Dish Network ViP222 User Manual page 68

Chapter 9
Improving Receiver Control
Adjusting the Remote Antenna
Be sure to set the remote control antenna (back of the receiver) straight up so you can use
the remote control from as far away as possible. Don't let the antenna touch anything.
Changing the UHF Frequency Using the A/B Switch
Your TV2 remote control has a switch to change from sending both IR and UHF signals to
sending only IR. The switch comes preset to the UHF position, which sends both types of
signals, but if you have a clear line of sight to the satellite receiver you are controlling with
this remote (for example, TV2 is in the same room with TV1), then you can change the
setting to the IR position to lessen the likelihood of another UHF Pro remote control's
signal interfering with yours. This applies to TV2 in Dual User mode. To use TV2's remote
instead for TV1 in Single User mode, flip the blue 2 key over to the side with the green 1.
1
Carefully remove the battery cover from the back of the TV2 remote control.
2
Use a small screwdriver or a paper clip to carefully change the switch setting.
3
Place the battery cover back on the remote control.
4
Use the SYSTEM INFO button on the receiver's front panel to open the
System Information screen.
5
Press RECORD on the remote control.
6
Make sure the System Information screen shows the correct information:
• Switch position UHF—IR/UHF Pro
• Switch position IR—IR only.
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If your UHF Pro Remote Control isn't working very well from far away, you
may be experiencing interference from objects near your receiver. To
improve your remote control's range, try the following:
– Place the receiver higher than all of the other equipment in your
entertainment center.
– Provide room above the receiver so that the remote control antenna can
be installed straight up. If you cannot install the antenna straight up, tilt
the antenna at about a 30° angle.
– Place the remote control antenna outside the entertainment center by
using an optional coaxial cable to connect the antenna to the receiver.
– Try reorienting or moving the receiver to some other locations.
– Move any nearby over-the-air antennas away from the remote control
antenna. Do not place an over-the-air antenna on top of your receiver.
– Install a UHF attenuator. See Installing a UHF Attenuator in the following
section for details.