DIRECTV Universal Remote Control User Guide
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 1 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMDIRECTV Universal Remote ControlUser Guide1
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMCONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Key Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Controlling Your DIRECTV Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Onscreen Remote Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Advanced Remote Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Controlling Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Deactivating the TV Input Select Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Controlling Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Searching for TV, AV1 or AV2 Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Verifying the Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Locking Volume to AV1, AV2 or TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Activating and Deactivating the RF Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Activating the RF Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Deactivating the RF Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Restoring Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22DIRECTV Setup Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Setup Codes for DIRECTV Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Setup Codes for DIRECTV HD Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Setup Codes for DIRECTV DVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Setup Codes, Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Setup Codes for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Setup Codes for TV/DVD Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Setup Codes for VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Setup Codes for Satellite Set-top Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Setup Codes for Satellite Set-top Box/PVR Combos . . . . . . . 40Setup Codes for DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Setup Codes for Audio Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Setup Codes for Audio Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Repair or Replacement Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4822
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 3 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMINTRODUCTIONCongratulations! You now have an exclusive DIRECTV Universal Remote Control that will control fourcomponents, including a DIRECTV Receiver, TV, and twostereo or video components (for example, a DVD, stereo, orsecond TV). Moreover, its sophisticated technology allowsyou to consolidate the clutter of your original remotecontrols into one easy-to-use unit that's packed withfeatures such as: Four-position MODE slide switch for easy componentselection Code library for popular video and stereo components Code search to help program control of older or discontinued components Memory protection to ensure you will not have to reprogram the remote when the batteries are replacedBefore using your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control, youmay need to program it to operate with your particularcomponent. Please follow the instructions detailed in thisguide to set up your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control soyou can start enjoying its features.33
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 4 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMFEATURES AND FUNCTIONSKey ChartsPress this key To Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV, AV1,AV2 or TV positions to select the componentyou want to control. A green LED undereach switch position indicates thecomponent being controlled.Press TV INPUT to select the available inputson your TV.NOTE: Additional setup is required todeactivate the TV INPUT key. (Seeinstructions on page 18.)Press FORMAT to cycle through theresolution and screen formats. Each pressof the key cycles to the next availableformat and /or resolution. (Not available onall DIRECTV Receivers.)Press PWR to turn on/off the piece ofequipment the mode switch is set to.Press TV POWER ON/OFF to turn the TV andDIRECTV Receiver on or off.(NOTE: These keys are only active after theremote has been setup for your TV. Seepage 18.)Use these keys to control your DIRECTVDVR or your VCR, DVD, or CD/DVD player.On a DIRECTV DVR, enables onetouch record for any selected program.Replay jumps back 6 seconds andplays video from that location. You can alsohold the button down to jump back to thebeginning.Advance jumps ahead in a recording.You can also hold the button down to jumpforward to the end.Use GUIDE to display the DIRECTVProgram Guide. Press twice to seeprograms by category.44
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 5 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMPress this key To ACTIVE displays the DIRECTV Active Channel which includes local weather,horoscopes and more!For non-DVR boxes, pressing LIST takesyou to the To Do List. For DVR boxes, LISTtakes you to the Playlist (recordings). (Notavailable on all DIRECTV Receivers.)Press EXIT to exit menu screens and theProgram Guide and return to live TV.Press SELECT to choose highlighted itemsin menu screens or the Program Guide.Use the ARROW keys to move around in theProgram Guide and menu screens.Press BACK to return to the previouslydisplayed screen.Press MENU to display the Quick Menu inDIRECTV mode, or other menu for anotherselected device.Use INFO to display current channel andprogram information when watching liveTV or in the Guide.Displays various options while viewing liveTV, the Guide or the Playlist.Press YELLOW* to display TV OptionsPress BLUE* in full-screen TV to display theMini-Guide.Press RED* in the Guide to jump 12 hoursback.Press GREEN* in the Guide to jump 12hours forward.*Other functions vary–look for onscreenhints or refer to your DIRECTV Receiver'suser guide. (Not available on all DIRECTVReceivers.)Press VOL to raise or lower the soundvolume. The volume key is only activewhen the remote is set up for your TV.55
