Remote Control
User Guide
Remote Control
User Guide
To read out your remote codes, see page 8 for instructions.
If you enter a “1” as the last number of your code,
your remote is in Limited Mode (see page 3 for more details).
Auxiliary Equipment Code
C-1
SAT
POWER
I
MENU
GUIDE
B
R
O
W
S
E
T
H
E
M
E
S
MUTE
RECALL
SKIP
BACK
PAUSE
PLAY
RECORD
VOLUME
def
DVR
TV
VCR
AUX
TV
PAGE
CANCEL
INFO
VIEW TV
SKIP
FWD
FWD
P
O
S
I
T
I
O
N
Refer to page 9 for detailed instructions on Learning
Refer to page 11 for detailed instructions on System Wizard
Learning and System Wizard
C-2
Separate the key
from the remote
by inserting
your thumbnail
or a coin in the
crease. Remove
the key by
grasping at
the bottom.
Insert the
key face up
and slide
into place.
Pull the
remote
battery
cover off.
Note: If you will be using the blue TV2 key that comes
already installed in your remote, skip this step and
proceed with the next step (Insert the Batteries).
Install the Key Correctly
1
Insert the Batteries
2
1
4
2
1
Replace
the
remote
battery
cover.
Insert 4 AAA
batteries,
making sure
to match the
plus (+) ends
with the plus
markings on
the battery
case.
2
Quick Setup
3
Change the
UHF/IR
SWITCH
to IR
C-3
Quick Setup
Confirm that your remote operates your
receiver by pressing remote buttons. If
your remote has a blue number 2 key, you
may need to go to your remote TV2 location to
confirm your remote operates your receiver.
If this is not working, go back to step
5.
Making the Remote Work
With Your Receiver
3
6
RECORD
Turn your receiver and
TV on, and press
SYSTEM INFO on the
front of the receiver.
Confirm that you
see the System
Information screen.
Press RECORD on
your remote. The remote
address will probably
change on the screen.
3
2
1
5
4
REMOTE
ANTENNA
Verify the UHF antenna
is installed on the back
of the receiver. Verify
the UHF/IR Switch
is set to UHF.
If you installed this key,
continue with step 2 on this page.
If you installed this
key, go to page 14
inside this guide.
C-4
Quick Setup
Press
POWER.
Press
POUND.
The TV Mode
button will
flash three times.
Program the Remote to
Control Your TV
1
2
3
4
5
6
To program the remote control to operate a
TV, you can enter an Equipment Code (see
instructions on page 3).
Or, follow the steps below to scan the
database of all Equipment Codes.
Or teach your remote the commands for
your TV (see instructions on page 9).
Press the UP ARROW on the
remote repeatedly
(1 press per
second)
until your TV turns off.
Press the POWER button
to turn the TV on and
try other buttons to make
sure the code works. If you
want to try another code,
start over from step 1.
Press & hold the
TV Mode button until all
Mode buttons light up.
Turn your TV on.
C-5
Quick Setup
Programming the
Recover Button for
TV2 Operation
For TV2 Remote Controls on
DISH Player-DVR 522, 625, 942
and ViP222, VIP222k, ViP622 DVR,
ViP722 DVR, ViP722k DVR Receivers
Press
STAR.
Press
POUND.
1 2
Press & hold the
TV Mode button
until all Mode
buttons light up.
Enter the channel
number you tune
your TV to when
you watch satellite
programming.
4
3
Use the RECOVER button as described in
If You Lose Your Picture on the next page (C-6).
Programming your RECOVER button allows you
to easily regain satellite programming if you
accidentally change TV channels or inputs.
Quick Setup/Operation
C-6
SELECT
Press and hold RECOVER until all
mode buttons light up.
If you see the System Information
screen, proceed to step 4.
Otherwise, continue to step 3.
Press RECOVER again & wait until
the mode lights stop flashing. If you
see the System Information screen,
go to step 4. If not, repeat this step
until you do.
Press SELECT to resume watching TV.
Use the RECOVER button to get back to watching
satellite programming if you accidentally change
channels or inputs on your TV.
Placing Your Remote
in Limited Mode
If You Lose Your Picture
(How to Use the RECOVER Button)
Press
POUND.
Press & hold the
TV Mode button
until all Mode
buttons light up.
