DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control User's Guide

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). Moreover, its sophisticated technology allows you to consolidate the clutter of your original remote controls into one easy-to-use unit that's packed with features such as:

• Four-position MODE slide switch for easy component selection
• 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 replaced

Before using your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control, you may need to program it to operate with your particular component. Please follow the instructions detailed in this guide to set up your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control so you can start enjoying its features.

Features and Functions

Key Charts

MODE Switch: 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.

TV INPUT: Press TV INPUT to select the available inputs on your TV. (Note: Additional setup is required to activate the TV INPUT key. See instructions on page 10.)

FORMAT: Press FORMAT to cycle through the resolution and screen formats. Each press of the key cycles to the next available format and/or resolution. (Not available on all DIRECTV Receivers.)

PWR: Press PWR to turn the selected component on or off.

TV POWER ON/OFF: 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 10.)

Playback Controls (DVR, VCR, DVD, CD/DVD Player): Use these keys to control your DVR, VCR, DVD, or CD/DVD player. To record a program, press the RECORD key. REPLAY jumps back 6 seconds and plays video from that location. ADVANCE jumps ahead in a recording.

GUIDE: Use GUIDE to display the DIRECTV program guide.

ACTIVE: Press ACTIVE to access special features, services, DIRECTV NEWS™ and info.

LIST: Press LIST to display your TO DO list of programs. (Not available on all DIRECTV Receivers.)

EXIT: Press EXIT to exit menu screens and the program guide and return to live TV.

ARROW Keys: Press the ARROW keys (▲, ▼, ◀, ▶) to move around in the program guide and menu screens.

SELECT: Press SELECT to choose highlighted items in menu screens or the program guide.

BACK: Press BACK to return to the previously displayed screen.

MENU: Press MENU to display the Quick Menu.

INFO: Press INFO to display current channel and program information when watching live TV or in the Guide.

Color Buttons (YELLOW, BLUE, RED, GREEN): Press YELLOW in full-screen TV to cycle through alternate audio tracks. Press BLUE in full-screen TV to display the Mini-Guide. Press RED in the Guide to jump 1.5 hours back. Press GREEN in the Guide to jump 1.5 hours forward.

Other functions vary—look for onscreen hints or refer to your DIRECTV Receiver's user guide. (Not available on all DIRECTV Receivers.)

VOL: Press VOL ▲ to raise or lower the sound volume. The volume key is only active when the remote is setup for your TV.

CHAN: While watching TV, press CHAN ▲ (or ▼) to select the next higher (or lower) channel.

PAGE: While in the DIRECTV program guide or menu, press PAGE ▲ (or ▼) to page up (or down) through available channels in the Guide.

MUTE: Press MUTE to turn the sound off or back on.

PREV: Press PREV to return to the last channel viewed.

Number Keys (0-9): Press the number keys to directly enter a channel number (e.g. 207) while watching TV or in the Guide.

DASH: Press DASH to separate main and sub-channel numbers.

ENTER: Press ENTER to activate number entries quickly.

Installing Batteries

Diagram Description: An illustration shows how to open the battery compartment on the back of the remote, insert two AA batteries, and close the compartment.

1. On the back of the remote control, push down on the door (as shown), slide the battery cover off, and remove the used batteries.
2. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries. Match their + and - marks to the + and - marks in the battery case, then insert them.
3. Slide the cover back on until battery door clicks into place.

Controlling Your DIRECTV Receiver

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 setup the remote control by performing the following steps.

Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote

1. Locate the DIRECTV Receiver's brand and model number (on the back or bottom panel) and write it in the spaces below.

BRAND: _________________________

MODEL: _________________________

2. Locate the 5-digit code for your DIRECTV Receiver. (See pages 16-17.)

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 turn off; 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:

[Code Input Blocks: 5 empty blocks]

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 setup your DIRECTV Remote to operate your DIRECTV Receiver, you can set it up to control your TV. We recommend you use the onscreen steps described on page 9, but you can also use the manual method below:

