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The converter gets the UHF signal, changes it to IR, and sends the IR
signal to the receiver. The best way to get the IR signal to the receiver
is with the IR extender cable because the signal doesn’t have to go
through the air, but you can also use just the converter to send the
signal to the receiver (see the example in Figure 3).
Figure 3. The Converter changes the UHF Pro
signals to IR to control the receiver
The remote control that comes with the kit gives you easy access to all
the features of a DISH Network satellite TV receiver. You can set up
the remote to control the satellite TV receiver and up to three other
devices. These devices can be a TV, a VCR or DVD player, and a third
device. To control these devices, they must be in the same room as the
remote control.
Note
: This remote control may have more features than what your
satellite receiver supports. See your receiver user’s guide for
information.
The remote control included with this kit uses only UHF radio signals
to control the satellite receiver but uses IR to control other devices.
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UHF signals usually travel long distances (200 feet in open air)
and can go through walls and other solid objects. You don’t have
to point a UHF Pro remote control toward the receiver, because
UHF signals spread out in all directions.
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IR signals usually travel only short distances (40 feet or less), and
can’t go through walls or other solid objects. You must point an IR
remote control toward the device, because IR signals travel in
straight lines. There can’t be any objects that block the signal path.
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