Get support for DIRECTV RC65

DIRECTV RC65 Support Question

DIRECTV RC65 Support Question

Find answers below for this question about DIRECTV RC65.
Need a DIRECTV RC65 manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by tech2du on December 5th, 2013

Why Doesn't My Remote Control For Directv Work All The Time

The person who posted this question about this DIRECTV product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by freginold on January 3rd, 2014 11:16 AM
This answer was accepted by the poster of the original question.
freginold

Member since:
December 20th, 2011

Points: 23,253,885
1,100
points
Hi, you may just need to reprogram your remote with a different code for that brand. There are multiple codes for each brand, and some allow more control for the remote than others. You can find the instructions for reprogramming a DirecTV remote control (as well as how to get the codes) at the link below:

- How to program a DirecTV remote control

Related DIRECTV RC65 Manual Pages

User Manual - Page 2

CONTENTS Introduction 3 Features and Functions 4 Key Charts 4 Installing Batteries 7 Controlling Your DIRECTV® Receiver 7 Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote 7 Onscreen Remote Setup 8 Controlling Your TV 8 Setting Up the TV Input Key 9 Deactivating the TV Input Select Key 9 Controlling Other Components 9 Searching for TV, AV1 or AV2 Codes 10 Verifying the Codes 11 Changing Volume Lock...
User Manual - Page 3

... video components (for popular video and stereo components • Code search to help program control of your original remote controls into one easy-to-use unit that will not have an exclusive DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control that 's packed with your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control, you to re- You now have to consolidate the clutter of older or dis-
User Manual - Page 4

... VCR, DVD, or CD/DVD player. See page 8.) Use these keys to control. You can also hold the button down to jump back to turn on your TV. NOTE: Additional setup is set to display the DIRECTV Program Guide. On a DIRECTV DVR, enables onetouch record for your TV. You can also hold the...
User Manual - Page 5

...remote is set up for your DIRECTV® Receiver's user guide. (Not available on all DIRECTV Receivers.) Press VOL to raise or lower the sound volume. For non-DVR boxes, pressing LIST takes you to the PLAYLIST (recordings). (Not available on all DIRECTV.... Press SELECT to the To Do List. ACTIVE displays the DIRECTV Active Channel which includes local weather, horoscopes and more! For DVR...
User Manual - Page 6

Press this key... Press PREV to return to turn the sound off or back on. Press MUTE to the last channel viewed. While in the DIRECTV® Program Guide or menu, press PAGE+ (or PAGE-) to separate main and subchannel numbers. Press DASH to page up (or down) through available channels ...
User Manual - Page 7

... clicks into place. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries. Match their +and - CONTROLLING YOUR DIRECTV® RECEIVER The DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control comes programmed to the + and - Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote 1. marks in the spaces below. marks to work with most DIRECTV receivers. INSTALLING BATTERIES 1. Slide the cover back on the door (as shown), slide...
User Manual - Page 8

... for your TV. (See "Setup Codes for your DIRECTV Receiver, you find the correct code. 8 2. Aim the remote at your DIRECTV® Receiver. (See page 13.) 3. CONTROLLING YOUR TV Once you have successfully set up your DIRECTV Remote to operate your DIRECTV Receiver, you can set it up to work with your other equipment using the steps detailed...
User Manual - Page 9

... use the manual method below : SETTING UP THE TV INPUT KEY Once you have setup the DIRECTV® Remote control for your brand until the green light under the selected position flashes twice. 6. Aim the remote at the same time until you can change the "source"-the piece of component being set up. If performed...
User Manual - Page 10

For future reference write down the working code for the component(s) set up a new component under AV2 (or AV1). 8. Point the remote at the same time until the TV or component turns off or performs the action ... TV VCR/DVD/PVR Stereo COMPONENT ID # 0 1 2 3 5. NOTE: Every time CHANS is pressed the remote advances to the next code and power is transmitted to the TV, AV1 or AV2 position, as desired. ...
User Manual - Page 11

... set up the DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control using the above steps, use the remote that the VOL and MUTE keys work only for the component selected by the MODE switch. To view the first digit in step 5, stop pressing the CHANS key. Press and release the VOL+ key. (The green light flashes 4 times.) Now the...
User Manual - Page 12

... for your brand. PROBLEM: CHANS, CHANT, and PREV do not work properly. Using the number keys, enter 9-9-3. (The green light flashes twice.) 4. SOLUTION 1: Try replacing the batteries (see page 8). SOLUTION 2: Make sure you are aiming the DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control at the same time until the green light flashes twice, then release both a TV...
User Manual - Page 13

