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Using Code Search to find a code for your remote
If you have been trying to program your DIRECTV
Digital Satellite Recorder remote to control a
TV or A/V system, and have not been able to find a code that works with your device's
manufacturer or model, you may be able to program the remote with a code search. Performing a
code search can take up to 20 minutes.
1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your DIRECTV Recorder and cover the
front end with your hand. Determine which two buttons to press:
To Control:
Press and Hold:
TV Power, Volume and Mute
TV PWR and
DIRECTV buttons
TV Input (on remotes where this button is available)
TV INPUT and
DIRECTV button
A/V Receiver Power, Volume and Mute
TV PWR and
DIRECTV buttons
A/V Receiver volume and mute only
MUTE and
DIRECTV buttons
Press and hold the buttons 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. Enter the search code. Refer to the table below and use the number keys on your remote
control to enter the appropriate code.
To Test:
Enter:
TV Power, Volume and Mute
0999
TV Input (on remotes where this button is available)
0999
A/V Receiver Power, Volume and Mute
1999
A/V Receiver volume and mute only
1999
After you press the fourth digit of the code, the red light on the end of the remote will flash
twice, then remain on.
Test the remote control. Point the remote control at the TV or A/V receiver. Press CHAN UP. Did
the TV or A/V receiver respond? If not, continue to press CHAN UP to test codes (there are
hundreds). Wait two or three seconds each time after pressing CHAN UP to give your device time.
When the TV or A/V receiver responds, press ENTER to select the current code. The red light at
the end of the remote will flash three times to indicate that the remote can now 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 receivers, some makes
and models are not compatible with your recorder's remote. If you reach the end of the available
codes without finding a code that works, you'll need to continue to use your TV or A/V receiver's
remote to control your TV or A/V receiver.
