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Important Safety Precautions v
1 Introduction
WELCOME 2
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE 2
ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT 4
WATCHING TV NOW 5
ADDITIONAL SERVICES 6
ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION 6
WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE 7
MOVING LOGO 7
2 Receiver and Remote Controls
SATELLITE RECEIVER OVERVIEW 10
DUAL AND SINGLE MODES 11
REMOTE CONTROLS 14
SATELLITE RECEIVER FRONT PANEL 19
SATE
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TOC Two Color.fm Page ii Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:51 PM Table of Contents 3 Finding Programs to Watch CHANGING CHANNELS 26 USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE 26 USING THE BROWSE BANNER 28 USING SEARCH TO FIND A PROGRAM 29 FINDING A PROGRAM BY ITS THEME 30 USING PICTURE-IN-PICTURE 30 4 Pay-Per-View BUYING A PAY-PER-VIEW PROGRAM 34 REVIEWING PAY-PER-VIEW PURCHASES 34 5 Favorites Lists WHAT ARE FAVORITES LISTS? 38 CREATING OR CHANGING FAVORITES LISTS 39 NA
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TOC Two Color.fm Page iii Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:51 PM Table of Contents 7 Interactive TV DISHHOME 50 CUSTOMER SUPPORT 50 8Timers TIMERS 52 USING THE TIMERS LIST 54 SETTING UP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER 54 SETTING UP A MANUAL TIMER 55 DELETING A TIMER 56 OVERLAPPING TIMERS 56 9 Remote Control Setup IMPROVING RECEIVER CONTROL 58 CONTROLLING OTHER COMPONENTS 61 THE RECOVER BUTTON 68 SENDING DISCRETE POWER ON AND OFF 70 10 Receiver Customizat
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TOC Two Color.fm Page iv Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:51 PM Table of Contents 11 Connections and Setup CONNECTING TO THE NEARBY TV (TV1) 84 CONNECTING TO THE REMOTE TVS (TV1 OR TV2) 87 CONNECTING TO YOUR DISH ANTENNA 91 CONNECTING THE PHONE LINE 92 CONNECTING A VCR TO THE REMOTE TV 94 CONNECTING OVER-THE-AIR ANTENNA 95 USING TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS 100 Reference TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES 104 REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE CODES 116 Appendix 119 Index 1
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222.book Page v Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:30 PM 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
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222.book Page vi Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:30 PM 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. • Operate the receiver using only the type of power sour
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Chapter 01 Two Color.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:58 PM Introduction Introduction to DISH Network So you bought yourself a new receiver and you want to know how it works, right? Take a look through this guide and you’ll quickly learn how to use all of the features. This chapter familiarizes you with your DISH Network satellite TV receiver. • WELCOME • HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE • ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT • WATCHING TV NOW • ADDITIONAL SERVICES BOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION • A • WHY
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Chapter 01 Two Color.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:58 PM 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. HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This
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Chapter 01 Two Color.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:58 PM Introduction How to Use this 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. • Where this guide mentions nearby TV, it refers to the TV near the receiver. The nearby TV receives TV1 menus and programming from the receiver’s TV
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Chapter 01 Two Color.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:58 PM 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 recei
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Chapter 01 Two Color.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:58 PM 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 You’re already itching to use your remote control, so pick it up now and
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Chapter 01 Two Color.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:58 PM Chapter 1 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 33. Be sure to connect an active phone line to your receiver before you order a Pay-Per-View event (see the instructions on page 92). DishHOME At DishHOME (press DISH on your remote control),
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Chapter 01 Two Color.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:58 PM Introduction Why Connect to a Phone Line 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 prog
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Chapter 01 Two Color.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:58 PM Chapter 1 Tips 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 more information on finding some- thing to watch, see Chapter
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Chapter 02 Two Color.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:02 PM Receiver and Remote Controls About Your Satellite Receiver This chapter helps you get to know your remote control, which lets you use all the functions of your receiver. After you read the information here, be sure to practice what you learn so that you can quickly understand what’s presented in later chapters. What you’ll find in this chapter: • SATELLITE RECEIVER OVERVIEW • DUAL AND SINGLE MODES • REMOTE CONTROLS • SATELLITE R
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Chapter 02 Two Color.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:02 PM Chapter 2 Satellite Receiver Overview SATELLITE RECEIVER OVERVIEW This section gives you an overview of your DISH Network satellite TV receiver system. Satellite Receiver Use this dual-tuner satellite receiver to watch different programs in two locations: • Nearby TV (TV1) - Programming from the receiver is delivered to the nearby TV using short audio/video cables. • Remote TV(s) (TV2) - Programming from the receiver is delivere
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Chapter 02 Two Color.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:02 PM Receiver and Remote Controls Dual and Single Modes DUAL AND SINGLE MODES Your satellite receiver includes two modes of operation: Dual and Single. These modes increase your entertainment options because you’ll be able to choose how you watch your favorite programs. Dual Mode While in Dual Mode, you can use this dual-tuner satellite receiver to watch different programming in two separate locations: • Nearby TV - Programming from
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Chapter 02 Two Color.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:02 PM Chapter 2 Dual and Single Modes Single Mode Single Mode provides dual-tuner receiver features—like Picture-in-Picture (PIP)—to all connected TVs. Single Mode delivers the same programming to all of the TVs connected to the satellite receiver and allows this programming to be controlled by either remote control. The format of the programming shown on the remote TV(s) is standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) is shown
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Chapter 02 Two Color.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:02 PM Receiver and Remote Controls Dual and Single Modes Switching Between Dual and Single Mode Put the satellite receiver in Single or Dual Mode by pressing the front panel MODE button. Keep the following items in mind when switching the satellite receiver between Dual and Single Mode: Dual Mode Single Mode Dual Mode front panel Single Mode front panel Indications indicator lights. indicator lights. Favorites Lists set up for Only
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Chapter 02 Two Color.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:02 PM Chapter 2 Remote Controls REMOTE CONTROLS The two remote controls give you access to all the features of your satellite receiver. You can set up each remote to control the satellite receiver and up to three other devices (see page 61). These devices can be a TV, a VCR or DVD player, and a third device. This section describes how to use the various features on the two types of remote controls included with your satellite TV syst
