Dish Network 722k Connecting AN OVER-THE-AIR Antenna, Connecting an Over-the-Air Antenna

Connections and Setup

Connecting an Over-the-Air Antenna

CONNECTING AN OVER-THE-AIR ANTENNA

If you want to receive digital channels from an over-the-air antenna in addition to your satellite receiver programming, connect the over-the-air antenna to your ViP® series receiver’s optional tuner module, or to your TV distribution equipment.

•The MODULE EXPANSION PORT on your receiver's back panel can be used to install an optional over-the-air tuner module which may be obtained separately. The module adds the capability of receiving and viewing programming on the nearby TV from an over-the-air antenna. For more information about installing the optional over-the-air tuner, see the Over-The-Air Module Installation Instructions.

•Once the optional tuner module has been installed, connect a VHF/UHF over-the-air antenna to the OVER-THE-AIRANTENNA IN port on the back of the module. Peel off the black sticker and affix it to the cable close to where it connects to the back of the receiver. The stickers are inside the front cover of this guide.

•The remote TV can view over-the-air channels from the optional module in either Single Mode or Dual Mode. See Dual and Single Modes on page 12.

•For remote TVs receiving programming from HOME DISTRIBUTION, the over-the-air antenna needs to be connected to your TV distribution equipment. When adding this connection, the FCC requires that you install appropriate equipment between the over-the-air antenna/cable and the satellite TV receiver to prevent you from accidentally retransmitting DISH Network programming (see FCC Compliance in the Appendix). TV distribution equipment devices include coax panels, amplifiers, or Super Home Nodes, and are available through many companies.

•You can add over-the-air channels and assign them network affiliations. Once you have done this, you can access the channels via the Program Guide or the Browse Banner in much the same way as you would satellite channels.

Note: The type of TV antenna required depends on the channels used by, and the transmitting locations of, the local broadcast stations for your area. Visit www.antennaweb.org or contact a professional installer to help you select a suitable antenna.

Make sure to follow the antenna installation instructions correctly. Ground an outdoor antenna per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any local electrical codes.

The audio/video quality on local over-the-air channels depends on the distance and terrain between the broadcaster’s transmitting station and your home, and on the placement and quality of the over-the-air TV antenna that you are using. If you have questions about over-the-air channels, contact the broadcaster, not DISH Network.

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