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want-a-be's avatar
want-a-be
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014

Hooking up a Dish Receiver

We have a 2013 Phaeton where all the TV'S or hook together thru the rear TV so we can operate the DVD or the Cable thru any of the TV'S. The problem is when we hook up the Dish receiver to the rear TV (the only place we can hook it up) we can not operate the receiver thru any of the TV'S. Including the rear TV! What can we do to fix this problem?
Thanks for any and all comments!
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  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Apr 13, 2014
    You will want to go join the Tiffin RV Forum. http://www.tiffinrvnetwork.com/forum/
    In the meantime, there is a known issue with the IR repeaters in the coach and Dish receivers. Some say it simply will not work and others say it works OK.
    You will need to located the IR "eye" in the cabinet and try a few different locations on the receiver right on or around the location of the receive window on the receiver. Using a clear spacer (plexiglass?) has been reported to help as well. The best first hand info if available there but that will give you a couple of things to try.
  • DavisK's avatar
    DavisK
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2014
    Make sure your antenna amplifier is off. Satellite signals won't go through them.

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