Remote Control
User Guide
Remote Control
User Guide
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DISH 501 & DISH 508
DISH Player-DVR 510
DISH 721
DISH Player-DVR 522
DISH Player-DVR 625
DISH Player-DVR 942
Use the key that
looks like this
Use the key that
looks like this
Use the key that
looks like this
Use the key that
looks like this
Use the key that
looks like this
C-1
ViP222 & ViP622 DVR
ViP722 DVR
ViP211k
DISH 411 & ViP211
then
Select the Right Key
Confirm Your Receiver Model
1
Remote keys are included in this replacement remote kit.
Quick Setup
Keys have two sides.
Look on both sides to find
the right key for your remote.
If your
receiver
looks like
one of
these...
If your
receiver
looks like
one of
these...
If your
receiver
looks like
one of
these...
If your
receiver
looks like
one of
these...
If your
receiver
looks like
this...
OR
IR
UHF
Pro
OR
IR
UHF
Pro
ViP612 DVR
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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 face up
the key you
selected on
the previous
page.
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 Your Selected Key
2
Insert the Batteries
3
1 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
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C-3
Quick Setup
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.
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
4
3
2
1
5
6
4
REMOTE
ANTENNA
If you installed a
UHF key, make sure
the UHF antenna is
installed on the back
of the receiver.
Green
(not black)
UHF Pro Symbol
If you installed one of these keys,
continue with step 2 on this page.
If you installed this
key, go to page 11
inside this guide.
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C-4
Quick Setup
Turn your
TV on.
Press & hold the
TV Mode button
until all Mode
buttons light up.
Press
POWER.
Press the UP ARROW
on the remote repeatedly
(about 1 press per second)
until your TV turns off.
Press
POUND.
The TV Mode button
will flash three times.
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.
Program the Remote to
Control Your TV
1
2
3
4
5 6
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C-5
Quick Setup
Programming the
Recover Button for
TV2 Operation
For TV2 Remote Controls on
DISH Player-DVR 522, 625, 942
and ViP222, ViP622 DVR,
ViP722 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.
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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.
PAGE
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.
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C-7
Operation
Remote Operation
SAT Mode
SAT
Remote key may
be different than
what is shown here
Receiver Power
& TV Power
Receiver Menu
Program Guide
Arrows/Select
Buttons
View Satellite
Programming
Digital Video
Recorder (DVR)
Buttons
Picture-In-Picture
(PIP) Buttons
Number Buttons
Top button turns the
receiver on and off,
Bottom button turns
the TV on and off
Programming required
(see C-4)
Channel up/down,
navigate through
menus/guides and
select a desired
option
Exit out of any menu/
guide and go back to
viewing live TV
DISH
Explore interactive
TV features
Browse
See what is on other
channels while
watching TV
Enter a channel
number, or select
menu items
Search
Search for a program
Watch two separate
programs at once
Recover
Recovers satellite
programming if your
TV input or channel
has changed
Format
Format the picture
to the desired width
to match the program
you are viewing
Display current and
future satellite
program listings
Page Buttons
Page up/down in
menus
Control TV volume
Programming required (see C-4)
Access receiver
features and settings
Themes
Search for programs
using Themes
Recall
Go back to last
channel viewed
Info
Display program info
Pause live TV and
play or record
programming
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.
Press this
button for
SAT Mode
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Operation
Remote Operation
TV Mode
TV Power
TV Menu
Up/Down Arrow
Buttons
Picture-In-Picture
(PIP) Buttons
Number Buttons
Top & bottom
button
Turn TV on/off
Channel up/down
on TV
Enter a desired
channel number
on TV
Display PIP features
on some TVs with
PIP capabilities
Volume
Control TV
volume
Access menu
features available on
some TVs
TV/Video
Switch between
TV inputs
Mute
Turn TV volume
on or off
Recall
Go back to last
TV channel viewed
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.
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
Remote key may
be different than
what is shown here
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Remote key may
be different than
what is shown here
C-9
Operation
Remote Operation
VCR Mode
VCR
VCR/DVD Power
& TV Power
TV/Video
Up/Down Arrow
Buttons
FWD
Number Buttons
Top button turns
the VCR/DVD
player on and off,
Bottom button turns
the TV on and off
Channel up/down
on VCR
Forward a videotape
or DVD
Play
Play a videotape
or DVD
Pause
Pause a videotape
or DVD
Enter a desired
channel number
on VCR
Switch VCR between
its TV & VCR mode
Back
Rewind a videotape
or reverse a DVD
Stop
Stop playing
or recording a
videotape, stop
playing a DVD
Record
Record on a
videotape
To use the features described in this section, make
sure you are in VCR mode by pressing the VCR Mode button.
You can use this mode to operate your DVD player instead of a VCR.
Remote programming is required. See page 2 for instructions.
Press this
button for
VCR Mode
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6.3 TOC.fm Page 1 Friday, February 15, 2008 10:15 AM
Table of Contents
Quick Setup
Confirm Your Receiver Model then Select the Right
Key........................................................................................ C-1
Install Your Selected Key ...................................................... C-2
Insert the Batteries................................................................ C-2
Making the Remote Work with Your Receiver ...................... C-3
Program 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
VCR 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/VCR) ...................... 2
Limited Mode ............................................................................ 3
Programming Using Equipment Code Tables........................... 3
Scanning for Equipment Codes ................................................ 4
Switching Between TV and Amplifier Volume
Control ...................................................................................... 6
Programming the Remote to Control a Second Receiver
in AUX Mode ...................................................................... 7
Reading Out the Remote Control Codes .................................. 8
Discrete Codes for Learning Remotes...................................... 9
Avoiding Remote Conflicts........................................................ 9
Changing the Remote and Receiver Address .......................... 9
Changing the UHF Frequency Using the A/B Switch
(DISH Player-DVR 942, ViP222, ViP622 DVR,
and ViP722 DVR Only)..................................................... 10
Setting Up a TV1 UHF Pro Remote for the
DISH Player-DVR 522 and 625 Only ................................11
Equipment Codes ................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 21
Limited Warranty..................................................................... 23
Your Remote Control Codes .......................... Inside Back Cover