I have a client that i programed a T4 for, were adding a sat box to the lineup and i programed it with the code that was stored in it for the Dish Vip-622 and that didnt work on anything. So i learned all the commands off the remote and it still didnt work. I made sure the Ir routing was correct and everything and it still didnt work.. On the Sat box itself it has the RF for the remote and on the settings it was programmed to have the number 2 remote work for RF and the number 1 remote work for the IR.. What am i doing wrong!! It's very confusing.. Please help

What side of the unit are you trying to control? you can only control the HD side of the box with IR. I have one that I am controlling with a T2c and it works fine the RF side is running a lcd in the workout room using the RF remote.

Make sure it is on code set one. If its on one of the other 11 then the mega code list doesn't have the codes.

I got it to work with the IR, it's in a theater and it's behind a mesh door.. But i cant get the RF to work.. It was on the code set one.. It came with the RTI Software (the codes) If your talking about another "code" than i dont know what you mean.. When i push a button the RP6 lights up but it dont move..

Is your PC connected to the RP-6 during these tests?

The RP-6 will not work if connected via USB.

Wait! Are you trying to control the Sat receiver via RF directly from an RTI product?

You need to explain EXACTLY what you're trying to do...

I am using the T-4 remote and the Rp6 The rp6 is sending my rf trigger codes to the ir emitter that is taped on the sat box, no the laptop isnt connected while i am performing the tests

First let me say I know very little about DISH network and their receivers... I run from them as often as possible.

Have you tried adjusting the IR output on the RP6? I rarely have to do this, but it is possible that the emitter is over powering (or under powered) the IR sensor on the Sat receiver.

Have you tried firing the IR codes at the unit directly from a (RTI) remote... to make sure that they work.

Are you sure that your emitter is on the IR receiver of the Sat receiver. I've seen plenty of products that I would have laid down money on the IR receiver location, and lost my money.

Make absolutely sure that the Sat receiver is set up for IR. Cover the end of the remote with your hand and see if it still works.


I realize some of these suggestions are really stupid... you'd be surprised how often it's the stupid things that get you.

I have always had to take the ir repeats up to 2 or 3 on each number code on the channel macros. Just a thought.

I have used the RTI without the rp6 Basically using that to fire the IR codes directly from the remote and that works.. On the sat box i really think i am on the IR receiver but you cant really tell because there's three little dots on the front they are clear so i put it on all three best i could and still no-go i will try the strength on the rp6 next time i am there

I just did my first integration involving Dish, and I stuck the emitters on the middle eye, no adjustments, and it worked 100%. Used the VIP622 codes from the MegaList 14.
Do you have the RTI IR pigtail plugged in before the emitter?

Cover over each of the clear eyes one at a time... that will tell you if it's one or all of them.

Take a new emitter with you. Check to be sure that the emitter AND the adapter are snug.

You have to take everything out of the equation that you can... If you 've said to yourself "It can't possibly be that" then check it, because it probably is. ;-)

Be a professional and put the emitter inside of the equipment. Use Kapton tape to secure the naked emitter.

I could not figure out if you're trying to control zone 2 with RTI. If you are, you can't do it. Program their Zone two remote to control the TV.

FYi on emitters guys...

I believe it was Clint at tech support said that each port off of their ir distribution block that comes with an RP1 (BP5?) is made only to fire ir to only a single head emitter. Also the cable adaptors contain sort of a resistor that controls the ir output if you choose to dial it up on the RP1. This adaptor is so that you can't overdrive an emitter and cause you additional trouble.

....maybe this old news but someone new reading this will benifit.

I've had several problems with Dish receivers. It appears that their IR sensors are a bit sensitive. I've had to use an IR flasher that sat in front of the receivers on a few (stick on types that used to come with TiVo boxes, mits tvs, etc...). Sticking right to the front of the sat receiver was apparently too much signal (I didn't have individual IR ports to adjust), pulling the emitter away about 1/2" to an inch seemed to work fine. And like AndyM, I choose to avoid working with Dish Net whenever possible.