... Setup Codes for DIRECTV® HD Receivers DIRECTV all models 00001, 00002 Hughes Network Systems (most 00749 models) Hughes Network Systems 01749...SIR-S300W, and SIR- S310W Sony models (All models except 01639 TiVo and Ultimate TV) Setup Codes for DIRECTV® Receivers DIRECTV all models 00001, 00002 Hitachi model 61HDX98B 00819 HNS models HIRD-E8, HTL-HD 01750 LG model LSS-...
User Manual - Page 14

Sony models SAT-HD100, 200, 01639 300 Toshiba models DST-3000, 01749, 01285 DST-3100, DW65X91 Zenith models DTV1080, HD- 01856 SAT520 Setup Codes for DIRECTV® DVRs DIRECTV all models 00001, 00002 HNS models SD-DVR80, SD- 01442 DV40, SD-DVR120, HDVR2, GXCEBOT, GXCEBOTD Philips models DSR704, 01142, 01442 DSR708, DSR6000, DSR600R...
User Manual - Page 29

... 11917, 11919, 11922 11959 11904, 11911, 11929 11904, 11926 11904, 11925 11931 11904 11904 11918, 11936 11904, 11911, 11929 Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combos Controlled by the VCR America Action Audiovox Broksonic Citizen Colt Curtis Mathes Daewoo Emerson Funai GE GoldStar Harley Davidson Hitachi Lloyd's Magnasonic Magnavox Magnin Memorex MGA...
User Manual - Page 35

Setup Codes for Satellite Set-top Boxes Crossdigital 01109 DIRECTV 00001, 00392, 00566, 00639, 01639, 01142, 00247, 00749, 01749, 00724, 00819, 01856, 01076...00790, 01285 UltimateTV 01392, 01640 Uniden 00724 Voom 00869 Zenith 01856 Setup Codes for Satellite Set-top Box/PVR Combos DIRECTV 00001, 00392, 00639, 01142, 01076, 00099, 00002, 00003, 00004, 01392, 01442, 01640, 00005, 00006, ...
User Manual - Page 41

Dell DIRECTV Gateway Go Video Hewlett Packard Howard Computers HP Hughes Network Systems Humax Hush iBUYPOWER Linksys Media Center PC Microsoft Mind ...Receivers ADC 30531 Aiwa 31405, 30189, 30121, 31089, 31243, 31321, 31347, 31388, 31641 Akai 31512 Alco 31390 AMC 31077 Amphion Media Works 31563, 31615 AMW 31563, 31615 Anam 31609, 31074 Apex Digital 31257, 31430, 31774 41
User Manual - Page 47

... may cause permanent damage to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any form or by any language, in a residential installation. The problem with the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control was not caused by abuse, mishandling, alteration, accident, failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions set forth in accordance with the limits for...

DIRECTV Knowledge Base Results

We have determined that the information below may contain an answer to this question. If you find an answer, please remember to return to this page and add it here using the "I KNOW THE ANSWER!" button above. It's that easy to earn points!

  • DIRECTV Using Equipment From Other Providers
    ...ve activated your service, don't forget to to our web site at Activating Used Receivers To Your Account Remote Control Programming Steps I bought a used DIRECTV® Can I get a DIRECTV System from DIRECTV? If you... your DIRECTV service. System from 8:00 a.m. Once you want now will also save you time when you activate your zip code. Just visit directv.com/Packages for you. We have ...
  • DIRECTV DIRECTV presents TV Apps
    ...and much more - DoublePlay HD DVR receiver (model HR20 and up to the minute scores, check your remote control to launch TV Apps. The receiver must be connected to the Internet It's that simple. What are TV... Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you want to use. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on my TV screen? without missing a second of what you're...
  • DIRECTV My remote doesn't work at all. How can I fix this?
    ...? Remote Control Programming Steps How long will it on or off, change the batteries one at all . Solutions Make sure your TV is tuned to troubleshoot issues with the receiver. Put new batteries in your receiver by using the buttons on its front. To avoid this ? My remote doesn't work at a time. Possible causes Your remote...

Similar Questions

Ask a New Question
Use the box below to post a new question about this DIRECTV product .
Points & Prizes
  • You can earn points for nearly everything you do on HelpOwl.com
  • You can trade in those points for gift cards at leading retailers such as Amazon.com and Walmart
  • It's that simple!
See How it Works
Create a Free Account

DIRECTV Manuals

Find free DIRECTV RC65 manuals and user guides available at ManualOwl.com. Try out our unique manual viewer allowing you to interact with manuals from directly within your browser!

DIRECTV Reviews

View thousands of DIRECTV user reviews and customer ratings available at ReviewOwl.com.

Contact Information

Complete DIRECTV customer service contact information including steps to reach representatives, hours of operation, customer support links and more from ContactHelp.com.

Scoreboard Ratings

See detailed DIRECTV customer service rankings, employee comments and much more from our sister site.