The electronic device that helps subscribers to operate the television from a distance is called Remote Control. The whole entertainment system of DirecTV can be controlled by any one of the advanced remotes of DirecTV. The Remote Control has to be programmed to use it with other equipments also. In some models there is no need for subscribers to even directly point the remote at the system for changing the channels or to control the system.
The following are the types of Remotes are offered by DirecTV
- Universal Remote
- Universal RF Remote
- Big Button Remote
DirecTV Universal Remote
Universal Remote is compatible with the DirecTV System. In addition, it is Infrared capable, so subscribers need to point at the system and perform the function. The Universal Remote, controls up to 4 components such as DirecTV receivers, TVs, VCRs and DVD Players. As it is memory protected, subscribers can replace batteries without re-programming the remote control. The cost of the Universal remote is around $15.
DirecTV Universal RF Remote
Universal RF Remote helps subscribers to operate the DirecTV system and it is very much compatible. As it is Radio Frequency capable, there is no need for subscribers to point the remote straight to the receiver to control it. The Back lit button in this remote control helps subscribers to look at buttons even in low light. The Universal RF Remote, controls up to 4 components including DirecTV receivers, TVs, VCR s and DVD Players. It is memory protected. So, subscribers can replace batteries without re-programming the remote control. The cost of the Universal RF remote is around $25.
DirecTV Big Button Remote
Big Button remote control has got bigger size buttons on it. So subscribers can type and control the DirecTV system more easily than any other remote control. Subscribers can feel what button they are pressing, as it has large number shaped buttons. The Back lit button in this remote control helps to see buttons even in low light. Big Button remote control controls up to 4 components such as DirecTV receivers, TVs, VCR s and DVD players. The cost of the Big Button Remote in DirecTV is around $20.
Things you can do with your Remote
Score Guide
The Score Guide allows subscribers to know about the score of a game when they are watching another game in a different channel. By pressing the red button on the remote control, subscribers will have score guide on the screen from which they can get scores for major sporting events and a list of DirecTV channels carrying those events.
Customize your Guide
DirecTV receiver will always display all channels in the program guide whether the subscribers subscribe to them or not. This can be limited by customizing the program guide where subscribers can see only those channels that they have subscribed to. The enlisted steps has to be followed to customize the guide in Standard Receiver
- Press the Guide button on the Remote Control.
- Press the yellow button to display the Guide Options Menu.
- Subscribers have to choose the ‘Change Favorite List’ to set up one of the two custom list where those channels subscribed by subscribers will be added.
- Choose ‘Setup Custom1′.
- Press the right arrow to highlight ‘Add Channels I Get’ then ‘Select’ and then ‘left arrow’ twice.
- The pop up message box will ask whether subscribers wish to change current favorites list to the custom list or not.
- Select Yes, Change current then press Guide on the remote.
Now, subscribers can view only those channels that they have subscribed to. Custom 1 will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the guide screen.
The 30-Second Slip
Subscribers can skip ahead without missing any part of the program in DirecTV with the help of The 30-second Slip. It provides subscribers a high speed look at every program where they can easily move ahead with the controlled 30-second fast forward. This is an easy and quick way to view something that subscribers want to see.
One line Guide
The One line guide feature in DirecTV will display channel guide in one line at the bottom of the screen, instead of filling the whole screen that shows only one channel at a time. Press the blue button on the remote to view the channel guide and press it again to hide the guide.
Recent Search
Recent Search option in DirecTV is the quickest and easiest way to find a movie, actor or favorite professional. Press the menu button on the remote control then select ‘Recent Searches’. Scroll down the list of recent search items to find the subject, actor or title that subscribers are looking for and then click Select.
Search for Shows
If subscribers wish to watch any particular show or movie, then there is no need for them to search for a long time. They can find out the channel quickly by typing one of the actors’ names, or the channel or a keyword with the help of the Easy Text Search. Proceed the following to do Easy Text Search :
- Press the Menu button on the Remote Control
- Choose the ’search for shows’ option and subscribers need to select how they would like to search by title, person, channel or keyword.
- The number keys and the letters on the remote control can be used to select numbers and letters for typing the keyword.
By using the feature Search for shows, subscribers can save their time and they can find out their favorite shows easily.
Thus, the Remote control helps subscribers to control the system of DirecTV in many ways such as Customizing the Guide, Searching for shows and Recent programs, Skipping the programs and so on.