1. Nhanganyaya
This manual provides instructions for the DIRECTV RC73 IR/RF Remote Control. This remote is designed to operate various DIRECTV equipment and compatible televisions.
1.1. Kugarisana
The Genie Remote (model RC73) is compatible with the following DIRECTV equipment in RF mode (Radio Frequency), which does not require pointing the remote directly at the device:
- Genie (model HR44 or above)
- Genie Lite (model H44 or above)
- Genie Mini (model C41 or above)
- 4K Genie Mini (model C61K or above)
- Wireless Genie Mini (model C41W or above)
The remote is also compatible with all DIRECTV receivers and DIRECTV Ready TVs in IR mode (Infrared), which requires pointing the remote directly at the equipment.

2. Setup uye Programming
Follow these steps to set up and program your DIRECTV RC73 remote control with your television and DIRECTV receiver.
2.1. Kupinza Mabhatiri
The remote requires two AA batteries. To insert them:
- Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by sliding it downwards.
- Insert two AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+ and -).
- Chinja chifukidziro chebhatiri nekuchidzosera panzvimbo yacho kusvika chadzvanya.
2.2. Programming the Remote to Your TV
To control your television with the RC73 remote, follow these steps:
- Vhura terevhizheni yako.
- On the RC73 remote, press the MENU bhatani.
- Enda ku Settings using the arrow keys and press SARUDZA.
- Sarudza Remote Control uye dzvanya SARUDZA.
- Sarudza Pair/Program Remote.
- Select your television brand (e.g., Samsung Television). The system will attempt to find a compatible code.
- Once a code is received, test the volume by pressing the VOL+ bhatani.
- If the volume increases, select It Worked. If not, select Try Next Code and repeat the test.
- Complete the setup by following any on-screen prompts.
For additional assistance, you can visit att.com/directvremote.
3. Kushandisa Remote Control
The RC73 remote features a user-friendly layout for controlling your DIRECTV experience. Below are the primary functions of its buttons:
3.1. Top Section Controls
- VABISA/KUDZIMA: Powers the connected device on or off.
- GUIDE: Inoratidza gwara rechirongwa.
- MENU: Inopinda mumenyu huru yezvirongwa uye sarudzo.
- ONGORORO: Shows your recorded programs.
- Buda: Inobuda pane yazvino menyu kana skrini.
- INFO: Inoratidza ruzivo nezvechirongwa chazvino.
- Directional Arrows (Kumusoro, Pasi, Kuruboshwe, Kurudyi): Navigate through menus and program guides.
- SARUDZA: Inosimbisa sarudzo.
- KUDZOKERA: Inodzokera kune yakapfuura skrini kana menyu.
- R (Record): Inotanga kurekodha purogiramu iripo.
3.2. Middle Section Controls
- Vhoriyamu (Vhoriyamu Kukwira/Kudzika): Inogadzirisa huwandu hweterevhizheni.
- CH (Kukwira/Kudzika Chiteshi): Inoshandura chiteshi.
- PREV (Previous Channel): Returns to the last viewed chiteshi.
- Kudzora Kutamba (Dzorera Pamberi, Tamba/Misa, Kutungamira Nekukurumidza): Kudzora midhiya kutamba.
3.3. Numeric Keypad
- 0-9: Enters channel numbers or other numerical inputs.
- PINDA (kupinda): Confirms numerical input.
4. Kuchengeta
4.1. Kutsiviwa kwebhatiri
When the remote's performance degrades or it stops responding, it's time to replace the batteries. The remote uses two AA batteries.
- Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote.
- Bvisa mabhatiri ekare.
- Insert two new AA batteries, ensuring they are oriented correctly according to the polarity indicators (+ and -).
- Tsiva chivharo chebhatiri.
5. Kugadzirisa matambudziko
If you encounter issues with your DIRECTV RC73 remote control, try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Remote Kwete Kupindura:
- Ita shuwa kuti mabhatiri matsva akaiswa nemazvo.
- Check for any obstructions between the remote and the receiver/TV (for IR mode).
- Verify the remote is in the correct mode (RF for Genie devices, IR for others).
- Programming Matambudziko:
- Re-attempt the programming steps carefully as outlined in Section 2.2.
- If programming your TV, ensure you select the correct TV brand.
- Some users report success by performing a factory reset on their DIRECTV receiver via the on-screen menu before attempting to program the remote.
- Mabhatani Asina Kushanda:
- Clean the remote control, especially around the buttons, to remove any debris that might be causing sticking.
- If only specific buttons are not working, the remote may need replacement.
6. Zvinotsanangurwa
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 1.7 x 3.6 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 ounces |
| Model Number | RC73 |
| Mabhatiri | 2 AA mabhatiri (akabatanidzwa) |
| Max Nhamba Yemidziyo Inotsigirwa | 1 |
| Inowirirana Devices | DVD/Blu-ray Player, Television, Home Appliance |
| Nyika Yekwakabva | China |
7. Warranty uye Tsigiro
Specific warranty information for the DIRECTV RC73 remote control is not provided in the product details. For warranty claims or further technical support, please refer to your DIRECTV service provider's documentation or contact their customer service directly.





