Dish Network Solo 111 manual Troubleshooting Tables

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Troubleshooting Tables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message Number

Possible Reason

What to Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• You may have tried to tune to a

• You must buy a channel before you can tune to a program on

 

 

 

013, 014

program on a channel which you

that channel. Call the Customer Service Center to buy the

 

 

 

have not bought.

channel, or if you believe this message was displayed by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mistake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• You may have just plugged in the

• Wait a few minutes to see if the message is removed. Make sure

 

 

 

 

receiver, and it is acquiring the

that all required cables are in place, and check that all cable

 

 

 

 

satellite signal. Or, the receiver

connections are tight and dry (for outdoor cables).

 

 

 

 

may have temporarily lost the

Make sure that the satellite dish has a clear line of sight to the

 

 

 

015

signal.

satellite. Check whether branches or leaves have grown into the

 

 

 

 

 

line of sight.

 

 

 

 

 

• Check that the Signal Strength bar in the Point Dish/

 

 

 

 

 

Signal menu is green and displays the word Locked. If not,

 

 

 

 

 

contact your installer to re-aim the satellite dish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The receiver may not be

• You must connect the receiver to an active telephone connection

 

 

 

 

connected to an active telephone

at all times. If you install two or more receivers, you must

 

 

 

 

line.

connect each receiver to an active telephone connection at all

 

 

 

018

 

times.

 

 

 

 

• The credit limit may have been

• Review your pay per view purchases to check the credit limit.

 

 

 

 

exceeded.

Call the Customer Service Center for help checking the credit

 

 

 

 

 

limit, and/or to get authorization to make a purchase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The receiver may not yet have

• If you have authorized the receiver, wait a few minutes to see if

 

 

 

 

been authorized. The satellite

the message is removed. Make sure that all required cables are

 

 

 

 

dish may have moved so that it is

in place, and check that all cable connections are tight and dry

 

 

 

 

no longer picking up the satellite

(for outdoor cables).

 

 

 

 

signal. The cable connections

• Make sure that the satellite dish has a clear line of sight to the

 

 

 

 

may have loosened or have

 

 

 

022

moisture inside. There may be an

satellite. Check whether branches or leaves have grown into the

 

 

 

line of sight.

 

 

 

 

interruption of the satellite

 

 

 

 

signal.

• Check that the Signal Strength bar in the Point Dish/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal menu is green and displays the word Locked. If not,

 

 

 

 

 

contact your installer to re-aim the satellite dish. If you have not

 

 

 

 

 

authorized the receiver, call the Customer Service Center for

 

 

 

 

 

help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The receiver may have

• Wait a few minutes to see if the message is removed. Make sure

 

 

 

 

temporarily lost the satellite

that all required cables are in place, and check that all cable

 

 

 

 

signal.

connections are tight and dry (for outdoor cables).

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure that the satellite dish has a clear line of sight to the

 

 

 

026

 

satellite. Check whether branches or leaves have grown into the

 

 

 

 

 

line of sight.

 

 

 

 

 

• Check that the Signal Strength bar in the Point Dish/

 

 

 

 

 

Signal menu is green and displays the word Locked. If not,

 

 

 

 

 

contact your installer to re-aim the satellite dish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The receiver may need to get new

• Turn the receiver off. Doing this allows the receiver to

 

 

 

028

software before you can use it to

“download” new software via the satellite signal. The download

 

 

 

order pay per view programs.

may take several minutes; do not disturb or unplug the receiver

 

 

 

 

 

during this time. When the download is done, you will be able

 

 

 

 

 

to use it to order pay per view programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• You may have tried to set a VCR

• You must set up the receiver to control the VCR before you can

 

 

 

032

Event Timer without having set

set a VCR Event Timer. See the Using the System for

 

 

 

up the receiver to control the

instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

059

• You may have tried to close an

• If your setup includes a multi-dish switch, you must do

 

 

 

installation menu without having

the Check Switch test.

 

 

 

 

done the Check Switch test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• You may have aimed the satellite

• Make sure that you have selected the option for the right satellite

 

 

 

060

dish at one satellite, but selected

on the Point Dish/Signal menu.

 

 

 

the option for another satellite on

• Make sure that the cable(s) for the satellite you have selected are

 

 

 

 

the Point Dish/Signal menu.

 

 

 

 

 

connected to the LNBF that receives signals from that satellite.

 

 

 

 

 

Re-aim the satellite dish at the right satellite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions Safety Overview Welcome to Dish NetworktmQuick Start Guide If YOU Need More AssistanceAbout Satellite Television Satellite Signal QualityFinding Programs To Watch Solar Interference Receiver Front Panel Parts of the SystemReceiver Back Panel Parts of the SystemRemote Control Remote ControlPress the Power button to turn the receiver on or OFF Select Save Left Arrow Menus MenusMain Menu Favorites Lists Menu Timers Menu Browse Banner Browse BannerChapter Changing Channels Using the MenusUsing the System Using the Menus Using the Program Guide Program Guide Using the Program GuideUsing the Browse Banner Using the Program BannerUsing the Browse Banner At the confirmation menu Ordering PAY PER View ProgramsUsing Search Using ThemesUsing Themes Chapter Using Favorites Lists Using Favorites ListsMaking a Favorites List Active Using Timers Using TimersEvent Timer Frequencies Select the Create option to save the event timer Overlapping Event Timers Editing AN Event Timer Deleting AN Event Timer Number PAD buttons Setting Up the Receiver to Control the VCRUsing Locks Using Locks Creating or Changing Rating Content Code Locks Creating or Changing Channel Locks Unlocking the Receiver To unlock pay per view programs To hide adult channels Opening a Locked ITEM, or Opening the Locks Menu Using Caller ID Using Caller ID Changing Program Languages Resetting the Receiver to Factory SettingsRestarting the Receiver Testing the Phone Connection Testing the Phone ConnectionSetting UP the Receiver for Channel 3 or Installation Instructions Finding the Satellites ChapterInstalling a Dish 500 Antenna No YES Mounting the DishInstalling a Dish 500 Antenna Attach the Lnbf to the Y-bracket using the two Lnbf screws Installing a Dish 500 Antenna Chapter Installing a Dish 500 Antenna Installing a Multiple Dish DishPro System Installing a Dish 500 Antenna Dish 500, One DishPro Twin LNBF, Two DishPro Receivers DishPro Wiring DiagramsDish 500, One DishPro Quad LNBF, Four DishPro Receivers DishPro Wiring DiagramsChapter For four Chapter DishPro Wiring Diagrams Chapter Running Coaxial Cable Connecting the Receiver to a Phone Line Connecting the Receiver to a Phone Line Chapter Reference Troubleshooting TablesReference Troubleshooting Tables Dishpro Twin Lnbf What Is Possible Reason What to Do Happening Hearing a Program Using the Menus Changing Channels Buying a PAY PER View Program Using Event Timers Device Codes VCR CodesSBR Index Index Index Index Appendix a Appendix a Appendix a Appendix a What the Warranty Does Not Cover What the Warranty CoversIf You Need Assistance Legal LimitationsPost Receipt Exchange Program Accessory WarrantyAdvance Exchange Program Residential Customer Agreement Residential Customer Agreement Billing Policies and Payments for Services Cancellation of Service Leased Equipment Limitation of OUR Liability Telephone Communication Staying LegalRadio Interference FCC ComplianceAppendix B