Overview:

This page contains instructions on how perform an InfraRed (IR) remote control upfit on DishNetwork receivers that receive only Radio Frequency (RF / UHF) remote control commands. This allows a universal remote to be used to control the receiver instead of being required to use the standard remote. These instructions pertain to the following receivers:

Brands from: DishNetwork / Echostar / HTS / JVC

Receivers based on the: 4000 / 4500 / older 5000 / older 2000 "Deluxe"

These models receive only UHF remote signals. Note: The modified receiver will still work with the original UHF remote control as well as an IR remote control at the same time.

Note: Mixed results have been reported on successfully upfitting on a Model 2000 non-deluxe.

UHF Remote TIP: If you are having trouble with UHF remote control reception, try relocating the antenna away from all electronic equipment. This can be done by using piece of coax cable, preferably RG6 or better, that is about 6 feet long.

Notes/cautions:

1. Don't perform this modification unless you are comfortable with electronics and a soldering iron.
2. Doing this modification will double plus super extra void your warranty.
3. If you blow something up, don't blame me. It works on mine and on many other people's receivers. There is no guarantee that it will work on yours.
4. I don't have any 4000 schematics or in-depth knowledge of the rest of the receiver, just the front IR panel.
5. IR is an unsupported function on 4000's and could disappear with any software update. Hopefully, the more modified machines there are out there, the less chance there is of this happening.
6. I am in no way affiliated with Echostar. I am simply a customer who needed this function and had the information on how to do the modification.
7. Read these instructions through at least once before doing anything.
8. Make sure the receiver is powered off, unplugged, card removed, etc.
9. If you have one of the unusual 4000 receivers with an IR input jack on the back panel, you can simply plug in a Xantec IR module or connect a stereo mini-plug cable to a device (audio receiver) with an IR output port.

Credits:

These instructions are based on a information posted by Sean Curtin in the alt.dbs.echostar newsgroup. That post was produced with the help of Todd Allcock and is based on the original post by nilavan @home.com. The post on which this page is based is archived at DejaNews at http://www.dejanews.com/getdoc.xp?AN=388634019 Also, thanks to Jeff Kane, John-Paul Andreini, Larry Lavoie, Barry Strittmatter, Todd Warnock, Terry Jenkins, Marshal Kendziorek, Anthony Fonzo, Davis White, Tom Kearney, Todd Allcock, Jeremey Mercer, Robert LeBlanc, and Martin Schuessler for their additional volunteered input.

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