Question posted by lorettapbullock on April 3rd, 2013

One Tv Not Operating

My TV receiver starts up, searches for a satellite connection, and as soon as the station comes on, the screen then goes blank and it asks me to insert my DTV data card.  I've ejected the card and replaced, unplugged cable and power......still doing the same thing.  Can you help:

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