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Safety Instructions	iii
Chapter 1 - Introduction	1
Welcome to DISH Network™	1
Overview	1
Getting the Most of Your HD Satellite Receiver	2
If You Need More Assistance	2
Quick Start Guide	3
Quick Tour of the Menus	5
About Satellite Television	9
Satellite Signal Quality	9
Chapter 2 - Receiver Description and Installation	11
Receiver Front Panel	11
Receiver Back Panel Connections	13
The Remote Control	15
Remote Control Settings	17
UHF Remote Control Antenna	18
Installing the Receiver	20
Connecting Your Receiver to a Phone Line	24
Initial Set Up for Off-Air Broadcasts or Cable	25
Chapter 3 - Using the System	31
Using the Remote Control	31
Changing Channels	35
Using the Menus	35
Using Text Fields	37
Using the Program Guide	38
Using the Program Banner	40
Using the Browse Banner	40
Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs	42
Using Themes and Search	42
Using dish home Interactive TV Applications	44
Using Favorites Lists	44
Using Timers	46
Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR	52

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Contents Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Overview Welcome to Dish NetworkTMTips If You Need More Assistance Getting the Most of Your HD Satellite ReceiverConventions Used in This Guide Ordering Your Programming Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide Finding Programs To Watch Quick Tour of the Menus Quick Tour of the MenusChapter Quick Tour of the Menus Chapter About Satellite Television Satellite Signal QualityAbout Satellite Television Rain and Snow FadeSolar Interference Receiver Front Panel Power Button Cancel ButtonMode Lights System Info ButtonYPbPr Component Connectors DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI ConnectorReceiver Back Panel Connections Receiver Back Panel ConnectionsPhono RCA Audio and Video Outputs UHF Remote Control AntennaRCA Audio and Video Input Audio Digital OutputRemote Control Remote ControlTelephone Jack On Screen Low Remote Battery Warning Remote Control BatteriesRemote Control Settings Remote Control SettingsChecking the Remote Control Address Change the AddressAttach a UHF Remote Control Antenna UHF Remote Control AntennaAdd a UHF Attenuator UHF Remote Control AntennaConnecting Your Receiver to an Hdtv or HD Monitor Installing the ReceiverYPbPr Connections Connection Diagram Example Installing the ReceiverInstalling the Receiver in an Existing Dish Antenna System Chapter Setting the Hdtv Resolution Connecting Your Receiver to a Phone Line Initial Set Up for Off-Air Broadcasts or Cable Initial Set Up for Off-Air Broadcasts or CableHow to Add Local Off-Air Digital Channels How to Add Local Off-Air Analog Channels Chapter Transmit Channel Numbers About Off-Air TV Broadcasts Chapter SAT Mode Button Using the Remote ControlPower Buttons Volume ButtonGuide Button Up And Page Down ButtonsUp/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons Recall ButtonView TV Button Using the Remote ControlRecord Button Number Pad ButtonsDish home Button Recover ButtonFormat/Star Button Changing Channels Using the MenusLists of Choices in the Menus Selecting a Menu OptionHighlighting a Choice in a Menu List Selecting a Choice in a Menu ListCanceling a Procedure Using Text FieldsUsing the Virtual Keyboard Using the Number PadUsing the Program Guide Opening the Program Guide Using the Program GuideSelecting a Program in the Program Guide Using the Browse Banner Using the Program BannerUsing the Browse Banner Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs Using Themes and SearchThemes Search Using Themes and SearchUsing Favorites Lists Using dish home Interactive TV ApplicationsCreating or Changing a Favorites List Using Favorites ListsMaking a Favorites List Active Event Timer Types Using TimersChanging the Name of a Favorites List Event Timer Frequencies Using TimersBefore an Event Timer Operates Setting Up a Manual Event Timer Setting Up an Automatic Event TimerQuick Record Maximum Number of Event Timers Overlapping Event TimersEditing an Event Timer Deleting an Event Timer Special Consideration When Using Event Timers Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCREvent Timer Performance when the Receiver is Off Setting Up the Receiver and VCR to Use a VCR Event TimerSetting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR How to Set Locks a Two Step Process Using LocksWhen You Have Locked the Receiver Locking and Unlocking the ReceiverCreating or Changing Ratings Locks Using LocksCreating or Changing Channel Locks Locking or Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons Unlocking or Locking Pay-Per-View Programs Changing the Receiver PasswordHiding and Showing Adult Channels Using Caller ID Using Caller IDCaller ID Screens To Turn the Caller ID On and Off Advanced Features Advanced FeaturesSetting Up Digital Audio Closed CaptioningHD Display Screen AdjustmentsScreen Positioning Changing Program Languages Display Options for Local ChannelsDisplay Options for Local Channels Limited Mode Remote Control ModesControl Other Devices with the Remote Combination DevicesControl Other Devices with the Remote Set Up the Remote ControlScan for Device Codes Check the Device Codes Input Button Control a TV or a Second TV TV Mode ButtonUp/Down Arrow Buttons Number Buttons Control a VCR or a DVD Player VCR Mode ButtonVCR/DVD Buttons Control a Tuner or Amplifier AUX Mode Button Set the Remote to Control the Device Volume Switching Between TV and Device Volume ControlTeaching Another Remote Set the Remote Back to Control the TV VolumeRemote Teaching Sequence Resetting the Receiver to Factory Defaults Resetting the Receiver to Factory DefaultsResetting Your Receiver Troubleshooting ToolsDiagnostics Point Dish and Check Switch Troubleshooting ToolsQAM Installations Reference Troubleshooting TablesOn-Screen Messages ReferenceTroubleshooting Tables 078, 079 Dish Pro Twin LnbfHearing a Program Using the Remote ControlUsing the Program Guide or the Browse Banner Using the MenusWatching a Program Using Favorite Lists Using LocksChanging Channels Buying a Pay-Per-View Program Using the Telephone for Voice/Data/FAXUsing Event Timers Troubleshooting TablesTV Codes Device CodesDevice Codes Press 1 before entering the VCR code VCR CodesDVD Player Codes TV/VCR ComboTuner/Amplifier Codes TV/DVD Combo Codes DVD/VCR ComboWhat the Warranty Covers Limited WarrantyWhat the Warranty Does Not Cover If You Need Assistance Legal LimitationsAdvance Exchange Program Accessory WarrantyPost Receipt Exchange Program Residential Customer Agreement Dish Network ServiceResidential Customer Agreement Billing Policies and Payments for Services Cancellation of Service Leased Equipment Limitation of OUR Liability FCC Compliance Staying LegalTelephone Communication Radio Interference FCC ComplianceAppendix Index Page 138410