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Mentor

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37 Messages

Monday, October 31st, 2011 10:26 PM

IRD's that have 18: slimeline 5 (SWM) on the guide setup that cannot be changed.

I have had several calls about an activation for a replacement receiver on a regular installation (Non HD/MRV) that when selecting the dish type the customers get the option blocked on: 18-Slimeline 5 (SWM) and Switch Type: 01-SWM. When I select continue of course I get the error that the signal could not be detected and most of the ocations I had to make a new replacement order.

 

So if some one knows how to get the right option and if there is some way that a receiver can be set to its original settings pls help.

 

Thanks

 

NEW CSR DTV TECH SUP

Expert

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32K Messages

13 years ago

From the Menu 

 

Using the Arrow buttons navigate to - select Parental, Favorites, Setup - press Select button


Using the Arrow buttons navigate to highlight - select System Set Up - press Select button

 

Using the Arrow buttons navigate to highlight - select Satellite - press Select button

 

Using the Arrow buttons navigate to highlight - select Repeat Satellite Setup - press Select button

Follow the on screen instructions and press the - Dash button

 

A new screen will be shown

 

Use the Arrow buttons navigate to Switch - then press the Select button

 

In the drop-down box use the Arrow buttons to highlight  02 Multiswitch then press Select button

 

Use the Arrow buttons and highlight Dish Type - press the Select button

 
In the drop-down box use the Arrow buttons to highlight 01-18" round then press the Select button

 

Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to Continue until you can hight light - Watch DirectTV



the "trick" here is to change the switch type FIRST, then the dish type.


Mentor

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37 Messages

13 years ago

the issue is that the switch type and the dish type are greyed out so its inposible to change.

Scholar

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111 Messages

13 years ago

when ive seen that a reset will usually correct the issue ...havent seen one that stayed greyed out yet...Frown

Mentor

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37 Messages

13 years ago

Quote: Originally Posted by wahooq 

when ive seen that a reset will usually correct the issue ...havent seen one that stayed greyed out yet...Frown


it happend to me with receivers replaced on 09-10/2011 and the customers that had received the receiver don't have any of the installation requiered.

Expert

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32K Messages

13 years ago

even though the switch is greyed out you are able to change it as long as the receiver is NOT connected to a SWM system.

Mentor

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37 Messages

13 years ago

I'll try that the next time I see it happening thanks guys for the help.


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