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 6 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMPress this key To While watching TV, press CHAN (orCHAN ) to select the next higher (orlower) channel.While in the DIRECTV Program Guide ormenu, press PAGE (or PAGE-) to page up(or down) through available channels inthe Guide.Press MUTE to turn the sound off or backon.Press PREV to return to the last channelviewed.Press the number keys to directly enter achannel number (e.g. 207) while watchingTV or in the Guide.Press DASH to separate main and subchannel numbers.Press ENTER to activate number entriesquickly.Use the LIGHT key, located on the right sideof your remote control, to turn backlightingof all keys on or off.66
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 7 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMINSTALLING BATTERIES1.2.3.On the back of the remote control, push down on thedoor (as shown), slide the battery cover off, andremove the used batteries.Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries. Match their and - marks to the and - marks in the batterycase, then insert them.Slide the cover back on until battery door clicks intoplace.CONTROLLING YOUR DIRECTV RECEIVERThe DIRECTV Universal Remote Control comesprogrammed to work with most DIRECTV Receivers.Should the remote control not work with your DIRECTVReceiver, you will need to set up the remote control byperforming the following steps.Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote1. Locate the DIRECTV Receiver's brand and modelnumber (on the back or bottom panel) and write it inthe spaces below.BRAND: .MODEL: .77
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 8 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Locate the 5-digit code for your DIRECTV Receiver.(See page 24.)Power on the DIRECTV Receiver.Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the sametime until the green light under the DIRECTV positionflashes twice, then release both keys.Using the number keys, enter the 5-digit code. Ifperformed correctly, the green light under theDIRECTV position flashes twice.Aim the remote at your DIRECTV Receiver and pressthe PWR key once. The DIRECTV Receiver shouldturn off; if it does not, repeat steps 4 - 7, tryingeach code for your brand until you find the correctcode.For future reference, write down the working code foryour DIRECTV Receiver in the blocks below:ONSCREEN REMOTE SETUPOnce your remote is setup to work with your DIRECTV Receiver, you can also set it up to control your TV, DVD,VCR, Stereo and other equipment.Program your remote to control your TV:1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV Receiver.2. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.4.Press MENU on your remote control, then select“Parental, Fav's & Setup,” “System Setup,” and“Remote Control.”Select “Program Remote.”5.Select “Setup TV.”3.88
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 9 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM6.Enter the brand name of your TV using the on-screenkeypad or the number keys on your remote. When thebrand appears in the list, highlight it and pressSELECT.7.Enter the model number of your TV using the onscreen keypad or the number keys on your remote.When the model number appears in the list, highlightit and press SELECT. If you don't know the modelnumber, select “I don't know my model.”8. Read the on-screen Setup Instructions and select“OK.”TIP:Don't forget to keep your remote pointed at theDIRECTV Receiver! Your remote is receivinginformation from the DIRECTV Receiver.9.Read the on-screen Code Test instructions. You'll beasked to test whether pressing the VOLUME /- on theDIRECTV Remote adjusts the TV volume. If the TVvolume changed, select “It Worked.” If the TV volumedid not change, select “Try Next Code,” which willrepeat the process starting from step 8.99
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 10 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM10. When TV setup is complete, the Program Remotescreen will display giving you the option to changeyour settings or set up the remote to control anotherdevice.Program your remote to control a DVD Player, VCR,Audio Equipment, or second TVEXAMPLE : You want to control your DVD player with yourDIRECTV remote. You will assign Mode, AV1 toyour DVD player.1. Turn on your TV, DIRECTV Receiver and the deviceyou want to control (Ex. DVD Player).2. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.3.4.5.6.Press MENU on your remote control, then select“Parental, Fav's & Setup,” “System Setup,” and“Remote Control.”Select “Program Remote.”Select either “Setup AV1” or “Setup AV2” (Ex. Select“Setup AV1”).Select the device you want to set up. You'll be given thefollowing options: DVD, Audio Equipment, VCR orTV (Ex. Select “DVD”).1010
