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Contents
Safety Instructions.......................................................................... iii
Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................................. 1
Welcome! ..............................................................................................1
About this Receiver ..............................................................................2
Overview .....................................................................................
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Contents Watching One Program While Recording Another .............................79 Using the DVR Features .....................................................................85 Using Themes and Search .................................................................90 Using Locks ........................................................................................93 Personal Identification Number .........................................................101 Using Caller ID ...............
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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 polarize
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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 Congratulations on choosing DISH Network. You are about to experience the excitement and convenience of Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service, which delivers the very best picture and sound quality. DISH Network consistently provides state-of-the-art products and satellite-delivered services — with high performance, ease of operation, and a wide variety of entertainment options. Welcome! You’re about to enjoy a Digital Video Recorder! This satellite receiver lets
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Chapter 1 Introduction About this Receiver Your DISH Network satellite receiver has features that make watching TV more exciting. Along with the DVR functions, you are about to discover new ways to make programming choices. Dual and Single Modes The satellite receiver can be installed and operated in one of two ways: Dual Mode Dual Mode uses TV1 outputs to deliver programming to the nearby TV, and TV2 outputs to deliver programming to the remote TV(s). While in Dual Mode, you can use this t
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About this Receiver Single Mode Single Mode provides dual tuner features to a single TV like Picture-in- Picture (PIP) and the ability to watch one live program while recording another. Program viewing at each TV location is the same (Shared View enabled). Remote Controls 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 connectio
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Chapter 1 Introduction 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 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 signal. If you are installing a new system and follow the instruc
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Overview Fixed Images On some TVs, the presence of fixed images for extended periods of time may cause them to be permanently imprinted on the screen. Consult your TV user guide for information on whether this is a problem for your TV, what operating/ viewing restrictions apply to avoid this problem, and associated TV warranty coverage. Moving DISH Network Logo Whenever the receiver’s outputs are turned off using the remote control or front panel POWER buttons, you will see the DISH Networ
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Chapter 1 Introduction Getting Started After your system has been installed, order and watch your programming using the following steps: Step 1: Ordering Your Programming 1. Using a remote control, press SAT and then press the blank POWER button to turn on the receiver. Make sure the TV is also on. Tip: In Dual Mode, Remote Control 1 is used to control TV1 menus on the nearby TV. Remote 2. Press GUIDE. Control 2 is used to control TV2 menus on the remote TV(s). You will see that som
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Quick Tour of Basic Features Step 2: Finding Programs to Watch Tip: The Program Guide provides a 1. Press the GUIDE button. complete listing of all programs avail- able on all chan- 2. When the Program Guide opens, use the UP or nels, including DOWN ARROW to view information on other those that are not in channels. Press the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN your subscription buttons to move you quickly through the Program (these channels Guide. The channels for the programming you ordered have
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Chapter 1 Introduction 5. Select Sports to see a list of sporting events. 6. Press the VIEW TV button to go back to watch a program. 7. Press the INFO button to see information about the program. Note: The first time you press the INFO button, the information screen is transparent. Press the INFO button again to make the information screen solid. When you press the INFO button a third time, the information screen closes. 8. Press the CANCEL button to go back to watch the program. 9. Press the
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Quick Tour of the Menus 10. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to change the channel information you see at the bottom of the TV screen. 11. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight the program coming on next at the bottom. Press the LEFT ARROW button to go back to the program on now. 12. Press the VIEW TV button to clear the Browse Banner from the TV screen and to go back to watching a program. Press SELECT to change to the highlighted channel. Quick Tour of the Menus Tip: In Dual Mode,
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Chapter 1 Introduction 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 on with this tour. 3. Press the MENU button to go back to the Main Menu. 4. Press the 2 button to select the Themes and Search option on the Main Menu. This menu allows you to search for programming by themes (movies, sports, etc.) or by key words used in the p
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Quick Tour of the Menus 6. Press the 3 button to select the Customer option. This menu provides convenient access to your DISH Network account to review your statement, pay your bill, upgrade programming, and more. 7. Press the 0 button to go back to the Main Menu. 8. Press the 4 button to select the Dish Home option. You can order channels, check the news and weather, and even play games. 9. Press the 0 button to go back to the Main Menu. Page 11
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Chapter 1 Introduction 10. Press the 5 button to select the Locks option on the Main Menu. This menu allows you to apply password-protected locks on programming based on rating, or even on a channel- by-channel basis. 11. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. 12. Press the 6 button to select the System Setup option on the Main Menu. Use this menu to set up the system the way you want. 13. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. Page 12
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Quick Tour of the Menus 14. Press the 7 button to select the Daily Schedule option on the Main Menu. The Daily Schedule lists the timers that are planned for today, the future (up to nine days), and those that occurred in the recent past. 15. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. 16. Press the 8 button to open the Preferences menu. This menu allows you to set up your receiver to make it easier to use. 17. Press 3 to open the Favorites menu. This menu lets you to set up lists of your favor
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Chapter 1 Introduction 19. Press 9 to open the DISH On Demand menu. This menu lets Tip: Press the you select a program you recorded (My Recordings) or a DISH remote control On Demand program (Movies and More). DVR button to Note: DISH On Demand will be available with a future software open the DISH On upgrade. Demand menu. 20. Press the VIEW TV button to go back to watching a program. Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features DVR features let you have fun with live TV because they pu
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Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features Note: The status bar at the bottom of your screen shows how long the program has been paused. You can pause a live program for up to two hours. 3. Press the PLAY button to watch the program from the point where you paused it. 4. Press the VIEW TV button to go back right away to the “live” program. 5. Press the SKIP BACK button to skip back about ten seconds in the program. 6. Press the PAUSE button and then press the BACK button to reverse the
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Chapter 1 Introduction 7. Press PLAY. 8. Press the SKIP FWD button to skip ahead about 30 seconds in the play back. Note: You cannot skip ahead if you are watching live TV. 9. Press the PAUSE button and then press the FWD button to forward the program in slow motion. When you press the FWD button once the program advances at 1/15 the speed of normal play. Press the FWD button twice to forward at 1/4 as fast as normal play. Press the FWD button three times to play the program at normal spee
