Dish IR-to-UHF Pro User Guide

WARNING AND ATTENTION SYMBOLS

You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system. This User Guide
provides various procedures. If you do some of these procedures carelessly, you could
injure or kill yourself or damage equipment or property. Some other procedures require
special attention.

The WARNING! symbol means that if you are not careful:

You could injure or kill yourself, or
You could damage equipment or property.

ATTENTION! symbol means you should pay special

The
attention to:

Important instructions for using the system, or
Important instructions for maintaining the system.

The Class II Symbol alerts qualified service personnel to use
only identical replacement parts in this apparatus.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not try to open the case of the receiver. There is risk of
electrical shock, which may cause damage to the receiver
and/or personal injury or death to you. There are no user­serviceable parts inside the receiver. Opening the receiver
case or making unauthorized changes will void the warranty.

To reduce the ri sk of fire or el ectric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions.............................................. 2

Introduction .........................................................3

Setting Up the Kit ................................................ 5

Setting Up the Signal Converter..........................5

Setting Up the Remote Control...........................9

Remote Control Operation ............................... 10

Changing the Receiver and Remote

Control Addresses.............................................10

Checking the Remote Control Address..............11

Setting Up to Control Other Devices..................11

Operating Modes...............................................17

Controlling the Satellite Receiver...................... 17

Controlling a TV (or a Second TV)....................25

Controlling a VCR (or a Second VCR

or a DVD Player)...............................................27

Controlling a Tuner or Amplifier.........................29

Changing Frequencies...................................... 31

Device Codes..................................................... 33

Troubleshooting the Kit.................................... 42

Limited Warranty.......................................... ... .. 45

Advance Exchange Program ............................ 46

Post Receipt Exchange Program...................... 46

If You Need Help...............................................47

Regulatory Factors............................................ 48

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electri­cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, con­venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the appara­tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

INSTALLATION

Observe Warnings: Carefully follow all warnings on the device and in the operating
instructions.

Heat: DO NOT place the device near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, heat registers,
or other appliances that produce heat.

CARE AND USE

Cleaning: DO NOT use liquid, abrasive, solvent, or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

When Not in Use: Remove the batteries if this device is to be left unattended or unused for a
long period of time.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel when a solid object
or liquid has fallen onto or into the device.

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DO NOT attempt to service this device. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel. Opening covers other
than the battery cover will void the warranty.

INTRODUCTION

The IR-to-UHF Pro Upgrade Kit lets you use an ultra-high frequency
(UHF) remote to control an infrared (IR) DISH Network satellite TV
receiver from much farther away than with an IR remote control, even
through walls that block IR signals.

Note: The remote control/converter combination included in this kit

works only with compatible DIS H Network receivers, and is not for
any other devices. Compatible DISH Network receivers include all
models except Model 7100/7200 (DISHPlayer), Model HM­DSR100RU (JVC-DVHS), Model 2000, Model 4000, and Model

5000. The UHF Pro remote can control other devices (a TV, for

example) at short distances because it sends IR signals to such devices.
After you set up the kit, when you press any button on the UHF Pro

remote control, the remote control sends a UHF signal to the converter.

Figure 1. UHF Pro Remote Control sends signals to the Converter

Because the UHF signal can go through walls and other objects on its
way to the converter, you can use the UHF Pro remote control in any
room.

Figure 2. UHF Pro signals go through walls and other objects

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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.

• 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.

• 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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SETTING UP THE KIT

The kit includes a UHF Pro remote control, batteries, an IR extender
cable, an IR clip, an AC adapter, a converter, and a UHF antenna.

Figure 4. Parts of the IR-to-UHF Pro Upgrade Kit

SETTING UP THE SIGNAL CONVERTER

1. Make sure you fully install the satellite TV system. See the satellite
receiver’s User Guide.

2. Select a location for the converter that has access to a 11 0 V power
outlet and is close enough for the IR extender cable to reach the
satellite receiver.

3. Refer to Figure 5 to complete steps a through d.

Figure 5. Converter Back Panel

a. Attach the antenna to the REMOTE ANTENNA

on the back of the converter. You may need to
move the antenna around to find where it
works best.

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Tighten the connection only by hand. If you use a
wrench, you may over-tighten the connection and
damage your equipment. Such damage is not covered
by the Limited W arranty.

b. Make sure the REMOTE KEY switch matches the UHF Pro

key at the bottom of the remote. If the switch setting does not
match the key or if you'd like to change these settings, see
Changing Frequencies on page 31.

c. Plug in the IR extender cable to the

IR EXTENDER

connection on the back of the converter.

d. Plug in the AC adapter to the

POWER connection

on the back of the converter.

4. Refer to Figures 6 and 7 to place the IR extender’s IR he ad directly
in front of the receiver’s front panel IR sensor. The sensor may be
in an egg-shaped dimple in the front panel, or behind a lens (the IR
signal goes through the panel lens).

