9242 and sw21 switch / sw44 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

gravel-gordon · 2012-08-17, 11:54 PM

Bought a used 9242 and a dish 500 twin lnb with network switch 21. The tv1 works great the tv2 is stuck on one channel, remote control won't work. Got a tip that I still need a sw44 to make the second remote control to work. Anyone know if this is true? THXS GG

Pinza · 2012-08-18, 06:26 AM

Not true at all, the switch has no bearing on Remote Function.

I need clarification on just what you have in regards to Hardware though, a Dish 500 Twin LNBF, has a built in switch, it does not require an SW21 or SW44. Are you running 1 or 2 lines to the 9242.? What is the LNBF/switch type shown when you run a "Check Switch".

For the 2nd Remote, ensure the Remote antenna is connected at the rear of the 9242, without it you will certainly struggle big time.

EDIT; Did you try the suggestions in the other thread you posted in.?

gravel-gordon · 2012-08-20, 11:59 AM

Yes antenna has always been hooked up. Bell 9242 receiver, 20" Bell HD Dish 500 Sat. Twin lnb + switch network. Two lines from lnb to back og receiver sat1/sat2. After I read your post looked up sat. instalation. Sat1 good signal Sat 2 no signal. Ran the test both Sats. came back OK. PORT 1/91 2/82 switch twin. Have to reset the receiver several time to get a picture on second tv. Normal screen says " press select to watch". City tv Toronto pops up, remote control lights up, is in Satalite mode but has no effect on receiver. THXS GG

2012-08-17, 11:54 PM	#1
gravel-gordon Rookie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	9242 and sw21 switch / sw44 Bought a used 9242 and a dish 500 twin lnb with network switch 21. The tv1 works great the tv2 is stuck on one channel, remote control won't work. Got a tip that I still need a sw44 to make the second remote control to work. Anyone know if this is true? THXS GG

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2012-08-18, 06:26 AM	#2
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,583	Not true at all, the switch has no bearing on Remote Function. I need clarification on just what you have in regards to Hardware though, a Dish 500 Twin LNBF, has a built in switch, it does not require an SW21 or SW44. Are you running 1 or 2 lines to the 9242.? What is the LNBF/switch type shown when you run a "Check Switch". For the 2nd Remote, ensure the Remote antenna is connected at the rear of the 9242, without it you will certainly struggle big time. EDIT; Did you try the suggestions in the other thread you posted in.?

2012-08-20, 11:59 AM	#3
gravel-gordon Rookie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	Yes antenna has always been hooked up. Bell 9242 receiver, 20" Bell HD Dish 500 Sat. Twin lnb + switch network. Two lines from lnb to back og receiver sat1/sat2. After I read your post looked up sat. instalation. Sat1 good signal Sat 2 no signal. Ran the test both Sats. came back OK. PORT 1/91 2/82 switch twin. Have to reset the receiver several time to get a picture on second tv. Normal screen says " press select to watch". City tv Toronto pops up, remote control lights up, is in Satalite mode but has no effect on receiver. THXS GG