To program a DIRECTV RC73 remote control, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the device you want to control:
– If you’re programming the remote to control a TV, turn on your TV.
– If you’re programming the remote to control a receiver or another device, ensure that device is powered on.
2. Prepare the remote for programming:
– Press and hold the `MUTE` and `ENTER` buttons at the same time.
– Keep holding both buttons until the green LED at the top of the remote turns on. Once the LED turns on, release both buttons.
3. Enter the programming code:
– Use the remote’s on-screen code search method or enter the code directly.
Option 1: Auto Code Search
– After releasing the buttons, the LED will blink and then stay on.
– Press and release the `TV` button (for TV programming) or another button corresponding to the device you want to control (like `AUX` for audio systems).
– Press and release the `ENTER` button.
– The remote will begin searching for a code that works with your device. Wait for the LED to blink, then stay on again.
– Press the `POWER` button to test if the device responds. If it does, the remote has been successfully programmed. If it doesn’t work, repeat the search process.
Option 2: Manual Code Entry
– Instead of the auto search method, you can manually enter the code for your device if you know it.
– After the green LED stays on, press and release the button for the device you’re programming (e.g., `TV`, `AUX`, etc.).
– Enter the code for your device using the number buttons on the remote.
– After entering the code, the LED will turn off.
– Test if the remote controls the device properly (e.g., try turning the TV on and off). If it works, you’re all set!
4. Finish the process:
– If the device responds correctly, the remote is now programmed.
– If the device doesn’t respond, repeat the steps and either try a different code or use the auto-search method.
Note: You can find the codes for various devices in the manual that came with your RC73 remote or on the DIRECTV website.
