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Chapter 1

Introduction

Welcome to DISH NetworkTM

Congratulations and welcome to the home theater experience of High Definition Television (HDTV). This high definition (HD) digital satellite receiver provides motion picture sharpness and wide screen format together with high quality digital sound. You will also experience the convenience of Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service bringing high definition programming straight to your home.

DISH Network consistently provides innovative products and services - with high performance, ease of operation, and a wide variety of entertainment options.

Overview

Before you use your satellite receiver, you can install the system yourself or it can be installed by a professional technician. For a professional installation, please call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474). If you install the system yourself, use the instructions in Chapter 2.

A vital part of the installation is to set up the receiver to get the latest software from the satellite. If you are having a new system installed, your receiver will automatically get this software.

For information on the receiver and its installation, read Chapter 2, Receiver Description and Installation.

For information on any specific feature or function, including how to use the remote control, read Chapter 3, Using The System.

If you have a problem operating the system, or receive an error message, use the Troubleshooting Tables in Chapter 4, Reference.

Tips

In the margins of pages throughout this guide are tips and other information to make using your satellite receiver easier.

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Contents

Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Tips Welcome to Dish NetworkTMOverview Conventions Used in This Guide Getting the Most of Your HD Satellite ReceiverIf You Need More Assistance Quick Start Guide Quick Start GuideOrdering Your Programming Finding Programs To Watch Quick Tour of the Menus Quick Tour of the Menus Chapter Quick Tour of the Menus Chapter About Satellite Television Satellite Signal QualityAbout Satellite Television Rain and Snow Fade Solar Interference Receiver Front Panel Power Button Cancel ButtonMode Lights System Info Button YPbPr Component Connectors DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI ConnectorReceiver Back Panel Connections Receiver Back Panel Connections Phono RCA Audio and Video Outputs UHF Remote Control AntennaRCA Audio and Video Input Audio Digital Output Telephone Jack Remote ControlRemote Control On Screen Low Remote Battery Warning Remote Control Batteries Remote Control Settings Remote Control SettingsChecking the Remote Control Address Change the Address Attach a UHF Remote Control Antenna UHF Remote Control Antenna Add a UHF Attenuator UHF Remote Control Antenna YPbPr Connections Installing the ReceiverConnecting Your Receiver to an Hdtv or HD Monitor Installing the Receiver in an Existing Dish Antenna System Installing the ReceiverConnection Diagram Example Chapter Setting the Hdtv Resolution Connecting Your Receiver to a Phone Line Initial Set Up for Off-Air Broadcasts or Cable Initial Set Up for Off-Air Broadcasts or Cable How to Add Local Off-Air Digital Channels How to Add Local Off-Air Analog Channels Chapter Transmit Channel Numbers About Off-Air TV Broadcasts Chapter SAT Mode Button Using the Remote ControlPower Buttons Volume Button Guide Button Up And Page Down ButtonsUp/Down/Left/Right Arrow Buttons Recall Button View TV Button Using the Remote ControlRecord Button Number Pad Buttons Format/Star Button Recover ButtonDish home Button Changing Channels Using the Menus Lists of Choices in the Menus Selecting a Menu OptionHighlighting a Choice in a Menu List Selecting a Choice in a Menu List Canceling a Procedure Using Text FieldsUsing the Virtual Keyboard Using the Number Pad Using the Program Guide Selecting a Program in the Program Guide Using the Program GuideOpening the Program Guide Using the Browse Banner Using the Program Banner Using the Browse Banner Themes Using Themes and SearchOrdering Pay-Per-View Programs Search Using Themes and Search Using Favorites Lists Using dish home Interactive TV Applications Making a Favorites List Active Using Favorites ListsCreating or Changing a Favorites List Changing the Name of a Favorites List Using TimersEvent Timer Types Before an Event Timer Operates Using TimersEvent Timer Frequencies Setting Up a Manual Event Timer Setting Up an Automatic Event Timer Quick Record Editing an Event Timer Overlapping Event TimersMaximum Number of Event Timers Deleting an Event Timer Special Consideration When Using Event Timers Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCREvent Timer Performance when the Receiver is Off Setting Up the Receiver and VCR to Use a VCR Event Timer Setting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR How to Set Locks a Two Step Process Using LocksWhen You Have Locked the Receiver Locking and Unlocking the Receiver Creating or Changing Ratings Locks Using Locks Creating or Changing Channel Locks Locking or Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons Hiding and Showing Adult Channels Changing the Receiver PasswordUnlocking or Locking Pay-Per-View Programs Caller ID Screens Using Caller IDUsing Caller ID To Turn the Caller ID On and Off Advanced Features Advanced FeaturesSetting Up Digital Audio Closed Captioning Screen Positioning Screen AdjustmentsHD Display Display Options for Local Channels Display Options for Local ChannelsChanging Program Languages Limited Mode Remote Control ModesControl Other Devices with the Remote Combination Devices Control Other Devices with the Remote Set Up the Remote Control Scan for Device Codes Check the Device Codes Up/Down Arrow Buttons Control a TV or a Second TV TV Mode ButtonInput Button VCR/DVD Buttons Control a VCR or a DVD Player VCR Mode ButtonNumber Buttons Control a Tuner or Amplifier AUX Mode Button Set the Remote to Control the Device Volume Switching Between TV and Device Volume Control Remote Teaching Sequence Set the Remote Back to Control the TV VolumeTeaching Another Remote Resetting the Receiver to Factory Defaults Resetting the Receiver to Factory Defaults Diagnostics Troubleshooting ToolsResetting Your Receiver Point Dish and Check Switch Troubleshooting Tools QAM Installations Reference Troubleshooting Tables On-Screen Messages Reference Troubleshooting Tables 078, 079 Dish Pro Twin Lnbf Hearing a Program Using the Remote Control Watching a Program Using the MenusUsing the Program Guide or the Browse Banner Changing Channels Using LocksUsing Favorite Lists Buying a Pay-Per-View Program Using the Telephone for Voice/Data/FAX Using Event Timers Troubleshooting Tables TV Codes Device Codes Device Codes Press 1 before entering the VCR code VCR Codes Tuner/Amplifier Codes TV/VCR ComboDVD Player Codes TV/DVD Combo Codes DVD/VCR Combo What the Warranty Does Not Cover Limited WarrantyWhat the Warranty Covers If You Need Assistance Legal Limitations Post Receipt Exchange Program Accessory WarrantyAdvance Exchange Program Residential Customer Agreement Dish Network Service Residential Customer Agreement Billing Policies and Payments for Services Cancellation of Service Leased Equipment Limitation of OUR Liability Telephone Communication Staying LegalFCC Compliance Radio Interference FCC Compliance Appendix Index Page 138410