Chapter 1
Introduction
About this Receiver
Tip: In the margins of pages through- out this guide are tips and other information to make using your satellite receiver easy and fun.
Your DISH Network satellite receiver has features that make watching TV more exciting. Along with the integrated digital video recording (DVR) functions, you are about to discover new ways to make programming choices.
Remote Controls
Two remote controls coan be used with your receiver:
•An Infrared (IR) remote control is included with your receiver. It controls programming for a nearby TV and is labeled with a green number 1, which matches similar markings on the receiver output connections and the menus displayed for the nearby TV.
•An optional
Overview
Before you use your satellite receiver, you need to install the system or have it installed by a professional technician. For a professional installation, please call the Customer Service Center at
A vital part of the installation is to set up the receiver to get the latest software from the satellite. Afer you install a new system correctly, following the instructions in Chapter 2, then your receiver will automatically install this software.
For information on the receiver and its installation, read Chapter 2, Receiver Description and Installation beginning on page 19.
For information on any specific feature or function, read Chapter 3, Using The System beginning on page 37.
If you have a problem operating the system or receive an error message, use the Troubleshooting Tables beginning on page 97.
Conventions
To make it easy for you to use this guide, we use the following conventions.
•The names of remote control buttons are all uppercase. For Example: Press the SAT button.
•Menus and options that appear on the TV screen are in bold type. For Example: Open the Program Guide.
•Select means to move the highlight to an
For Example: Select the Locks option.
•Button sequences are shown in this convention: [button name or
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