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Programming the remote to control your tv, Reference, Programming the remote control – DirecTV DRD303RA User Manual

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After you program the remote to
control your TV, record your TV code
here for easy reference.

ANT Lets you switch the source of the video signal from DSS

®

satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal.

TRANSPORT Buttons (REW, STOP, PLAY, FF, PAUSE, REC) Use when
controlling an auxiliary device, such as a VCR or Laserdisc player.
Note that the REC (record) button is used for one-button
recording when using a program guide.

FETCH Brings up the on-screen logos that correspond to your
current channel list. Use the arrows to point to a logo and tune
to that channel.

Programming the Remote Control

The DSS

®

remote can be programmed to control most brands of

remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. Most RCA, GE and
ProScan TVs and VCRs are already programmed. Other
manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed.

Programming the Remote to Control

Your TV

To determine whether your remote needs to be programmed,
turn the TV on, point the remote at the TV, and press the TV
button. Then press CHAN UP or DOWN to see whether the TV
responds to the remote commands.

Follow these steps to program your remote to control your TV.

1.

Turn on the TV.

2.

Look up your brand and code number(s) on the TV Code list
on page 54.

3.

Press and hold the TV button.

4.

Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5.

Release the TV button and press OFF•ON or CHAN UP/DOWN
to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If it
doesn’t, try the next code listed for your brand.

6.

Repeat these steps until the TV responds to the remote
commands.

This remote may not operate all
models of the brands that are shown.
Use the codes shown in this manual,
or on the sheet packed with your
remote.