Note: The IR extender cable is the best way to get the IR signal

from the converter to the receiver because the signal doesn’t have
to go through the air.

Figure 6. IR Sensor in an egg-shaped dimple

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Figure 7. IR Sensor behind a lens

5. To secur e the IR head, peel the paper off the strip of tape on the
head (the IR signal goes through the tape), and stick the head into
place.

6. For DISH Player-DVR 522 and DIS H Player-DVR 625, place the
IR head about ¼” from the left side of the front panel lens.

Figure 8. DISH Player-DVR 522 IR sensor

7. For DISH 301, DISH 311, DISH 322 receivers, you can use the IR
head clip to set up the IR extender cable.

Figure 9. Attach the IR Extender Head to

the receiver’s bottom panel

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a. Attach the IR head clip to the receiver’s bottom panel, on the

grate directly behind the front panel’s IR sensor. You must
center the clip on the second slot from the left. There is a

CLIP

label on the bottom panel of some DISH 301, DISH 311, and
DISH 322 receivers.

b. Fit the IR head into the IR head clip, and route the IR extender

cable out through the clip’s slot.

8. Route the IR extender cable under the back of the receiver, to the
converter.

9. You can also use just the converter to send the signal through the
air to the receiver.

Figure 9. UHF Pro signals are converted

to IR and sent through the air to the receiver

a. Make sure you put the converter no more than 20 feet away

from the receiver, and that the converter has a clear signal path
to the receiver .

b. Make sure the lens of the converter points toward the rec eiver’s

front panel.

10. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.

11. Press any button on the remote control. A red light on the co nverter
turns on whenever it receives a signal from the remote control.

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SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL

INSTALLING BATTERIES

The remote control requires AAA batteries. When you
replace old batteries, you should replace all of the
batteries. Use batteries of the same kind, for example,
alkaline or carbon zinc, and don’t mix batteries of different
kinds. Alkaline batteries last longer.

1. Press down on the battery cover and slide the cover
off.

2. If you are replacing batteries, take out all of the old
batteries.

3. Put the new batteries in. Make sure
you match the plus (“+”) ends with the
plus markings on the battery case.

4. Slide the cover back into place.

SETTING UP TO CONTROL THE RECEIVER

The remote and the receiver must be set up on the same add ress so t hat
the remote can control the receiver. When you get the kit, the remote is
set up to control the receiver on address 1. However, your receive r may
be set to a different address. There are two ways to set up the remote
and receiver to work together on the same address. One way is to
simply use the address from the existing IR remote control. If you do
not have the existing IR remote control, use Changing the Receiver and
Remote Control Addresses on page 10.

1. On the existing remote control, press and hold the SAT
mode button for three seconds until all mode buttons light.
Then, let go.

2. Press the POUND (#) button twice while watching the
SAT mode button.

3. Count the number of times the SAT mode button flashes.
This number is the remote address. For example, if the
SAT mode button flashes 6 times, this indicates the
remote address is set to 6.

Write the number here: __________

Note: If using more than one UHF Pro remote control in your

house, make sure that the remote controls are set to different
addresses from each other.

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4. On the UHF Pro remote control that came with the kit, press
and hold the SAT mode button for three seconds until all
mode buttons light. Then, let go.

5. Use the NUMBER PAD buttons to enter the number you wrote in
step 3.

6. Press the POUND (#) button.
correctly, the SAT mode button will flash three times.

If you entered the address

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

After you have installed the converter and set up your UHF Pro remote
control, make sure that the remote can control your receiver in the
same room and also from other places where you want to use the
remote control. If the remote cannot control the receiver, see
Troubleshooting the Kit on page 42.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

This section describes how to use the remote control that came with the
kit.

CHANGING THE RECEIVER AND REMOTE CONTROL
ADDRESSES

1. Open the System Information screen. Consult your receiver user's
guide for instructions on how to open this screen without using the
remote control. The System Information screen will show either

Remote Address, or it may show a Primary Remote Address

one
and a Secondary Remote Address.

Note: On the DISH Player-DVR 522 and DISH 322, program the

remote control on TV1 only.

2. Press and hold the SAT mode button about three seconds,
until all the mode buttons light up, and then let go of the
SAT button. The SAT mode button will blink.

3. Use the NUMBER PAD buttons to enter any number from 1 to 16.
The SAT mode button goes out after you enter each digit, and then
lights up again.

Write down the number you entered: __________

Note: If using more than one UHF Pro remote control in your

house, make sure that the remote controls are set to different
addresses from each other.

4. Press the POUND (#) button. If you entered the address
correctly, the SAT mode button will flash three times.

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5. Press the RECORD button.

