Page 2 - Contents; Page ii
Contents Page ii Chapter 4 - Dish Antenna Installation ...........................................85 Installing a DISH 500 Antenna ............................................................85Installing a Multiple Dish DISH Pro System ........................................91DISH Pro Wiring Diagra...
Page 3 - Page iii; Safety Instructions; manufacturer’s instructions.
Page iii 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 instructio...
Page 4 - Safety; Page iv; : This reminder is provided to call the
Safety Page iv 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 co...
Page 5 - Chapter 1; Introduction; Welcome to DISH Network; of entertainment options.; About this Receiver; to watch different programs in two locations:
Page 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to DISH Network 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-...
Page 6 - Overview; Tips; SAT; SELECT
Chapter 1 Page 2 Introduction 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 connections and the menus for the nearby TV. • An Ultra-H...
Page 7 - nearby TV; Fixed Images; POWER
Page 3 Overview • 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 TV1 outputs and is connected using short audio/ video cables. • Where this guide mentions remote TV , it refers to the cable-ready TV(s)...
Page 8 - Getting Started; Step 1: Ordering Your Programming
Chapter 1 Page 4 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. Make sure the TV is also on. Note : If you see...
Page 9 - Step 2: Finding Programs To Watch; Quick Tour of Basic Features; Chapter 3
Page 5 Quick Tour of Basic Features Step 2: Finding Programs To Watch 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. When the Program Guide opens, use the UP or DOWN ARROW to view information on other channels. The channels for the programming you ordered should be shown in white and are available for viewing. After...
Page 10 - VIEW TV
Chapter 1 Page 6 Introduction 5. Select Sports . 6. Press the VIEW TV button to go back to watch a program. 7. Press the INFO button to see information about the program. 8. Press the CANCEL button to go back to watch the program. 9. Press the BROWSE ( RIGHT ARROW ) button to open the Browse Banner ...
Page 11 - Quick Tour of the Menus
Page 7 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. Pre...
Page 15 - MENU; MENU; About Satellite Television; Rain and Snow Fade
Page 11 About Satellite Television 15. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu . 16. Press the 8 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. 17. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu . 18. P...
Page 16 - Solar Interference; and autumn, so do not be alarmed when it happens.
Chapter 1 Page 12 Introduction Solar Interference Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind the DISH Network satellite as it orbits the Earth. The exact time of the year that this occurs varies, depending on the location, but it is near the beginning of spring and again near the beginning of ...
Page 17 - Chapter 2; Receiver Description and Installation; Receiver Front Panel; Smart Card Door; ARROW; Power Button; TV1 and TV2 Indicators; IR Sensor and IR Blaster; IR BLASTER
Page 13 Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation 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. Arrow Buttons Use the ARROW buttons to change channels on the nearby TV. Power Button Press the POWER button ...
Page 18 - Receiver Back Panel; TV1 Connections
Chapter 2 Page 14 Receiver Description and Installation Receiver Back Panel The receiver connections on the back panel are placed in three groups: • TV1 Connections - Use these connections with the nearby TV. • TV2 Connections - Use these connections with the remote TV(s). • Other Connections - Use ...
Page 19 - TV2 Connections; FCC
Page 15 Receiver Back Panel S-Video Out The S-V IDEO connection provides the highest quality video available to your nearby TV (if your TV has this connection). Use an S-Video cable to make the connection. If you use this back panel output for video between your receiver and nearby TV, you must stil...
Page 20 - RCA Out; Other Connections; Remote Controls
Chapter 2 Page 16 Receiver Description and Installation RCA Out The RCA audio/video outputs provide high picture quality and stereo sound to your TV (if your TV has these connections). These outputs can be used to provide TV2 menus and programming to a wireless audio/video transmitter or to a second...
Page 21 - Types of Remote Controls; Attach a UHF Antenna
Page 17 Remote Controls Types of Remote Controls Remote Control 1 uses infrared (IR) light signals to control TV1 menus for the nearby TV and other devices that the remote is programmed to control.IR signals travel only short distances (40 feet or less), and cannot go through walls or other solid ob...
