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Contents
Safety Instructions.......................................................................... iii
Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................................. 1
Welcome! ..............................................................................................1
About this Receiver ..............................................................................2
Overview .....................................................................................
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Contents Personal Identification Numbers .........................................................81 Using Caller ID ...................................................................................81 Resetting Receiver to Factory Default Settings ..................................82 Changing Audio Languages for Programs ..........................................83 Receiver Updates ...............................................................................84 Control Other Devices with the
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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. Connect the power plug to an outlet having a saf
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Safety Satellite Dish Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Antenna Discharge Unit Power Service Grounding Electrode System Grounding Conductors (NEC Art. 250, Part H) (NEC Section 810-21) Safety Tips • Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning. • Always handle the satellite receiver carefully. Excessive shock and vibration can damage the hard drive. •Do not place the receiver in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper
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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 integrated digital video recording (DVR) functions, you are about to discover new ways to make programming choices. Remote Controls Two remote controls coan be used with your receiver: • An Infrared (IR) remote control is included with your receiver. It controls programming for a nearby TV and is labeled with a green number 1, which matches sim
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Overview number]-[button name or number]-[button name or number]. For Example: Press MENU-6-1-3 on your remote control to display the System Information screen. • Connections on the back of the receiver are in small capital letters. For Example: SATELLITE IN • Where this guide mentions nearby TV, it refers to any TV directly connected to the receiver’s TV1 outputs. A nearby TV receives the menus and satellite programming from the receiver’s TV1 outputs and is connected using coaxial or audio
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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 top POWER button to turn on the receiver. Make sure the TV is also on. Tip: The IR remote control is used to control TV1 menus and programming on a nearby TV. An 2. Press GUIDE. optional IR/UHF Pro remote can be used to control the receiver from You will s
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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 information screen opaque (solid). When you press the INFO button a third time, the information screen is closed. 8. Press the CANCEL button to return to watching the program. 9. Press the BROWSE (RIGHT ARROW) button to open the Browse Banner. The Browse Banner shows information on a program you’re watching at the top, and information on two other programs at the bottom of the TV screen. 10. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to change the channel information you see a
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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. Tip: An IR remote is used to control Note: The menu buttons that are grayed out indicate that while the features menus and satellite are not yet available on this system, they may become available with future programming on a software upgrades. nearby TV. An 1. Pres
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Chapter 1 Introduction 5. Press the MENU button to go back to the Main Menu. 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. Page 8
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Quick Tour of the Menus 9. Press the MENU button to go back to the Main Menu. 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. Page 9
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Chapter 1 Introduction 13. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. 14. Press the 7 button to select the Timers option on the Main Menu. This menu is used for creating and changing timers used to trigger automatic channel changes, reminders, or DVR recordings. 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 more convenient to use. Page 10
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Quick Tour of the Menus 17. Press 3 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 easier. 18. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu. 19. Press the VIEW LIVE TV button to return to watching the program in progress. Page 11
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Chapter 1 Introduction Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features DVR features let you have fun with live TV because they put you in control. Is someone at the door or on the phone? Just press PAUSE on the remote. When you are ready to start watching the program again, press PLAY. You will start up right where you left off without missing a minute of the program. The following tour gives you an overview of the DVR features of your DISH Network satellite TV receiver. For instructions on s
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Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features 6. Press the PAUSE button and then press the BACK button to reverse the program in slow motion. Press the BACK button once to reverse the program 1/4 the speed as normal play. Press the BACK button twice to reverse at normal speed. As you press the BACK button repeatedly, the program reverses faster with each press up to its fastest speed. 7. Press PLAY. 8. Press the SKIP FWD button to skip ahead about 30 seconds in the play back. Note: You can
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Chapter 1 Introduction 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 speed. As you press the FWD button repeatedly, the program advances faster up to its fastest speed. Tip: The receiver has features that let you decide
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Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features 15. Now, if you want to take the time, use the Program Guide to find another program set to start in the next few minutes. Note: Start watching the program when it starts. Watch the program for a few minutes. 16. Press the BACK button to reverse the program. Note: Let the program reverse all the way to its start. 17. Press the DVR button. This opens the DVR Events menu on the TV screen. 18. Use the remote control arrow buttons to highlight an eve
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Chapter 1 Introduction Quick Tour of Watching One Program While Recording Others The steps below show one of many ways to watch one program while recording another. 1. Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide. Find a program you want to watch now. 2. Press SELECT to watch that program. 3. Press the RECORD button. 4. Select OK. 5. Press GUIDE on the remote. Use the Program Guide to find another program that you want to watch now. Select that program. You are now watching one program while re
