ckendall
12-22-04, 09:42 AM
I initially had trouble programming my MX-500 universal remote for my 921 because the 921 remote is UHF only. But I found a procedure explicitly outlined in the following Satellite Guys post for the 811. This procedure is now possible with the latest L211 software. There are many postings in DBS talk about JP1, IRclone and using older IR remotes to program universal remotes for the 921 but THEY ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY. I am posting this so that future users might search and find this more easily on DBS talk. I was able to use this procedure to program my MX-500 for every command including off/on, pip, swap and DVR. It is adapted for the 921 from aperry’s post at the following link: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=78985#post78985.
Background
When in SAT mode, the DISH 921 receiver’s remote control outputs only UHF Pro commands. However, the DISH 921 is capable of receiving both infrared commands and UHF Pro commands.
Teach Remote Feature
With L211 software and later, the DISH 921 includes a “Teach Remote” feature that allows it to receive commands from the UHF Pro remote, and echoes those commands in infrared via the IR blast to a nearby learning remote.
Please note:
• Only commands used for the DISH 921 receiver will be echoed back.
• After teaching a learning remote, if the receiver’s remote address is changed, each command of the learning remote must be re-taught so that the addresses match.
• Some learning remotes may not be capable of learning from the DISH 921 IR commands.
• Not all “universal” remotes are learning remotes.
• Use the remote-to-remote distance specified in the learning remote’s user guide as the distance to locate the learning remote from the receiver’s IR blast. In some cases, it may be necessary to increase or decrease the distance for optimal performance.
Procedure
1. Using the DISH 921 remote control, choose MENU, (6) System Setup, (5) Diagnostics.
2. If your receiver does not have the Teach Remote option in the System Diagnostics Tests screen, turn off the receiver and take the latest software download.
3. In System Diagnostics Tests, move the highlight to Teach Remote and press SELECT on the remote control.
4. Review the “Warning” screen that states that a press of a front panel button must be used to exit “Teach Remote” mode. Select Help for more information or select Yes to continue.
5. While in SAT mode, each valid button press on the Dish 921 remote control will cause the receiver to display “Remote Control Button Pressed.” Use your learning remote according to its User Guide to receive the infrared command being sent from the satellite receiver. If a button is pressed on the Dish 921 remote control that is not used for the DISH 921 receiver, the command will be ignored and no message will be displayed.
6. When completed, exit “Teach Remote” mode by either pressing any front panel button, or leaving the receiver alone for at least three minutes. NOTE: Even if the receive front panel buttons are locked, you can still exit “Teach Remote” mode by pressing a front panel button; the front panel locks will continue to operate.
Good luck!
Background
When in SAT mode, the DISH 921 receiver’s remote control outputs only UHF Pro commands. However, the DISH 921 is capable of receiving both infrared commands and UHF Pro commands.
Teach Remote Feature
With L211 software and later, the DISH 921 includes a “Teach Remote” feature that allows it to receive commands from the UHF Pro remote, and echoes those commands in infrared via the IR blast to a nearby learning remote.
Please note:
• Only commands used for the DISH 921 receiver will be echoed back.
• After teaching a learning remote, if the receiver’s remote address is changed, each command of the learning remote must be re-taught so that the addresses match.
• Some learning remotes may not be capable of learning from the DISH 921 IR commands.
• Not all “universal” remotes are learning remotes.
• Use the remote-to-remote distance specified in the learning remote’s user guide as the distance to locate the learning remote from the receiver’s IR blast. In some cases, it may be necessary to increase or decrease the distance for optimal performance.
Procedure
1. Using the DISH 921 remote control, choose MENU, (6) System Setup, (5) Diagnostics.
2. If your receiver does not have the Teach Remote option in the System Diagnostics Tests screen, turn off the receiver and take the latest software download.
3. In System Diagnostics Tests, move the highlight to Teach Remote and press SELECT on the remote control.
4. Review the “Warning” screen that states that a press of a front panel button must be used to exit “Teach Remote” mode. Select Help for more information or select Yes to continue.
5. While in SAT mode, each valid button press on the Dish 921 remote control will cause the receiver to display “Remote Control Button Pressed.” Use your learning remote according to its User Guide to receive the infrared command being sent from the satellite receiver. If a button is pressed on the Dish 921 remote control that is not used for the DISH 921 receiver, the command will be ignored and no message will be displayed.
6. When completed, exit “Teach Remote” mode by either pressing any front panel button, or leaving the receiver alone for at least three minutes. NOTE: Even if the receive front panel buttons are locked, you can still exit “Teach Remote” mode by pressing a front panel button; the front panel locks will continue to operate.
Good luck!