Dish Network Solo 311 manual Satellite Signal Quality, Rain and Snow Fade, Solar Interference

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Chapter 1

Introduction

SATELLITE SIGNAL QUALITY

RAIN AND SNOW FADE

Heavy rain, snow, or dense cloud cover can reduce the satellite signal, which may interrupt your programming service. Your service will return after the weather condition has passed. Aiming the satellite dish to get the strongest signal during installation, will help prevent rain and snow from interrupting the signal.

SOLAR INTERFERENCE

Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind the DISH Network satellite as it

orbits the Earth. This event occurs during a few days at the beginning of the spring

and the beginning of the autumn and lasts only a few minutes.

During these brief periods, you will not be able to see programs on DISH Network.

When the sun has moved from behind the satellite, the programs will reappear. This is an unavoidable natural event for all television involving the use of satellites and has an adverse effect on many program providers.

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Contents Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Conventions Used in this Guide Welcome to Dish NetworkOverview If YOU Need More Assistance Quick Start GuideOrdering Your Programming To Order ProgrammingFinding Programs to Watch Finding Programs To WatchAbout Satellite Television Solar Interference Satellite Signal QualityRain and Snow Fade Parts of the System Front Panel Back PanelParts of the System Remote ControlRemote Control Batteries Remote Control Using the Remote Control in SAT ModeUsing the Remote Control in TV Mode Using the Remote Control in VCR Mode Changing the Remote Control Address Satellite Video Recovery Remote Control ModesControl Other Devices with the Remote Control Other Devices with the RemoteLimited Mode SET UP the Remote ControlScan for Device Codes For AUX mode only. The first Check the Device CodesControl a Tuner or Amplifier AUX Mode Button Power ButtonVolume Button Select ButtonTo switch back to TV volume control, do the following Using TV or Amplifier Volume ControlMenus MenusMain Menu Program GuideSystem Locks Menu Theme Categories MenuFavorites Lists Menu Browse Banner System Setup MenuTimers Menu Installing the Receiver in AN Existing System Installing the Receiver in an Existing System Chapter Using the Menus Changing ChannelsOpening the Menus Closing the MenusHighlighting a Menu Option Selecting a Menu OptionLists of Choices in the Menus Highlighting a Choice in a Menu ListUsing the Menus Canceling a ProcedureUsing the Program Guide Using the Program Guide Opening the Program GuideSelecting a Program in the Program Guide Closing the Program GuideUsing the Program Banner Using the Browse BannerUsing the Browse Banner Themes Using ThemesOrdering PAY PER View Programs Using Search Using SearchDish Home Interactive TV Applications Creating or Changing a Favorites List Using Favorites ListsUsing Favorites Lists Making a Favorites List Active Changing the Name of a Favorites ListUsing Timers Using TimersEvent Timer Types Event Timer FrequenciesBefore AN Event Timer Operates Setting UP AN Automatic Event TimerSelect the Create option to save the event timer Setting UP a Manual Event TimerOverlapping Event Timers Quick RecordMaximum Number of Event Timers Editing AN Event TimerCreating VCR Event Timers Deleting AN Event TimerReviewing Event Timers Setting UP the Receiver and VCR to USE a VCR Event Timer LOCKS, BLACKED-OUT PROGRAMS, and Event TimersPower OFF and Event Timers Using Locks HOW to SET Locks a TWO Step ProcessCreating a Password Using LocksWhen YOU have Locked the Receiver Creating or Changing Rating Content Code Locks Creating or Changing Channel Locks Locking the ReceiverUnlocking the Receiver Locking the Receiver Front Panel Control ButtonsUnlocking the Receiver Front Panel Control Buttons Locking PAY PER View ProgramsOpening a Locked ITEM, or Opening the Locks Menu Changing the Receiver PasswordHiding Adult Channels Caller ID Screens Using Caller IDUsing Caller ID To Turn the Caller ID on and OFF Changing Menu Languages Changing Program LanguagesChanging Program Languages Resetting Your Receiver Resetting the Receiver to Factory Default SettingsUsing Troubleshooting Tools Point Dish and Check Switch Using Troubleshooting ToolsDiagnostics Chapter Troubleshooting Tables ReferenceReference ON-SCREEN MessagesTroubleshooting Tables 078, 079 Dishpro Twin LnbfUsing the Remote Control What Is Possible Reason What to Do HappeningHearing a Program Watching a ProgramUsing Locks Using the MenusUsing the Program Guide or the Browse Banner Using Favorite Lists Changing ChannelsBuying a PAY PER View Program Troubleshooting TablesUsing the Telephone for Voice /DATA /FAX Using Event Timers View event You try to set up an eventTV Codes Device CodesVCR Codes Device Codes DVD Player CodesTUNER/AMPLIFIER Codes Tuner Codes AmplifierChapter Reference Troubleshooting Tables Dishpro Twin Lnbf ON, the receiver front Hearing a Program What Is Possible Reason What to Do Changing Channels Using the Telephone for VOICE/DATA/FAX Set up is an Auto-Tune Event Timer , or Device Codes MTC TV/VCR DVD Players Codes DVD/VCR Combo Chapter What the Warranty does not Cover Limited WarrantyWhat the Warranty Covers Advance Exchange Program Legal LimitationsIf YOU Need Assistance Post Receipt Exchange Program Accessory WarrantyResidential Customer Agreement Dish Network Service Billing Policies and Payments for Services Cancellation of Service Equipment Leased Equipment Transfer of ACCOUNT, Services or Equipment FCC Compliance Telephone CommunicationFCC Compliance Compliance Information StatementAppendix Index Index Index Index 143334