Knowledge Base/ FAQ's
Search:     Advanced search
Browse by category:
Glossary
Knowledgebase / Satellite FAQ's / HOW TO INSTALL DIRECTV RC64R Remote Control - IR/RF

HOW TO INSTALL DIRECTV RC64R Remote Control - IR/RF
Print
Email to friend
Views: 95
Votes: 0
Posted: 28 Aug, 2009
by: Admin A.
Updated: 28 Aug, 2009
by: Admin A.

With excellent knowledge of DIRECTV receivers and RF remotes this guide can be of help to all customers who have a DIRECTV receiver and would like to use an RF remote.

ADVANTAGES OF USING AN RF REMOTE:

1. RECEIVERS CAN BE INSTALLED IN LOCATIONS WHERE IT CAN BE HIDDEN
2. NO NEED TO HAVE A LINE OF SIGHT FROM THE REMOTE TO THE RECEIVER .
3. COMMUNICATE WITH RECEIVER FROM LONG RANGE AND ALSO FROM ANOTHER ROOM


BE VERY CAREFUL, ONLY REMOTES WITH THE LETTER "R" AFTER THE REMOTE MODEL NUMBER OR AN FCC ID STICKER ON THE BACK IS CAPABLE OF WORKING IN AN RF ENVIRONMENT:
ONE EXCEPTION RC34 by PHILLIPS- WORKS AS WELL!

EXAMPLES:
RC64 - NOT RF CAPABLE
              RC64R & RC64RB - RF CAPABLE

- RF Remotes are used for Receiver models # R15, R16, R22, H20, H21, H22,H23, HR20, HR21, HR22

- The R16, R22,H21,H22, H23 and HR21 have the RF antenna built into the front panel and therefore do not need an antenna to be installed on the unit. Follow on-screen instructions for programming your RF remotes.

- R15, H20 and HR20 need to have the antenna installed at the back of the unit where it is connected to the connector labeled "RF REMOTE ANTENNA ". Install antenna and follow on-screen instructions for remote programming as follows:

HR20/HR21 Setup

Press Menu on remote

->Select "Parental, Fav's & Setup" ->Select

->Select "System Setup" -> Select

->Select "Remote" ->Select

->Select "IR/RF Setup" ->Select

Follow on-screen instructions



H20 /H21 Setup

Press Menu on remote

->Select "Settings" ->Select

->Select "Setup" -> Select

->Select "Remote" ->Select

->Select "IR/RF Setup" ->Select

Follow on-screen instructions



R15/R16Setup

Press Menu on remote

->Select "Help & Settings" ->Select

->Select "Setup" -> Select

->Select "Remote" ->Select

->Select "IR/RF Setup" ->Select

Follow on-screen instructions
Others in this Category
document Whats the best HDTV Tuner to purchase?
document What is ATSC, DVB-T, QAM, NTSC?
document What is FTA (Free to Air) ?
document What is DVB?
document What is DiSEqC?
document What is the Symbol Rate?
document What is a transponder?
document What is a LNB?
document Can you view DirecTV with DVB Free to air systems?
document Can you view Dishnetwork or Bell ExpressVU channels with your FTA receivers.
document Will a universal LNB work with Dishnetworks satellites.?
document What type of LNB do I need for dishnetwork, DirecTV or Bell ExpressVU?
document Installing an Antenna in the Attic
document LNB Types Explained
document USALS Explained
document What size dish do I need for Ku reception?
document Do you guarantee that these channels will remain free?
document I heard there are channels on C-band as well. Will your receiver pick up C-band?
document Can I add your receiver to my existing C-band system.
document Whats the difference between a universal Linear LNB and Standard Linear LNB?
document I don't see the satellite I want to receive listed in my DVB software, what do I do?


(c) Copyright 2004 - 2007 CyberEStore.com