DIRECTV RC32 User Manual - Page 7

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 set up 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 page 13.) 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 turnoff; 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: 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 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 7, but you can also use the manual method below: 1. Turn on the TV. NOTE: Please read steps 2-5 completely before proceed- ing. Highlight or write down the codes and com- 7