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How do I fix my AT DVR?

Author

Christopher Pierce

Published Apr 27, 2026

How do I fix my AT DVR?

Try these quick tips:

  1. Restart your U-verse TV receiver (DVR) by holding down the POWER button for 5 seconds, then press it again to restart. (This takes 5-8 minutes and impacts any DVR recordings in progress.)
  2. Press the Recorded TV button on your remote if your recorded program is frozen or missing.

Why is my cable showing a black screen?

If the TV MENU appears, then the issue is coming from one of your sources or components. Black TV Screen Solution 1: This would mean that either a CABLE BOX, SAT BOX, COAX CABLE, HDMI CABLE, ETC may not be working properly, something is loose, or needs reset.

Why is my AT and T TV not working?

Restart your device – press the red button on the side or unplug it for 30 seconds, then turn it back in. Make sure you’re connected to your home Wi-Fi network. Try using an Ethernet cable to connect to your AT TV device instead of Wi-Fi. Check for AT TV device software updates.

How do I fix my AT TV delay?

Just follow these steps:

  1. Shut down your mobile device or TV device.
  2. Unplug your gateway or router from its power source. Wait for at least 30 seconds.
  3. Plug in your gateway or router and wait for it to power up.
  4. Turn on your mobile device or TV device and restart AT TV.

How do I restart my modem?

To reboot a modem:

  1. Unplug the power and Ethernet cables from the modem.
  2. Wait 2-3 minutes for the modem to fully power off.
  3. Reconnect the power and Ethernet cables to the modem.
  4. Wait for the Internet light to turn solid, then check if the internet is working properly.

What does it mean when your TV screen is black and no picture appears?

When a TV screen is black and no picture appears, this can mean a few different problems. Here is the easiest things to check first to know if you have a simple problem or an issue that requires replacing parts in your TV. First, attempt to get the TV MENU pulled up using the remote control or the MENU button on the TV itself.

What to do if your TV wont connect to at & T TV?

Swap out the HDMI cable with 2.0 or higher – use the provided HDMI cable. You can also remove any HDMI switches so HDMI connects AT TV to the TV directly. Be sure to check the input (or source) that your device is connected to.

What to do when your TV is blacked out?

If you see a banner showing a program title and description at the top of the screen, check when the program airs on the programming schedule. The program or event you want to watch may have already ended or has yet to begin. Or it may be blacked out in your area. Turn your TV and receiver off and back on.

What to do if your U-verse TV is not recording?

Press the Recorded TV button on your remote if your recorded program is frozen or missing. Press Menu on your U-verse TV remote control. Use the arrow keys and scroll down to Help, then press OK. Scroll down to Information and press OK.