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Contents
Safety Instructions................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 - Introduction.........................................................................1
Welcome to DISH Network™ ...............................................................1
Overview ...............................................................................................1
Getting the Most of Your HD Satellite Receiver ....................................2
If You N
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Contents Using Locks ........................................................................................54 Using Caller ID ....................................................................................59 Advanced Features .............................................................................61 Display Options for Local Channels ....................................................63 Changing Program Languages ...........................................................63 Control
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Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
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Safety Note to Satellite TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the satellite TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Safety Tips • Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning. • The use of accessories or at
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Chapter 1 Introduction TM Welcome to DISH Network 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 pr
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Chapter 1 Introduction Conventions Used in This Guide To make it easy for you to use this guide, we use the following conventions: • The names of remote control buttons and modes 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 on-screen option or choice in a list and press the SELECT/OK button on the remote control. Example: Select the Locks option.
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide After your system has been installed, order and watch your programming using the following steps: Step 1: Ordering Your Programming 1. Using your remote control, press SAT, and then press the blank POWER button. Make sure the TV is also on. Tip: Channels that appear in red can’t be viewed because they are not part of your subscription. You can add 2. Press GUIDE. You will see that some channels in the channels to your Program Guide appear in white.
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Chapter 1 Introduction 7. Press GUIDE. Wait a few minutes and the channels you pur- chased will turn from red to white, and can now be viewed. If your programming package qualifies, your should now be watch- ing TV in high definition format. Step 2: Finding Programs To Watch First, make sure the receiver is turned on. Press the POWER button on the remote or press the POWER button on the receiver. There are two ways to find information on programs. • Press GUIDE. When the Program Guide opens,
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Quick Tour of the Menus Quick Tour of the Menus This tour guides you quickly through the basic features available through the Main Menu. See Chapter 3, Using the System for more information about these and other features. 1. Press the remote control MENU button to open the Main Menu. 2. Press the 1 button to select the Program Guide option on the Main Menu. This opens the Program Guide on the TV screen. You can use the Program Guide to find and select a program to watch. For now though, go o
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Chapter 1 Introduction 4. Press the 2 button to select the Themes and Search option on the Main Menu. Use this menu to search for programming by Theme Categories. You can also select the Search function to find programs by name or by key words within the text of the event information in the program guide. 5. Press the MENU button to go back to the Main Menu. 6. Press the 4 button to open the Favorites menu. This menu allows you to set up lists of your favorite channels to make finding what y
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Quick Tour of the Menus 8. Press the 5 button to select the Locks option on the Main Menu. This menu allow you to apply password-protected locks on programming based on rat- ing, or even on a channel-by-channel basis. You can even lock PPV, hide adult programming channels or hide all locked channels from being visible in the program guide by selecting options within this menu. 9. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. 10. Press the 6 button to select the System Setup option on the Main Menu.
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Chapter 1 Introduction 12. Press the 7 button to select the Timers option on the Main Menu. This screen is used for creating and changing timers used to trigger automatic channel changes, reminders, or VCR recordings. 13. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. 14. Press the 8 button to select Customer Service. Use this menu to review your statement, pay your bill, upgrade programming, and more. 15. Press the MENU to go back to the Main Menu. Page 8
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About Satellite Television 16. Press the 9 button to select dish home Interactive TV. You can order chan- nels, check the news, and even play games. The DISH button also opens this screen. 17. Press VIEW TV. About Satellite Television Satellite television uses satellites in a stationary orbit over the Earth to deliver television and audio programming. This type of orbit enables the satellites to stay aligned over one place on the surface of the Earth. Once the satellite dish is aimed at the
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Chapter 1 Introduction Solar Interference Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind the DISH Network satellite as it orbits the Earth. This event occurs during a few days at the beginning of the spring and the beginning of the autumn and lasts only a few minutes. During these brief periods, you will not be able to see programs on DISH Network. When the sun has moved from behind the satellite, the programs will reappear. This is an unavoidable natural event for all television involvin
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Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Receiver Front Panel Smart Card Door Behind this door is a slot for a future smart card. No smart card is included with this receiver. Info Button Press INFO to display information about a program you are watching, or when you have the Program Guide, Browse Banner, or Themes list open. Menu Button Press the MENU button to open the Main Menu. Arrow Buttons Use ARROWS to navigate and select menu items and to change satellite channels. When watchi
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Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation System Info Button Press the SYSTEM INFO button to open the System Info screen. Cancel Button Press this button to cancel and return to the previous menu or to watch a program if there are no previous menus. Power Button Press the POWER button to turn the receiver on or off. Be sure to turn off the Program Guide and other system information satellite receiver so that your remains current. Mode Lights These lights indicate that the receiver is
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Receiver Back Panel Connections Receiver Back Panel Connections Tighten the connections by hand only. If you use a wrench you might over-tighten the connections and cause damage that would not be covered by the Limited Warranty. The receiver back panel has ports you can use to connect the receiver to other devices (you may not need to use some of these ports). The back panel also has the power cord and phone jack. DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI Connector This digital connection will give you the highe
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Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Phono (RCA) Audio and Video Outputs Tip: For the best Two sets of color coded RCA A/V OUTPUT connectors provide viewing experience, good quality standard definition audio and video. Use phono you should use the RCA-type cables to connect these outputs to a VCR, for off-air tuner example, for use in recording. You can also connect the audio provided in your outputs for use with either of the HDTV video connections DISH DVI-equipped BPR) o
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The Remote Control Telephone Jack Tip: If you have Connect a telephone cable with a standard RJ-11 telephone the receiver connector to the receiver here, and then connect the cable to an connected to a active telephone line. DSL (Digital Note: The receiver must be connected at all times to an active Subscriber Line) telephone line. phone line and it cannot dial out, The Remote Control you may have to install a DSL filter The remote control gives you easy access to all of the features
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Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Remote Control Batteries The remote control comes with AAA batteries, which need to be installed when you first receive your system. When you replace old batteries, you should replace all of the batteries. Use batteries of the same kind, for example, alkaline or carbon zinc. Don’t mix batteries of different kinds. Alkaline batteries last longer than carbon zinc. 1. Press down on the top of the battery cover and slide the cover off. 2. Take ou
