Programming a Series2 DTV/TiVo remote

 

Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo System
The DIRECTV remote will already work with your DVR. You can also set it up to control your TV and A/V stereo system. For example, you can set up the remote to:

• Control TV power, volume, mute, and input settings: Complete the instructions using the first column in each of the tables (TV power, volume, and mute). Then repeat the instructions using the second column (TV input).

• Control TV and A/V receiver power; A/V stereo system volume and mute: Complete the instructions using the first column in each of the tables. Then repeat the instructions using the third column (A/V receiver power, volume, and mute). In this case, the TV POWER button turns on/off both the TV and the A/V receiver. The VOL and MUTE buttons control only the A/V receiver.

• Control TV power and A/V stereo system volume and mute: Complete the instructions using the first column in each of the tables. Then repeat the instructions using the fourth column (A/V receiver volume and mute). The VOL and MUTE buttons control only the A/V receiver.

The SAT/TV switch sets the remote control to send channel changing signals to either the DVR (SAT) or the television (TV). If you program the remote to control the volume on the A/V receiver, it continues to control the A/V receiver’s volume when you change the SAT/TV switch to TV.

Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input
1. Go to the Remote Control Setup screen.

Press the DIRECTV button; then select “Messages & Setup,” then Recorder & Phone Setup, then Remote Control Setup. Choose which device/functions you want to control:



2. Select the brand of your device.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows, highlight the brand of the device you wish to control, then press SELECT. (If you have been using a universal TV remote control, selectyour TV or A/V receiver’s brand, not the brand of the universal remote.) Next you’ll see a screen with four-digit codes.

3. Prepare the remote control.

Point the remote away from your DVR. Refer to the table below and determine which two buttons to press to prepare the remote. Press and hold the buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds (until the red light at the end of the remote control lights up and stays on when you release the buttons).



4. Enter a code.

Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit code (starting with the first code in the list on the screen). After you press the fourth digit of the code, the red light on the end of the remote control should flash. If it doesn’t, try the next code.

5. Test the code.

Point the remote towards the TV and test the button (refer to the table):



If pressing the button works (e.g., turns the TV or A/V stereo system off, or changes the TV input), the code is correct. If it does not work, repeat steps 3 and 4 using the next code on the list. If none of the codes works, perform a code search (see below).

Performing a Code Search
If none of the codes listed allows you to control your device, a code search may detect thecorrect code. Performing a code search can take up to 20 minutes.

1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your DVR. Refer to the table below and determine which two buttons to press to prepare the remote. Press and hold the buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds (until the red light at the end of the remote lights up and stays on when you release the buttons).



2. Enter the search code. Refer to the table below and use the number keys on yourremote control to enter the appropriate code.



After you press the fourth digit of the code, the red light on the end of the remote
control will flash twice, then remains on.

3. Test the remote control. Point the remote control at the TV or A/V stereo system. Press CHAN UP. Did the TV or A/V stereo system turn off? If not, wait two or three seconds, then press CHAN UP again. Continue doing this until the TV or A/V stereo system responds.

When the TV or A/V receiver does turn off, press ENTER to select the current code.
The red light at the end of the remote control will flash three times to indicate that the remote control is properly coded to control your device.

When the red light on the end of the remote control turns off, you have reached the end of the available codes.

Unfortunately, due to the great variety of TVs and A/V stereo systems, some makes and models are not compatible with your DVR’s remote control. If you reach the end of the available codes without finding a code that works with your device, you will need to use your TV or A/V stereo system’s remote to turn it on and off, and control the volume.

Resetting the Programmable Buttons

If you make a mistake, or are having difficulty, you can reset the programmable buttons. Once you do so, all the buttons on the remote will return to the unprogrammed state of a new remote.

1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your DVR. Press and hold the TV PWR button and DIRECTV button simultaneously until the red light at the end of the remote control comes on, remains steady, then stays on when you release the buttons.

2. Press THUMBS DOWN three times, then press ENTER. (To cancel, press CLEAR
before you press ENTER.)