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REMOTE CONTROL
Select Remote Control to display the Remote Control setup
screen. Then select from the Program Remote, IR/RF Setup,
Receiver Mode and Advanced Setups options.
For DIRECTV Universal Remotes only: When the MODE switch
on your Remote is in the left-most position, it controls your
DIRECTV Receiver. However, you can also program the AV1, AV2
and TV positions to control other equipment such as your TV,
DVD, VCR or Stereo.
Program Your Remote
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set your Remote to
control your TV or other A/V equipment, such as a DVD player
or surround sound system. For best results, it is helpful to
know the model number and brand of your equipment. To clear
current AV1, AV2 and TV settings, select Program Remote and
then Reset Remote.
IR/RF Setup
Certain remote control models feature Radio Frequency (RF)
capability. DIRECTV’s new Genie Remote (black & white design)
is both Infra Red (IR) and RF capable, but you must select the
mode you want. Otherwise, you will need to refer to the model
number printed on the top left corner of your DIRECTV Remote
Control to confirm its Remote type. A letter “R” at the end of the
model number (which may be followed by other letters) indicates
that the remote supports RF. If no letters follow the number, the
SETTINGS
CHAPTER 6 - SETTINGS & HELP