1. Turn on the TV.
2. NOTE: Please read steps 2-5 completely before proceeding. Highlight or write down the codes and component you wish to setup before moving on to step 2.
3. Locate the 5-digit code for your TV. (See pages 18-21.)
4. Slide the MODE switch to the TV position.
5. 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.
6. Using the number keys enter the 5-digit code for your brand of TV. If performed correctly, the green light under TV flashed twice.
7. 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.
8. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position. Press TV POWER. Your TV should turn on.
9. For future reference, write down the working code for your TV in the blocks below:

[Code Input Blocks: 5 empty blocks]

Setting Up the TV Input Key

Once you have setup the DIRECTV Remote control for your TV, you can activate the TV INPUT key so you can change the "source"—the piece of equipment whose signal is displayed on your TV:

1. Slide the MODE switch to the TV position.
2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys until the green light under the TV position flashes twice, then release both keys.
3. Using the number keys, enter 9-6-0. (The green light under the TV position flashes twice.)

You can now change the input for your TV.

Deactivating the TV Input Select Key

If you want to deactivate the TV INPUT key, repeat steps 1 through 3 from the previous section; the green light will blink 4 times. Pressing the TV INPUT key will now do nothing.

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 9, but you can also use the manual method below:

1. Turn on the component you wish to control (e.g., your DVD Player).
2. Locate the 5-digit code for your component. (See pages 16-27.)
3. Slide the MODE switch to the AV1 (or AV2) position.
4. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under AV1 (or AV2) flashes twice, then release both keys.
5. Using the NUMBER keys, enter the 5-digit code for the brand of component being setup. If performed correctly, the green light under the selected position flashes twice.
6. Aim the remote at your component and press the PWR key once. The component should turn off; if it does not, repeat steps 3 and 4, trying each code for your brand until you find the correct code.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to setup a new component under AV2 (or AV1).
8. For future reference write down the working code for the component(s) setup under AV1 and AV2 below:

AV1: [Code Input Blocks: 5 empty blocks]

COMPONENT: _______________________

AV2: [Code Input Blocks: 5 empty blocks]

COMPONENT: _______________________

Searching for TV, AV1 or AV2 Codes

If you were unable to find the code for your brand of TV or component, you can try a code search. This process may take up to 30 minutes.

1. Turn on the TV or component.
2. Slide the MODE switch to the TV, AV1 or AV2 position, as desired.
3. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under the selected switch position flashes twice, then release both keys.
4. Enter 9-9-1 followed by one of the following 4-digits:

   COMPONENT TYPE	COMPONENT ID #
   Satellite	0
   TV	1
   VCR/DVD/PVR	2
   STEREO	3

5. Press PWR, or other functions (e.g. PLAY for VCR) you want to use.
6. Point the remote at the TV or component and press CHAN ▲. Repeatedly press CHAN ▲ until the TV or component turns off.

   Note: Every time CHAN ▲ is pressed the remote advances to the next code and power is transmitted to the component.

7. When the TV or component turns off, stop pressing the CHAN ▲ key. Then, press and release the SELECT key.

NOTE: If the light flashes 3 times before the TV or component responds, you've cycled through all codes and the code you need is not available. You must use the remote that came with your TV or component.

Verifying the Codes

Once you have setup the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control using the above steps, use the following instructions to find out the 5-digit code to which your component responded:

1. Slide the MODE switch to the appropriate position.
2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under the selected switch position flashes twice, then release both keys.
3. Enter 9-9-0. (The green light under the selected switch position flashes twice.)
4. To view the first digit in the code, Press and release the number 1 key. Wait three seconds, and count the number of times the green light flashes. Write this number down in the leftmost TV, AV1 or AV2 code box found on pages 11.

   Note: If this part of the code is "0" the light will not flash.

5. Repeat step 4 four more times for the remaining digits; i.e., press number 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, 4 for the fourth digit and 5 for the final digit.

Changing Volume Lock

Depending on how you set up your remote, the VOL and MUTE may control the volume only on your TV, regardless of the position of the MODE switch. This remote can be setup so that the VOL and MUTE keys work only with the component selected by the MODE switch. To enable this feature, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys until the green light under the DIRECTV position flashes twice, then release both keys.
2. Using the number keys, enter 9-9-3. (The green light flashes twice after the 3.)
3. Press and release the VOL ▲ key. (The green light flashes 4 times.)

