Question posted by pawbar on December 12th, 2013

Universal Remote Does Not Let Me Change Channels

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  • Tech Portal : (choose receiver model) : Remotes : (choose remote model) : Troubleshooting
    ...Lamp is normally located within the front panel on the left to remote commands or changing channels on by various light sources including direct sunlight, halogen and fluorescent lighting, .... Please contact the manufacturer of your equipment. Do the channels change normal, without the antenna connected) Perform several remote control functions in the System Info screen press Record on ...
  • Tech Portal : (choose receiver model) : Remotes : (choose remote model) : Troubleshooting
    ... information on their own. Please contact us or a local independent retailer for troubleshooting assistance. Verify the receiver and the converter are no response to remote commands or changing channels on televisions that may be prevented by ensuring the IR sensor is not blocked or the converter kit is unplugged. Ensure there are plugged...
  • Tech Portal : Remotes : Troubleshooting
    Does the functionality return when closer to remote commands or changing channels on their ow Point the remote directly at the equipment, with a maximum range of... contact us for assistance. You have completed troubleshooting. You have completed troubleshooting. You must point the remote directly at the IR sensor of the piece of equipment and perform various satellite functions. If the ...

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