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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM:
Mode key does not blink when you press a key.
SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with two (2) new AA
alkaline batteries (see page 8).
PROBLEM:
Mode key blinks when you press a key, but home
entertainment device does not respond.
SOLUTION: Make sure you are aiming the DIRECTV®
Universal Remote Control at your home
entertainment device and that you are within
15 feet of the device you are trying to control.
PROBLEM:
The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control does
not control home entertainment devices or
commands are not performing properly.
SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the device brand being set
up. Make sure all home entertainement devices
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:
No volume on a second TV.
SOLUTION: Follow instructions in
Changing Volume Lock
(see page 27).
PROBLEM:
Channel
▲
,
Channel
▼
, and
Previous CH
do not work for your RCA TV.
SOLUTION: Due to RCA design (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
remote control after entering a channel number.
PROBLEM:
Tried “Search Method” and still could not find a
working code.
SOLUTION: Try the “Search Method” again after clearing out
the device key as follows: Press and hold
Setup
until mode key blinks twice, then release. Next
enter
9
-
9
-
2
. Then press and release the device
key to be cleared two times.
PROBLEM:
Remote control does not turn on Sony or Sharp
TV/VCR Combo.
SOLUTION: For power on, these products require program-
ming 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.
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