DirecTV MDTV6 User Manual
DIRECTV®Universal
Remote Control
User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Key Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DIRECTV DVR and UltimateTV Key Charts. . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About DIRECTV Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming DIRECTV Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup Codes for DIRECTV®Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setup Codes for DIRECTV DVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programming Other Device Control. . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programming TV/VCR Combo Control . . . . . . . . 12
Manufacturer’s Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setup Codes for TVs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setup Codes for VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup Codes for Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) . . . . . 20
Setup Codes for DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setup Codes for Stereo Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setup Codes for Stereo Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Searching For Your Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Checking The Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using The Master Power Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Re-Assigning Device Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To Change Volume Lock to the VCR Mode . . . . . . . . . 27
To Change Volume Lock to the SAT Mode . . . . . . . . . 27
To Change Volume Lock to the AUX Mode . . . . . . . . . 27
To Change Volume Lock Back to the TV Mode . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Repair Or Replacement Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You now have an exclusive DIRECTV®
Universal Remote Control that will control four devices,
including a DIRECTV Receiver, TV,VCR, and an auxiliary
device. Moreover, its sophisticated technology allows you to
consolidate the clutter of your original remote controls into
one easy-to-use unit that’s packed with features such as:
• Preprogrammed interactive technology that links hot
keys to your DIRECTV® service
• Master Power key for master on/off control of all of
your equipment with a single keystroke (when Power
is held for 3 seconds)
• Macro keys for sorting movie and sports programs
in the DIRECTV® programming (on most
DIRECTV Receivers)
• ID Lock to lock your remote control for use only with a
selected DIRECTV Receiver
• Automatic back lighting of most commonly-used keys
that become active with any key press
• Code library for popular video and audio devices
• Code Search to help program control of older or
discontinued devices
Before using your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control,
you may need to program it to operate with your
particular home entertainment devices.Please follow the
instructions detailed in this User’s Guide to setup your
DIRECTV Universal Remote Controlso you may start
enjoying its features.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Use the illustration below to locate feature keys on the
DIRECTV Universal Remote Control.The Key Charts on
the next three pages explain their functions.
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Key Charts
Press TV,AUX,VCR,or SAT once to
select a home entertainment device
to control. Each key has a red
indicator light that blinks upon
selection and indicates the device
currently being controlled by your
DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control.
Press Power once to turn on or off
a home entertainment device.
Press and hold Master Power for
3 seconds to turn on or off all
home entertainment devices
(see Using The Master Power Key
on page 25).
Use Input/ANT to select available
inputs on the TV.For VCR or DVD
use, select Input/ANT to view the
TV or video.
Use Volume to raise (or lower) the
sound volume.
Press Mute once to turn the sound
off or on.
Use Info to display the current
channel and program information.
Press Menu/DIRECTV once to
display the main menu.
Use Guide to display the DIRECTV
program guide.
While watching TV, use CH
▼) to select the next higher (or
▲ (or
lower) channel.
While in the DIRECTV program
guide, use Page ▲ (or ▼) to page
up (or down) through available
channels in the program guide.
Use the cursor keys to move the
cursor in the program guide and
menu screens.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Key Charts (continued)
Use Select/OK to choose highlighted
items in the menu screens and
in the program guide.
Use Exit (Clear) to exit menu
screens and the program guide.
Use (DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™)
to access interactive features (if available on your DIRECTV Receiver).
Use Favorite to view favorite channels that have been programmed.
Use Movies to sort the guide to
show programs that are movies (on
most DIRECTV® Receivers).
Use Sports to sort the guide for
available sports-related programs
(on most DIRECTV Receivers).
Use the keypad (0 ~ 9) to directly
tune a channel (e.g., 206).
Press Prev CH once to return to the
the last channel viewed.
Press Back once to page back one
page in the menu.
Press Alt Audio once to switch
between English and a foreign
language (e.g.,Spanish) if alternate
audio is avaialble.
Press Enter once to tune to a
channel on some TVs.
Use the transport keys to control
your VCR,DVR,or CD/DVD player.
To record a program, press Record
twice.
Use (–) to separate main and
sub-channel numbers (e.g.,2-1).
Press and hold Setup for 3 seconds
for all programming sequences.
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DIRECTV®DVR and UltimateTV Key Charts
NOTE: On DIRECTV DVRs and DIRECTV Receivers with Tivo
or UltimateTV service, several remote control keys function
differently than those listed in the previous section. They are
described below:
For DIRECTV DVRs, press to
display program options
(DIRECTV Central).
For DIRECTV Receivers with
UltimateTV, press
to display the shows you have
recently recorded (Recent).
For DIRECTV DVRs, use Favorite
to switch from watching a recorded
show to live TV (Return To Live).
For DIRECTV Receivers with
UltimateTV, use Favorite to view a
list of shows you have recorded
(My Shows).
Use Info to display the current
channel and program information.
Press Info while in the program
guide to display additional guide
options.
Press Movies for “Thumbs Down .”
(Available only on DIRECTV
DVRs).