Page 22 - Batteries
Chapter 2 Page 18 Receiver Description and Installation Batteries The remote controls come 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 ...
Page 23 - Connecting the Receiver to a Nearby TV
Page 19 Connecting the Receiver to a Nearby TV Attention : If your UHF Pro Remote Control 2 isn’t working very well from far away, you may be experiencing interference from objects near your receiver. To improve your remote control’s range, try any or all of the following:• Place the receiver higher...
Page 24 - Confirm Remote Control 1 Operation
Chapter 2 Page 20 Receiver Description and Installation 5. Turn on the nearby TV. 6. Tune the TV to channel 3. 7. You should see the Point Dish screen. 8. If you do not see the correct screen, tune the TV to channel 4. Note : If you want to change the channel that the CH 3-4 OUT connection provides ...
Page 25 - Appendix; Air Antenna or Cable
Page 21 Connecting the Receiver to the TV(s) in Another Room(s) Connecting the Receiver to the TV(s) in Another Room(s) This section describes how to connect the receiver CH 21–69 O UT connection to the cable-ready remote TV located in another room away from the receiver. This installation uses your...
Page 26 - If you do not have an existing in-home cable system, you
Chapter 2 Page 22 Receiver Description and Installation 1. Connect CH 21-69 O UT on the receiver to your existing wall cable outlet using a coaxial cable. Note : If you do not have an existing in-home cable system, you will need to run coaxial cable to each TV in other rooms. If this is too difficul...
Page 27 - Point Dish
Page 23 Connecting the Receiver to the TV(s) in Another Room(s) 9. If your TV is in off-air mode for the channels you picked in step 7, write “Air” in the blank provided in the margin. If your TV is in cable mode for the channels you picked in step 8, write “Cable” in the blank provided in the margi...
Page 29 - Confirming Remote Control 2 Operation; Programming the Recover Button; Programming the Recover Button Channel; Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls
Page 25 Programming the Recover Button 25. Make sure you have a good picture on your remote TV(s).26. If desired to remind you of which TV channel your satellite programming is on, write the channel number you wrote in step 8 on a blank channel sticker and place it on or near your remote TV(s). Conf...
Page 30 - Removing the Recover Button Channel Programming; Changing the TV1 and TV2 Output Channels
Chapter 2 Page 26 Receiver Description and Installation Removing the Recover Button Channel Programming The following instructions describe how to reset the RECOVER button to the way it was delivered to you from the factory. 1. Press and hold the TV mode button until all the other mode buttons light...
Page 31 - UP; Connecting the Receiver to the Phone Line; must; Phone Line Connection; Phone; Phone System Setup
Page 27 Connecting the Receiver to the Phone Line 4. For TV2 Out , select either Air (for off-air channel numbers) or Cable (for cable channel numbers). 5. Highlight the number under TV2 Out . 6. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to change the modulator channel to one of the following:• Air Mode - S...
Page 32 - Connecting the Receiver to a Dish Antenna System; Chapter 4 - Dish Antenna Installation
Chapter 2 Page 28 Receiver Description and Installation 2. Select the Touch Tone or the Rotary/Pulse option in the Phone Type list. 3. Select either the No Prefix or the Prefix Code option in the Outside Line Prefix list. Note : Usually, you need a telephone number prefix only for business installat...
Page 33 - Chapter 4
Page 29 Connecting the Receiver to a Dish Antenna System 1. Connect two RG-6 coaxial cables between the S ATELLITE I N 1 and S ATELLITE I N 2 ports on the receiver’s back panel to two available ports on either your switch or your LNBF in your existing system. See the wiring diagrams in Chapter 4 for...
Page 34 - If the answer is; indication; Yes
Chapter 2 Page 30 Receiver Description and Installation 6. Make sure that the information on the Installation Summary screen identifies your system correctly and shows all transponders for all satellites in your system. Your screen may look different from the example above depending on the dish ante...
