Contents | Dish Network 512 instruction

Contents
Safety Instructions	iii
Chapter 1 - Introduction	1
Welcome!	1
About this Receiver	2
Overview	2
Getting Started	4
Quick Tour of Basic Features	5
Quick Tour of the Menus	7
Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features	12
Quick Tour of Watching One Program While Recording Others	16
Quick Tour of Picture-in-Picture (PIP)	17
Satellite Television	18
Satellite Signal Quality	18
Chapter 2 - Receiver Description and Installation	19
Receiver Front Panel	19
Receiver Back Panel	20
Remote Controls	21
Connecting the Receiver to Your Nearby TV	24
Programming the Recover Button	26
Changing the TV1 Output Channel	27
Connecting the Receiver to the Phone Line	27
Connecting the Receiver to a Dish Antenna System	29
Optional - Connecting VCRs to the System	31
Optional - Connecting to an Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable	31
Optimize Your Remote Controls	32
Setting Up TV1 to Operate in UHF Pro	34
Setting Up TV1 to Operate in IR (default)	35
Chapter 3 - Using the System	37
Using the Two Satellite Tuners	37
Using the Remote Control	38
Using the Menus	43
Using Text Fields	47
Changing Channels	48
Using the Program Guide	48
Displaying Program Information	50
Using Favorites Lists	52
Using Timers	54
Watching One Program While Recording Another	62
Using More DVR Features	64
Using Themes and Search	71
Using Locks	74

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Dish Network 512 manual Contents

