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Freezing/Pixelation issues on your Genie? Here's how you can help

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#1 ·
If you're experiencing freezing or pixelation issues on your Genie, post a description here. Also, do a keyword search for SENDREPORT -- this will give you the opportunity to send a report to DIRECTV engineers. I can't guarantee it will help, or that they'll even see the reports, but if you do that and post the report here I'll try to get the attention of the right people.
 
#27 ·
Just, wow.

Post #1 gives you instructions on how to help gather Data to help fix the problem, but it seems all people want to do is complain. I guess the idea of a peer support forum is kind of done.
 
#28 ·
EmilG said:
I'm seeing the described behavior only when playing back recordings of a basketball game. Seems they run down the floor and breakup/pixelation. I wonder if it has anything to do with processing power since there is alot to decode when they are moving?
This really indicates to me the TV monitor may not have the processing power to handle the mass of pixels that are constantly changing. If you set to record another game in the next few days, post it here and I will record it too for comparison.

What TV? Which DVR?
 
#29 ·
I constantly have freezing and pixilation on recorded and live shows on many different stations. This has been happening for a few weeks now. I also have a new TiVo Roamio Pro I use to record all shows except those I only have on DirecTV. I can watch the same show on the TiVo (with Comcast cable) and the HR44-500; the TiVo plays back great, the HR44 has these issues.

Software is 0x741, Wed 9/25, 4:19a
SENDREPORT 20131007-3B0C
 
#30 ·
Stuart Sweet said:
Just, wow.

Post #1 gives you instructions on how to help gather Data to help fix the problem, but it seems all people want to do is complain. I guess the idea of a peer support forum is kind of done.
I've already gathered data as instructed. I can be pissed off that this problem exists, that DirecTV failed to properly QA their software, and that no fix is provided and that phone techs deny an issue exists. People have been complaining on message boards since they were invented ya know.
 
#31 ·
I know a few people in my neighborhood with HR34's and have seen how they are set up from A-Z. Signal strengths are all very good also. They have freezing issues also and actually one of them took early termination fees over accepting such terrible service. How Directv can get away with this is beyond me.

Furthermore every single subscriber with freezing issues has the right to complain about this. Just because he/she did not detail every single bit of information here or send a report to Directv, does this allow those to be attacked here over and over again! My better half had this issue with the HR20's way back and I suffered the expense of that early termination. Your best bet people is forget making a complaint here because obviously it has not helped your cause. Phone Directv over and over and over until finally somebody gets the picture! BTW test monkeys QA their firmware, in case you did not know.
 
#34 ·
HR44-500
0x741
Report - 20131009-29F6

Still have random breakup with video on a lot of recorded shows. This report is send after HR44 video froze 2 minutes before end of show. American Horror Story, on FX. The way it froze was like top half was a different frame than bottom. Maybe the box is having problems handling 5 tuners.
 
#35 ·
adamson said:
There is a consequence to calling Directv repeatedly and actually it is good. You will be flagged and all calls will go to "case management" and they are the ones you really want to talk to...they will help you greatly!
Could not another consequence be that one is flagged for being a problem customer, and hence not eligible for great deals come upgrade time? And it does cost everyone else money each time a call is made. Probably less than .0000001%, but it does add up.
 
#36 ·
I would guess that Picture Quality is a priority issue with DirecTV, and that ultimately they welcome calls and posting/sending reports from the HRs. PQ has always been an issue of pride for Directv, and has helped them competitively. IMO competitors like fiber and cable have improved their PQ in recent years, so DirecTV likely places a high priority on getting this fixed!
 
#38 ·
Laxguy said:
Laxguy, on 10 Oct 2013 - 10:48 AM, said:

Could not another consequence be that one is flagged for being a problem customer, and hence not eligible for great deals come upgrade time? And it does cost everyone else money each time a call is made. Probably less than .0000001%, but it does add up.
Ummmm never had that issue getting a deal. I only dealt with case management once and they went above and beyond to get the issue solved to my liking.
 
#39 ·
I don't see this problem on the HR44 (knock on wood) Or is this mainly 34's? Is it locals or national channels or both?
 
#41 ·
This has been an ongoing problem with my 44. Three updates have failed to resolve the issue. Freezes and pixelation occur with almost every recorded program I watch.


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#42 ·
I have a 34 and I noticed some major stuttering in the picture while watching a recording of Modern Family from our local ABC affiliate. It was pretty much unwatchable. I've noticed this a little bit on USA Network as well, but not nearly as bad as it was in the recording from ABC.
 
#43 ·
Stuart Sweet said:
Just, wow.

Post #1 gives you instructions on how to help gather Data to help fix the problem, but it seems all people want to do is complain. I guess the idea of a peer support forum is kind of done.
OK...add my name to the list. HR-34...most of the pix comes from watching a recorded show 9am local ...same results during playback on the 2 other HR-21's.
Word search for "SENDREPORT' gives me lots of results. All I want to know is DTV working on this? Should I call them?
 
#44 ·
A Keyword search should only yield one result, a screen that lets you send a report. Calling DIRECTV isn't going to help much... posting that report code will get your information straight to Engineering.
 
#49 ·
a Keyword search where? This forum, google...?


In the smart search function of the DVR with the issue.

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