Dish Network 121716, DishPVR 508, DishPVR 501 manual Remote Control Signals UHF and IR

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REMOTE CONTROL SIGNALS: UHF AND IR

The remote control uses both Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio signals and Infrared (IR) light signals to control the receiver but uses only IR signals to control other devices.

IR signals travel only short distances (40 feet or less), and can’t go through walls or other solid objects. You must point the remote control right at the device

you want to control, with no objects to block the signal path.

UHF signals travel long distances (100 feet or more) and can 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 Change the Address on page 9. If this doesn’t work, see Install an Attenuator on page 4.

You need to attach the UHF remote antenna to the receiver’s back panel UHF REMOTE ANTENNA input so you can use the UHF capabilities of the remote (as shown in the diagram below).

Note: Set the antenna straight up so you can use the remote from as far away as possible. Don’t let the antenna touch anything.

Note: If you don’t attach the antenna, you can still use the remote to control the receiver at short distances. This is because

the remote sends both IR and UHF signals to the receiver.

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Contents Page Wireless Remote Control Safety InstructionsInstallation Regulatory FactorsContents of this User Guide Remote Control Batteries Remote Control BasicsRemote Control Signals UHF and IR Stray UHF signals can block signals from the remote control Install AN AttenuatorRegular Modes Remote Control ModesLimited Mode SET UP the Remote Control Remote Control SetupScan for Device Codes Check the Device Codes Change the Address To set the remote to control the device’s volume Switch Between TV and Device Volume ControlControl the Receiver Remote Control ButtonsFavorite Lists Program Guide, Browse Banner, or Themes list open View Button 121716 Press the Record button to start recording a program Control a TV or a Second TV Press either Power button to turn the TV on or off Use these buttons to change channels on the TV Control a VCR or a Second VCR or a DVD Player Use these buttons to change channels on the VCR Control a Cable TV BOX Use these buttons to change channels on the cable box Control a Tuner or Amplifier Press this button to turn on or off the sound TV Codes Device CodesJVC VCR Codes Cable TV BOX Codes DVD Player Codes What’s What’s Wrong What You Can Do Happening Troubleshoot the Remote ControlTo use. See Remote Control Setup United States of America Limited WarrantyPost Receipt Exchange Program Advance Exchange ProgramIf YOU Need Help Accessory WarrantyIndex Part Number