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Welcome
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing DISH Network. You are about to experience the excitement and
convenience of our Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service, which delivers the very best
picture and sound quality. DISH Network consistently provides the latest products and
satellite-delivered services—with high performance, ease of operation, and a wide variety
of entertainment options.
Your new DISH Network Digital Video Recorder (DVR) receiver has three tuners (two
satellite and one over-the-air) for record and playback in standard or high definition.
Additionally, the DVR features and a host of other functions make it one of the most
versatile and exciting devices in home entertainment.
This satellite receiver lets you decide how you watch TV. You can record and play back
audio and video with full digital quality. You can pause a live program and not miss any of
the action, or you can record a program to watch later without a VCR.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This section explains how the guide is divided and the conventions used throughout.
Guide Overview
The information in this guide is separated into several chapters to make it easy for you to
find exactly what you’re looking for:
•Chapter 1 - Introduction gives you a brief overview of DISH Network and your new
receiver.
•Chapter 2 - Receiver and Remote Controls explains the basic features of your system
and how to use the remote controls, front panel buttons, and back panel connections.
•Chapter 3 - Finding Programs to Watch describes how to change channels and look
for programs.
•Chapter 4 - Pay Per Programs shows you how to order and watch Pay-Per-View and
DISH On Demand programs.
•Chapter 5 - Favorites Lists explains how to create, name, and use favorites lists.
•Chapter 6 - Locks explains how to set locks and passwords.
•Chapter 7 - Interactive TV describes how to use the DishHOME Interactive TV
features of your satellite TV system.
•Chapter 8 - Digital Video Recording explains how to use the recording features of your
satellite TV receiver to maximize your viewing pleasure.
•Chapter 9 - Record Future Programs shows you how you can record and play back
your favorite programs when you want to watch them.
•Chapter 10 - Remote Control Setup contains instructions for programming your
remote to control your satellite receiver and equipment like a TV or VCR.
•Chapter 11 - Receiver Customization shows you how to customize your receiver.
•Chapter 12 - Connections and Setup explains how to connect your satellite receiver to
your TV and equipment like a VCR.