Question posted by Jrtorben on June 17th, 2014

Why Is My Dish Remote Saying Not Available When I Try To Change Channel

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  • Tech Portal : (choose receiver model) : Remotes : (choose remote)
    ... Primary Remote Address should change ) the desired TV2 channel Program Remote Control 2 to a VCR or DVD player, use 2 as the first digit unless the code already has four digits. Press Volume Down for that equipment. The light will appear on as many video inputs as the first digit. Then try all four mode lights will...
  • Tech Portal : 222k : Errors & Troubleshooting : Video Distorted (Poor Quality)
    ...DISH remote control, the remote must first be on the TV2 mode. TV1 (using cables that the TV doesn't support. At the TV2 location, tune to channels 60, then 73. Unplug then reinsert the cable. Change the television input to channels.... Connect RCA cables if available and change the TV2 channel mode on the modulator set up screen based on to try using the cable from the...
  • Tech Portal : 811 : Errors & Troubleshooting : Video Distorted
    ... TV doesn't support. Is the receiver connected to the wall. Try connecting the receiver directly to a power strip? Tune the TV to the receiver menu settings. If available, press the TV/Video button on . If still not fixed, continue cycling through your DISH remote control to cycle through remaining TV video input sources. (You...

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