Dish Network Solo 811, 138410 quick start Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR

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Chapter 3

Using the System

Special Consideration When Using Event Timers

For Locked Programs - You must enter the receiver password before you can create an automatic event timer. You can create a manual event timer for a locked program without entering the password. However, if you do this, when the event timer operates the receiver may display only an error or password entry menu. If you have set a VCR Event Timer, the VCR will record only that menu.

For Pay-Per-View Programs - You must order a Pay-Per-View program before you can create a timer for it.

For Blacked Out Programs - If you set a timer for a program that is blacked out in your area, when the event timer operates the receiver may display only an error. If you have set a VCR Event Timer, the VCR will record only that error message.

Event Timer Performance when the Receiver is Off

If the receiver is off at the time an Auto-Tuneor VCR Event Timer is scheduled to operate, the receiver will turn on. Once the event has ended, the receiver will turn off, unless you pressed any remote control or receiver front panel buttons during the time that the timer was active.

If the receiver is off at the time a Reminder Event Timer is scheduled to operate, the timer will turn the receiver on and tune it to the channel you last watched. The receiver will then display the reminder menu. You will have a few seconds to respond. If you do not respond to the reminder menu, the receiver will turn off.

Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR

To use VCR Event Timers, you must connect the receiver back panel audio/ video outputs to the audio/video inputs on the VCR.

To use VCR Event Timers, you must set up the receiver to control the VCR (see below). If the receiver cannot control the VCR, use an Auto-Tune Event Timer to tune the receiver to the channel you want to record. Use the timers built into the VCR to start and stop the VCR at the right times.

Setting Up the Receiver and VCR to Use a VCR Event Timer

The receiver front panel IR Blaster sends an IR signal to control the VCR. This signal is strong enough to bounce off walls or other objects on its way to the VCR. However, shelves or smoked glass doors between the receiver and the VCR may block the signal. If the signal has to cross a very large room, or bounce off curtains, it may not be strong enough to control the VCR. For best results, make sure nothing blocks the signal.

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Contents Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Tips Welcome to Dish NetworkTMOverview Conventions Used in This Guide Getting the Most of Your HD Satellite ReceiverIf You Need More Assistance Quick Start Guide Quick Start GuideOrdering Your Programming Finding Programs To Watch Quick Tour of the Menus Quick Tour of the MenusChapter Quick Tour of the Menus Chapter Satellite Signal Quality About Satellite TelevisionAbout Satellite Television Rain and Snow FadeSolar Interference Receiver Front Panel Cancel Button Power ButtonMode Lights System Info ButtonDVI-HDTV/DISH DVI Connector YPbPr Component ConnectorsReceiver Back Panel Connections Receiver Back Panel ConnectionsUHF Remote Control Antenna Phono RCA Audio and Video OutputsRCA Audio and Video Input Audio Digital OutputTelephone Jack Remote ControlRemote Control Remote Control Batteries On Screen Low Remote Battery WarningRemote Control Settings Remote Control SettingsChecking the Remote Control Address Change the AddressUHF Remote Control Antenna Attach a UHF Remote Control AntennaUHF Remote Control Antenna Add a UHF AttenuatorYPbPr Connections Installing the ReceiverConnecting Your Receiver to an Hdtv or HD Monitor Installing the Receiver in an Existing Dish Antenna System Installing the ReceiverConnection Diagram Example 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 Using the Remote Control SAT Mode ButtonPower Buttons Volume ButtonUp And Page Down Buttons Guide ButtonUp/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons Recall ButtonUsing the Remote Control View TV ButtonRecord Button Number Pad ButtonsFormat/Star Button Recover ButtonDish home Button Using the Menus Changing ChannelsSelecting a Menu Option Lists of Choices in the MenusHighlighting a Choice in a Menu List Selecting a Choice in a Menu ListUsing Text Fields Canceling a ProcedureUsing the Virtual Keyboard Using the Number PadUsing the Program Guide Selecting a Program in the Program Guide Using the Program GuideOpening the Program Guide Using the Program Banner Using the Browse BannerUsing the Browse Banner Themes Using Themes and SearchOrdering Pay-Per-View Programs Using Themes and Search SearchUsing dish home Interactive TV Applications Using Favorites ListsMaking a Favorites List Active Using Favorites ListsCreating or Changing a Favorites List Changing the Name of a Favorites List Using TimersEvent Timer Types Before an Event Timer Operates Using TimersEvent Timer Frequencies Setting Up an Automatic Event Timer Setting Up a Manual Event TimerQuick Record Editing an Event Timer Overlapping Event TimersMaximum Number of Event Timers Deleting an Event Timer Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR Special Consideration When Using Event TimersEvent 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 Using Locks How to Set Locks a Two Step ProcessWhen You Have Locked the Receiver Locking and Unlocking the ReceiverUsing Locks Creating or Changing Ratings LocksCreating or Changing Channel Locks Locking or Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons Hiding and Showing Adult Channels Changing the Receiver PasswordUnlocking or Locking Pay-Per-View Programs Caller ID Screens Using Caller IDUsing Caller ID To Turn the Caller ID On and Off Advanced Features Advanced FeaturesSetting Up Digital Audio Closed CaptioningScreen Positioning Screen AdjustmentsHD Display Display Options for Local Channels Display Options for Local ChannelsChanging Program Languages Remote Control Modes Limited ModeControl Other Devices with the Remote Combination DevicesSet Up the Remote Control Control Other Devices with the RemoteScan for Device Codes Check the Device Codes Up/Down Arrow Buttons Control a TV or a Second TV TV Mode ButtonInput Button VCR/DVD Buttons Control a VCR or a DVD Player VCR Mode ButtonNumber Buttons Control a Tuner or Amplifier AUX Mode Button Switching Between TV and Device Volume Control Set the Remote to Control the Device VolumeRemote Teaching Sequence Set the Remote Back to Control the TV VolumeTeaching Another Remote Resetting the Receiver to Factory Defaults Resetting the Receiver to Factory DefaultsDiagnostics Troubleshooting ToolsResetting Your Receiver Troubleshooting Tools Point Dish and Check SwitchQAM Installations Troubleshooting Tables ReferenceReference On-Screen MessagesTroubleshooting Tables Dish Pro Twin Lnbf 078, 079Using the Remote Control Hearing a ProgramWatching a Program Using the MenusUsing the Program Guide or the Browse Banner Changing Channels Using LocksUsing Favorite Lists Using the Telephone for Voice/Data/FAX Buying a Pay-Per-View ProgramTroubleshooting Tables Using Event TimersDevice Codes TV CodesDevice Codes VCR Codes Press 1 before entering the VCR codeTuner/Amplifier Codes TV/VCR ComboDVD Player Codes DVD/VCR Combo TV/DVD Combo CodesWhat the Warranty Does Not Cover Limited WarrantyWhat the Warranty Covers Legal Limitations If You Need AssistancePost Receipt Exchange Program Accessory WarrantyAdvance Exchange Program Dish Network Service Residential Customer AgreementResidential Customer Agreement Billing Policies and Payments for Services Cancellation of Service Leased Equipment Limitation of OUR Liability Telephone Communication Staying LegalFCC Compliance FCC Compliance Radio InterferenceAppendix Index Page 138410