2
3
1
1
2
3
4
Press the
PAGE UP
button.
To take the remote out of Limited Mode, use the PAGE DOWN
button instead of the PAGE UP button in step 2.
(Your screen may be different)
Limited Mode locks out all the TV mode operations except
for TV power, Mute, and Volume. This prevents you from
accidentally tuning away from satellite programming.
Receiver Power & TV Power
Top button turns the receiver on/off,
Bottom button turns the TV on/off
Programming required (see C-4)
Input
Press once for Input,
Press and hold
for Recover
Operation
Remote Operation
SAT Mode
SAT
Control TV volume
Programming required (see C-4)
Volume & Mute Buttons
To use the features described in this section, make
sure you are in SAT mode by pressing the SAT Mode button.
Note: Some features may not be available depending on your receiver model.
Page Buttons
Page up/down in
menus
Program Guide
Display current and
future satellite
program listings
Arrows/Select
Buttons
Channel up/down,
navigate through
menus and select
a desired option
Browse
See what is on other
channels while
watching TV
View Satellite
Programming
Exit out of any menu/
guide and go back to
viewing live TV
Number Buttons
Enter a channel
number, or navigate
thorough menus
System Wizard
Press and hold
to fix remote
control issues
and sync data
DishHOME
Explore interactive
TV features
Receiver Menu
Access receiver
features and settings
Themes
Search for programs
using Themes
Recall
Go back to last
channel viewed
Info
Get info on programs
Search
Search for a program
Shortcut Keys
(for future use)
Digital Video
Recorder (DVR)
Buttons
Pause live TV and
play or record
programming
Picture-In-Picture
(PIP) Buttons
Watch two separate
programs at once
(in Single Mode)
Format
Format the picture
to the desired width
to match the program
you are viewing
C-7
Press this
button for
SAT Mode
C-8
Operation
Remote Operation
TV Mode
To use the features described in this section, make
sure you are in TV mode by pressing the TV Mode button.
Remote programming is required. See C-4 for instructions.
Note: If you have programmed the remote in Limited Mode (C-6),
only the TV Power, Mute and Volume buttons will control your TV.
TVTV
Note: Remote operation is different on DISH Network TVs.
See your DISH Network TV User's Guide for proper operation.
Press this
button for
TV Mode
Up/Down
Arrow Buttons
Channel up/down
on TV
Number Buttons
Enter a desired
channel number
on TV
TV Menu
Access menu
features available
on some TVs
Input
Switch between
TV inputs
Mute
Turn TV volume
on or off
Recall
Go back to last
TV channel viewed
Picture-In-Picture
(PIP) Buttons
Display PIP features
on some TVs with
PIP capabilities
C-8
Volume
Control TV
volume
Receiver Power
& TV Power
Turn the TV on/off
C-9
Operation
Remote Operation
DVD Mode
DVD
To use the features described in this section, make
sure you are in DVD mode by pressing the DVD Mode button.
You can use this mode to operate your VCR instead of a DVD player.
Remote programming is required. See page 2 for instructions.
Press this
button for
DVD Mode
Input
Switch VCR between
its TV & VCR mode
DVD/VCR Power
& TV Power
Top button turns the
DVD player/VCR
power on and off,
Bottom button turns
the TV on and off
Number Buttons
Enter a channel
number for DVD
Record
Record on a
videotape
Back
Rewind a videotape
or reverse a DVD
Stop
Stop playing a DVD,
stop playing or
recording a
videotape
Up/Down
Arrow Buttons
Channel up/down
on VCR
Pause
Pause a videotape
or DVD
FWD
Forward a videotape
or DVD
Play
Play a videotape
or DVD
Table of Contents
Quick Setup
Learning, System Wizard...................................................... C-1
Install the Key Correctly, UHF/IR Switch............................... C-2
Inserting the Batteries........................................................... C-2
Making the Remote Work with Your Receiver ...................... C-3
Programming the Remote to Control Your TV...................... C-4
Programming the Recover Button for TV2 Operation........... C-5
Placing Your Remote in Limited Mode.................................. C-6
Operation
If You Lose Your Picture ....................................................... C-6
SAT Mode............................................................................. C-7
TV Mode............................................................................... C-8
DVD Mode ............................................................................ C-9
Remote Control Overview......................................................... 1
Using the Guide........................................................................ 1
Remote Control Modes............................................................. 1
How the Remote Communicates.............................................. 2
Programming for Other Equipment...........................................2
Combination Equipment (for example, TV/DVD)......................2
