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Initial Set Up for Off-Air Broadcasts or Cable

10.Select the Save option to leave the Local Channel Setup menu.

11.Select Display Options and choose one of the following:

•DISH Network Locals - Select this option to display local channels (if in your DISH Network subscription) at their broadcast channel number.

•Off-Air Antenna Locals - Select this option to display local analog channels at their broadcast channel number.

Note: If you select Off-Air Antenna Locals, any local channels in your subscription will be displayed in the four-digit channel range.

Note: Digital off-air channels always display at their broadcast channel numbers.

Transmit Channel Numbers

For information on channel numbers, you can visit the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) web page at www.nab.org. On this web page, go to www.nab.org/Newsroom/Issues/digitaltv/DTVstations.asp for a listing of digital broadcast stations and their Transmit Channel numbers. You can also contact your local broadcasters.

Note: The NAB web page uses the term RF Channel for what this user’s guide calls the Transmit Channel number.

Another good source of local channel information is available from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) web page at: www.antennaweb.org. This website provides recommendations for antenna types and pointing directions.

About Off-Air TV Broadcasts

Off-air TV signals are broadcast from stations on the ground, while satellite TV signals are broadcast from satellites in space. You receive off-air TV signals using an indoor or outdoor antenna instead of the satellite dish. You are likely familiar with analog off-air TV signals - these are the signals that have been used to broadcast TV for many years. New digital off-air TV signals are broadcast and received in the same way. Digital off-air TV broadcasting uses advanced technology like that of the DISH Network to deliver superb picture quality and CD quality sound. However, digital off-air signal reception (like analog off-air signal reception) depends on several things:

•The distance between the broadcast station and your home (the farther away the station, the weaker the signal).

•The broadcast station's power (the lower the power, the weaker the signal).

•Obstacles between the station and your home, such as mountains, buildings, trees, or other objects (these may block or reflect the signal before it reaches you).

•Multiple broadcast stations (to receive good signals from several stations, you may need to compromise in how you aim the antenna or you may need more than one antenna).

The effects of poor digital reception are different from the effects of poor analog reception:

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Contents Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Welcome to Dish NetworkTM OverviewTips Getting the Most of Your HD Satellite Receiver If You Need More AssistanceConventions Used in This Guide Quick Start Guide Ordering Your ProgrammingQuick 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 AntennaInstalling the Receiver Connecting Your Receiver to an Hdtv or HD MonitorYPbPr Connections Installing the Receiver Connection Diagram ExampleInstalling 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 ButtonsRecover Button Dish home 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 Using the Program Guide Opening the Program GuideSelecting a Program in the Program Guide Using the Browse Banner Using the Program BannerUsing the Browse Banner Using Themes and Search Ordering Pay-Per-View ProgramsThemes Search Using Themes and SearchUsing Favorites Lists Using dish home Interactive TV ApplicationsUsing Favorites Lists Creating or Changing a Favorites ListMaking a Favorites List Active Using Timers Event Timer TypesChanging the Name of a Favorites List Using Timers Event Timer FrequenciesBefore an Event Timer Operates Setting Up a Manual Event Timer Setting Up an Automatic Event TimerQuick Record Overlapping Event Timers Maximum Number of 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 Changing the Receiver Password Unlocking or Locking Pay-Per-View ProgramsHiding 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 CaptioningScreen Adjustments HD DisplayScreen Positioning Display Options for Local Channels Changing Program LanguagesDisplay 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 Control a TV or a Second TV TV Mode Button Input ButtonUp/Down Arrow Buttons Control a VCR or a DVD Player VCR Mode Button Number ButtonsVCR/DVD Buttons Control a Tuner or Amplifier AUX Mode Button Set the Remote to Control the Device Volume Switching Between TV and Device Volume ControlSet the Remote Back to Control the TV Volume Teaching Another RemoteRemote Teaching Sequence Resetting the Receiver to Factory Defaults Resetting the Receiver to Factory DefaultsTroubleshooting Tools Resetting Your ReceiverDiagnostics 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 Menus Using the Program Guide or the Browse BannerWatching a Program Using Locks Using Favorite ListsChanging 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 CodesTV/VCR Combo DVD Player CodesTuner/Amplifier Codes TV/DVD Combo Codes DVD/VCR ComboLimited Warranty What the Warranty CoversWhat the Warranty Does Not Cover If You Need Assistance Legal LimitationsAccessory Warranty Advance Exchange ProgramPost 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 Staying Legal FCC ComplianceTelephone Communication Radio Interference FCC ComplianceAppendix Index Page 138410
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