Page 35 - Optional - Connecting VCRs to the System; Connecting a VCR to the Nearby TV
Page 31 Optional - Connecting VCRs to the System Optional - Connecting VCRs to the System The diagram below provide example of how to connect VCRs to your satellite TV system. Your installation may be different. Connecting a VCR to the Nearby TV 1. Connect a coaxial cable from the CH 3-4 OUT output ...
Page 36 - Optional - Connecting to an Off-Air Antenna or Cable; FCC Compliance; Optimize Your Remote Controls; Change the Address; CHANNEL UP
Chapter 2 Page 32 Receiver Description and Installation Optional - Connecting to an Off-Air Antenna or Cable If you want to receive channels from an off-air antenna or cable in addition to your satellite receiver programming, connect the off-air antenna/cable into your TV distribution equipment. For...
Page 37 - Check the Remote Control Address
Page 33 Optimize Your Remote Controls The System Info screen shows the Secondary Remote Address . Write down this address: 3. Press and hold the SAT button on Remote Control 2 for about three seconds, until all of the mode buttons light up, and then let go of the SAT button. 4. Use the NUMBER PAD bu...
Page 38 - Setting Up TV1 to Operate in UHF Pro
Chapter 2 Page 34 Receiver Description and Installation 3. Put the UHF antenna onto the attenuator. Setting Up TV1 to Operate in UHF Pro You can set your receiver to operate your TV1 using another UHF Pro remote control (sold separately) by completing the following instructions: 1. Perform the follo...
Page 39 - POUND; Setting Up TV1 to Operate in IR; RECORD
Page 35 Setting Up TV1 to Operate in IR c. Press the POUND ( # ) button. If you entered the address correctly, the SAT mode button will flash three times. d. Press the RECORD button. e. Make sure the System Information screen shows that the Primary Remote Address shows UHF Pro and IR and that this a...
Page 41 - Using the System; Using the Remote Controls; Control Other Devices with the Remote; SAT Mode Button
Chapter 3 Using the System Page 37 Using the Remote Controls The following section describes how to use the remote controls with your satellite receiver. The remote control must be in SAT mode for the buttons to control the satellite receiver. You can also use the remote to control your VCR and othe...
Page 42 - Mute Button
Chapter 3 Page 38 Using the System Mute Button Press the MUTE button to turn off the TV sound. Press it again to restore the TV sound. Note : You must program the remote to control your TV for the MUTE button to work as described. See page 72 for instructions. Volume Button Press the minus (-) side ...
Page 44 - Number Pad Buttons; Rudy Fremmel Presents; Star Button
Chapter 3 Page 40 Using the System Number Pad Buttons When watching a program or with the Program Guide open, use these buttons to enter a channel number to change to that channel. • When the Program Guide is open, you can skip ahead and then back a number of hours. Just enter the number you want to...
Page 45 - Pound Button; User’s Guide; Recover Button; Reference
Page 41 Using the Remote Controls Pound Button Press the POUND button to display the Search screen. Also, you use this button in several procedures in this User’s Guide . Recover Button Press the RECOVER button if you accidentally change the channel or video input on your TV and cannot get the pictu...
Page 46 - Using the Menus; Open and Close Menus
Chapter 3 Page 42 Using the System Using the Menus The menus make using the receiver and selecting programs quick and easy. Use the menus to control the receiver and to use its features, such as setting locks, choosing a program, or creating a favorites list. Open and Close Menus You can open the me...
Page 47 - Highlighting Menu Options
Page 43 Using the Menus • When watching a program, open the Themes and Search menu. • Display the Browse Banner . • To close a menu and return to watching a program, press either the VIEW TV or CANCEL button. Note : If you do not do anything in a menu for several minutes, the menu automatically clos...
Page 48 - Selecting Menu Options
Chapter 3 Page 44 Using the System Selecting Menu Options When you select a menu option, that option takes effect right away. You can select a menu option in either of two ways: • If the option has a number next to it, press the number on the NUMBER PAD button that matches this number. When you use ...
Page 49 - Canceling a Procedure; Changing Channels; Using Favorites Lists
Page 45 Changing Channels Canceling a Procedure You can cancel a procedure in any of three ways: • If you want to return to watching a program, press the remote control VIEW TV button. • If you want to return to the previous menu, press the CANCEL button. • Wait a few moments and the menu will close...
