Is there any way that I can change these bars to black? I know that I can zoom or stretch the picture to fit my screen, but I would rather keep it in its native format. Thanks for the help.
Nagesh answers:
Black duct tape?
Donald asks…
Can I connect my direct tv cable box to my computer monitor?
Hi, I was wondering if I can connect my Direct TV cable box to my Acer P235Hbmid. My Direct TV cable box has s-video, rca and coaxial and my monitor has HDMI, VGA, DVI-D. What do I need to start watching TV on my monitor? I know I can use a tv tuner card but I don’t want one due to the fact that the drivers are usually bad.
Nagesh answers:
You have the wrong DirectTV cable box.
Your DirectTV box is a low-definition one designed for use with old analog boob-tube TVs, that is why it doesn’t have any high-definition ports like HDMI.
You need to call DirectTV and exchange your low-definition box for a digital High Definition DirectTV box.
The digital HD DirectTV box will have an HDMI output, which you can connect directly to your Acer P235HBMID’s HDMI port. No other hardware is necessary.
Mandy asks…
how do i get my direct tv receiver to connect to my satellite?
i recieved a box for direct tv from a friend and i am wondering if i am able to use it and if so how? or do the cards in the recievers have to match to the satelite and can you change those numbers to match or no?
Nagesh answers:
Yes you can use it just have to call direct tv give them your addy and your sat card number so they can activate it and the receiver serial number so they can match the card with the receiver if it is an to old card they will send you one .
Robert asks…
how do I connect my direct tv dvr to an internet source?
Please, can someone tell me what actually need to connect direct tv to internet for my on demand. Do I NEED a router?
Thanks, I had already checked out the site and I just want to know if I need a router. why can’t I plug it into my computer and let it do the routing?
Nagesh answers:
You are on the internet now right?
Here are your choices.
Http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/directv/on_demand_setup
Betty asks…
Is a career with Direct TV or Dish Network as home installer a good or bad idea?
Thinking about a career change. Anyone out there have any knowledge or experience about home installation jobs with Direct TV or Dish Network? Pros and cons? Starting pay and future pay? Hourly, salary, or some bidding system? Some info on training length and difficulty? It would be in North Dakota. Thanks!
Nagesh answers:
I wouldn’t consinder that as a career, especially nowhere. Maybe as an upgrade from a first job, but as prelude to a more career oriented job.
I would at best get doing other low votlage installing, such as phone, network, home theater, alarm, and antenna., with contract satellite install as a part of that.
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