Dish Network 138410, Solo 811 quick start

Contents

Welcome to DISH Network™ ............................................................... 1

Overview ............................................................................................... 1

Getting the Most of Your HD Satellite Receiver .................................... 2

If You Need More Assistance ... ............................................................2

Quick Start Guide ................................................................................. 3

Quick Tour of the Menus ......................................................................5

About Satellite Television .....................................................................9

Satellite Signal Quality ........................................................... ...............9

Receiver Front Panel ................................................ ..........................11

Receiver Back Panel Connections .....................................................13

The Remote Control ...........................................................................15

Remote Control Settings ..................................................................... 17

UHF Remote Control Antenna ............................................................ 18

Installing the Receiver ........................................................................20

Connecting Your Receiver to a Phone Line ........................................ 24

Initial Set Up for Off-Air Broadcasts or Cable .....................................25

Using the Remote Control ..................................................................31

Changing Channels ........ ....................................................................35

Using the Menus ........................................................................... ......35

Using Text Fields ................................ ................................................37

Using the Program Guide ... ................................................................38

Using the Program Banner .................................................................40

Using the Browse Banner ................................... ................................40

Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs ... ...................................................42

Using Themes and Search .................................................................42

Using dish home Interactive TV Applications .....................................44

Using Favorites Lists .......................................................................... 44

Using Timers ....................................................................................... 46

Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR .......................................... 52