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DISH receivers will often not show when they are on signal if they have incorrect "Check Switch"
information. For this reason, DISH users must clear current settings before pointing. To do this for most
DISH receivers, follow these steps. The following instructions are based on a ViP
If your receiver differs from the options shown, you may need to consult your receiver manual. The
wording and display used in your receiver may differ slightly.
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DISH
Receiver Setup for TR-6100
®
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Before starting,
disconnect coax
from "Sat in" on
back of receiver.
Press Menu on
your remote.
Select option 6,
System Setup.
Select option 1,
Point Dish.
Check that there
are no checkmarks
by SuperDISH or
Alternate. Select
Test.
This should clear
out any previously
installed devices.
Then, select Done.
Re-connect the
coaxial cable to
the "Satellite In"
port on the back
of the receiver.
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211 receiver.
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Select option 1,
Installation.
Select
Check Switch.
The receiver will
go through a
number of steps
and then may
warn that fewer
satellites were
detected.
If so, select Save.
It may ask you to
confirm. If so,
select Save again.
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Summary of Contents for Winegard TR-6100
- Page 1 DISH Receiver Setup for TR-6100 ® DISH receivers will often not show when they are on signal if they have incorrect “Check Switch” information. For this reason, DISH users must clear current settings before pointing. To do this for most DISH receivers, follow these steps.
- Page 2 With all information entered, an azimuth, elevation, and skew angle will be displayed under the four columns. Record these angles. Now, follow the instructions in the TR-6100 manual to point the dish using the azimuth, elevation, and skew angles. Continue with step 9 of receiver setup after successfully pointing the dish.
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