Limited Mode............................................................................ 3
Programming Using Equipment Code Tables........................... 3
Scanning for Equipment Codes................................................ 5
Switching Between TV and Amplifier Volume Control.............. 6
Programming the Remote to Control a Second Receiver in AUX
Mode ..................................................................................7
Reading Out Codes ..................................................................8
Learning From Another Device’s Remote................................. 9
Using the System Wizard ........................................................11
Discrete Codes for Learning Remotes....................................13
Avoiding Remote Conflicts...................................................... 13
Changing the Remote and Receiver Address ........................ 13
Changing Between UHF and IR Using the UHF/IR Switch..... 14
Equipment Codes ...................................................................17
Troubleshooting...................................................................... 31
Limited Warranty.....................................................................33
Your Remote Control Codes..........................Inside Back Cover
1
REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW
Use this full-function remote control to operate the ViP®722k DVR
and ViP222k DISH Network receivers. Also, you can program the
remote control to operate most of the popular brands of audio/video
equipment like a TV, a DVD player (or VCR), or a second DISH
Network satellite receiver. See Programming for Other Equipment on
page 2.
Note: This remote control may have features not used by your
receiver.
USING THE GUIDE
This guide makes it easy to set up and use your remote control. By now
you’ve noticed that the cover contains information on quick set up and
remote control operation.
The rest of the guide contains in-depth information to help you get the
most from your remote control, including controlling other equipment
like TVs, VCRs, and DVD players.
REMOTE CONTROL MODES
Use the remote control’s mode buttons to set the remote to the correct
mode for the equipment. Be sure to program the remote control to
operate the other equipment as described on page 2.
To change the mode, press the button for the equipment you want to
control. The mode button lights for three seconds to show you’ve set
the remote to that mode.
Great Idea: Whenever you finish using
other equipment (TV, DVD, VCR, etc.) be
sure to put the remote back in SAT mode.
2
If you program the remote control to operate other equipment, refer to
the following for remote-control operation instructions:
• TVs, page C-8.
• DVD players and VCRs, page C-9.
• Other DISH Network satellite receivers, page C-7.
• Stereo equipment (for example, an audio amplifier programmed
in AUX mode) uses only these buttons: SELECT (to change
inputs), MUTE, VOLUME, and POWER.
HOW THE REMOTE COMMUNICATES
Depending on how the remote is set up, the remote control may use
UHF radio signals, IR signals, or both to control the receiver. However,
only IR signals are used to control other equipment.
• IR signals travel short distances (up to 40 feet), and cannot go
through walls or other solid objects. Point the remote control
directly at the equipment you want to control, with no objects to
block the signal path.
• UHF signals travel long distances and can go through walls and
other solid objects. Because these signals travel so far, the
receiver may respond to signals from other nearby remote
controls. To handle this problem, you may want to change the
remote and receiver addresses (see page 13).
• If you’re set up to use UHF, make sure that the UHF remote
antenna is attached to the receiver’s back panel R
EMOTE
A
NTENNA input so it can receive the UHF remote signals.
PROGRAMMING FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT
Page C-4 shows you how to program the remote control to operate a
TV. The following section uses a different method to program the
remote control to operate a TV or other equipment (such as a DVD
player or VCR, tuner, amplifier, audio receiver or a second TV). You
can program the remote control by either following the instructions in
Programming Using Equipment Code Tables on page 3, or the
Scanning for Equipment Codes procedure described on page 5.
COMBINATION EQUIPMENT (FOR EXAMPLE, TV/DVD)
When programming the remote control to operate combination
equipment, such as a TV/DVD or a TV/VCR, program the remote
control in one mode, and then repeat the procedure in the other mode.
For example, to program the remote control to operate a TV/DVD
3
player using code 765, follow the instructions to program the remote to
operate the TV using code 765, and then repeat the instructions for the
DVD using the same code. Put the remote in TV mode to use TV
functions, or DVD mode to use the DVD player (or VCR) functions.
