Do you encounter some difficulties in operating your TV through your Dish Network remote? If you’re using a second Dish remote or have a new TV, you may want to make changes in order to match the Dish remote to your TV. To program the remote, it only takes a few minutes and it’s very easy to do so. The following is a guide on how to code your Dish Network Remote 2 to your television set.
What You Need
- Dish Network Remote 2
- TV
Before You Begin Programming
It is important to ensure that your TV is on before you start the programming process. It connects with signals from the TV through remote synchronizing. If the TV is off, the remote cannot respond or even search for the signals to change the channel.
Furthermore, find out the 5-digit code for your specific brand of TV. The code list is usually located on a sticker on the back of your Dish remote. If there is no sticker on your dish remote, then go to the internet and type “[Your TV brand] Dish remote codes”. Programming is faster when one is already familiar with the code.
How To Program Dish Remote 2
Follow these steps to sync your Dish Network remote to your TV:
- Find the TV button at the top of the Dish remote and hold it. Don’t let go until step 3 Take something that is tangible and try not to let go of it until the third step.
- While you are holding down the TV button, you need to also hold the MUTE button down for a few seconds. Continue holding both buttons.
- Release the TV button only whilst keeping the MUTE button pressed.
- Input the first 5-digit code for your TV brand on the number buttons. The codes should be available on your Dish remote, or you can find them at that.
- This completes the process and you should release the MUTE button once the 5-digit code is entered.
- Set the Dish remote toward the TV and press the button labeled POWER.
If your TV is off, programming was good! Skip to step 9.
If your TV did not respond or shut down, programming was not successful. Proceed to step 7 to attempt another code.
- If programming was unsuccessful, repeat the steps starting from 1 to 6 with the next 5-digit code mentioned for the TV brand.
- If the TV does not turn off after the first time, repeat steps 1-6 with a different code combination.
- Switch your TV back on and try out other buttons like volume, mute to confirm they’re working correctly.
If the aforementioned buttons are unresponsive, try the other codes mentioned for your stb brand and then use the one that will allow all buttons to function.
TV input programming: a guide on how to program a particular input
Unless programmed otherwise, the Dish remote will act as the TV’s primary input device. To program Dish Remote 2 to a different input like HDMI 1 or Component:
- Make sure the television is on the correct input that you wish to change.
- Press and HOLD the button for the input on the remote (e. g HDMI 1)
- Continuing to press the input button, press TV POWER until the TV turns off.
- Press the POWER button one more time to turn the TV back on again.
Your Dish Network remote should now operate the input that you have chosen on your television set.
Why Isn’t My Dish Remote Working?
If you’ve tried several codes with no luck programming your Dish Network remote 2 to your TV, try the solutions below:
- Ensure that you have the Dish Network remote 2. The model 1 remote cannot be programmed manually.
- When entering codes, aim the remote at the TV with no obstacles in between at a short distance.
- Charge remote batteries if they could be drained if batteries are replaceable then replace them with new ones. Press the keys as hard as possible while typing in the code.
- If possible, program codes of the device with the original remote that came with your TV and then program the Dish remote with the settings of the OEM remote.
- In the end, you may have to purchase an IR extender cable to improve the signal reception to the older models of TVs from the remote.
In case of a difficulty, consult Dish support to receive guidance on how to fix it. They can explain the steps of the manual programming procedure or provide you with new remotes if necessary. Make sure to be prepared to provide your Dish account information when you are calling.
By adhering to these guidelines, you should be able to program your Dish Network remote 2 to become functional for your television set. And with the input code steps above, you can even specify which of the device inputs the program controls. Now, your remote will not only turn on and off all of your home electronics equipment but also control your home entertainment system.
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