Dish Network Solo 811 Getting the Most of Your HD Satellite Receiver, If You Need More Assistance

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Conventions Used in This Guide

To make it easy for you to use this guide, we use the following conventions:

The names of remote control buttons and modes are all uppercase. Example: Press the SAT button.

Menus and options that appear on the TV screen are in bold type. Example: Open the Program Guide.

Select means to move the highlight to an on-screen option or choice in a list and press the SELECT/OK button on the remote control.

Example: Select the Locks option.

Connections on the back of the receiver are in small capital letters.

Example: SATELLITE IN

Getting the Most of Your HD Satellite Receiver

To enjoy viewing high definition programming at its highest resolution and quality, your DISH Network HD satellite receiver must be connected to an HDTV set or monitor and displayed in a high definition format (1080i or 720p). Your receiver must also be activated with qualifying programming to display in high definition format.

If You Need More Assistance

If you need help after you read this guide, call Customer Service at

1-800-333-DISH (3474). You can also call the Customer Service number for information on professional installation.

For those who purchased the receiver from an authorized DISH Network retailer, contact the dealer listed on your System Info screen.

1.Press the SYSTEM INFO button on the receiver’s front panel to display the

System Info screen.

2.Select Next until you open System Info - Three.

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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 Mode Lights Cancel ButtonPower Button System Info ButtonReceiver Back Panel Connections DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI ConnectorYPbPr Component Connectors Receiver Back Panel ConnectionsRCA Audio and Video Input UHF Remote Control AntennaPhono RCA Audio and Video Outputs Audio Digital OutputRemote Control Remote ControlTelephone Jack Remote Control Batteries On Screen Low Remote Battery WarningChecking the Remote Control Address Remote Control SettingsRemote Control Settings Change the AddressUHF Remote Control Antenna Attach a UHF Remote Control AntennaUHF Remote Control Antenna Add a UHF AttenuatorInstalling 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 Power Buttons Using the Remote ControlSAT Mode Button Volume ButtonUp/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons Up And Page Down ButtonsGuide Button Recall ButtonRecord Button Using the Remote ControlView TV Button Number Pad ButtonsRecover Button Dish home ButtonFormat/Star Button Using the Menus Changing ChannelsHighlighting a Choice in a Menu List Selecting a Menu OptionLists of Choices in the Menus Selecting a Choice in a Menu ListUsing the Virtual Keyboard Using Text FieldsCanceling a Procedure Using the Number PadUsing the Program Guide Using the Program Guide Opening the Program GuideSelecting a Program in the Program Guide Using the Program Banner Using the Browse BannerUsing the Browse Banner Using Themes and Search Ordering Pay-Per-View ProgramsThemes Using Themes and Search SearchUsing dish home Interactive TV Applications Using Favorites ListsUsing 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 an Automatic Event Timer Setting Up a Manual Event TimerQuick Record Overlapping Event Timers Maximum Number of Event TimersEditing an Event Timer Deleting an Event Timer Event Timer Performance when the Receiver is Off Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCRSpecial Consideration When Using Event Timers Setting Up the Receiver and VCR to Use a VCR Event TimerSetting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR When You Have Locked the Receiver Using LocksHow to Set Locks a Two Step Process Locking and Unlocking the ReceiverUsing Locks Creating or Changing Ratings 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 Setting Up Digital Audio Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Closed CaptioningScreen Adjustments HD DisplayScreen Positioning Display Options for Local Channels Changing Program LanguagesDisplay Options for Local Channels Control Other Devices with the Remote Remote Control ModesLimited Mode Combination DevicesSet Up the Remote Control Control Other Devices with the RemoteScan 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 Switching Between TV and Device Volume Control Set the Remote to Control the Device VolumeSet 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 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 ProgramUsing the Menus Using the Program Guide or the Browse BannerWatching a Program Using Locks Using Favorite ListsChanging Channels 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 codeTV/VCR Combo DVD Player CodesTuner/Amplifier Codes DVD/VCR Combo TV/DVD Combo CodesLimited Warranty What the Warranty CoversWhat the Warranty Does Not Cover Legal Limitations If You Need AssistanceAccessory Warranty Advance Exchange ProgramPost Receipt 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 Staying Legal FCC ComplianceTelephone Communication FCC Compliance Radio InterferenceAppendix Index Page 138410