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Preparing to Control Other Devices (cable/satellite box or tuner)

When connecting the unit to other devices such as a cable/satellite box, you can control it using the Keypad. The cable/satellite box is used as an example.


  1. 1. Connect an IR Blaster to the unit and place it properly on the cable/satellite box.

  2. 2. Press Fn + 1 and select [Video input].

  3. 3. Select [Add device manually], then follow the on-screen instructions.

To change the input to cable/satellite box whenever either TV, GUIDE, DVR is pressed

The input changes when those keys are pressed, only when you are not watching TV.


  1. 1. Press Fn + 1 and select [Video input].

  2. 2. Select the cable/satellite box from the "Configured devices" list then select [Make default TV device].

To control the cable/satellite box

Point the Keypad to the unit and press either TV, GUIDE, DVR. Then, you can use the following keys:


  • (BD/EXT): turns on/off the unit
  • INPUT: changes the input of your TV
  • VOL: changes the volume up (+) or down (-) of your TV
  • MUTING: silences the volume of your TV
  • GUIDE: displays the cable /satellite box's TV Guide
  • DVR: displays the cable /satellite box's video menu

Notes

  • If some keys do not work correctly, try to change the code. Press Fn + 1 and select [Video input] and select the device, and then select [IR Blaster settings] - [Code] and change the code. See Video Input.
  • Available keys depend on the device you are controlling.

Tip

  • The Internet TV is enhanced with DISH Network and provides further control.
    • Search for recorded contents using the Quick Search Box
    • Set recordings using the Quick Search Box results
    • DISH Cinema integration
    • Access your DVR Recordings in Queue

    For details on the models compliant with DISH specifications, refer to http://www.dish.com/googletv.

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