Question posted by samsal on March 5th, 2014

Dish Acquiring Signal Won't Go Past Step 2

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Answer #1: Posted by BeckiBwithDISH on April 12th, 2014 3:34 PM
BeckiBwithDISH

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I would be happy to help if you are still having this issue! Is there anything blocking the dish? Have you tried to reset the receiver by unplugging it from the power source for 10 seconds? Please email me at [email protected] if you have any other questions!


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  • Tech Portal : Errors & Troubleshooting
    ... ONLY select "Check" and press Select. The unit is in "Point Dish and Signal Strength" This cannot be disturbed until the test has been completed. This cannot be ... message appears on two or more satellite locations. Attention 056 This message appears when the signal has been acquired and are prompted to the JVC IRR. This cannot be done through JVC. to access...
  • Tech Portal : Errors & Troubleshooting
    ...then select Test at the bottom. Allow up to acquire the guide information. Avoid authorization issues by maintaining current software and good signal. There should still be available. Transponders 02 or 23...7000, 9900 if receiving signal from EPG, missing codes on the account, service interruption on the account, old software in all programming to Point Dish/Signal. Transponders 16 or 21 ...
  • 612 : 060
    Highlight the appropriate satellite (in most cases 119) in "Point Dish and Signal Strength" and press Select. Warning 060 This message appears when the satellite selected on screen does not match the satellite the signal is coming from . This can be prevented by selecting the correct satellite that the signal is coming from .

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