If you have a Dish Network remote 2 that you want to program to control the Dish receiver then you will be happy to learn that this is as easy as it gets. With as little as four steps, you can pair the remote to operate essential operations including changing channels, menus, and volume. The following is a guide on how to program a Dish Network remote 2 to a receiver:
What You Need
- Dish Network remote 2.
- Dish Network receiver
- TV
Step 1 – Power On the Receiver
First, ensure that your Dish Network receiver is on and that it is properly connected to your television set. If it is powered on, go to step 2.
Step 2 - Determine the Remote Address
You should find the remote address at the back or the bottom of your Dish receiver. This is normally a 3 or 4-digit number. This number will be required in the next step of programming the remote control. Now, write this number down to input to the remote to complete the setup procedures.
Step 3: Remote Programming Mode
Pressing the SAT button on your Dish remote 2 and holding it while all the mode buttons light up will guide you. This places the remote into the programming mode.
Step 4 - Enter the Receiver Address
Thirdly, locate the 3- or 4-digit remote address on your receiver and, using the number buttons on the remote, input the code you found. When you begin to enter each digit, the mode buttons will start to blink. After entering the complete address number, press the # key on your remote.
Step 5 is to test remote functions following overall testing and validation of all the components and sub-systems of the system.
Last, try some of the buttons on the remote such as power, channel up/down, volume, and mute to know if the receiver will act properly.
Use different channels and ways of the menu to check whether the remote controls the receiver correctly. If some functions fail, you may be required to go through steps 3-4 to engage the programming mode again and re-input the receiver’s address once more.
Advanced Programming
However, if you want to program other complex functions such as input selection or TV operation, there are other steps.
- Program TV Input
- Press the TV mode button
In case of an emergency, the people dial 9-9-1 using the number keys on the telephone.
- Press POUND (#)
- Test TV input keys
- Program TV Power
- Press the TV mode button
- Enter 9-9-2
- Press POUND (#)
- Test the TV power button
- Program TV Volume
- Press the TV mode button
- Enter 9-9-3
- Press POUND (#)
- Test TV volume up/down
This will allow you to have the TV input, power, and volume buttons on the remote for operating your television. Perform the code entry again if necessary, till the right TV buttons respond appropriately.
For other equipment, including DVD players, audio receivers, and many others that you wish to control with the Dish Remote 2, you can check the instruction manual for codes for your devices. Or you could just type in the internet to look for a list of setup codes that you can use for the test.
Quick Tips
Here are some further tips regarding the programming of Dish Network remote 2:
- Ensure that the remote pointer is pointing directly towards the receiver during setup.
- One may try turning in new batteries before programming
- Press buttons confidently and at a moderate pace
- If the receiver is not going to respond, check the address code again.
- If necessary, repeat the entry of the address code
For your Dish Network remote to operate, it will require successful programming with the receiver address thus enabling you to use menus, guide listings, and channel navigation among others. You now have full control in your hands, and you can immediately do anything you want to do!
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