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Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Important Information About This Receiver Welcome About this Receiver Remote ControlsOverview Conventions Fixed Images OverviewDish Network Logo Ordering Your Programming Getting Started Quick Tour of Basic Features Quick Tour of Basic FeaturesFinding Programs to Watch Chapter Quick Tour of the Menus Quick Tour of the Menus Chapter Quick Tour of the Menus Chapter Quick Tour of the Menus Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features When the Record Remainder of this Event displays, select Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features Quick Tour of Watching One Program While Recording Others Quick Tour of Picture-in-Picture PIP Quick Tour of Picture-in-Picture PIP Satellite Television Satellite Signal QualityRain and Snow Fade Solar Interference Receiver Front Panel TV1 Connections Receiver Back PanelTV CH 3-4 Out RCA Out Remote Controls Remote Controls Types of Remote Controls Low Battery Warning Installing or Changing the BatteriesAttach a UHF Antenna for optional accessory Batteries Coaxial Cable Connections Connecting the Receiver to Your Nearby TV Confirm Remote Control Operation Connecting the Receiver to Your Nearby TVRCA and S-Video Connections TV1 Confirming IR/UHF Pro Remote Control Operation Programming the Recover ButtonProgramming the Recover Button for Your TV Removing the Recover Button Channel Programming Changing the TV1 Output Channel Connecting the Receiver to the Phone LineChanging the TV1 Output Channel Phone Line Connection Phone System Setup Connecting the Receiver to a Dish Antenna System Connecting the Receiver to a Dish Antenna System Chapter Optional Connecting to an Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable Optional Connecting VCRs to the SystemOptional Connecting VCRs to the System Connecting a VCR to the Nearby TV Confirming the Remote Control Address Optimize Your Remote ControlsChange the Address Attach a UHF Attenuator for optional accessory Optimize Your Remote Controls Setting Up TV1 to Operate in UHF Pro Setting Up TV1 to Operate in IR default Setting Up TV1 to Operate in IR default Chapter Using Picture-In-Picture Using the Two Satellite TunersTwo Tuners SAT Mode Button Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Select Button TV/Video ButtonRecall Button Info Button View Live TV Button Cancel ButtonDish Button Number Pad Buttons Star Button Recover ButtonZero Button Pound Button Using the Menus Using the Menus Open and Close Menus Selecting Menu Options Highlighting Menu OptionsList of Choices in the Menus Highlighting a Choice in a Menu List Canceling a ProcedureSelecting a Choice in a Menu Using Text Fields Using Text FieldsUsing the Virtual Keyboard Using the Number Pad Changing Channels Using the Program Guide Changing the Channel in the Program Guide Using the Program GuideScrolling Through the Program Guide Program Banner Displaying Program InformationBrowse Banner Displaying Program Information Using the Browse Banner Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs Using Favorites Lists Creating or Changing a Favorites List Using Favorites Lists Naming a Favorites List Using TimersMaking a Favorites List Active Event Timer Frequency Event Timer TypesEvent Timer Options Before an Event Timer Operates Using Quick Record Setting Up a Manual Event Timer Setting Up an Automatic Event Timer Setting Up a DishPASS Timer Overlapping Timers Reviewing and Editing Event Timers Maximum Number of Event Timers Special Considerations When Using Event Timers Deleting an Event Timer Using Two Tuners to Record Event Timer Performance when the Receiver is OffWatching One Program While Recording Another Watching One Program While Recording Another Using Auto Recording Using More DVR FeaturesAuto Recording Quick Recording Using More DVR Features Start Recording a Program Using Quick RecordingStop Recording a Program Use the DVR Events Menu While Playing Back or Recording an Event Chapter Play Back a Recorded Event and Record Another Event More About the DVR Features Auto Recording Copy Recordings to Videotape Using Themes and Search Using Themes and SearchThemes Search Search History How to Set Locks a Two-Step Process Using LocksWhen You Have Locked the Receiver Locking and Unlocking the Receiver Creating or Changing Rating Content Code Locks Using Locks Creating or Changing Channel Locks Locking and Unlocking Pay-Per-View Channels Locking and Unlocking the Receiver Front Panel Chapter Hiding and Showing Adult Channels Changing the Receiver Password Chapter Personal Identification Numbers Using Caller IDPersonal Identification Numbers Caller ID Screens Turning Caller ID On and Off Resetting Receiver to Factory Default Settings Changing Audio Languages for Programs Changing Audio Languages for Programs Receiver Updates Control Other Devices with the Remote Control Control Other Devices with the Remote ControlRemote Control Modes Limited Mode For AUX mode setup only Set Up the Remote Control Scan for Device Codes Check the Device Codes Control a TV or a Second TV TV Mode Button Remote Control Buttons Control the ReceiverPower Button Number Buttons Up and Down Arrow Buttons Control a VCR or a Second VCR or DVD Player VCR Mode ButtonUp and Down Buttons VCR Buttons Control a Tuner or Amplifier AUX Mode Button Amp Testing the System Testing the SystemStarting a Test Telephone Connection Test Chapter Reference Troubleshooting Tables 001 On-Screen Messages 013 Troubleshooting Tables 074 Using the Remote Control Hearing a Program What Is Possible Reason What to Do Watching a Program Using the Menus Using Locks Using the Program Guide or the Browse Banner Changing Channels Using Favorites ListsBuying a Pay-Per-View Program What Is Possible Reason What to Do Happening Using the Telephone for Voice/Data/FAX Tune to the channel Using Event Timers What’s What’s Wrong What You Can Do Happening Using DVR Features Chapter TV Codes Device Codes NEC VCR Codes ASA Device Codes DVD Player Codes TV/VCR ComboTuner/Amplifier Codes TV/DVD Combo Codes TV/VCR/Tuner Combo CodesDVD/VCR Combo Codes TV/VCR Combo Codes Chapter What the Warranty Covers Limited WarrantyWhat the Warranty Does Not Cover Legal Limitations Residential Customer Agreement Accessory WarrantyIf You Need Assistance Advance Exchange Program Residential Customer Agreement Monthly Fees Residential Customer Agreement Cancellation of Service Leased Equipment Transfer of ACCOUNT, Services or Equipment General FCC Compliance Staying LegalTelephone Communication Connecting to an Over-the-Air Antenna Signal Strength Present at the TelevisionRadio Interference Page Index Index Selecting Options Index TV Channel Settings Remote Control SettingsReceiver Information