Congratulations! You now have an exclusive DIRECTV®
Universal Remote Control that will control four
components, including a DIRECTV Receiver, TV, and two
stereo or video components (for example, a DVD, stereo, or
second TV). 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:
sFour-position MODE slide switch for easy component
selection
sCode library for popular video and stereo components
sCode search to help program control of older or dis-
continued components
sMemory protection to ensure you will not have to re-
program the remote when the batteries are replaced
Before using your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control, you
may need to program it to operate with your particular
component. Please follow the instructions detailed in this
guide to set up your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control so
you can start enjoying its features.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Key Charts
Press this key…To…
Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV, AV1,
AV2 or TV positions to select the component
you want to control. A green LED under
each switch position indicates t he
component being controlled.
Press TVINPUT to select the available inputs
on your TV.
NOTE: Additional setup is required to
deactivate the TV INPUT key. (See
instructions on page 9.)
Press FORMAT to cycle through the
resolution and screen formats. Each press
of the key cycles to the next available
format and /or resolution. (Not ava
all DIRECTV
Press PWR to turn on/off the piece of
equipment the mode switch is set to.
Press TV POWER ON/OFF to turn the TV and
DIRECTV Receiver on or off.
(NOTE: These keys are only active after the
remote has been setup for your TV. See
page 8.)
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Use these keys to control your DIRECTV
DVR or your VCR, DVD, or CD/DVD player.
On a DIRECTV DVR, enables one-
touch record for any selected program.
Replay jumps back 6 seconds a
plays video from that location. You can also
hold the button down to jump back to the
beginning.
Advance jumps ahead in a recording.
You can also hold the button down to jump
forward to the end.
Use GUIDE to display the DIRECTV
Program Guide. Pre ss twice to see
programs by category.
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Press this key…To…
ACTIVE displays the DIRECTV Active
Channel which includes local weather,
horoscopes and more!
For non-DVR boxes, pressing LIST takes
you to the To Do List. For DVR boxes, LIST
takes you to the PLAYLIST (recordings).
(Not available on all DIRECTV
Press EXIT to exit menu screens and the
Program Guide and return to live TV.
Press SELECT to choose highlighted items
in menu screens or the Program Guide.
Use the ARROW keys to move around in the
Program Guide and menu screens.
Press BACK to return to the previously
displayed screen.
Press MENU to display the Quick Menu in
DIRECTV mode, or other menu for another
selected device.
Use INFO to display current channel and
program information when watching live
TV or in the Guide.
Displays various opt ions while viewing live
TV, the Guide or the Playlist.
Press YELLOW* to display TV Options
Press BLUE* in full-screen TV to display the
Mini-Guide
Press RED* in the Guide to jump 12 hours
back.
Press GREEN* in the Guide to jump 12
hours forward.
*Other functions vary–look for onscreen
hints or refer to your DIRECT V
user guide. (Not available on all DIRECTV
Receivers.)
Press VOL to raise or lower the sound
volume. The volume key is only active
when the remote is set up for your TV.
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Press this key…To…
While watchi ng TV, press CHAN (or
) to select the next higher (or
CHAN
lower) channel.
While in the DIRECTV
menu, press PAGE+ (or PAGE-) to page up
(or down) through available channels in
the Guide.
Press MUTE to turn the sound off or back
on.
Press PREV to return to the last channel
viewed.
Press the number keys to directly enter a
channel number (e.g. 207) while watching
TV or in the Guide.
Press DASH to separate main and subchannel numbers.
Press ENTER to activate number entries
quickly.
Program Guide or
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
1.On the back of the remote control, push down on the
door (as shown), slide the battery cover off, and
remove the used batteries.
2.Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries. Match their
+and - marks to the + and - marks in the battery
case, then insert them.
3.Slide the cover back on until battery door clicks into
place.
CONTROLLING YOUR DIRECTV® RECEIVER
The DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control comes
programmed to work with most DIRECTV Receivers.
Should the remote control not work with your DIRECTV
Receiver, you will need to set up the remote control by
performing the following steps.
Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote
1.Locate the DIRECTV Receiver's brand and model
number (on the back or bottom panel) and write it in
the spaces below.