LIMITED MODE
You can program your remote control in Limited Mode to keep from
accidentally changing the channel on your TV or VCR. When you use
the remote control to operate your TV in Limited Mode, you will only
be able to use the POWER, MUTE, and VOLUME buttons to operate
your TV. Also, when you use the remote control to operate your VCR
in Limited Mode, you will only be able to use the POWER and VCR
function buttons. The section Programming Using the Equipment Code
Tables has a step that tells the remote control to go into Limited Mode.
Also, a quick way to put the remote in Limited Mode is described on
page C-6.
Note: Limited Mode cannot be used with audio amplifiers.
PROGRAMMING USING EQUIPMENT CODE TABLES
You can set up the remote control to operate other equipment using the
code-table listings that start on page 17 and the modes as shown on
page 1. To control a receiver in AUX mode, see page 7.
Instructions Additional Information
1 Turn the equipment on. Use the equipment’s front panel
buttons or its own remote
control.
2 Find the brand name of the
equipment listed in the
code tables that start on
page 17.
If the brand isn’t listed in the
tables, see Scanning for
Equipment Codes on page 5.
3 Press and hold the mode
button for the equipment
until all the other mode
buttons light up, and then
release the button. The
mode button flashes.
For example, hold the TV mode
button for a TV until all of the
other mode buttons light. When
you let go, the TV mode button
will be flashing.
4
4 For AUX mode only. Press
0 for a second TV, or 1 for a
second DVD/VCR, or 2 for
a tuner, amplifier, or audio
receiver.
This step is for programming
the kind of equipment that
should be programmed in AUX
mode. If you’re not
programming in AUX mode,
skip to step 5.
5 Enter one of the three-digit
equipment codes from the
table using buttons on the
number pad.
The three-digit equipment code
should be for the brand name of
your equipment that you found
in step 2.
6 If you want to program
Limited Mode, press 1.
If not, skip to step 7.
See Limited Mode on page 3 for
more information.
7 Press POUND (#). If you entered the code
correctly, the mode button
flashes three times.
8 Press POWER to turn off
the equipment. If the
equipment does not turn
off, go to step 10.
If the code you entered works,
the equipment should turn off.
9 Turn the equipment back
on and try some other
buttons to make sure they
work. If the code works for
other buttons, stop here.
For example, sometimes
POWER works when other
buttons don’t. Note that more
than one code may work to turn
equipment on or off.
10 If the code doesn’t work,
repeat steps 3 through 9
with another equipment
code listed in the tables.
Try every code listed for your
brand until one works for your
equipment.
11 If you can’t find a code that
works, try the instructions
that follow for Scanning
for Equipment Codes.
Instructions Additional Information
5
SCANNING FOR EQUIPMENT CODES
Instructions Additional Information
1 Turn the equipment on. Use the equipment’s front panel
buttons or its own remote
control.
2 Press and hold the mode
button until all the other
mode buttons light up, and
then release the button. The
mode button flashes.
For example, hold the TV mode
button for a TV until all of the
other mode buttons light. When
you let go, TV will flash.
3 For AUX mode only. Press
0 for a second TV, 1 for a
second DVD/VCR, or 2 for
a tuner, amplifier, or audio
receiver. Then press the
STAR (*) button.
This step is for programming
the kind of equipment that
should be programmed in AUX
mode. If you’re not
programming in AUX mode,
skip to step 4.
4 Press POWER. This puts your remote control in
its code scanning mode.
5 Press either the UP or
DOWN ARROW
repeatedly until the
equipment turns off.
As you press the UP or DOWN
ARROW, the remote tries each
code in the memory to see if it
can turn off your equipment.
When the equipment turns off,
you have found a code that
might work.
Note: The mode button for the
equipment will flash rapidly
eight times when you’ve
scanned through all the codes
for that equipment.
6 Press POUND (#). The mode button flashes three
times if you have entered the
code correctly. This stores the
code that you found.
6
SWITCHING BETWEEN TV AND AMPLIFIER VOLUME
C
ONTROL
When the remote control is set up to operate your TV, the MUTE and
VOLUME buttons will adjust your TV volume. To use the remote to
adjust the volume of a remote-controllable audio receiver or amplifier
instead of adjusting the TV’s volume setting, use the steps in the left
column of the table. To switch back to controlling the TV’s volume,
use the steps in the right column of the table.
7 Turn the equipment back
on and try some other
buttons to make sure they
work.
