I think my 94 yr old mom pressed one of the wrong buttons on the hand control,,,We have Dish network , the picture on her T/V is squished in on both sides and does not fill the screen. Her T/V was ok yesterday, and my set is ok and does not have the issue. I think that it is not a Dish problem.

To connect your Spectroniq PLTV 32050 TV to your Dish Network receiver and program the stations, you can follow these steps:

1. Connect your Dish Network receiver to your TV using an HDMI or RCA cable. Make sure the TV is turned on and set to the correct input source.
2. Turn on the Dish Network receiver and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
3. Use the Dish Network remote to program the stations. Press the "Menu" button and navigate to the "Programming" or "Channels" section. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan for available channels and save them to the receiver.
4. Once the channels have been saved to the receiver, use the "Input" or "Source" button on the TV remote to select the input source that the Dish Network receiver is connected to.
5. Use the TV remote to adjust the picture and sound settings to your preference.

If you have any trouble with the setup process, you can refer to the user manual for your Dish Network receiver and your Spectroniq PLTV 32050 TV for more detailed instructions.

To whom it may concern,

At the top right hand side of your remote press the "tv" button, then underneath that is an "input" button. Press this slowly until you find picture.

If this doesn't work, look on the side of the tv for a button labeled "input" or "source". Keep pressing that until you find picture, as an alternative to using the remote.

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Is the remote capable of controlling other items check the handbook for the dish system for TV control set up if possible

It's probably the input. Use the input or source button to change the input to the one corresponding to your receiver (don't know? check the back of your DISH remote or try them all!) Most TVs will change the input to the old TV (ch 3, etc) when you hit the channel up or down button or if you hit input or source, so it only takes a small brush with the wrong button to ruin your night.

trwck

I have provided instructions on how to save setting on the receiver and remote plus instructions for learning mode. I hope this helps.

Ray Calo
DISH Network

Back Up Remote/Receiver Data

Receiver: 222k and 722k

1. Verify that the customer has an unobstructed LOS and is within 10 feet of the receiver. The customer will need to direct the remote toward the receiver for the duration of the System Wizard setup.
2. Press and hold the number 0 until the pop-up 380 appears on the screen.
3. Verify that the System Wizard says the remote is configured correctly.
4. Select Advanced on the screen.
5. Select "Backup My Settings Now".
6. Verify that the purple gem is displayed beside the correct selection.
7. Select Next.
8. Select the type of backup to be performed:
   • Full system backup
   • Back up receiver settings
   • Back up remote settings
9. Verify that the purple gem is displayed beside the correct selection.
10. Select Continue twice to initiate data transfer. Maintain unobstructed LOS while the green progress bar fills.
11. Select Continue to resume programming.

Restore Receiver Data

Receiver: 222k and 722k

1. Verify that the customer has an unobstructed LOS and is within 10 feet of the receiver. The customer will need to direct the remote toward the receiver for the duration of the System Wizard setup.
2. Press and hold the number 0 until the pop-up 380 appears on the screen.
3. Verify that the System Wizard says the remote is configured correctly.
4. Select Restore on the screen.
5. Maintain unobstructed LOS while the green progress bar fills.
6. Select Continue to resume programming.

