Well, one thing is there's every possibility that you need to tell DirecTV that you've got a 4K display for them to push a virtual button on their computer and deliver the signal to you. I mean, hey, how are they going to eventually charge the folks for 4k if they don't have a record somewhere of who's using it?
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw