DISH offers a piece of equipment that converts an IR signal for the TV2 on some of thier models, ViP222 included. With this and the IR transmitter adapter for the PC/MCE remote, you would have a working solution (though need for ALOT more stuff!) They tend to run about $40 - though you could always ASK for one by calling the support line, or the DISH guy when he comes out. I can't yet post the link where this info came from (need 3 posts!) but here's a way to search for it - go to the dish network website and search for "TV2 IR Converter" and you'll get the info you need.
Description:
The TV2 Converter provides infared (IR) control of TV2 on a two-TV receiver. Currently TV2 can only be conrolled using UHF Pro, and applications that require IR control, such as external Slingbox or most univeral remote controls are not possible on TV2.
Note: This equipment is not available through direct sale; please contact your local DISH Network Retailer to purchase this equipment.
Supported Receivers:
- DISH 322
- DISH Player 522
- DISH Player 625
- DISH Player 942
- ViP 222
- ViP 222k
- ViP 622
- ViP 722
- ViP 722k
Contents
- TV2 IR Converter with Sensor
- IR Cable for Slingbox
- Three 10" RG-6 Coax Cable
- Two-Way Splitter
- DC Power Supply
- Installation Manual
- Hook and Loop Fastener
Connectivity Scenarios:
- Converter is used at TV2 with any universal IR or DISH Network IR remote control
- Converter is used to control TV2 with a Slingbox, with independent control of TV2. Note: receiver is in Dual Mode.
- Converter is used to control TV2 with a Slingbox, but independent control of TV2 is not required. Note: receiver is in Single Mode.
Considerations:
- If the Converter is used at TV2 with a DISH Network remote (excluding 222k and 722k)
- Flip the remote's key to show the black UHF side; for replacement remote kits, the silver IR key will also work.
Note: this still controls TV2
- Set the Converter for TV2
Note: If the Converter is used to control a 322, 522, 625 or 942, you must set the Converter to Band A and set the Converter's TV 2/1 switch accordingly.
- If the Converter is used to control a 222k or 722k
- Set the Converter to Band A if the remote used an odd-numbered adderss; set to Band B if the remote uses an even-numbered address; set the Converter's TV 2/1 switch accordingly.
- Leave the remote key as Blue TV2, but set the UHF / IR switch inside the receiver's 21.0 remote controls battery compartment to IR.
- If the Converter is used to control TV2 with a Slingbox, and you also want independent control of TV2, you must set the Converter to TV2 and set the remotes as follows:
- TV1's address is set to anything but address 1
- TV2's address must be 1 and the Band A/B switch inside the battery compartment on the TV2 remote control must match the A/B switch on the Converter
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