Programming instructions

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Discrete Codes For Learning Remotes
Sending Discrete Power On and Off
Remote control discrete power ON and power OFF IR commands are used by installers when programming macro
commands into learning remotes. Using an ON-only or OFF-only command is more effective than a toggle ON/OFF
command when trying to ensure the satellite receiver is reliably in one state or the other.
Most newer DISH Network remote controls support discrete power commands in satellite (SAT) mode using the remote’s
programmed address. To send discrete power commands to a learning remote, complete the following:
1. Program the DISH Network remote control to the desired remote address.
2. Hold the SAT mode button down until all mode buttons light up, then release.
3. Press POWER (not TV Power).
4. Press VOLUME UP to send the discrete power on command, or VOLUME DOWN to send the discrete power off
command.
5. Press any other button when done to end this procedure.
Teaching Learning Remotes
• The IR address from the learning remote must match the IR address of the receiver. For example, if the DISH Network
IR remote control used to teach the learning remote is set to address 4, the address of the receiver must also be set to
address 4.
• Because the DISH 811 & DISH Player-DVR 921 receivers include UHF Pro-only remote controls, both receivers
have a Teach Remote feature (available in the receivers’ menus), so that the UHF Pro remote can be used to tell the
receiver to blast IR commands out to a learning remote.
• IR commands from any of our past remotes (except 7100/7200) can be used to program an IR learning remote.
• The EZ Remote uses a broadcast IR address. A broadcast address can operate a DISH Network IR-capable receiver
regardless of the address the receiver is set to. Therefore, if an EZ Remote is used to teach a learning remote, it will
not matter what address the receiver is set to.