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Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV HD
DVR PRO
The DIRECTV HD DVR PRO comes with a dual IR/RF remote. You can skip this section if you are
using another, non-RF, remote, or you set up your RF Remote Control during Guided Setup. This infor-
mation is included here if you skipped that part, or if you want to change your Remote setup later.
The remote control included with your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO works using IR (infrared) or RF. IR
is typical of remotes you are already familiar with from other remotes you may have — the remote must
be pointed at the device for it to respond. An RF Capable Remote can operate the DIRECTV HD DVR
PRO without having to point your remote directly at it, such as when the receiver is installed in a cabinet,
or you use the remote from another room in your house. The operating range of an RF Remote is up to
200 feet, with some possible decrease due to weak batteries or obstacles such as walls in your house. Once
programmed, your RF Remote will be addressed to only one receiver, so will not affect other receivers in
your home.
To setup an RF Capable Remote, press the MENU key, press SELECT on
Settings
, then select
Remote
from the left menu. Press SELECT on the
IR/RF Setup
button. Follow the onscreen instructions to config-
ure your remote.
A remote that can
go through walls?
That’s right. It’s
the next best
thing to X-ray
vision.
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