Programming the Satellite TV Receiver

Written by Kate Ivy and Gary Davis


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Oncerepparttar receiver’s memory has been upgraded, you’ll need to order your programming. DISH Network customers can pressrepparttar 138206 “SYS INFO” button onrepparttar 138207 receiver front panel. This will displayrepparttar 138208 “Important System Information” screen that includes various serial numbers and software versions. Call DISH Network and customer service representative will walk you throughrepparttar 138209 rest. With your programming complete, you can begin enjoying your new satellite system. In addition to browsing programs withrepparttar 138210 up and down channel buttons, you can also preview your channels usingrepparttar 138211 Program Guide.

To accessrepparttar 138212 Guide, pressrepparttar 138213 “GUIDE” button on your remote. You can sort your guide program viewing in a few different ways, so take a few minutes to customizerepparttar 138214 Program Guide to suit your needs.

Enjoyrepparttar 138215 show!

About the Authors: Gary Davis is owner of Dish Network Satellite TV and has written numerous articles on the satellite television industry. Kate Ivy has written for a variety of publications and websites and is the owner of Ivygirl Media & Design.


Programming a Remote Control

Written by Kate Ivy and Gary Davis


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Findrepparttar code number for your unit. These codes are typically found atrepparttar 138205 back of your user manual. If you’re a DISH Network subscriber, you can findrepparttar 138206 codes and user guides for your unit inrepparttar 138207 “Products” section atrepparttar 138208 DISH Network website (http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/products/userguides_manuals/index.shtml).

Usingrepparttar 138209 keypad on your remote, enterrepparttar 138210 first listed number for your device. Now, here’s where your particular remote instructions might differ. Once you’ve enteredrepparttar 138211 number, you’ll need to press a button to indicate you’ve completed your input. Forrepparttar 138212 DISH Network Platinum remote for example, pressingrepparttar 138213 pound button (#) tellsrepparttar 138214 remote you’re finished with your input. Your mode light will flash again and you should be able to turn your device off by pressingrepparttar 138215 “Power” button. If this works, you’ve just programmed your device. If it doesn’t, startrepparttar 138216 process over again, using one ofrepparttar 138217 additional numbers listed for your device.

What do you do if your device isn’t listed? Most remotes offer general codes and/or allow you to “scan” for your device. Look at your user guide for specific instructions on how to scan for your device code.

To program your AUX button, followrepparttar 138218 same procedure as above with one exception. If you’re programming a second television or VCR, you’ll need to enter in an additional code to identifyrepparttar 138219 unit. Enter a 0 for VCR and a 1 for a television, followed by your device’s unique code. As inrepparttar 138220 example above, turning your unit off withrepparttar 138221 Power button is an indication of successful programming.

Good luck and happy programming!

About the Authors: Gary Davis is owner of Dish Network Satellite TV and has written numerous articles on the satellite television industry. Kate Ivy has written for a variety of publications and websites and is the owner of Ivygirl Media & Design.


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