6. Make sure the
address number you entered in step 3.

7. Close the
receivers, this is done by selecting
guide for more information.

System Information screen shows the

System Information screen. On most

Done. See your receiver user's

CHECKING THE REMOTE CONTROL ADDRESS

To check the remote co ntrol address setting:

1. Press and hold the SAT mode button for three seconds
until all mode buttons light. Then, let go.

2. Press the POUND (#) button twice while watching the
SAT mode button.

3. Count the number of times the SAT mode button flashes.
This number is the remote address. For example, if the
SAT mode button flashes 6 times, this indicates the
remote address is set to 6.

SETTING UP TO CONTROL OTHER DEVICES

To use the remote to control other devices (such as a TV, VCR, DVD
player, tuner/amplifier, or a second DISH Network satellite receiver),
you must first program it to control these other devices. You can do this
by either following the instructions in Setting Up Using Device Code
Tables on page 12, or the Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan
procedure described on page 13.

COMBINATION DEVICES

If you are programming the remote to control a combination device,
such as a TV/VCR or a TV/DVD, program the remote control in one
mode, and then repeat the procedure in the other mode. For example, to
program the remote to control a TV/VCR using code 748, follow the
instructions to program the remote to control the TV using code 748,
and then repeat the instructions for the VCR using the same code.

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 to control your TV in Limited Mode, you will only be able
to use the POWER, MUTE, and VOLUME buttons to control your TV.

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Also, when you use the remote to control your VCR in Limited Mode,
you will only be able to use the POWER and VCR function buttons.
The section Setting Up Using Device Codes Tables has a step that tells
the remote control to go into Limited Mode.

Note: Limited Mode can not be used with audio amplifiers.

SETTING UP USING DEVICE CODE TABLES

You can set up the remote to control other devices using the device
codes listed on page 33.

1. Use the device’s buttons or its remote control to turn on the
device.

2. Find the brand name of the device in the tables starting on
page 33.

If the brand isn’t listed, see Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan
on page 13.

3. Press and hold the mode button for the device you want
the remote to control, for about three seconds. When all the other
mode buttons light up, let go of the mode button - that 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.

4. Only for the AUX mode, Use a number button to enter 0 for a
second TV, or 1 for a second VCR or DVD player, or 2 for a tuner
or amplifier.

5. Use the number buttons to enter one of the device
codes from the table.

6. Only for Limited Mode, Press 1.

Note: Skip this step if you do not want to use

Limited Mode.

7. Press the POUND (#) button. If you entered the
code correctly, the mode button flashes three times.

8. Press the blank POWER button to test if the code
works for the device. If it does, the device should turn
off.

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9. Turn the device back on and try some other buttons to make sure
they work. Sometimes, the blank POWER button works when
other buttons don’t. If the code works for other buttons, stop here.

10. If the code you entered doesn’t work, do steps 3 through 9 again
with another device code from the tables.

11. If you cannot find a code that works, try Setting Up Using Device
Code Scan.

SETTING UP USING DEVICE CODE SCAN

If the code for your device is not listed in the tables starting on page 33,
use this procedure to scan the remote control’s memory for the device
code.

1. Use the device’s buttons or its remote control to turn the device on.

2. Press and hold the mode button for the device you want the remote
to control, for about three seconds. When all the other mode
buttons light up, let go of the mode button - that 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.

3. Only for the AUX mode, use the number buttons
to enter 0 for a second TV, 1 for a second VCR or DVD
player, or 2 for a tuner or amplifier. Then press the
STAR (*) button.

4. Press the blank POWER button.

5. Press the up or down arrow button until the
device turns off. You will have to do this
repeatedly to scan through all codes.

Note: The mode button for the device will flash

rapidly eight times when you’ve scanned all the
codes for that device.

6. If the remote reaches the correct code, the device turns
off. When this happens, press the POUND (#) button to
store the code in the remote.

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7. Press the blank POWER button to turn the device
back on.

8. Try some other buttons to make sure they work.
Sometimes, the blank POWER button works when
other buttons don’t.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL

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SECOND SATELLITE RECEIVER

If you have another DISH Network satellite receiver installed, you can
use this remote in AUX mode to control the second receiver. You can
program the remote to control any other DISH Network satellite
receiver, except for following:

• DISH 322 - TV2

• DISH Player-DVR 522 - TV2

• DishPlayer 7100/7200

1. Turn on the other receiver and display the
the user’s guide for information on how to display the screen).

Write the address: _____________

2. Press and hold AUX until all the other mode buttons light
up, and then let go of the button. AUX flashes.

3. Press the 3 button.

4. Use the NUMBER PAD to enter the address you wrote in step 1.

5. Press POUND (#). AUX blinks three times.

System Info screen (see

6. Press RECORD to make sure the address and the remote
matches the address on the receiver

CHECKING THE DEVICE CODES

You can find out what device code you’ve set for each remote control
mode.

1. Press and hold the mode button for the device you want the remote
to control, for about three seconds. When all the other mode
buttons light up, let go of the mode button - that 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.

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