Press POWER to turn the
equipment back on. Try some
other buttons to make sure they
work. Sometimes POWER
works when other buttons
don’t, and more than one code
may work to turn equipment on
or off.
8 If necessary, repeat this
procedure until you’ve tried
all the codes.
You may need to repeat the scan
to find the best code for your
equipment.
Control Amplifier Volume Control TV Volume
1 Press and hold the AUX
mode button until all mode
buttons are lit, then release
it. The AUX mode button
will blink.
1 Press and hold the TV
mode button until all mode
buttons are lit, then release
it. The TV mode button will
blink.
2 Press the POUND (#)
button.
2 Press the POUND (#)
button.
3 Press the plus (+) side of
the VOLUME button.
3 Press the plus (+) side of
the VOLUME button.
4 Press the 0 number button. 4 Press the 0 number button.
5 Press the POUND (#)
button. The AUX mode
button flashes three times.
5 Press the POUND (#)
button. The TV mode
button
flashes three times.
Instructions Additional Information
7
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A SECOND
R
ECEIVER IN AUX MODE
If you have another DISH Network receiver installed, you can use this
remote control in AUX mode to operate it along with your new
receiver. When you program the remote control to operate the other
receiver, the remote will send IR signals to that receiver, so the line of
sight to the second receiver must be unobstructed. You can program the
remote control to operate any other DISH Network receiver, except for:
• TV2 on DISH 322, DISH Player-DVR models 522, 625, and 942,
ViP222, ViP222k, ViP622 DVR, ViP722 DVR or ViP722k DVR
• DishPlayer 7100/7200
1 Turn on the other receiver and open the System Information
screen. (For help opening the System Information screen, refer to
the user guide for the other receiver.)
Write down the TV2 address shown:
2 Press and hold the AUX button until all the mode buttons light up,
and then release the button. The AUX button flashes.
3 Use the NUMBER PAD on the remote control to enter a 3,
followed by the address you wrote down in step 1.
4 Press POUND (#). The AUX button blinks three times.
5 Press RECORD to verify that the address in the remote control
now matches the address for the receiver.
M
AKE SURE THE REMOTE
CONTROLS THE AMPLIFIER’S
VOLUME IN OTHER MODES:
MAKE SURE THE REMOTE
CONTROLS THE TV’S VOLUME
IN OTHER MODES:
6 Press the SAT mode
button.
6 Press the SAT mode
button.
7 Press the plus (+) and
minus (-) sides of the
VOLUME button.
7 Press the plus (+) and
minus (-) sides of the
VOLUME button.
8 Your tuner/amplifier’s
volume changes and the
AUX mode button lights
instead of the TV mode
button.
8 Your TV’s volume changes
and the TV mode button
lights instead of the AUX
mode button.
Control Amplifier Volume Control TV Volume
8
READING OUT CODES
These instructions explain how to check the remote control code you
put in the remote control when you set it up. Be sure to write them in
the spaces provided on the inside back cover.
Instructions Additional Information
1 Press and hold the mode
button for the equipment
you want the remote control
to operate. When all the
mode buttons light up,
release the button—the
selected mode button
should now be flashing.
For example, hold the TV mode
button for a TV until all of the
other mode buttons light. When
you let go, the TV mode light
will flash.
2 Press the POUND (#)
button twice. The mode
button flashes the number
for each digit of the
equipment code, with a
pause between the groups
of flashes. A quick flash is
for zero.
For example, if the code is 570,
the mode button flashes five
times, pauses, flashes seven
times, pauses, and flashes once
quickly.
For AUX mode, the first
group of flashes tells you
what the AUX mode
controls, then the following
flashes tell you each digit
of the equipment code. A
quick flash (zero) before
the three-digit code is for a
TV; one regular flash is for
a DVD player or VCR; and
two flashes is for a tuner,
amplifier, or audio receiver.
For another satellite
receiver programmed in
AUX mode, the group of
flashes tells you the second
receiver’s address number.
For example, if the TV code is
570, the AUX mode button
flashes once quickly (indicating
the AUX equipment is a TV),
pauses, flashes five times for
the first digit of the code, then
pauses, flashes seven times for
the second digit of the code,
pauses again, and flashes once
quickly for the final digit (zero)
in the code.
For example, if the AUX mode
button is set to control a
satellite receiver with address 5,
the AUX mode button flashes
five times.
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