To program a DIRECTV RC73 remote control, follow these steps. The RC73 is commonly used with DIRECTV’s Genie HD DVR and other set-top boxes.
Method 1: Program using the on-screen setup
1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV box.
2. Press and hold the “Select” and “Mute” buttons on the remote simultaneously until the green light at the top of the remote blinks twice, then release both buttons.
3. The green light will blink and then stay on.
4. Press and release the “Menu” button on the remote. This will bring up the on-screen menu.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to program the remote. The system will search for the correct code and automatically pair the remote with the TV.
Method 2: Program using code search
1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV receiver.
2. Press and hold the “Select” and “Mute” buttons on the remote until the green light at the top of the remote blinks twice, then release both buttons.
3. The green light will blink and then stay on.
4. Press and release the “Enter” button. The remote will begin searching for the correct TV code. This process may take a few minutes.
5. When the correct code is found, the green light will turn off.
6. Test the remote by turning the TV volume up or down, or by using the power button to ensure the programming was successful.
Method 3: Manually entering the code
If you have the TV code for your brand, you can manually enter it into the remote:
1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV receiver.
2. Press and hold the “Select” and “Mute” buttons on the remote until the green light at the top of the remote blinks twice, then release both buttons.
3. The green light will blink and then stay on.
4. Using the number buttons on the remote, enter the 5-digit code for your TV brand.
– You can find a list of codes in the DIRECTV remote manual or on the DIRECTV website.
5. After entering the code, press the “Enter” button to confirm the code.
6. The green light will turn off, indicating the code was accepted.
7. Test the remote to ensure it controls the TV.
Troubleshooting
– If the remote doesn’t work after trying all methods, ensure the remote is in the right mode for controlling your TV.
– Check the batteries of the remote to ensure they are fresh and properly inserted.
Once you have programmed the remote, it should work for controlling both your DIRECTV receiver and the TV.
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