To reprogram your DIRECTV remote to control your receiver, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the Receiver: Make sure your DIRECTV receiver is powered on.
2. Put the Remote in Pairing Mode:
– Press and hold the “Menu” button on the remote for about 10 seconds until the red light at the top of the remote blinks twice, then stays on.
– If your remote has a “RC66” or “RC73” model, you might need to press and hold the “Mute” and “Select” buttons at the same time for about 3 seconds until the red light stays on.
3. Enter the Code for the Receiver:
– Using the on-screen instructions, select “Settings” from the menu.
– Navigate to “Remote Control” settings.
– Select the “Program Remote” option.
– The system will prompt you to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reprogramming process.
4. Test the Remote: Once you’ve entered the code and paired the remote, test it by using the remote’s buttons (like power, volume, etc.) to ensure it’s working correctly with the receiver.
If these steps don’t work, you can use the direct code entry method (where you manually input a code for your receiver from a list provided in the DIRECTV manual) or use the automatic search method to find the correct code.
