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Hi, I would like to program my DirecTV Universal remote to my Samsung P1600 Blu Ray Player.

Hi, I would like to program my DirecTV Universal remote to my Samsung P1600 Blu Ray Player. How can I do that?
Brad asked this question 2 months ago
  • D Girl

    being in crg (customer retention group/save team), i am the last person you will ever need to speak with to...

    How to program your DIRECTV remote control:
    • Press MENU on remote.
    • Select "Parental, Favs and Setup".
    • Select "System Setup".
    • Select "Remote".
    • Select "Program Remote".
    While aiming remote at device, follow onscreen instructions to program remote to TV, DVD, or other device.

    This handy online tool gives you the code you need to set up your remote to control the devices connected to your TV.
    Get your code: : http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/remote_codes

    How to program the white DIRECTV remote to your TV
    • Look up the control codes for your DIRECTV remote control.
    • Make sure your TV is turned on.
    • Slide the mode switch at top of remote to "TV".
    • Press and hold the MUTE button. This is located above the number 1 button.
    • While still holding down MUTE, press and hold the SELECT button until the green
    • light at the top of the remote flashes twice.
    • Enter the first TV code you have. The green light on remote should flash twice.
    • Aim remote at TV and press PWR button once. The TV should power off.
    • Once the TV is able to power off/on and control the volume, slide the mode
    • switch at the top of the remote back to the left (DIRECTV). Your remote is now
    • programmed.
    If the TV does not power off, repeat steps 4, 5, 6, and 7, using the next code for your TV.
    If remote control fails to program using all available codes, try scanning for the code.
    How to scan for TV codes on your DIRECTV remote
    • Make sure your TV is turned on.
    • Slide the mode switch at top of remote to "TV".
    • Press and hold the MUTE button. This is located above the number 1 button.
    • While still holding down MUTE, press and hold the SELECT button until green
    • light at the top of the remote flashes twice.
    • Then enter 9911, the green light on remote should flash twice.
    • Point remote at TV and press CHANNEL UP button. Tap the CHANNEL UP button
    • repeatedly until the TV powers off.
    • When the TV powers off, press and release the SELECT button.

    Our remote controls are guaranteed to program to your DIRECTV receiver, however your TV may not be compatible with our remote control.

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  • TECH

    I know the directv system up and down. I can give you an answer to anything. I've been a technician for...

    Easiest way is press menu, Ho onto system settings, then select the remote control tab. It will walk you through programming your blu ray.

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