User Guide

Satellite Receiver
11
Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control gives you access to all the features of your satellite receiver. You can
set up the remote control to operate the satellite receiver and up to three other devices
(see page 66). These devices can be a TV, a DVD or VCR player, and a third device.
The remote control uses IR (infrared) signals to control the receiver and other equipment.
IR signals travel short distances (up to 40 feet) and cannot go through walls or other solid
objects. With IR signals, you must point the remote control directly at the equipment you
want to control, with no objects to block the signal path.
Batteries
The remote control comes with AAA batteries. When you replace old
batteries, you should replace all of the batteries. Use batteries of the same
kind, for example, alkaline or carbon zinc. Don’t mix batteries of different
kinds. To change the batteries:
1 Press down on the top of the battery cover and slide the cover off.
2 Take out all of the old batteries.
3 Put the new batteries in. Make sure you match the plus (“+”) ends with the
plus markings on the battery case.
4 Slide the cover back into place.
Low Battery Warning
When you see a low battery warning message on your screen below the Program Banner,
the batteries in your remote control are weak and need to be replaced.