2.Locate the 5-digit code for your DIRECTV® Receiver.
(See page 14.)
3.Power on the DIRECTV Receiver.
4.Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.
5.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same
time until the green light under the
flashes twice, then release both keys.
6.Using the number keys, enter the 5-digit code. If
performed correctly, the green light under the
DIRECTV position flashes twice.
7.Aim the remote at your DIRECTV Receiver and press
the PWR key once. The DIRECTV Receiver should
turn off; if it does not, repeat steps - , tr ying each
code for your brand until you find the correct code.
8.For future reference, write down the working code for
your DIRECTV Receiver in the blocks below:
DIRECTV position
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ONSCREEN REMOTE SETUP
Once your remote is setup to work with your DIRECTV
Receiver, you can set it up for your other equipment using
the steps detailed on the following pages, or you can set it
up onscreen by pressing MENU, then SELECT on Settings,
Setup in the Quick Menu, then selecting Remote from the
left menu.
CONTROLLING YOUR TV
Once you have successfully set up your DIRECTV Remote
to operate your DIRECTV Receiver, you can set it up to
control your TV. We recommend you use the on-screen
steps described on page 8, but you can also use the
manual method below:
1.Turn on the TV.
NOTE
: Please read steps 2-5 completely before proceed-
ing. Highlight or write down the codes and component you wish to set up before moving on to
step 2.
2.Locate the 5-digit code for your TV. (See “Setup
Codes for TVs ” on page 15.)
3.Slide the MODE switch to the TV position.
4.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same
time until the green light under the TV position
flashes twice, then release both keys.
5.Using the number keys enter the 5-digit code for your
brand of TV. If performed correctly, the green light
under TV flashe twice.
6.Aim the remote at your TV and press the PWR key
once. Your TV should turn off. If it does not turn off,
repeat steps , trying each code for your brand
until you find the correct code.
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7.Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position. Press
TV POWER. Your TV should turn on.
8.For future reference, write down the working code for
your TV in the blocks below:
DEACTIVAT
If you want to deactivate the TV INPUT key, follow the steps
below. Pressing the
1. Slide the
2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys until the
green light under the
realease both keys.
3. Using the number keys, enter
under the
ING TV INPUT INPUT SELECT KEY
TV INPUT Key
MODE switch to the TV position.
will now do nothing.
TV position flashes twice, then
9-6-0
(The green light
TV position flashes four times .)
CONTROLLING OTHER COMPONENTS
The AV1 and AV2 switch positions can be setup to control a
VCR, DVD, STEREO, second DIRECTV Receiver or second
TV. We recommend you use the onscreen steps
described on page 8, but you can also use the manual
method below:
1.Turn on the component you wish to control (e.g. your
DVD Player).
2.Locate the 5-digit code for your component. (See
“Setup Codes, Other Devices” starting on page 15.)
3.Slide the MODE switch to the AV1 (or AV2) position.
4.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same
time until the green light under AV1 (or AV2) flashes
twice, then release both keys.
5.Using the keys, enter the 5-digit code for the
brand of component being set up. If performed
correctly, the green light under the selected position
flashes twice.
6.Aim the remote at your component and press the PWR
key once. The component should turn off; if it does
not, repeat steps , trying each code for your
brand until you find the correct code.
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7.Repeat steps 1 through 6 to set up a new component
under AV2 (or AV1).
8.For future reference write down the working code for
the component(s) set up under AV1 and AV2 below:
AV1:
COMPONENT: ___________________
AV 2 :
COMPONENT: ___________________
SEARCHING FOR TV, AV1 OR AV2 CODES
If you were unable to find the code for your brand of TV or
component, you can try a code search. This process may
take up to 30 minutes.
1.Turn on the TV or component. Insert a tape or disk if
applicable.
2.Slide the MODE switch to the TV, AV1 or AV2 position,
as desired.
3.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same
time until the green light under the selected switch
position flashes twice, th
4.Enter 9-9-1 followed by one of the following fourdigits:
en release both keys.
COMPONENT TYPE COMPONENT ID #
Satellite0
TV1
VCR/DVD/PVR 2
Stereo3
5.Press PWR, or other functions (e.g. PLAY for VCR) you
want to use.