Page 50 - Changing the Channel in the Program Guide
Chapter 3 Page 46 Using the System Changing the Channel in the Program Guide 1. Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide . 2. Choose a channel using either of the following: • Use the NUMBER PAD buttons to enter the channel number. The Program Guide displays a block of channels including the one that y...
Page 51 - Displaying Program Information; The Program Banner; The Browse Banner
Page 47 Displaying Program Information Displaying Program Information The Program Banner The Program Banner provides information about the program you are watching. The receiver displays the Program Banner for a few seconds at the top of the TV screen every time you change the channel or press the r...
Page 52 - Using the Browse Banner
Chapter 3 Page 48 Using the System Using the Browse Banner 1. Press the BROWSE ( RIGHT ARROW ) button to open the Browse Banner . 2. Change the channel displayed on the Browse Banner by doing one of the following: • Enter the channel number for the program that you want, using the NUMBER PAD buttons...
Page 53 - Ordering Pay Per View Programs
Page 49 Using Favorites Lists Ordering Pay Per View Programs 1. Highlight the desired pay per view program in the Program Guide and press the SELECT button. A message like the following displays: 2. To buy the pay per view program, select the Yes option. The receiver displays a confirmation menu. No...
Page 54 - Creating or Changing a Favorites List
Chapter 3 Page 50 Using the System Creating or Changing a Favorites List You can create, add channels to, and remove channels from a Favorites List . 1. Press the MENU-8 to open Favorites . 2. Select the Favorites List that you want to create or change. Note : You cannot modify the All Chan or All S...
Page 55 - Naming a Favorites List; NUMBER PAD; Making a Favorites List Active; GUIDE
Page 51 Using Favorites Lists Naming a Favorites List 1. Press MENU-8 to open Favorites . 2. Select the Favorites List that you want to change. 3. Select the Edit Name option. Note : You cannot change the name of the All Chan or All Sub list. 4. Enter the list’s name by doing one of the following: •...
Page 56 - Using Timers; Event Timer Types; CANCEL
Chapter 3 Page 52 Using the System Using Timers Event timers let you set up the receiver to tune in future programs and/or record them on a VCR (TV1 only). An “event” is a program, sports event, pay per view movie, or anything else on satellite TV. • You can set an automatic event timer for a progra...
Page 57 - Setting Up an Automatic Event Timer
Page 53 Using Timers • Select the OK or Cancel option to continue with the event timer. • Select the Stop Timer or No option to stop the event timer. Note : This stops only this instance of a Mon.-Fri ., Daily or Weekly timer. The timer will operate the next time it is scheduled. To stop all operati...
Page 58 - Setting Up a Manual Event Timer
Chapter 3 Page 54 Using the System Setting Up a Manual Event Timer 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the Timers option. 3. Select the Create option. The receiver displays the Create a Manual Event Timer menu. 4. Select a Timer Type option. Note : VCR timers are available through TV1 menus only. 5....
Page 60 - Maximum Number of Event Timers
Chapter 3 Page 56 Using the System Maximum Number of Event Timers You can create a limited number of event timers. If you try to create more, the receiver displays a menu giving you the option to delete an existing timer. If you do not delete an existing timer, you will not be able to create any new...
Page 61 - Deleting an Event Timer; Special Considerations When Using Event Timers; VCR Timers
Page 57 Using Timers Deleting an Event Timer 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the Timers option. The receiver displays the Timers menu. 3. Select an event timer(s) that you want to delete. A check mark appears in the box next to the event timer(s). 4. Move the highlight to Delete and press SELECT...
Page 63 - Setting Up a VCR for VCR Timers; Using Themes and Search; Themes
Page 59 Using Themes and Search Setting Up a VCR for VCR Timers After you have properly set up the receiver to control the VCR during VCR timers, complete the following to set up the VCR to operate when you set a VCR timer. 1. Turn the VCR on. Make sure you keep the VCR on because the receiver canno...
Page 65 - Search History
Page 61 Using Themes and Search 5. Select Search . 6. When the receiver displays the Search Results you have the following options: • Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to scroll through the results. • Use the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN buttons to scroll a page at a time. • Select Page Up or Page Down to ...
Page 66 - Using Locks; How to Set Locks: A Two Step Process
Chapter 3 Page 62 Using the System 3. At the Search History screen, you have the following options: • Search - Select one of the items and then select Search . • Edit - Select one of the items and then select Edit to make changes. • Delete - Select one of the items and then select Delete . • Delete ...
Page 67 - Locking and Unlocking the Receiver
Page 63 Using Locks Locking and Unlocking the Receiver You must lock the receiver for any receiver Locks you set to take effect. To lock the receiver, you must first create a password. If you forget your password, you will need to speak with a Customer Service Representative. If you have a Personal ...
Page 68 - Creating or Changing Rating (Content) Code Locks
Chapter 3 Page 64 Using the System Creating or Changing Rating (Content) Code Locks 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the Locks option. 3. If the receiver is locked, enter the password using the number pad buttons. The receiver continues to display stars (*) as you enter the digits of the password...
Page 69 - Locking and Unlocking the Receiver Front Panel (TV1 Only)
Page 65 Using Locks 4. Select the Channel Locks option. 5. Highlight the channel that you want to lock. If necessary, press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to see the channel. You can also enter each channel number using the NUMBER PAD buttons. 6. Press the SELECT button to lock or unlock the highlighte...
Page 70 - Locking and Unlocking Pay Per View Channels; view channels by using channel locks or rating locks.
Chapter 3 Page 66 Using the System 5. Select the Yes option. 6. To activate the front panel lock, you must lock the receiver by selecting Lock System . Locking and Unlocking Pay Per View Channels This locks all pay per view channels. You also can lock one or more pay per view channels by using chann...
Page 71 - Hiding and Showing Adult Channels
Page 67 Using Locks Hiding and Showing Adult Channels When you hide adult channels, you keep the Program Guide , Themes lists, and the Browse Banner from displaying adult channels. It also keeps anyone from choosing such channels by using the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons or the remote control NUMBER PAD...
Page 72 - NUMBER
Chapter 3 Page 68 Using the System 5. Enter the current password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the receiver highlights the OK option. Press the SELECT button. 6. Enter the new password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourt...
Page 73 - Personal Identification Number; Caller ID Screens
Page 69 Personal Identification Number Personal Identification Number You can set up a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for call-in requests only. Anyone calling the Customer Service Center must provide this PIN to make any changes to your account. You may call the Customer Service Center at any...
Page 74 - Turning Caller ID On and Off; Resetting to Factory Default Settings
Chapter 3 Page 70 Using the System Turning Caller ID On and Off 1. Press MENU on the remote control. 2. Select System Setup . 3. Select Installation . 4. Select Caller ID . 5. Select Enable Caller ID or select Disable Caller ID . 6. Select Done . Resetting to Factory Default Settings Note : Resettin...
Page 75 - Changing Program Languages
Page 71 Changing Program Languages 3. Select the Factory Defaults option. When the receiver displays a Warning message, confirm that you want to reset the receiver to factory default settings. Changing Program Languages You may be able to change the language of some programs. An alternate language m...
Page 76 - Remote Control Modes
Chapter 3 Page 72 Using the System Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls This section describes how to use Remote Control 1 or Remote Control 2 to control with a TV, a VCR, or other devices. For information on how to use the remote to control the receiver, see Using the Remote Controls on p...
Page 77 - Set Up the Remote Control; Scan for
Page 73 Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls Set Up the Remote Control 1. Turn the device on. Use the device’s front panel buttons or its remote control. 2. Find the brand name of the device in the tables starting on page 113. If the brand isn’t listed, see Scan for Device Codes on page 74...
Page 78 - Scan for Device Codes; AUX
Chapter 3 Page 74 Using the System Scan for Device Codes If the code for your device is not listed in the tables starting on page 113, use this procedure to scan the remote control’s memory for the device code. 9. Turn the device back on and try some other appropriate buttons to make sure they work....
Page 79 - Check the Device Codes
Page 75 Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls Check the Device Codes You can find out what device code you’ve set for each remote control mode. 7. Press the POUND ( # ) button. This stores the code you found. 8. Turn the device back on and try some other appropriate buttons to make sure the...
Page 81 - Up and Down Arrow Buttons; Select Button
Page 77 Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls Up and Down Arrow Buttons Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to change channels on the TV. Note : These buttons do not change the channels on the TV if the remote control is in limited mode. Select Button The SELECT button works as the ENTER butt...
Page 82 - Control a VCR (or a Second VCR or a DVD Player); Recall Button
Chapter 3 Page 78 Using the System Control a VCR (or a Second VCR or a DVD Player) Only the buttons described here control a VCR or DVD player. Some of the buttons described here may not control your VCR or DVD player. See the user’s manual that came with your VCR or DVD player for information about...
Page 83 - VCR Buttons
Page 79 Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls VCR Buttons • Press the LEFT ARROW button to rewind a videotape or DVD. • Press the DOWN ARROW button to pause a videotape or DVD. Press this button or the PLAY button to go back to playing the tape or DVD. • Press the RIGHT ARROW button to fast...
Page 85 - Other Remote Control Features
Page 81 Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls Other Remote Control Features Switch Between TV and AUX Device Volume Control When you set up the remote to control a TV, the mute and volume buttons control the TV volume. However, if you want to use the AUX mode to control a tuner or amplifier...
Page 86 - Testing the System; Starting a Test
Chapter 3 Page 82 Using the System 5. Press the POUND ( # ) button. The TV mode button flashes three times. 6. Press the SAT mode button. 7. Press the plus (+) and minus (-) sides of the VOLUME button. The TV’s volume changes and the TV mode button lights instead of the AUX mode button. Testing the ...
Page 87 - System Updates
Page 83 System Updates • If the telephone line is not connected properly, the receiver displays a failure message. In this case, check the telephone connection and then repeat the test. Note : If you have the receiver connected to a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) phone line, it may cause this test to...
Page 89 - Dish Antenna Installation; Installing a DISH 500 Antenna; Finding the Satellites
Page 85 Chapter 4 Dish Antenna Installation These instructions guide you through the installation of a satellite system which includes your receiver (included with this manual), and a DISH Pro DISH 500 antenna system that can be identified by the DISH Pro logo shown below. Installing a DISH 500 Ante...
Page 90 - Mounting the Dish; YES
Chapter 4 Page 86 Dish Antenna Installation 6. The menu displays the azimuth, elevation, and skew angles. Write down these numbers in the blanks provided in the margin. Mounting the Dish 1. Using the azimuth and elevation angles, find a location for the satellite dish which can be pointed towards th...
Page 91 - bracket or LNBF at this time.; Once the skew is set,; try to fine-tune this; do not; Running Coaxial Cables
Page 87 Installing a DISH 500 Antenna 4. Assemble the satellite dish as shown below, except do not attach the Y- bracket or LNBF at this time. 5. Loosen both skew bolts and set the skew by rotating the dish mounting bracket to align the red mark with the required angle on the skew scale which you wr...
Page 92 - directly to the two ports
Chapter 4 Page 88 Dish Antenna Installation Note : You can have as much as 200 feet of cable between the DISH Pro LNBF and the DISH Pro receiver. However, you must use only RG-6 coaxial cables rated for 950 to 2150 MHz. Some cables may say "Swept tested for 2150 MHz." If you have any doubt a...
Page 93 - Satellite
Page 89 Installing a DISH 500 Antenna 15. When the check switch procedure finishes, you will see an Installation Summary screen similar to the one below. The information for Satellite Input 1 and Satellite Input 2 should be the same: • Satellite - Conn twice. • Transponder - X twice. This is OK and ...
Page 95 - Installing a Multiple Dish DISH Pro System
Page 91 Installing a Multiple Dish DISH Pro System If you do not have good signal strength with 110 , go back to step 18, and fine-tune the dish but with 110 selected instead of 119 . While the 110 and 119 signals will not be equal, you should be able to fine-tune the dish until you have the stronge...
