Dish Network 104333, User Manual

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Remote Control Signals: UHF or IR
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BOUT THE
R
EMOTE
C
ONTROL
The remote control gives you easy access to all the features of a
DISH Network
TM
satellite TV system. You can set up the remote
to control up to three devices other than the satellite TV receiver.
The three devices may include a TV, a VCR, a DVD player, a cable TV
box, a tuner, or an audio amplifier.
R
EMOTE
C
ONTROL
S
IGNALS
: UHF
OR
IR
•
The remote control uses Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) radio
signals to control the satellite TV receiver. UHF signals travel
long distances (100 feet or more) and go through walls and other
solid objects. Because UHF signals travel so far, the receiver
may respond to signals from other nearby remote controls.
To handle this problem, see Changing the Remote Control
Address on page16. If this does not work, see Installing an
Attenuator on page17.
• To use the remote to control the receiver, you must attach the
UHF antenna to the receiver back panel
UHF Remote Antenna
connection.
Note: To be able to use the remote control over the longest
possible distance, place the antenna straight up. Do not let the
antenna touch anything.
•
The remote control uses Infra-Red (IR) light signals to control
devices other than the receiver. IR signals travel only short
distances (40 feet or less), and cannot go through walls or other
solid objects. You must point the remote control directly
at the device, with no objects blocking the line of sight.