Chapter 1

Introduction

Tip: The IR remote control is used to control TV1 menus and programming on a nearby TV. An optional IR/UHF Pro remote can be used to control the receiver from another room.

Getting Started

After your system has been installed, order and watch your programming using the following steps:

Step 1: Ordering Your Programming

1.Using a remote control, press SAT and then press the top POWER button to turn on the receiver. Make sure the TV is also on.

2. Press GUIDE.

You will see that some channels in the Program Guide appear

in white. These channels can be viewed immediately. However, many channels will be in red. You cannot view these channels until you order their programming.

3.Press the SYSTEM INFO button on the receiver front panel to display the System Info screen.

Note: The following screen is for example only. Be sure to use the numbers on the System Info screen displayed on your own TV.

4.Call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474). A customer service representative will help you start DISH Network programming on your system and will discuss the various programming packages available.

5.Choose a package and the representative will authorize your programming.

6.Press SELECT to close the System Info screen.

7.Wait a few minutes and the channels you purchased will turn from red to white, and can now be viewed.

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Dish Network 512 manual Getting Started, Ordering Your Programming