Page 97 - DISH Pro
Page 93 Installing a Multiple Dish DISH Pro System 12. Connect two RG-6 cables between both ports on your DISH Pro Twin LNBF and your switch(es) using the switch instructions and the DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams that start on page 94. 13. Select Check Switch from the Point Dish menu. When the Check Swit...
Page 98 - DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams; DISH 500, One DISH Pro Twin LNBF; When you set up your system following this diagram and run; the; Installation Summary; screen should look similar to the one shown below.
Chapter 4 Page 94 Dish Antenna Installation DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams DISH 500, One DISH Pro Twin LNBF When you set up your system following this diagram and run Check Switch the Installation Summary screen should look similar to the one shown below. This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Mak...
Page 99 - DISH 500, One DISH Pro Quad LNBF; screen should look similar to the one shown
Page 95 DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams DISH 500, One DISH Pro Quad LNBF When you set up your system following this diagram and run Check Switch the Installation Summary screen should look similar to the one shown below. This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure you ground the system per the...
Page 103 - Running Coaxial Cable
Page 99 Running Coaxial Cable Running Coaxial Cable 1. Using the shortest path possible, run the coaxial cable(s) from the ground block or switch to the satellite receiver(s). Do not kink or pinch any cable. Cables should be bent only in gentle curves. Do not use a longer cable between the satellite...
Page 105 - Chapter 5; Troubleshooting Tables
Page 101 Chapter 5 Reference Troubleshooting Tables Use these tables if you have problems using the system before calling the Customer Service Center. Many problems arise from misunderstandings of how the system works, especially when you are just becoming familiar with it. These tables cover many p...
Page 108 - DISH Pro Twin LNBF
Chapter 5 Page 104 Reference DISH Pro Twin LNBF 074 • The receiver gives you three chances to enter the correct password. If you fail to do so, the receiver “times out” and will not allow you to try again for several minutes. • Wait a few minutes and then try again to enter the password. Note: The “...
Page 109 - Using the Remote Control
Page 105 Troubleshooting Tables Using the Remote Control When you run Check Switch, you see "Twin" identified as the Device/LNBF but you only have signal confirmed from one satellite. • The DISH Pro Twin LNBF is connected but the dish may not be pointed to receive signal from both 110 and 11...
Page 110 - Hearing A Program
Chapter 5 Page 106 Reference Hearing A Program You use a pyramid type IR extender (not a “mouse tail”), and it does not seem to work. • The IR sensor on the extender that receives the remote control signals may not be facing the remote control. The IR cable on the extender that sends the signal to t...
Page 112 - Watching A Program
Chapter 5 Page 108 Reference Watching A Program What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do The receiver front panel TV1 and TV2 lights are on, but the TV image: is black (no picture), is frozen, has break-ups, has “snow,” or shows small squares of various colors. • The TV set may not be working pr...
Page 113 - Using the Program Guide or the Browse Banner
Page 109 Troubleshooting Tables Using the Program Guide or the Browse Banner Changing Channels What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do In the Program Guide , some channels have a red background. • Red means that you have not bought the program. You must buy a channel before you can tune the rec...
Page 115 - Using Event Timers
Page 111 Troubleshooting Tables Using the Telephone for Voice/Data/FAX Using Event Timers What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do While you are making a telephone call, you hear “clicks.” • The receiver may have tried to call the Customer Service Center to send pay per view purchase information...
Page 117 - TV Codes; Press; Device Codes; may operate some but not all buttons shown in this guide.
Page 113 TV Codes Programming in AUX mode : Press 0 before entering the TV code. TV Codes A Mark 670 Action 662 Admiral 514, 521, 605, 668, 669, 675 Aiko 727 Aiwa 751 Akai 570, 573, 659, 660, A-Mark 620 Amtron 657 Anam National 509, 541, 620, 651, 657, 661, 663, 698 AOC 505, 506, 519, 520, 573, 620,...
