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Contents
Safety Instructions.............................................................iii
Chapter 1 - Introduction .....................................................1
Welcome to DISH NetworkTM.....................................................1
Overview......................................................................................1
If You Need More Assistance ......................................................2
Quick Start Guide .................................................
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Contents Chapter 4 Reference .........................................................63 Troubleshooting Tables .............................................................63 Device Codes.............................................................................70 Appendix ............................................................................75 Limited Warranty........................................................................75 Residential Customer Agreement ......................
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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 Safety Tips • Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning. • The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the receiver manufacturer will void the Limited Warranty. •Do not place the receiver in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation. • Do not install the receiver in any area where the temperature can be less than 40°F or more than 113°F. •Do not stack the receiver on top of or below other electronic devices. • Operate the receiver using o
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Chapter 1 Introduction TM Welcome to DISH Network Congratulations! You are about to experience the excitement and convenience of Digital Video Broadcast - the digital transmission technology that allows the absolute best in picture and sound quality. The DISH Network consistently provides state-of-the-art, satellite-delivered products and services — with high performance, ease of operation, and a wide variety of entertainment options. Overview Information For information on the receiver a
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Chapter 1 Introduction If You Need More Assistance If you need help after you read this guide, call your network operator or the Commercial Customer Service Center at 1-800-454-0843. Quick Start Guide After your system has been installed, order and watch your programming using the following steps: 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 cannot be viewed because th
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Quick Start Guide 6. Press either SELECT or CANCEL to close the Important System Information screen. 7. Press GUIDE. Wait a few minutes and the channels you purchased will turn from red to white, and can now be viewed. 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. 1. Press GUIDE. When the Program Guide opens, use the UP or DOWN ARROW to
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Chapter 1 Introduction 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 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 on with this tou
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Quick Tour of the Menus This menu allows you to search for programming by Theme Categories. 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 you want to watch more convenient. 7. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. 8. Press the 5 button to select the Locks option on the Main Menu. Page 5 Page 5
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Chapter 1 Introduction This menu allows you to apply password-protected locks on programming based on rating, or even on a channel-by-channel basis. 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. Use this menu to set up the system the way you want. 11. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. 12. Press the 7 button to select the Timers option on the Main Menu. Page 6
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About Satellite Television This menu is used for creating and changing timers used to trigger auto- matic channel changes, reminders, or VCR recordings. 13. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. 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. On rare occasions, heavy rain, snow, or cloud cover
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Chapter 1 Introduction Notes Page 8
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Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation The 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. Up and Down Arrow Buttons The UP and DOWN buttons change the channel on the receiver. IR Sensor and IR Blaster The IR SENSOR receives IR signals from the remote control. The IR BLASTER transmits IR signals to control a VCR in order to perform automated recordings. Power Button and Light The GREEN LIGHT on the
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Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation The 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 back panel of the receiver provides the connections that you use to connect the receiver to other electronic devices. It also provides the receiver power cord and telephone jack. Depending on the setup that you have, you may only use some o
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Remote Control Telephone Jack Tip: If you have Connect a telephone cable with a standard RJ-11 telephone connector the receiver to the receiver here, and then connect the cable to an active telephone connected to a line. DSL (Digital Note: The receiver must be connected at all times to an active telephone line. Subscriber Line) phone line and it Remote Control cannot dial out, you may have to The remote control gives you easy access to the features of your satellite install a DSL filt
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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; and 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 push in the direction of th
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Remote Control Settings Remote Control Settings Change the Address The remote control and receiver can operate on any one of 16 addresses; however, they must both be on the same address for the remote to control the receiver. This section explains how to change the address in both devices. Note: Do not change the address of the remote unless absolutely necessary because the remote cannot control the receiver if the two devices have different addresses. 1. Press SYS INFO button on your remot
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Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Connecting Your Receiver Connection Diagram Example The diagram below is an example of how to connect your receiver, TV, and VCR. Tip: Using cable Typical Connection Procedure labels makes it Tighten all the coaxial cable connections only by hand. Using a easy to tell which wrench may over-tighten the connections, causing damage. Such cables connect damage is not covered by the Limited Warranty. to the receiver ports. Inside the front cov
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Performing the QAM Frequency Scan Performing the QAM Frequency Scan Note: When you turn your receiver on it may display the QAM Frequency Scan and Signal Strength screen automatically. If it does, then skip down to Step 5. 1. Press the MENU button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the System Setup option on the Main Menu. The Sys- tem Setup Menu screen is displayed. Page 15
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Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation 3. Select the Installation option on the System Setup Menu. The Installation and Setup Menu screen is displayed. 4. Select the QAM Scan/Signal option. The QAM Fre- quency Scan and Signal Strength screen is displayed. Page 16
