Question: how do i program my directv remote to my hitachi tv?
Answer: At the top of the remote, slide the mode switch to TV.
Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons at the same time. Stop when the green light at the top of your remote flashes twice.
Enter 960 using the keypad on the remote control. ... 
At the top of the remote, slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV logo.