Page 118 - VCR Codes
Page 114 Reference Chapter 5 VCR Codes Programming in AUX mode : Press 1 before entering the VCR code. Memorex 590, 627, 653, 654, 659, 675, 678, 720 MGA 504, 505, 506, 542, 571, 573, 627, 652, 653, 654, 656, 660, 728 Mitsubishi 504, 505, 542, 570, 571, 572, 573, 597, 623, 627, 652, 653, 654, 656, 6...
Page 120 - DVD Player Codes; DVD; Tuner/Amplifier Codes
Page 116 Reference Chapter 5 TV/VCR Combo Programming for combination devices : Program the remote control in TV mode and then in VCR mode. DVD Player Codes Programming in AUX mode : Press 1 before entering the DVD code. Tuner/Amplifier Codes Programming in AUX mode : Press 2 before entering the tun...
Page 121 - the remote control in TV mode
Page 117 Reference Chapter 5 DVD/VCR Combo TV/DVD Combo Codes Programming for combination devices : Program the remote control in TV mode and then in VCR (or AUX - press 1 before entering the DVD code) mode. Technics 643, 644, 652, 742, 746 Toshiba 710 Yamaha 663, 730, 731, 732, 733, 745, 747 DVD/VC...
Page 123 - Limited Warranty; What the Warranty Covers; Labor; What the Warranty Does Not Cover
Appendix Page 119 Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is a legal document. Keep it in a safe place. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for warranty service! Any items returned without a copy of the Proof of Purchase will be considered out of warranty. What the Warranty Covers This warranty exte...
Page 124 - Legal Limitations; Advance Exchange Program
Appendix Page 120 Legal Limitations REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. ECHOSTAR SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS SYSTEM, NOR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESU...
Page 125 - Post Receipt Exchange Program; Accessory Warranty; Residential Customer Agreement; DISH Network
Page 121 Residential Customer Agreement Page 121 Post Receipt Exchange Program You may choose to ship the equipment to us at your cost. To provide faster service, upon receipt of your equipment you will be shipped a replacement. Your original equipment will not be available for return. The equipment...
Page 126 - THE DISH NETWORK SERVICE
Appendix Page 122 1. THE DISH NETWORK SERVICE A. Services Defined. DISH Network offers a wide variety of video and audio programming and other services and we are constantly striving to add new services to our lineup. For purposes of this Agreement the term "Services" shall mean the programm...
Page 127 - BILLING POLICIES AND PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES
Page 123 Residential Customer Agreement Page 123 DBS receiver on the account, whether owned by you or not. The payment of that amount and/or the termination of Services shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies we may have under this Agreement, at law, in equity, or otherwise. G. Changes...
Page 128 - CANCELLATION OF SERVICE
Appendix Page 124 addition to all other applicable fees, the Offset Fee set forth below for each month and partial month that the multi-month subscription was previously received. E. If we use a collection agency or attorney to collect money you owe us or to assert any other right which we may have ...
Page 130 - TRANSFER OF ACCOUNT, SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT; WARNING AGAINST PIRACY
Appendix Page 126 B. You shall notify us promptly of any defect in, damage to, or accident involving the equipment. All maintenance and repair of the equipment shall be performed by us or our designees. DISH Network may charge you for any repairs that are necessitated by any damage to, or misuse of,...
Page 131 - Staying Legal; Telephone Communication
Page 127 Staying Legal Page 127 state and local area where Service is provided. These terms and conditions are subject to amendment, modification or termination if required by such regulations or laws. If any provision in this Agreement is declared to be illegal or in conflict with any law or regula...
Page 132 - Radio Interference; Signal Strength Present at the Television
Appendix Page 128 Radio Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op...
Page 133 - Index
Index Page 129 A Alternate Audio 71 Attach a UHF Attenuator 33 Attenuator 15 , 21 B Back Panel CH 21–69 Out 15 Channel 3–4 14 Other Connections 16 RCA Out 14 Remote Antenna 16 Satellite In 16 S-Video Out 15 Telephone Jack 16 TV 1 Connections 14 TV Antenna/Cable In 15 TV1 Connections 14 TV2 Connectio...