Press Sports for “Thumbs Up.”
(Available only on DIRECTV
DVRs).
Use these transport keys to control
the digital video recorder (DVR)
built into your DIRECTV DVR
or DIRECTV Receiver with
Ultimate TV.
Use (–) to separate main and
sub-channel numbers (e.g.,2-1).
Use Skip Back to replay a program
recorded by your digital
video recorder.
Use Skip Fwd to advance a program
a program recorded by your
digital video recorder.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control comes with
preinstalled batteries. To activate them, pull the tab out
of the battery case.To change the batteries, perform the
following steps:
NOTE: The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control will stop
operating when the batteries are fully drained. Replacing the
batteries will restore your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control
to its full functionality, complete with your favorite settings.
1. On the back of the remote control,push the
latch (as shown), lift off the battery cover,and
remove the used batteries.
2. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries.
Match their + and – marks to + and – marks
in the battery case, then insert them.
3. Align the cover’s tabs with the case’s holes.
Press down on the cover until the latch locks.
4. Test the remote control by pressing Power and
any device key (e.g.TV, VCR,AUX,or SAT).If the
batteries are inserted correctly, the selected
device key will blink once.
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ABOUT DIRECTV CONTROL
The DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control is designed to
give you access to features not found on the original remote
control.It is preprogrammed at the factory to operate a
HNS-manufactured DIRECTV Receiver, so you can skip
this section if you have this brand.However,to use it with
other brands of DIRECTV Receivers, you will need to program the remote control by performing the following steps:
Programming DIRECTV Control
1. Locate the DIRECTV Receiver’s brand and
model number (on the back or bottom panel)
and write it in the spaces below.
Brand __________________________
Model # _________________________
NOTE: Please read steps 2-5 completely before proceeding. Highlight or write down the codes and device
you wish to program before moving on to step 2.
2. Power on the DIRECTV Receiver.
3. On the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control,
press SAT once. Press and hold Setup until
the SAT key blinks twice, then release Setup.
4. Use the Setup Codes for DIRECTV Receivers or
DVRs (on the next two pages) to locate the
brand name and code for your specific
DIRECTV receiver.Then use the keypad to
enter the four-digit code.If performed correctly,
the SAT key will blink twice.
NOTE: If the SAT key emits a long blink, the code is
invalid.Repeat steps 3 and 4 and try entering the
same code again.
5. Aim the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control at
the DIRECTV Receiver and press Power once.
The DIRECTV Receiver should turn off. If it
does not, repeat steps 3 and 4,trying each
code for your brand until you find one that
works.If it still does not work, try Searching
For Your Code on page 23.
6. For future reference,write down the working
satellite receiver code in the following box:
SAT Code:
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ABOUT DIRECTV CONTROL (continued)
Setup Codes for DIRECTV Receivers:
Hughes Network Systems (most models) 0749
Hughes Network Systems models GAEB0, GAEB0A, 1749
GCEB0, GCEB0A,HBH-SA, and HAH-SA
GE models GRD33G2A and GRD33G3A 0566
GE model GRD122GW 0866
Hitachi model HDS210R 0819
Mitsubishi HD models SRHD400 and SRHD500 0749
Panansonic models TZ-DBS01 and TZ-DRD100 0247
Panasonic models TUIRD10 and TUIRD20 0701
Philips models DSX5150R,DSX5250R/I, 1076
DSX5350R, DSX5353R,DSX5353X, and DSX5375R
Philips models DSX5500 and DSX5400 0099
Philips HD model DSHD800R 0749
Proscan model PRD8630A 0566
Proscan model PRD8650B 0766
RCA models DRD102RW and DRD203RW 0866
RCA models DRD301RA,DRD302RA, DRD303RA, 0566
DRD403RA, and DRD703RA
RCA models DRD502RB,DRD503RB, DRD505RB, 0766
DRD515RB,DRD523RB,and DRD705RB
RCA models DRD202RD, DRD221RD, DRD222RD, 0392
DRD223RD,DRD225RD, DRD420RE,DRD440RE,
DRD460RE, DRD480RE, DRD430RG, DRD431RG,
DRD450RG,DRD451RG,DRD485RG, DRD486RG,
DRD430RGA,DRD450RGA,DRD485RGA, DRD435RH,
DRD455RH, and DRD486RH
RCA model DTC-100 0492
Samsung model SIR-S60W 1109
Samsung model TS-160 1256
Samsung models SIR-S70, SIR-S75, SIR-S300W, 1309
and SIR-S310W
Sony models SAT-A1 and SAT-B1 0639
Sony models SAT-A2 and SAT-B2 0739
Sony models SAT-A3,SAT B3,SAT-A4,and SAT-B4 0839
Sony models SAT-A50,SAT-A55,SAT-B50,SAT-B55, 0939
and SAT-HD100
Sony models SAT-A65,SAT-A65A,SAT-B65,and 1039
SAT-B65A
Toshiba model DST-3000 1749
Uniden model UDS100 0724
Zenith model DTV1080 1856
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