Troubleshooting Tables

Using the Menus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Is

Possible Reason

What to Do

 

 

 

Happening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You were using a menu,

The receiver has a time-out feature

Start over again.

 

 

 

and it suddenly closed.

that closes any menu after several

 

 

 

 

 

minutes of no activity. This will

 

 

 

 

 

discard any changes you have made,

 

 

 

 

 

but otherwise does no harm to the

 

 

 

 

 

receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watching A Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Is

Possible Reason

What to Do

 

 

 

Happening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The receiver front panel

• The TV set may not be working

• Make sure that the TV set is plugged into an electrical outlet.

 

 

 

TV1 and TV2 lights are

properly.

Make sure the outlet has electrical power.

 

 

 

on, but the TV image:

• If the TV and the receiver are

• Make sure that the TV is turned on.

 

 

 

is black (no picture),

working properly, there may be

• If the receiver is connected to the TV using only the CH 3-4

 

 

 

is frozen,

interference with the satellite

 

 

 

connections, make sure that the TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4

 

 

 

has break-ups,

signal. The TV may be wired to

 

 

 

(whichever works best in your area) and that the receiver is set

 

 

 

has “snow,” or

the wrong input.

 

 

 

to the same channel as the TV using the Modulator Setup

 

 

 

shows small squares of

 

 

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

various colors.

 

 

 

 

 

• If the TV is receiving the signal through the in-home cabling

 

 

 

 

• The TV may not be on the correct

 

 

 

 

system from the CH 21-69 output on the receiver, make sure the

 

 

 

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

TV is tuned to the same channel as indicated in the receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modulator Setup screen.

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that the TV brightness and contrast are adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that the TV is connected properly to the receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure that the TV’s text mode and closed captioned

 

 

 

 

 

features are turned off.

 

 

 

 

• The TV may not be set to display

• If the TV is connected to the receiver using the RCA-type or S-

 

 

 

 

from the correct input.

Video connections, make sure the TV is set up to display from

 

 

 

 

 

the connected outputs.

 

 

 

 

 

• Check that the system has been installed correctly. Make sure

 

 

 

 

 

that all required coaxial cables are in place, and check that all

 

 

 

 

 

cable connectors are tight and dry (for outdoor cables).

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure that the satellite dish has a clear line of sight to the

 

 

 

 

 

satellite. Check whether branches or leaves have grown into the

 

 

 

 

 

line of sight.

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that the satellite dish is aimed at the satellite. Check

 

 

 

 

 

the strength of the signal using the Point Dish and Signal

 

 

 

 

 

Strength menu. Consult your installer to re-aim the dish, if

 

 

 

 

 

necessary, to obtain the maximum possible signal strength.

 

 

 

 

 

Note the local weather conditions. Heavy rain, snow, or cloud

 

 

 

 

 

cover may be interfering with transmission of the satellite

 

 

 

 

 

signal. Remove any snow or other debris which may have

 

 

 

 

 

collected on the satellite dish.

 

 

 

 

• Shared View may be disabled

• Enable Shared View (see page 51).

 

 

 

 

preventing picture on TV2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DuoDVR 625, 118523, DuoDVR 522 specifications

Dish Network has long been a prominent player in the satellite television industry, and its DuoDVR series exemplifies the company's commitment to innovation and user satisfaction. Among the most notable models in the DuoDVR line are the DuoDVR 522, DuoDVR 118523, and DuoDVR 625. Each of these models is characterized by distinct features and technological advancements that cater to a variety of viewing preferences.

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