RCA DTC210 user manual Programming the Remote Control, Testing the Remote Control

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Using the Remote Control

Programming the Remote Control

The DIRECTV® HD Receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and Proscan components; it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands.

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Testing the Remote Control

To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be programmed, turn a component on, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button. Then press the ON•OFF or CH + and CH - buttons to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed for VCR mode. Repeat for other components and modes.

There are two ways to program the remote control: Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry.

Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control many of the components connected to your TV. If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press the EXIT button until the component button you’re trying to program is no longer lit.

1.Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, DVD player, etc.)

2.Press and hold the button you want to program. While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until all of the component buttons (VCR, TV, DVD, DIRECTV, AUX1 and AUX2) flash. Then, release both buttons.

Note: The AUX1 and AUX2 buttons will only search through the codes for their default type of component during the automatic code search

satellite and HD Receivers for AUX1 and audio components for AUX2. If you want to use these buttons for a different type of component – for example, a DVD player for AUX1 – then use direct entry to program these buttons. See the next page for more information.

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The DIRECTV button cannot be programmed.

3.Point the remote at the component, press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the component button you’re trying to program stops flashing.

At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program, so keep pointing it at the component. If, after five seconds, the component you want to control does not turn off, press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.

Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or until all of the component buttons on the remote flash 4 times in unison. If the component has not turned off by the time all the component buttons on the remote control flash 4 times in unison, then the remote cannot control that particular component. The remote exits auto code search.

If the component you want to control does turn off:

1.Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on.

2.To finish, press and hold STOP until the component button you’re trying to program on the remote control turns off. This saves the code to that button.

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Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Important Information PersonnelImportant Safety Instructions Program Recording Restrictions Trademark and copyright statementsMacrovision Information High definition broadcast copyright limitationsTable of Contents Analog TV Ntsc Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HdtvWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Digital TV AtscIntroduction Resolution and interlacingSwitch set to Jacks will output Video output optionsAspect ratio Source Signal Monitor Format OptionsTVs showing 169 programs Dolby Digital TVs showing 43 programsProtect your components from overheating Protect your components from power surgesThings to Consider Before Making Connections Make strong connectionsChoose Your Connection Connections & SetupInsert the Access Card If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables neededInstalling the batteries in the remote control Jacks and cablesUse with audio cables for the audio signal Connect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite signal to the HD ReceiverOptional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver Connect a phone line to the HD ReceiverVideo Line Input Variations To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TVGo to For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVsConnections & Setup Connections & Setup Good Analog Connection Composite Video Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/MonitorBasic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable Connections & Setup Optional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCR Optional ConnectionsCables Audio/Video 2 sets and Coaxial Making the Connection Setting the Digital Audio formatCable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio To set the Digital Audio preferenceTo enable the RF remote Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control SensorUsing Your Component Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna ConnectionSetting up the VCR control To Find the VCR’s Remote Control SensorAdjusting the satellite dish Turning on your receiver for the first timeAcquiring the correct dish pointing angles Checking the satellite signal strength To check your satellite signal strengthSetting the dish type manually To set the dish type manuallyUsing Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv HD Receiver UpgradesTo start the System Test To set up the Local Network Programming menu option Setting up local networks programming schedulesScanning off-air and cable TV channels Activating your Directv account Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control If the component you want to control does turn offModes of Operation Using Direct EntryOperating Other Components To Operate the ComponentControlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver Changing the RF Remote Control CodeTo change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code TV Codes Code ListsVCR Codes RCA & Dimensia Audio DVD CodesAudio Receivers ComponentsChannel Banner Getting info on the program youre watchingInformation icons Full Channel Banner Special FeaturesProgram Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actionsSurf Guide Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesTypes of Guides Grid GuideUsing the Surf Guide Setting the default Guide styleTo set the default Guide style Using the Grid Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid GuideSwitching to another guide style Tuning to a channel with the Grid GuideViewing the guide for a different time Viewing a category of programs in the guide Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide Using the Logo GuideGetting around in the Logo Guide Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Switching to another guide styleSearching for programs in the guide Searching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching by CategoryScheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing your pay per view purchases Pay per view programsIdentifying and ordering pay per view programs To order a pay per view programCanceling a pay per view purchase Viewing your Future Purchase listChoosing an alternate audio format for a program Changing the User settingTo change the audio format for a program you are watching Main Menu items Using the Menu SystemExiting a Screen Profiles Using the Menu SystemProgram Guide Displaying Program GuidesEditing user profile names Editing channel listsSetting rating limits To edit a channel listSetting the rating limits for TV programs TV-GSetting rating limits for movies Allowing or blocking pay per view purchasesSetting the screen color and translucency Setting a pay per view spending limitSetting the current user profile Locking and unlocking your Directv System To lock or unlock the system, follow these stepsReading your mail Setting system preferencesPurchases Setting the screen format Setting the language for on-screen Menus and GuidesTo set the Screen Format preference Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the closed caption optionsTo set a default screen color and translucency Setting the default screen color and translucencySetting the default audio preference To set the Default Audio preferenceReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Reviewing your Caller ID list To turn the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing and controlling Caller ID Identifying callersAuto Resolution Detection Setting the Local Time optionsTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture Installing a new Access CardViewing information on automatic system upgrades To center the receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screenTroubleshooting Additional Information Front panel controls and lights Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks Additional Information FCC Customer Information Directv HD Receiver Specifications RCA Satellite Product System or Receiver Limited Warranty How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty Product RegistrationStandard Audio/Video cable with Accessory InformationHow To Order Optical Digital Audio cablesIndex AtscNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson IncTocom