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 11 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM7.Enter the brand name of your device using the onscreen keypad or the number keys on your remote.When the brand appears in the list, highlight it andpress SELECT.8.Enter the model number of your device using the onscreen keypad or the number keys on your remote.When the model number appears in the list, highlightit and press SELECT. If you don't know the modelnumber, select “I don't know my model.”9. Read the on-screen Setup Instructions and select“OK.”TIP:Don't forget to keep your remote pointed at theDIRECTV Receiver! Your remote is receivinginformation from the DIRECTV Receiver.10. Read the on-screen Code Test instructions. You'll beasked to test whether pressing PWR (Power) on theDIRECTV Remote powered off your device. If thedevice powered off, select “It Worked.” If it stayed on,select “Try Next Code,” which will repeat the processstarting from step 8.1111
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 12 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM11. When setup is complete, the Program Remote screenwill display, giving you the option to change yoursettings or set up the remote to control anotherdevice.Copy existing remote settings to another DIRECTVRemoteOnce you've set up a DIRECTV Remote to control your TVand other devices, your receiver stores this information.This way, if you lose your remote (and get a replacement),or you upgrade to a newer model, you can copy yourprevious remote settings to the new remote.1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV Receiver.2. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.3.4.5.6.Press MENU on your remote control, then select“Parental, Fav's & Setup,” “System Setup,” and“Remote Control.”Select “Program Remote.”Select “Copy Settings.”Read the on-screen Copy Settings instructions andselect “OK.”1212
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 13 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMTIP:Don't forget to keep your remote pointed at theDIRECTV Receiver! Your remote is receivinginformation from the DIRECTV Receiver.Reset your DIRECTV Remote to factory default settingsYou can reset the remote control to factory default settingswhich clears all but the DIRECTV mode.1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV Receiver.2. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.3. Press MENU on your remote control, then select“Parental, Fav's & Setup,” “System Setup,” and“Remote Control.”4. Select “Reset Remote.”5. Follow the on-screen instructions.ADVANCED REMOTE SETTINGSIn addition to setting up your DIRECTV Remote to controlyour TV and other devices the following Advanced Settingsare available: IR/RF Setup, Volume Lock, Set Receiver Modeand Multi-Box Setup.IR/RF SetupYour DIRECTV Remote Control features RF (radiofrequency) capability. When you activate the RF feature ofyour remote control, you can control your DIRECTVReceiver from anywhere in your home. You do not need tobe within the line of sight of your receiver to control it.NOTE: Not all DIRECTV Receivers are RF-capable. Also,some RF-capable DIRECTV Receivers include integratedRF antennas and do not require an external antenna. Ifyour receiver requires the external RF antenna, beforeactivating the RF transmitter, locate the RF antennaincluded with your remote control and insert it into the RFremote antenna coaxial connector on the back of yourDIRECTV Receiver.To activate the RF transmitter on your DIRECTV Remote:1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV Receiver.1313
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 14 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM2.Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.3.Press MENU on your remote control, then select“Parental, Fav's & Setup,” “System Setup,” and“Remote Control.”Select “Program Remote.”Select “Advanced.”Select “IR/RF Setup.”4.5.6.7.Change remote type from “IR” to “RF” and select“Continue.”1414
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 15 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM8.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete theprocess.Volume LockIf you've programmed your DIRECTV remote to controlyour TV, this “locks” the VOL /- and MUTE control to yourTV. In other words, any time you press the VOL /- or MUTEkeys on your remote, it will adjust the volume through yourTV, regardless of the position of the MODE switch.If you want the audio for your DIRECTV programs to comethrough a component other than your TV (Ex. Stereo), youcan “lock” volume control to that device as follows:1. Turn on your TV, DIRECTV Receiver and othercomponent (Ex. Stereo).TIP:If you have not already done so, first programyour remote to control your TV and then program your remote to control your other components, Ex. Stereo. See instructions on pages 8and 10, respectively.2. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.3.4.5.6.Press MENU on your remote control, then select“Parental, Fav's & Setup,” “System Setup,” and“Remote Control.”Select “Program Remote.”Select “Advanced.”Select “Volume Lock.”1515
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 16 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM7.Select the device you want to control audio (Ex. Stereothat you’ve already programmed to AV2) and select“OK.”8.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete theprocess.TIP:Don't forget to keep your remote pointed at theDIRECTV Receiver! Your remote is receivinginformation from the DIRECTV Receiver.1616
