If YOU Need More Assistance | Dish Network Solo 301 instruction

Chapter 1

Introduction

IF YOU NEED MORE ASSISTANCE

If you need help after you read this guide, choose one of the following resources:

•Go to our website at tech.dishnetwork.com

•Press MENU on your remote control and then select Customer

Service.

•Call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474). You can also call the Customer Service number for information on profes- sional installation.

QUICK START GUIDE

These instructions guide you through activating your receiver over the phone with the Customer Service Center. If you see a screen that asks you to Begin Activation, exit the screen by pressing the DOWN arrow on the remote control to move the highlight to Watch TV and then press the SELECT button.

STEP 1: ORDERING YOUR PROGRAMMING

1.If the receiver is off, press the blank POWER button on the remote or press the POWER button on the receiver.

2.Press GUIDE on the remote control.

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

TO ORDER PROGRAMMING

1.Display the Important System Information screen on your receiver by pressing SYS INFO on the remote.

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Contents

Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Welcome to Dish Network OverviewConventions Used in this Guide Ordering Your Programming If YOU Need More AssistanceQuick Start Guide To Order Programming Finding Programs To Watch About Satellite TelevisionFinding Programs to Watch Satellite Signal Quality Rain and Snow FadeSolar Interference Parts of the System Front Panel Back Panel Remote Control Remote Control BatteriesParts of the System Remote Control Using the Remote Control in SAT Mode Using the Remote Control in TV Mode Using the Remote Control in VCR Mode Changing the Remote Control Address Control Other Devices with the Remote Satellite Video RecoveryRemote Control Modes Control Other Devices with the Remote Limited Mode SET UP the Remote Control Scan for Device Codes Down Arrow button repeatedly until the device turns off Check the Device Codes Volume Button Control a Tuner or Amplifier AUX Mode ButtonPower Button Select Button To switch back to TV volume control, do the following Using TV or Amplifier Volume Control Main Menu MenusMenus Program Guide Theme Categories Menu Favorites Lists MenuSystem Locks Menu System Setup Menu Timers MenuBrowse Banner Installing the Receiver in AN Existing System Installing the Receiver in an Existing System Chapter Opening the Menus Using the MenusChanging Channels Closing the Menus Lists of Choices in the Menus Highlighting a Menu OptionSelecting a Menu Option Highlighting a Choice in a Menu List Using the Menus Canceling a Procedure Using the Program Guide Selecting a Program in the Program Guide Using the Program GuideOpening the Program Guide Closing the Program Guide Using the Program Banner Using the Browse Banner Using the Browse Banner Using Themes Ordering PAY PER View ProgramsThemes Using Search Using Search Dish Home Interactive TV Applications Using Favorites Lists Using Favorites ListsCreating or Changing a Favorites List Making a Favorites List Active Changing the Name of a Favorites List Event Timer Types Using TimersUsing Timers Event Timer Frequencies Before AN Event Timer Operates Setting UP AN Automatic Event Timer Select the Create option to save the event timer Setting UP a Manual Event Timer Overlapping Event Timers Quick Record Maximum Number of Event Timers Editing AN Event Timer Deleting AN Event Timer Reviewing Event TimersCreating VCR Event Timers LOCKS, BLACKED-OUT PROGRAMS, and Event Timers Power OFF and Event TimersSetting UP the Receiver and VCR to USE a VCR Event Timer Using Locks HOW to SET Locks a TWO Step Process Using Locks When YOU have Locked the ReceiverCreating a Password Creating or Changing Rating Content Code Locks Creating or Changing Channel Locks Locking the Receiver Unlocking the Receiver Locking the Receiver Front Panel Control Buttons Unlocking the Receiver Front Panel Control Buttons Locking PAY PER View Programs Changing the Receiver Password Hiding Adult ChannelsOpening a Locked ITEM, or Opening the Locks Menu Using Caller ID Using Caller IDCaller ID Screens To Turn the Caller ID on and OFF Changing Program Languages Changing Program LanguagesChanging Menu Languages Resetting the Receiver to Factory Default Settings Using Troubleshooting ToolsResetting Your Receiver Using Troubleshooting Tools DiagnosticsPoint Dish and Check Switch Chapter Troubleshooting Tables Reference Reference ON-SCREEN Messages Troubleshooting Tables 078, 079 Dishpro Twin Lnbf Using the Remote Control What Is Possible Reason What to Do Happening Hearing a Program Watching a Program Using the Menus Using the Program Guide or the Browse BannerUsing Locks Using Favorite Lists Changing Channels Troubleshooting Tables Using the Telephone for Voice /DATA /FAXBuying a PAY PER View Program Using Event Timers View event You try to set up an event TV Codes Device Codes VCR Codes Device Codes DVD Player Codes TUNER/AMPLIFIER Codes Tuner Codes Amplifier Chapter Chapter 015 Dishpro Twin Lnbf Using the Remote Control Hearing a Program Using the Menus Changing Channels Buying a PAY PER View Program Using Event Timers TV Codes MTC TV/VCR Combo Codes DVD Player Codes DVD/VCR Combo Chapter Index Index Index Index 143334 Limited Warranty What the Warranty CoversWhat the Warranty does not Cover Legal Limitations If YOU Need AssistanceAdvance Exchange Program Accessory Warranty Residential Customer AgreementPost Receipt Exchange Program Dish Network Service Billing Policies and Payments for Services Cancellation of Service Equipment Leased Equipment Transfer of ACCOUNT, Services or Equipment FCC Compliance Telephone Communication FCC Compliance Compliance Information Statement Appendix