Dish Network 138410, Solo 811 quick start Troubleshooting Tools, Point Dish and Check Switch

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Note: If you have the receiver connected to a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) phone line, it may cause this test to fail. If so, you will need to install a DSL filter between the receiver and the phone jack on the wall. You can get a DSL filter from your Internet Service Provider or a local electronics parts store.

1.Press the MENU button.

2.Select the System Setup option.

3.Select the Diagnostics option.

Point Dish and Check Switch

The Point Dish and Check Switch screens are helpful to the Customer Service Representatives. You may be asked to display these screens when you call DISH Network. Even though there are items that can be changed, only change them when specifically directed by a Customer Service Representative.

1.Press MENU.

2.Select System Setup.

3.Select Installation.

4.Select Point Dish. This screen shows you information to help maximize your satellite signal. The bar at the bottom of the screen tells you the signal strength. Green is a good signal, while red indicates the signal is not acceptable or is from the wrong satellite.

5.Select Check Switch to display the Installation Summary screen. The

Installation Summary screen tells you if you are receiver signals from the satellites and which multi-dish switches you have installed, if any.

6.Select Test only if directed by the Customer Service Representative.

7.Select Done.

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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 Rain and Snow Fade Satellite Signal QualityAbout Satellite Television About Satellite TelevisionSolar Interference Receiver Front Panel System Info Button Cancel ButtonPower Button Mode LightsReceiver Back Panel Connections DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI ConnectorYPbPr Component Connectors Receiver Back Panel ConnectionsAudio Digital Output UHF Remote Control AntennaPhono RCA Audio and Video Outputs RCA Audio and Video InputRemote Control Remote ControlTelephone Jack On Screen Low Remote Battery Warning Remote Control BatteriesChange the Address Remote Control SettingsRemote Control Settings Checking the Remote Control 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 Volume Button Using the Remote ControlSAT Mode Button Power ButtonsRecall Button Up And Page Down ButtonsGuide Button Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow ButtonsNumber Pad Buttons Using the Remote ControlView TV Button Record ButtonDish home Button Recover ButtonFormat/Star Button Changing Channels Using the MenusSelecting a Choice in a Menu List Selecting a Menu OptionLists of Choices in the Menus Highlighting a Choice in a Menu ListUsing the Number Pad Using Text FieldsCanceling a Procedure Using the Virtual KeyboardUsing 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 Setting Up the Receiver and VCR to Use a VCR Event Timer Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCRSpecial Consideration When Using Event Timers Event Timer Performance when the Receiver is OffSetting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR Locking and Unlocking the Receiver Using LocksHow to Set Locks a Two Step Process When You Have Locked 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 Closed Captioning Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Setting Up Digital AudioHD Display Screen AdjustmentsScreen Positioning Changing Program Languages Display Options for Local ChannelsDisplay Options for Local Channels Combination Devices Remote Control ModesLimited Mode Control Other Devices with the RemoteControl 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