Chapter 1
Introduction
Two remote controls come with your receiver:
•An Infrared (IR) remote to control programming for the nearby TV. This remote is labeled with a green number 1, which matches similar markings on the receiver output connections and the menus for the nearby TV.
•An
Overview
Before you use your satellite receiver, you need to install the system or have it installed by a professional technician. For a professional installation, please call the Customer Service Center at
A vital part of the installation is to set up the receiver to get the latest software from the satellite signal. If you are installing a new system and follow the instructions in Chapter 2, your receiver will automatically get this software.
For information on the receiver and its installation, read Chapter 2, Receiver Description and Installation beginning on page 13.
For information on any specific feature or function, read Chapter 3, Using The System beginning on page 37.
For information on assembling and installing a dish antenna, read Chapter 4, Dish Antenna Installation beginning on page 85.
If you have a problem operating the system or receive an error message, use the Troubleshooting Tables beginning on page 101.
Tips
In the margins of pages throughout this guide are tips and other information to make using your satellite receiver easier.
Conventions
To make it easy for you to use this guide, we use the following conventions.
•The names of remote control buttons are all uppercase. Example: Press the SAT button.
•Menus and options that appear on the TV screen are in bold type. Example: Open the Program Guide.
•Select means to move the highlight to an
•Connections on the back of the receiver are in small capital letters. Example: SAT IN
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