811 Controlled by someone else

[aware]

My 811 seems to be effected by another Dish Network remote in my area. This is really frustrating when the channel starts changing during something interesting. I tried a search before I posted this topic and nothing seemed to fit. Any suggestions?

 

[GaryPen]

I can't believe a search did n't turn up the procedure for changing the remote address on your receiver. A simple search of your users manual will also give you the answer you seek.

 

[aware]

Maybe it's because I was using the wrong terminology. I will try remote address.

 

[RandallA]

-Press SysInfo on the receiver and it will display the remote address.
-Press and hold the SAT button for about 3 seconds.
-Enter a number 1-16 and press #
-The number will change in the SysInfo screen and press record.
-Press Select to exit the screen.

If I were you, just look for the manual online and look for the procedure.

Ok, here it's the manual (Page 15 of the manual, page 20 of the PDF doc):

http://www.dishnetwork.com/downloads/pdf/technology/811/DISH_811_User_Guide.pdf

Edited the steps to change the remote.

 

[aware]

Thanks for the help Randall. I will do this tonight.

 

[TheDishNetworkInstaller]

The only problem I see happening is you end up doing the same thing to the other customers reciever.

Your really going to want to find out which neibhour has the same receiver and get them to turn theres off or the cycle is just going to repeat if your close enough to them when they call Dish to get help reprograming there remote.

 

[boba]

The only problem I see happening is you end up doing the same thing to the other customers reciever.

Your really going to want to find out which neibhour has the same receiver and get them to turn theres off or the cycle is just going to repeat if your close enough to them when they call Dish to get help reprograming there remote.

If he also has a IR remote he could use it instead of the UHF then just change the address on the UHF.

 

[mdonnelly]

When I change the remote address on one of my 811s, the other isn't affected. I think it must only affect the receiver when the SysInfo screen is active. I don't think he needs to bother the neighbors.

 

[n0qcu]

When I change the remote address on one of my 811s, the other isn't affected. I think it must only affect the receiver when the SysInfo screen is active. I don't think he needs to bother the neighbors.

That is correct and I think it is the reason they put a sys info button on the front panel of all the new receiver models.