DIRECTV RC65
Control your entire entertainment system with our advanced remote. Program your remote and set your viewing preferences to watch and record your favorite shows just the way you want.
Features
Full Universal Control
In addition to your DIRECTV receiver, this remote features full universal control of your home theater including TV, DVD/Blu-ray player, and audio device.
Setup
Setup your Remote
CodeFinder and Setup Instructions
Step 1: CodeFinder
Step 2: Setup Instructions
Turn on your TV and follow the steps below to set up your remote
Be sure to point the remote at your TV during setup
Move the mode slide switch to TV.
Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under TV on the mode switch blinks twice.
Using the digit keys on the remote, enter the 5-digit code shown in the CodeFinder on this web page.
Test the remote to confirm that it controls your TV as expected. If it does not, try again using the next code listed.
Functions
Remote Functions
(MODE)
- Changes the remote’s MODE to control other equipment
ON / OFF
- Turns both DIRECTV receiver and TV ON or OFF at the same time
PWR
- Turns Power on/off of whichever equipment is selected
FORMAT
- Displays the current screen format options
REPLAY
- Replay previous six seconds
ADVANCE
- Advance 30 seconds
R
- Record program now playing or highlighted in the onscreen guide
INFO
- Display information about the program now playing or highlighted in the guide
LIST
- Displays the list of recorded programs
RED
- Jump back 12 hours while viewing the onscreen guide
GREEN
- Jump ahead 12 hours while viewing the onscreen guide
YELLOW
- Display guide options while viewing the onscreen guide
BLUE
- Displays a one-line channel guide while viewing a program
PREV
- Return to previous channel
DASH
- Press twice to delete recorded shows from your list
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
This remote uses AA size batteries.
While Heavy Duty batteries will work, alkaline batteries are recommended and will have much longer battery life.
To control your equipment, be sure to do the following:
- Point the remote at the equipment when using it, making sure that there is a clear line of sight.
- The LED on the remote should blink with each keypress. If not, replace the batteries.
- The remote needs to be programmed in order to control your equipment.
- Follow the instructions in the setup section of this site to program the remote.
To test battery strength, press and hold any button on the remote:
- If LED is a solid green light the batteries are strong.
- If LED is a fast blinking light, batteries might need to be replaced soon.
- If LED is blinking slow or is not lit your remote needs new batteries.
If the buttons on your remote are not responding, try resetting the receiver:
- On most DIRECTV receivers you can locate a red button on the side or inside the access card door.
- Press and hold the red button until it restarts.