Now the VOL and MUTE keys will work only for the component selected by the MODE switch position.

To Lock Volume to AV1, AV2 or TV

1. Slide the MODE switch to the AV1, AV2 or TV position to lock the volume.
2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys until the green light under the selected switch flashes twice and release both keys.
3. Using the number keys, enter 9-9-3. (The green light flashes twice.)
4. Press and release the SELECT key. (The green light flashes twice.)

Restore Factory Default Settings

To reset all the functions of the remote control to the factory defaults (the original, out-of-the-box settings), follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light flashes twice, then release both keys.
2. Using the number keys, enter 9-8-1. (The green light flashes 4 times.)

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM: Light at the top of the remote blinks when you press a key, but the component does not respond.

SOLUTION 1: Try replacing the batteries (see page 8).

SOLUTION 2: Make sure you are aiming the DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control at your home entertainment component and that you are within 15 feet of the component you are trying to control.

PROBLEM: The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control does not control component or commands are not recognized properly.

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.

SOLUTION: Use the VCR codes for your brand. Some combo units may require both a TV code and a VCR code for full operation (see page 12).

PROBLEM: CHAN ▲, CHAN ▼, and PREV do not work for your RCA TV.

SOLUTION: Due to RCA design for certain models (1983-1987), only the original remote control will operate these functions.

PROBLEM: Changing channels does not work properly.

SOLUTION: If original remote control required pressing ENTER to change channels, press ENTER on the DIRECTV Universal remote control after entering a channel number.

PROBLEM: Remote control does not turn on Sony or Sharp TV/VCR Combo.

SOLUTION: For power on, these products require setting up TV codes on the remote control. For Sony, use TV code 0000 and VCR code 0032. For Sharp, use TV code 0093 and VCR code 0048.

DIRECTV Setup Codes

Setup Codes for DIRECTV Receivers

Setup Codes for DIRECTV HD Receivers

Setup Codes for DIRECTV DVRs

Other Manufacturer Codes

Setup Codes for TVs

Setup Codes for VCRs

Setup Codes for DVD Players

Setup Codes for Stereo Receivers

Setup Codes for Stereo Amplifiers

Repair or Replacement Policy

If the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control does not function properly, DIRECTV will, at our sole discretion, repair or replace the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control, provided that:

1. You are a customer of DIRECTV and your account is in good standing; and
2. The problem with the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control was not caused by abuse, mishandling, alteration, accident, failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions set forth in this User Guide, or service performed by someone other than DIRECTV.

THE DIRECTV UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL IS PROVIDED ON AN AS IS, AS AVAILABLE BASIS, SOLELY FOR YOUR NON-COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL USE. DIRECTV DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE DIRECTV UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. DIRECTV EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE DIRECTV UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL WILL BE ERROR FREE. NO ORAL ADVICE OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY DIRECTV, ITS EMPLOYEES, AND LICENSORS OR THE LIKE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY; NOR SHALL CUSTOMER RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL DIRECTV OR ANYONE ELSE INVOLVED IN ADMINISTERING, DISTRIBUTING, OR PROVIDING THE DIRECTV UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF REVENUES OR INABILITY TO USE THE DIRECTV UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DEFECTS, FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, EVEN IF DIRECTV HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES.

Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states, DIRECTV's liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Additional Information

This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Opening the case, except for the battery cover, may cause permanent damage to your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control.

For help via the Internet, visit us at: DIRECTV.com

Or ask for technical support at: 1-800-531-5000

Copyright 2005 by DIRECTV, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in any retrieval system, or translated to any language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual, or otherwise, without prior written permission of DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and DIRECTV NEWS are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc.

M2081B for use with the URC2081/2082, DIRECTV Universal Remote Control.

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Compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Increase or decrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced remote control/ TV technician for help.

This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Authorization Label

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:
DIRECTV, Inc.
2230 E. Imperial Hwy.
El Segundo, CA 90245
1-800-531-5000

FCC ID #: RCSRC1704701A