Dish Network Solo 381 manual Welcome

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Chapter 1

Welcome

WELCOME

Congratulations on choosing DISH Network. You are about to experience the excitement and convenience of our Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service, which delivers the very best picture and sound quality. DISH Network consistently provides the latest products and satellite-delivered services — with high performance, ease of operation, and a wide variety of entertainment options.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Special consideration was given to every aspect of this guide to help you become familiar with your receiver. This section explains how the guide is divided and the conventions used throughout.

Guide Overview

The information in this guide is separated into several chapters to make it easy for you to find exactly what you’re looking for:

Chapter 1 - Introduction gives you a brief overview of DISH Network and your new receiver.

Chapter 2 - Receiver and Remote Control explains the basic features of your system and how to use the remote control, front panel buttons, and back panel connections.

Chapter 3 - Finding Programs to Watch describes how to change channels and look for pro- grams.

Chapter 4 - Pay-Per-Viewshows you how to order and watch Pay-Per-View events.

Chapter 5 - Favorites Lists explains how to create, name, and use favorites lists.

Chapter 6 - Locks explains how to set locks and passwords.

Chapter 7 - Interactive TV describes how to use the DishHOME Interactive TV features of your satellite TV system.

Chapter 8 - Timers shows you how you can record and play back your favorite programs when you want to watch them.

Chapter 9 - Remote Control Setup Setup contains instructions for programming your remote to control your satellite receiver and equipment like a TV or VCR.

Chapter 10 - Receiver Customization shows you how to customize your receiver.

Chapter 11 - Connections and Setup explains how to connect your satellite receiver to your TV and equipment like a VCR.

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Contents Pay-Per-View Table of Contents Introduction to Dish Network Services IntroductionWelcome WelcomeIntroduction About Your Dish Network AccountWhere to Find Information on Your Account Watching TV NowAdditional Services Pay-Per-ViewWhy Connect to a Phone Line Solar InterferenceReceiver Customization Personalizing Your Satellite ReceiverSetting Up Caller ID Display Using Caller IDUsing Caller ID Caller ID ScreensChanging Languages Using Dolby Surround Sound Reset CC DefaultsSelect Save Changing the Program Guide Order Resetting to Factory Defaults Questions TipsTips Connections and Setup How to Connect Your Satellite ReceiverConnecting to a TV Connecting to a TVStandard-Definition TV Connections High-Definition TV ConnectionsConnections and Setup Ypbpr ConnectionsPage HD Display Connecting to Your Dish Antenna Connecting the Phone Line Phone System SetupPhone Line Connections Page Connecting OVER-THE-AIR ANTENNA/CABLE TV Setting Up the Receiver to Control Your VCRConnecting Over-the-Air Antenna/Cable TV Scanning for Over-the-Air Channels Peaking Your Over-the-Air AntennaTransmit Channel Numbers Display Options for Local ChannelsAbout Over-the-Air TV Broadcasts Chapter Resetting Your Receiver QAM InstallationsPoint Dish and Check Switch DiagnosticsUsing Troubleshooting Tools Receiver and Remote Control About Your Satellite ReceiverPage Remote Control Chapter Receiver and Remote Control Satellite Receiver Front Panel Satellite Receiver Back Panel Satellite Receiver Front PanelUsing the Menus Open and Close MenusList of Choices in the Menus Using the Virtual Keyboard Using Text FieldsWhy doesn’t my remote control work? Finding Programs to Watch Watching TVChanging Channels Changing ChannelsUsing the Browse Banner Finding Programs to WatchUsing Search to Find a Program Finding a Program by its Theme Tips Pay-Per-View Order and Watch Pay-Per-ViewsBuying a PAY-PER-VIEW Program Buying a Pay-Per-View ProgramHow can I order an event for all my receivers? Questions Setting Up Your Favorites Lists Favorites ListsWhat are Favorites LISTS? What are Favorites Lists?Why are channels missing from the Program Guide? Naming Favorites ListsQuestions Locks Securing Your Receiver and AccountWhat are LOCKS? What are Locks?Locking and Unlocking Your Receiver Locking or Unlocking PAY-PER-VIEW Channels Creating or Changing Channel LocksHiding Adult Content Tips Interacting with Your TV Interactive TVCustomer Support DishHOME Timers Setting Up and Using TimersTimer Types Timer FrequencyTimers List TimersWhen the Receiver is Off When a Timer Starts a RecordingSpecial Considerations When Using Timers Setting UP AN Automatic Timer Using the Timers List Setting UP a Quick RecordUsing the Timers List Setting Up a Manual Timer Overlapping Timers Remote Control Setup Personalizing Your Remote ControlImproving Receiver Control Changing the AddressImproving Receiver Control Page Adjusting the Remote Antenna Installing a UHF AttenuatorLimited Mode Remote Control ModesControlling Other Components Setting Up Using Device Code Tables Combination DevicesSetting Up Using Device Codes Scan Remote Control SetupChapter Reading Out the Device Codes Controlling the Amplifier’s Volume Switching Between TV and Device Volume ControlNow make sure the remote controls the amplifier’s volume Recover Button Controlling the TV’s VolumeNow make sure the remote controls the TV’s volume Teaching Another Remote Control Remote Control Setup Sending Discrete Power on and OFF Sending Discrete Power On and Off107 Index Remote Control Settings TV Input/Channel SettingsReceiver Information 146733Troubleshooting and Device Codes Troubleshooting Tables Remote Control Device CodesTroubleshooting Tables Troubleshooting TablesNumber Possible Reason What to Do 001002 003015 018022 026What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do 074078 080Remote Control MenusFavorites Lists Program Guide or the Browse BannerWatching a Program Caller ID LocksTimers Timer converts it to a manualHearing a Program Telephone for Voice/Data/FAXBuying a Pay-Per-View Program Remote Control Device Codes TV CodesVCR Codes Tuner/Amplifier Codes Reference Page Appendix Residential Customer Agreement Advance Exchange Program100 101 102 103 104 FCC Compliance FCC Compliance106