DirecTV HD RECEIVER - DIRECTV Receiver Turns off while playing; DIRECTV Receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly

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Possible Causes:
Solution:
Problem: DIRECTV
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Receiver Turns off while playing
Your receiver turns off unexpectedly.
- Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to go into a standby state.
- Electronic protection circuit may have been activated due to a power surge.
- You may have blown a circuit breaker or be experiencing a power outage.
- Parental viewing limits may have been activated on your DIRECTV
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Receiver.
- Ensure that your receiver has plenty of ventilation and that nothing is on top of the receiver.
- Wait 30 seconds for internal circuits to reset, then turn receiver back on.
- Check the circuit breakers in your home.
- Consider using a line conditioner or surge protector.
- Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if other household appliances or electronics are affected.
- If parental limits are active, turn your DIRECTV
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Receiver back on and enter your parental lock code at the prompt.
Possible Causes:
Problem: DIRECTV
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Receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly
Your receiver changes to a different channel without a remote control command.
- A scheduled autotune may be about to begin, so the receiver is changing channels to tune the show as requested.
- Your TV’s timer may have been activated.
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