Teach Learning Commands

Receivers: 222k and 722k

1. Ensure the DISH Network remote control is programmed to the desired remote address to operate the DISH Receiver.
2. Place both the DISH Network remote and the original equipment's remote control on a flat, stable surface.
3. On the DISH Network remote, press and hold the mode button for your equipment for about three seconds until all of the mode buttons light up, and then release it. Your selected mode button will blink.
4. Select the type of learning you wish to perform:
   • Hybrid Mode
     1. Press and release RECALL, then hold the RECORD button for about three seconds until the mode button is lit again. The button remains lit while learning.
     2. Point the front of the original equipment's remote to face the small square (IR window) on the front left-hand side of DISH's remote. Remotes must be within 4 inches of each other.
     3. On the DISH Network remote, press the button you want to teach.
     4. On the original equipment's remote control, press and hold the button you want learned. If the DISH Network remote learns the command, the mode light blinks off and then back on. If the mode light blinks three times or remains lit, the DISH Network remote did not learn the command. You may need to press the button on the original remote several times for the DISH Network remote to learn the command.
     5. After a button has learned a command successfully, repeat steps 3 and 4 until all commands you want have been learned.
     6. To end the learning sequence:
        • Press one of the mode buttons on the DISH Network remote. This saves all of the commands for that mode and exits learning to return to normal remote control operation.
   • Normal Mode
     1. Press and hold the RECORD button for about three seconds until the mode button is lit. The button remains lit while learning.
     2. Point the front of the original equipment's remote to face the small square (IR window) on the front left-hand side of DISH's remote. Remotes must be within 4 inches of each other.
     3. On the DISH Network remote, press the button you want to teach.
     4. On the original equipment's remote control, press and hold the button you want learned. If the DISH Network remote learns the command, the mode light blinks off and then back on. If the mode light blinks three times or remains lit, the DISH Network remote did not learn the command. You may need to press the button on the original remote several times for the DISH Network remote to learn the command.
     5. After a button has learned a command successfully, repeat steps 3 and 4 until all commands you want have been learned.
     6. To end the learning sequence:
        • Press one of the mode buttons on the DISH Network remote. This saves all of the commands for that mode and exits learning to return to normal remote control operation.

It sounds as though you might have just accidentally pressed a button and changed the remote into an incorrect mode for example, tv, or aux modes. This would in fact prevent the remote from successfully working with the DISH Network receiver. If this is in fact the problem, then the remote simply needs to be put into "SAT" mode, once its back in SAT mode you will then be able to change channels, select menu, power receiver on and off, etc. The "SAT" button is labeled & in the upper left hand corner of the remote to put the remote back in satellite mode, please just press that SAT once and then release, the SAT button should briefly light up red & then the light will go out, you should then be able to use the remote again, to ensure remote was successfully changed back to SAT mode, you can press select or any other button you chose & as long as the SAT button lights up when you press another remote control button- then your all set to go & everything should be working once again! I hope this helps -please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with!
-Kirstie DISH Network

Hello there this is Kimberly Escobar with DISH Network, just ran across your post and would like to help by providing you the information you need to help get the issue resolved. If a wrong button was pressed on the remote control the most important thing to check is that the remote is on SAT mode. You can verify this by pressing any button on the remote, if the SAT button is not the one lighting up at the top then the remote control is not on the correct mode you would need to press the SAT button then try the functions on the remote. In case that doesn't work you can try programing the remote to the receiver again this link should be very helpful http://www.dishnetwork.com/SupportSection/remote-control helps you troubleshoot your remote. If you have any questions or need additional help please feel free to contact us directly at 1800-333-DISH thank you!

It sounds as though you might have just accidentally pressed a button and changed the remote into an incorrect mode for example, tv, or aux mode. This would in fact prevent the remote from successfully working with the DISH Network receiver. If this is the problem, then the remote simply needs to be put into "SAT" mode, once its back in SAT mode you will then be able to change channels, select menu, power receiver on and off, etc. The "SAT" button is labeled & in the upper left hand corner of the remote to put the remote back in satellite mode, please just press that SAT once and then release, the SAT button should briefly light up red & then the light will go out, you should then be able to use the remote again, to ensure remote was successfully changed back to SAT mode, you can press select or any other button you chose & as long as the SAT button lights up when you press another remote control button- then your all set to go & everything should be working once again! I hope this helps -please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with! -Kirstie DISH Network

We would be happy to help you with getting your new DISH Network remote to control your TV. We're going to start by pressing and holding the TV button located on the top of your remote until all mode button back lights come on, and then release. Use the number buttons to enter the codes for your Orion TV; here are some of the codes we currently have for it: 720, 748, 748, and 748. Press the pound (#) button. To check that the code works try several different functions on the remote to make sure it will properly operate the TV. Remember that some codes may not be compatible with your equipment. If this is the case, try the other codes listed for your Orion TV until you find one that is compatible with it.

We hope this helps and thank you for being a valued DISH Network customer!


Phillip Chang
DISH Network Customer Service Representative

If you are looking to have the Dish remote operate your TV, just do a random search for your tv. First, hold down the tv button on the dish remote until all the rest of the light up. Next press the tvpower button on the dish remote. Next, press the channel up button (this is the up arrow button) until the set turns off. When it does turn off, press the # key at the bottom right of the remote. The tv button will light and flash twice. That's it. Your done. Hope this helps.