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You cannot program a Direct TV receiver with this remote. The Toshiba TV this was designed for was introduced before the Direct TV HD systems came out. This remote does not control any model of DVR. If you want to control both of these with one remote, get a Logitech Harmony remote.
Can I change my remote control receiver
There is no way to change the input without a remote :(.
buy a new battery
remote receiver
Depends on the Toshiba remote. Generally remotes use AAA batteries.
What's the exactly model of your Toshiba, if it`s smart and you have WI-FI connection you can do through your laptop.
It is a remote control for a Toshiba tv. It controls among other tv's, the Toshiba 42wl58p.
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How to program a DVD player with a Toshiba Television
Replacement Toshiba remotes can be purchased from a variety of online retailers such as Amazon.com, eBay.com or directly from the Toshiba website www.toshiba.com
To address the remote to the receiver, you do need to be on the System Info screen. You can accomplish this by pressing the Menu button on the old remote 2 times or by pressing the System Info button on the receiver for certain receiver models. Once you are on the System Info screen just follow the instructions below. On a Dish Network Remote Press and hold the sat button down on the new remote until all the buttons light. release the sat button it should be blinking. press the rec button 3 times. your new remote should now work your Dish Network Receiver.