6.Point the remote at the TV or component and press
CHAN
. Repeatedly press CHAN until the TV or
component turns off or performs the action you
selected in step 5.
NOTE: Ever y time CHAN
advances to the next code and power is transmitted to the component.
is pressed the remote
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7.Use the CHAN key to step back a code.
8.When the TV or component turns off or
performs the action you selected in step 5, stop
pressing the CHAN
SELECT key.
NOTE: If the light flashes 3 times before the TV or com-
ponent responds, you've cycled through all
codes and the code you need is not available. You
must use the remote that came with your TV or
component.
key. Then, press and release the
Verifying the Codes
Once you have set up the DIRECTV® Universal Remote
Control using the above steps, use the following
instructions to find out the 5-digit code to which your
component responded:
1.Slide the MODE switch to the appropriate position.
2.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same
time until the green light under the selected switch
position flashes twice, then release both keys.
3.Enter 9-9-0. (The green light under the selected
switch position flashes twice.)
4.To view the first digit in the code, Press and release
the number 1 key. Wait three seconds, and count the
number of times the green light flashes. Write this
number down in the leftmost TV, AV1 or AV2 code
box found on page 10.
5.Repeat step 4 four more times for the remaining
digits; i.e., press number 2 for the second digit, 3 for
the third digit, 4 for the fourth digit and 5 for the final
digit.
CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
Depending on how you set up your remote, the VOL and
MUTE may control the volume only on your TV, regardless
of the position of the MODE switch. This remote can be set
up so that the VOL and MUTE keys work only with the
component selected by the MODE switch. To enable this
feature, perform the following steps:
1.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the
same time until the green light under the
position flashes twice, then release both keys.
2.Using the number keys, enter 9-9-3. (The green light
flash twice.)
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3.Press and release the VOL+ key. (The green light
flashes 4 times.)
Now the VOL and MUTE keys will work only for the
component selected by the MODE switch position.
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Locking Volume to AV1, AV2 or TV
1.Slide the MODE switch to the AV1, AV2 or TV position to
lock the volume.
2.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the
same time until the green light under the selected
position flashes twice, then release both keys.
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3.Using the number keys, enter 9-9-3. (The green light
flashes twice.)
4.Press and release the SELECT key. (The green light
flashes twice.)
NOTE: DIRECTV
so the remote will not allow the user to lock volume to the DIRECTV mode.
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Receivers don’t have volume control,
RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
To reset all the functions of the remote control to the
factory defaults (the original, out-of-the-box settings),
follow these steps:
1.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same
time until the green light flashes twice, then release
both keys.
2.Using the number keys, enter 9-8-1. (The green light
flashes 4 times.)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: Light at the top of the remote blinks when you
press a key, but the component does not respond.
SOLUTION 1: Try replacing the batteries (see page 7).
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SOLUTION 2: Make sure you are aiming the DIRECTV
Universal Remote Control at your home entertainment
component and that you are within 15 feet of the
component you are tr ying to control.
PROBLEM: The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control does
not control component or commands are not recognized
properly.
SOLUTION
set up. Make sure all components can be operated with an
infrared remote control.
PROBLEM: TV/VCR combo does not respond properly.
SOLUTION: Use the VCR codes for your brand. Some combo
units may require both a TV code and a VCR code for full
operation (see page 8).
PROBLEM: CHAN
your RCA TV.
SOLUTION: Due to RCA design for certain models (1983-
1987), only the original remote control will operate these
functions.
PROBLEM: Changing channels does not work properly.
SOLUTION: If original remote control required pressing
ENTER to change channels, press ENTER on the DIRECTV
Universal remote control after entering a channel number.
PROBLEM: Remote control does not turn on Sony or Sharp
TV/VCR Combo.
SOLUTION: For power on, these products require setting up
TV codes on the remote control. For Sony, use TV code
10000 and VCR code 20032. For Sharp, use TV code 10093
and VCR code 20048. (See “Controlling Other
Components” on page 9.)
: Try all listed codes for the device brand being
, CHAN , and PREV do not work for
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DIRECTV SETUP CODES
Setup Codes for DIRECTV® Receivers
DIRECTV all models00001, 00002
Hughes Network Systems (most