DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 3 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM INTRODUCTION ® 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).
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 4 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM 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 the component being controlled.
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DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 5 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM 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).
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DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 6 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM Press this key… To… While watching TV, press CHAN CHAN ) to select the next higher (or lower) channel. While in the DIRECTV Program Guide or menu, press PAGE+ (or PAGE-) to page up (or down) through available channels in the Guide.
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 7 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM INSTALLING BATTERIES On the back of the remote control, push down on the door (as shown), slide the battery cover off, and remove the used batteries. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries. Match their + and - marks to the + and - marks in the battery case, then insert them.
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 8 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM ® 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 same...
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DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 9 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM Enter the brand name of your TV using the on-screen keypad or the number keys on your remote. When the brand appears in the list, highlight it and press SELECT.
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DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 10 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM 10. When TV setup is complete, the Program Remote screen will display giving you the option to change your settings or set up the remote to control another device. Program your remote to control a DVD Player, VCR,...
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DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 11 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM Enter the brand name of your device using the on- screen keypad or the number keys on your remote. When the brand appears in the list, highlight it and press SELECT.
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Copy existing remote settings to another DIRECTV Remote Once you've set up a DIRECTV Remote to control your TV and 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 your previous remote settings to the new remote.
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 13 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM TIP: Don't forget to keep your remote pointed at the DIRECTV Receiver! Your remote is receiving information from the DIRECTV Receiver. Reset your DIRECTV Remote to factory default settings You can reset the remote control to factory default settings which clears all but the DIRECTV mode.
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DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 14 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position. Press MENU on your remote control, then select “Parental, Fav's & Setup, ” “System Setup, ” and “Remote Control. ” Select “Program Remote. ”...
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TV, regardless of the position of the MODE switch. If you want the audio for your DIRECTV programs to come through a component other than your TV (Ex. Stereo), you can “lock”...
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DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 16 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM Select the device you want to control audio (Ex. Stereo that you’ve already programmed to AV2) and select “OK. ” Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. TIP: Don't forget to keep your remote pointed at the DIRECTV Receiver! Your remote is receiving information from the DIRECTV Receiver.
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DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 17 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM If Volume Lock was successful, the following message will display. If not, you will be given the options to “Try Again” or “Cancel. ” Set Receiver Mode To program your remote to control 2 receivers located in the same room: Turn on your TV and DIRECTV Receiver.
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: Turn on the TV.
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 19 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM 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: Turn on the component you wish to control (Ex.
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 20 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM Enter 9-9-1 followed by one of the following four- digits: Green light ( LED) flashes twice after entering component I.D. COMPONENT TYPE COMPONENT ID # Satellite VCR/DVD/PVR Stereo Press PWR, or other functions (e.g. PLAY for VCR) you want to use.
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 21 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM CHANGING VOLUME LOCK CHANGING VOLUME LOCK Depending on how you set up your remote, the VOL and MUTE may control the volume only on your TV, regardless Depending on how you set up your remote, the VOL and of the position of the MODE switch.
DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 22 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM 2. Write down the last six digits of the RID number. 3. Slide the mode switch to DIRECTV, AV1, or AV2. 4. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under the selected switch flashes twice, then release both keys.
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DIRECTV RC65RBX.fm Page 23 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:25 PM SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the device brand being set up. Make sure all components can be operated with an infrared remote control. PROBLEM: TV/VCR combo does not respond properly.
DIRECTV will, at our sole discretion, repair or replace the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control, provided that: You are a customer of DIRECTV and your account is in good standing; and The problem with the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control was not caused...
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
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