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 17 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM9.If Volume Lock was successful, the following messagewill display. If not, you will be given the options to“Try Again” or “Cancel.”Set Receiver ModeTo program your remote to control 2 receivers located in thesame room:1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV Receiver.2. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.3.4.5.6.7.Press MENU on your remote control, then select“Parental, Fav's & Setup,” “System Setup,” and“Remote Control.”Select “Program Remote.”Select “Advanced.”Select “Set Receiver Mode.”Follow the on-screen instructions to complete theprocess.Multi-Box SetupTo program your remote to control 3 or more DIRECTVReceivers in one room:1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV Receiver.2. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.3.4.5.6.7.Press MENU on your remote control, then select“Parental, Fav's & Setup,” “System Setup,” and“Remote Control.”Select “Program Remote.”Select “Advanced.”Select “Multi-Box Setup.”Follow the on-screen instructions to complete theprocess.1717
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 18 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMCONTROLLING YOUR TVOnce you have successfully set up your DIRECTV Remoteto operate your DIRECTV Receiver, you can set it up tocontrol your TV. We recommend you use the on-screensteps described on page 8, but you can also use themanual method below:1. Turn on the TV.NOTE:Please read steps 2-5 completely before proceeding. Highlight or write down the codes and component you wish to set up before moving on tostep 2.2. Locate the 5-digit code for your TV. (See “SetupCodes for TVs” on page 25.)3. Slide the MODE switch to the TV position.4. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the sametime until the green light under the TV positionflashes twice, then release both keys.5. Using the number keys enter the 5-digit code for yourbrand of TV. If performed correctly, the green lightunder TV flashes twice.6. Aim the remote at your TV and press the PWR keyonce. Your TV should turn off. If it does not turn off,repeat steps 4 - 6, trying each code for your branduntil you find the correct code.7. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position. PressTV POWER. Your TV should turn on.8. For future reference, write down the working code foryour TV in the blocks below:DEACTIVATING UP TV INPUT SELECT KEYIf you want to deactivate the TV INPUT key, follow the stepsbelow. Pressing the TV INPUT Key will now do nothing.1.2.3.Slide the MODE switch to the TV position.Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the sametime until the green light under the TV position flashesflashes twice, then release both keys.Using the number keys enter 9-6-0. (The green lightunder the TV position flashes four times.)1818
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 19 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PMCONTROLLING OTHER COMPONENTSThe AV1 and AV2 switch positions can be setup to control aVCR, DVD, Stereo, second DIRECTV Receiver or second TV.We recommend you use the onscreen steps describedon page 8, but you can also use the manual method below:1. Turn on the component you wish to control (Ex. yourDVD Player).2. Locate
Once your remote is setup to work with your DIRECTV Receiver, you can also set it up to control your TV, DVD, VCR, Stereo and other equipment. Program your remote to control your TV: 1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV Receiver. 2. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position. 3. Press MENU on your remote control, then select
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
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
The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control is designed to give you access to features and functions found on your original remote control. To use it with your brand of DIRECTV Receiver, you will need to program the remote control by per-forming the following steps. Programming DIRECTV Remote 1. Locate the DIRECTV Receiver's brand and model num-
channel programs in the DIRECTV mode.For VCR or DVD use,select Input/ANT to view TV or media. 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. Use (DIRECTV INTERACTIVE ) to access interactive features (if available on your DIRECTV .
Client (RVU) Any RVU certified and DIRECTV approved device that can be connected to the DIRECTV Genie Server (e.g. TV’s, Blu-ray Players, etc.) DIRECTV RVU clients C31, C41, C41W, C51, C61K, C61W client non-DIRECTV RVU clients Samsung RVU TV, Sony RVU TV, PS3 etc. DECA (CCK) DIRECTV Et
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 17.) 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.
Receiver’s user guide. (Not available on all DIRECTV Receivers) Use VOL to raise (or lower) the sound vol-ume. The Volume keys are only active when programmed. While watching TV, use CHAN S(or T) to select the next higher (or lower) channel. While in the DIRECTV program guide or menu, use PAGE S(or T) to page up (or down) through available .
PROF. P.B. SHARMA Vice Chancellor Delhi Technological University (formerly Delhi College of Engineering) (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) Founder Vice Chancellor RAJIV GANDHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (State Technical University of Madhya Pradesh) 01. Name: Professor Pritam B. Sharma 02. Present Position: Vice Chancellor Delhi Technological University (formerly Delhi College of Engineering) Bawana Road .
