Chapter 8: Programming the remote control
Chapter 8: Programming the remote control
This chapter explains how to program your remote control so that you can use it to operate your TV, VCR, or other A/V equipment. Chapter sections include:
•Programming the remote control
•Operating a device with your programmed remote control
•Code lists
Programming the remote control
Your DIRECTV®
•Manual method: Using this method, you use the code lists provided in this chapter to enter the code for your band of TV, VCR, etc. Try this method first; it tends to be faster.
•Scanning method: Using this method, you use your remote control to go through the possible codes sets one at a time until you find one that works for your device. Try this method if there is no code listed for your brand of device, or if the listed codes do not work.
Manual method
To use the manual method to program your DIRECTV HD Receiver’s remote control, follow these steps:
1Turn on the device you want to control.
2Aim the DIRECTV HD Receiver’s remote control at the device.
3Simultaneously press the SET button and the device button for the device you want to program your remote control to operate, (the TV button, for example). The device button lights up.
4Enter the
If the entered code is correct, the device will turn off.
5Press the device button again.
The button should blink twice and then turn off.
6Repeat the procedure for other devices you wish to operate with your DIRECTV HD Receiver’s remote control.
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