Dish Network Solo 508 Satellite TV System User Manual


 
Chapter 3
Page 70
Using the System
Scan for Device Codes
If the code for your device is not listed in the tables starting on page 120, use
this procedure to scan the remote control’s memory for the device code.
1. Turn the device on. Use the device’s f ront panel buttons
or its remote control.
2. Pre ss and hold the mode
button until all the other mode
buttons light up, and the n let
go of the button.
The mode button flashes.
For example, hold the TV mode
button for a TV until all of the other
mode buttons light. When you let
go, the TV mode light will flash.
3. For AU X mode only.Press0
forasecondTV,or1fora
second VCR, or 2 for a tuner,
amplifier, or c able box. Then
press the STAR (* ) button.
This step is for programming which
kind of device that should be
programm ed in AUX mode. If
you’re not programming in AUX
mode,skiptostep4.
4. Pre ss the blank POWER
button.
This puts your remote in the scan
mode.
5. Pre ss the UP or DOWN
ARROW button repeatedly
until the device turns off.
As you press the UP or DOW N
ARROW button, the remote is
trying each code in the memory to
see if it can turn off your device.
When the device turns off, you have
found a code that might work.
Note: The mode button for the
device will flash rapidly eight tim es
when you’ve scanned all the c odes
for that device.
6. Pre ss the P ound (#) button. This stores the code you found.
7. Turn the device back on and
try some other buttons to
make sure they work.
Press the blank POWER button to
turn the device back on. Try some
other buttons to make sure they
work. Sometimes, the blank
POWER button works when other
buttons don’t.
8. Repeat this procedur e until
you’ve tried all the codes.
You may need to repeat the scan to
find the best code for your device.
Tip: The
receiver
deletes one-
time event
timers right
after they work.
You must
delete all other
types of timers
your self.