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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .........................vii
Introduction ........................................................1
WELCOME ...................................................................2
HOW TO USE THIS USER GUIDE ...................................2
ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT ....................4
WATCHING TV NOW ....................................................5
ADDITIONAL SERVICES ................................................7
ABOUT SATELLITE T
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Table of Contents SATELLITE RECEIVER BACK PANEL ...........................21 USING THE ON-SCREEN MENUS .................................22 USING TEXT FIELDS ..................................................23 QUESTIONS ...............................................................24 TIPS ..........................................................................24 Finding Programs to Watch ............................25 CHANGING CHANNELS ...............................................26 USING
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Table of Contents Locks .................................................................43 WHAT ARE LOCKS? ..................................................44 CREATING OR CHANGING A PASSWORD .....................45 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR RECEIVER ...............45 CREATING OR CHANGING RATINGS LOCKS ................46 CREATING OR CHANGING CHANNEL LOCKS ...............47 LOCKING OR UNLOCKING PAY-PER-VIEW CHANNELS .48 HIDING ADULT CONTENT OR LOCKED CHANNELS .......48 LOCKING OR UNLOCKING THE
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Table of Contents Record Future Programs .................................61 TIMERS AND RECORDINGS .........................................62 USING THE TIMERS LIST ............................................65 USING THE DAILY SCHEDULE .....................................65 SETTING UP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER ............................66 SETTING UP A MANUAL TIMER ...................................66 SETTING UP A DISHPASS™ TIMER ...........................67 DELETING A TIMER ......................
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Table of Contents TIPS ........................................................................102 QUESTIONS .............................................................102 Connections and Setup .................................103 CONNECTING TO THE NEARBY TV (TV1) ..................104 CONNECTING TO THE REMOTE TVS (TV1 OR TV2) ...107 CONNECTING TO YOUR DISH ANTENNA ....................111 CONNECTING THE PHONE LINE ................................112 CONNECTING A BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTION 1
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Important 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. Satellite Dish Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Ante
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Introduction Introduction to DISH Network Services What you’ll find in this chapter: • WELCOME • HOW TO USE THIS USER GUIDE • ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT • WATCHING TV NOW • ADDITIONAL SERVICES BOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION • A • WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE OR BROADBAND • MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO 1
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Chapter 1 Welcome WELCOME Thank you for choosing DISH Network. You are about to experience the excitement and convenience of our Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service, which delivers the very best picture and sound quality. DISH Network consistently provides the latest products and satellite-delivered services—with high performance, ease of operation, and a wide variety of entertainment options. Your new DISH Network Digital Video Recorder (DVR) receiver has two built-in satellite tuner
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Introduction How to Use this User Guide Guide Conventions • The names of remote control buttons are all uppercase. Example: Press SAT. • Select means to move the highlight to an on-screen option or choice in a list and press SELECT on the remote control. Example: Select the Locks option. • This guide uses HD for high definition and SD for standard definition. • Where this guide mentions nearby TV, it is referring to TV1, the TV nearest the receiver. The nearby TV receives TV1 menus and pr
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Chapter 1 About Your DISH Network Account ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT This section describes how to order your packages and provides information on how to find information about your DISH Network account. Ordering Your Programming Packages Before you can enjoy your new receiver, order your programming packages. 1 Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SYSTEM INFO on the front panel to display the receiver’s System Information menu on the nearby TV screen. 3 Call 1-
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Introduction Watching TV Now WATCHING TV NOW After you have ordered your programming package, you can begin enjoying the features of your new satellite TV receiver. When you complete these simple tours, you’ll be familiar with the remote control and be able to find a program to watch, pause live TV, and record your favorite shows. Finding a Program to Watch If you want to know more about watching TV, see Chapter 3: Finding Programs to Watch starting on page 25. 5
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Chapter 1 Watching TV Now Pausing Live TV Here’s something you can’t do with regular old TV: pause live TV because someone’s at the door or calling you on the phone or there’s something you just have to do right now. For more about the pause feature of your receiver, see Pausing a Program on page 54. Recording and Playing Back a Program Take this tour to learn how to make basic recordings of your favorite shows. For more about the DVR features of your receiver, see Chapter 8: Digital Video Re
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Introduction Additional Services ADDITIONAL SERVICES Pay-Per-View Catch all the action on Pay-Per-View. Take a break from regular TV and order the latest movies, sports, and special events. For details on ordering Pay-Per-View events, see page 34. Be sure to connect an active phone line to your receiver before you order a Pay-Per-View event (see the instructions on page 112). DISH On Demand Enjoy movies and other programming any time without schedules, without waiting and without leaving y
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Chapter 1 Why Connect to a Phone Line or Broadband Solar Interference Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind the DISH Network satellites as they orbit 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 satellites, the programs will reappear. This is an unavoidable natural
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Introduction Tips satellite TV programming. Make sure you are using the correct remote for your TV-viewing location (see page 12 for details). TIPS • Always have the latest software—Turn off the receiver when you’re not using it. • Order Pay-Per-View with your remote control—Keep an active phone line connected to the receiver. Not only will you have Pay-Per-View at your fingertips, but you’ll also avoid unnecessary charges. QUESTIONS • How do I find something to watch? Refer to page 5. For mo
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Chapter 1 Notes Notes 10
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Remote Control Setup Personalizing Your Remote Controls What you’ll find in this chapter: • IMPROVING RECEIVER CONTROL • CONTROLLING OTHER COMPONENTS • SETTING UP BY LEARNING FROM ANOTHER REMOTE • USING THE SYSTEM WIZARD • THE RECOVER BUTTON • SENDING DISCRETE POWER ON AND OFF • TIPS • QUESTIONS 71
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Chapter 10 Improving Receiver Control IMPROVING RECEIVER CONTROL These instructions help you improve your remote control settings to best operate your satellite receiver. Changing the Address for Remote Control 2 Because UHF signals travel long distances and go through walls, a neighbor’s remote may control your receiver by mistake. To keep this from happening, you can change the remote address. You can also use these instructions to change the address on Remote Control 1. 1 Press SYSTEM INF
