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Question posted by Numbph on November 5th, 2013

My Directv Rc65 Remote Will Turn On The Tv But Not Change Channels

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 12th, 2013 6:10 PM
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Hi, you may just need to program your remote with a different code. There are multiple codes for each brand, so it's just a matter of finding the right code for your TV. You can view detailed instructions for finding the codes and programming your remote here:

- How to program your DirecTV remote control

Related DIRECTV RC65 Manual Pages

User Manual - Page 2

... 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 11 Locking Volume to AV1, AV2...
User Manual - Page 3

... • Memory protection to ensure you will not have an exclusive DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control that 's packed with your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control, you to consolidate the clutter of your original remote controls into one easy-to-use unit that will control four components, including a DIRECTV Receiver, TV, and two stereo or video components (for popular video and stereo...
User Manual - Page 4

... indicates the component being controlled. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV, AV1, AV2 or TV positions to select the component you want to control your DIRECTV DVR or your TV. Press TV POWER ON/OFF to ... is required to activate the TV INPUT key. (See instructions on page 9.) Press FORMAT to turn on/off . (NOTE: These keys are only active after the remote has been setup for any selected...
User Manual - Page 5

...key is only active when the remote is set up for your DIRECTV® Receiver's user guide. (Not available on all DIRECTV Receivers.) Press VOL to display TV Options Press BLUE* in the Program...to jump 12 hours back. ACTIVE displays the DIRECTV Active Channel which includes local weather, horoscopes and more! Displays various options while viewing live TV or in the Guide to jump 12 hours ...
User Manual - Page 6

.... Press MUTE to activate number entries quickly. 6 Press ENTER to turn the sound off or back on. To... Press this key... Press DASH to select the next higher (or lower) channel. Press the number keys to the last channel viewed. While watching TV, press CHANS (or CHANT) to separate main and subchannel numbers. Press...
User Manual - Page 7

... the battery case, then insert them. 3. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries. CONTROLLING YOUR DIRECTV® RECEIVER The DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control comes programmed to the + and - Should the remote control not work with your DIRECTV Receiver, you will need to set up the remote control by performing the following steps. marks in the spaces below. Slide the cover...
User Manual - Page 8

... you wish to set up your DIRECTV Remote to operate your TV. CONTROLLING YOUR TV Once you can set it up for your DIRECTV® Receiver. (See page 13.) 3. Your TV should turnoff; We recommend you use the manual method below : ONSCREEN REMOTE SETUP Once your remote is setup to work with your DIRECTV Receiver, you can also use the...
User Manual - Page 9

.... (See "Setup Codes, Other Devices" starting on page 8, but you can also use the manual method below : SETTING UP THE TV INPUT KEY Once you have setup the DIRECTV® Remote control for your TV, you can change the input for your TV in the blocks below : 1. For future reference, write down the working code for your...
User Manual - Page 10

... component. Insert a tape or disk if applicable. 2. Point the remote at the same time until the TV or component turns off or performs the action you want to set up under AV1 and AV2 below: AV1: COMPONENT AV2: COMPONENT SEARCHING FOR TV, AV1 OR AV2 CODES If you can try a code search. Slide the...
User Manual - Page 11

... which your remote, the VOL and MUTE may control the volume only on page 10. 5. CHANGING VOLUME LOCK ... will flash twice after the 3.) 3. When the TV or component turns off turns off or performs the action you set up your ...TV or component responds, you've cycled through all codes and the code you have set up the DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control using the above steps, use the remote...
User Manual - Page 12

...the component does not respond. PROBLEM: Changing channels does not work for full operation (see page 7). PROBLEM: Remote control does not turn on the remote control. Using the number keys, enter 9-8-1.... DEFAULT SETTINGS To reset all listed codes for your RCA TV. PROBLEM: The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control does not control component or commands are within 15 feet of -the-box...
User Manual - Page 13

... Setup Codes for DIRECTV® HD Receivers DIRECTV all models 00001, 00002 Hughes Network Systems (most 00749 models) Hughes Network Systems ... S75, 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...
User Manual - Page 14

...-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...-S4040R, 01442 SIR-S4080R, SIR-S4120R SETUP CODES, OTHER DEVICES Setup Codes for TVs 3M A-Mark Abex Accurian Action Admiral Advent Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai Alaron Albatron Ambassador ...
User Manual - Page 23

Toshiba Tosonic Totevision Trical TruTech TVS Ultra Universal Universum US Logic Vector Research VEOS Victor Video Concepts Vidikron Vidtech Viewsonic Viking Viore Visart Vizio Wards Waycon Westinghouse White Westinghouse WinBook Wyse ...
User Manual - Page 29

... 11919 11904 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...
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 Mitsubishi Niveus Media Northgate Panasonic ...
User Manual - Page 47

... between the equipment and receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced remote control/TV technician for help via the Internet, visit us at: directv.com Or ask for consequential or incidental damages, in such states, DIRECTV's liability is in a particular installation. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are designed to correct the interference by one...

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