You can program your DirecTV remove to work with your other electronic devices, including a Philips DVD player. Once programmed, you can control your DVD player’s power and the playing of a DVD. You do not need to program your remote again unless you switch satellite receivers or purchase a new player. To control your player after programming, you only need to select it from your remote’s “Mode” switch. Writer Bio

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