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 until the green light under the DIRECTV position 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 turnoff; if it does not, repeat steps 3 and 4, trying 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:

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 com- ponent 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 flashed 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 3 and 4, trying each code for your brand until you find the correct code.

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DirecTV RC64 manual Onscreen Remote Setup, Controlling Your TV

RC64 specifications

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