Harmony Remotes

[towboy123 Logi Legend]

wow I just found this

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
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• Converter is used to control TV2 with a Slingbox, with independent control of TV2. Note: receiver is in Dual Mode.
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• Converter is used to control TV2 with a Slingbox, but independent control of TV2 is not required. Note: receiver is in Single Mode.
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Considerations:

• If the Converter is used at TV2 with a DISH Network remote (excluding 222k and 722k)
  
  
  1. 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
  2. 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
  
  
  1. 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.
  2. 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

[towboy123 Logi Legend]

It now seems possible I don't know how probable that the new 922 will be able to be controlled by a Harmony.

1st Question can the IR receiver be cut and connected to a IR emitter cable for direct connection to the RF extender?

Message Edited by towboy123 on 07-19-2009 08:29 AM

[scoledawg]

Is this the only option for using Harmony to control Dish TV2. Will an RF extender such as Next Generation not work?

[rhachey]

No the RF extender will not work as it receives RF from the remote then it sends out IR to the device

[scoledawg]

Thank you for the info. Does anyone have any experience using this Dish IR converter for the TV2? Any problems with it? Suggestions on placement of the IR sensor?

[towboy123 Logi Legend]

I have yet to get one of these as there are more important things on my A/V shopping list. but when I do I will post Info.

[hopton]

I have one and was able to get it working nicely with my VIP-722k DVR.  I have it in my bedroom (different room than the DVR).  Using that, in conjunction with an ir repeater for TV #1, allows me to have one activity for wacthing TV#1 and another activity for watching TV#2.  It's pretty sweet!

[scoledawg]

So, Hopton, are you saying you use the same remote for both rooms? What is the significance of the IR repeater in your setup? Also, where did you buy your IR converter and how much was it? Thanks

[hopton]

Let me see if I can clarify...

I have my DVR (in the basement) connected to my bedroom TV (on the main floor) via the "home distribution" jack.  The DVR is configured so I can view TV1 on channel 63 of the TV and TV2 on channel 60 of the TV.  While I could turn the channel on the TV to see either TV1 or TV2, I could not control TV1 or TV2 with the Harmony One because the DVR is out of the line of sight of my One (which is IR only).

I had been using the IR repeater to receive the IR signals from my One, convert them to RF, transmit the signals through the walls to the other repeater base, convert them back to IR, and blast the IR signal to the DVR.  This worked great, but would only work for TV1 because TV2 couldn't receive IR signals (and the RF signals TV2 can receive must come from a Dish Network Remote to work).  I left the repeater for my Watch TV1 activity on my One.

Recently, I added the TV2 IR converter in my bedroom.  The instructions that come with it aren't great, but I was able to get it working.  This allowed me to use IR for TV2 as well.  I then realized that I could just create another activity ("Watch TV2") to switch to channel 60 on my TV and control TV2 on the DVR.

Switching back and forth between TV1 and TV2 is now as easy as switching activities on the One in my bedroom!

I don't know if we are allowed to post links to websites, so just do a google search for "Dish Store" and you should find where I bought it.  It was $40. PM me if you want specific links.

[JR94590]

I don't understand how you guys are using the word "activity". Please explain.

I also have the Dish VIP722, and would love to be able to use and control TV1 from my bedroom. The receiver and main TV are in the living room. Currently I can only use TV2 in my bedroom.