Dish Network Solo 301 Changing Channels, Using the Menus, Opening the Menus, Closing the Menus

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Chapter 3

Using the System

CHANGING CHANNELS

There are three basic ways to change channels while watching a program:

•Press the remote control UP or DOWN ARROW button to get to the desired channel.

•Use the remote control number pad buttons to enter the desired channel number.

•Press the GUIDE button and select a program from the Program Guide. See page 26 for more information.

USING THE MENUS

Menus displayed on the TV screen make using the receiver and selecting programs quick and easy. Use the menus to control the receiver and to use its features, such as setting locks, choosing a program, or creating a

Favorites List.

OPENING THE MENUS

You can open the menus in either of two ways:

•Press MENU to open the Main Menu, then select any of the other menus from the Main Menu.

•Use the matching button on the remote control. For example, to open the Program Guide, press GUIDE.

CLOSING THE MENUS

To close a menu and return to watching a program, press the remote control VIEW TV button, or the remote control CANCEL button.

Note: The menu closes if you do not do anything in a menu for several minutes. Any unsaved changes you made will be lost.

MENU OPTIONS

A menu option looks like this.

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Contents Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Welcome to Dish Network OverviewConventions Used in this Guide To Order Programming If YOU Need More AssistanceQuick Start Guide Ordering Your ProgrammingFinding Programs To Watch About Satellite TelevisionFinding Programs to Watch Satellite Signal Quality Rain and Snow FadeSolar Interference Front Panel Back Panel Parts of the SystemRemote Control Remote Control BatteriesParts of the System Using the Remote Control in SAT Mode Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control in TV Mode Using the Remote Control in VCR Mode Changing the Remote Control Address Control Other Devices with the Remote Satellite Video RecoveryRemote Control Modes Control Other Devices with the RemoteSET UP the Remote Control Limited ModeScan for Device Codes Check the Device Codes Down Arrow button repeatedly until the device turns offSelect Button Control a Tuner or Amplifier AUX Mode ButtonPower Button Volume ButtonUsing TV or Amplifier Volume Control To switch back to TV volume control, do the followingProgram Guide MenusMenus Main MenuTheme Categories Menu Favorites Lists MenuSystem Locks Menu System Setup Menu Timers MenuBrowse Banner Installing the Receiver in AN Existing System Installing the Receiver in an Existing System Chapter Closing the Menus Using the MenusChanging Channels Opening the MenusHighlighting a Choice in a Menu List Highlighting a Menu OptionSelecting a Menu Option Lists of Choices in the MenusCanceling a Procedure Using the MenusUsing the Program Guide Closing the Program Guide Using the Program GuideOpening the Program Guide Selecting a Program in the Program GuideUsing the Browse Banner Using the Program BannerUsing the Browse Banner Using Themes Ordering PAY PER View ProgramsThemes Using Search Using SearchDish Home Interactive TV Applications Using Favorites Lists Using Favorites ListsCreating or Changing a Favorites List Changing the Name of a Favorites List Making a Favorites List ActiveEvent Timer Frequencies Using TimersUsing Timers Event Timer TypesSetting UP AN Automatic Event Timer Before AN Event Timer OperatesSetting UP a Manual Event Timer Select the Create option to save the event timerQuick Record Overlapping Event TimersEditing AN Event Timer Maximum Number of Event TimersDeleting AN Event Timer Reviewing Event TimersCreating VCR Event Timers LOCKS, BLACKED-OUT PROGRAMS, and Event Timers Power OFF and Event TimersSetting UP the Receiver and VCR to USE a VCR Event Timer HOW to SET Locks a TWO Step Process Using LocksUsing Locks When YOU have Locked the ReceiverCreating a Password Creating or Changing Rating Content Code Locks Locking the Receiver Creating or Changing Channel LocksLocking the Receiver Front Panel Control Buttons Unlocking the ReceiverLocking PAY PER View Programs Unlocking the Receiver Front Panel Control ButtonsChanging the Receiver Password Hiding Adult ChannelsOpening a Locked ITEM, or Opening the Locks Menu Using Caller ID Using Caller IDCaller ID Screens To Turn the Caller ID on and OFF Changing Program Languages Changing Program LanguagesChanging Menu Languages Resetting the Receiver to Factory Default Settings Using Troubleshooting ToolsResetting Your Receiver Using Troubleshooting Tools DiagnosticsPoint Dish and Check Switch Chapter Reference Troubleshooting TablesON-SCREEN Messages ReferenceTroubleshooting Tables Dishpro Twin Lnbf 078, 079What Is Possible Reason What to Do Happening Using the Remote ControlWatching a Program Hearing a ProgramUsing the Menus Using the Program Guide or the Browse BannerUsing Locks Changing Channels Using Favorite ListsTroubleshooting Tables Using the Telephone for Voice /DATA /FAXBuying a PAY PER View Program View event You try to set up an event Using Event TimersDevice Codes TV CodesVCR Codes DVD Player Codes Device CodesTuner Codes Amplifier TUNER/AMPLIFIER CodesChapter Chapter 015 Dishpro Twin Lnbf Using the Remote Control Hearing a Program Using the Menus Changing Channels Buying a PAY PER View Program Using Event Timers TV Codes MTC TV/VCR Combo Codes DVD Player Codes DVD/VCR Combo Chapter Index Index Index Index 143334 Limited Warranty What the Warranty CoversWhat the Warranty does not Cover Legal Limitations If YOU Need AssistanceAdvance Exchange Program Accessory Warranty Residential Customer AgreementPost Receipt Exchange Program Dish Network Service Billing Policies and Payments for Services Cancellation of Service Equipment Leased Equipment Transfer of ACCOUNT, Services or Equipment Telephone Communication FCC ComplianceCompliance Information Statement FCC ComplianceAppendix