Page 2 - Contents; Page iv
Contents Page iv Chapter 4 - Installation Instructions ................................. 83 How to Use these Instructions ..................... 83Installing a DISH 500 Antenna ..................... 83DishPro Wiring Diagrams ............................. 94Running Coaxial Cable .........................
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; Page v
Important Safety Instructions Page v 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 in...
Page 4 - Safety; Page vi; : This reminder is provided to call the
Safety Page vi 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; How to Get Started
Page 1 Chapter 1 How to Get Started Welcome! You’re about to enjoy a Digital Video Recorder! This satellite receiver lets you decide how you watch TV. You can record andplay back audio and video with full digital quality. You can pause a liveprogram and not miss any of the action or you can record a...
Page 6 - Overview; New Features Video
Chapter 1 Page 2 How to Get Started Overview Before you use your satellite receiver , you need to install the system or have it installed by a professional technician. For a professional installation,please call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474). If youinstall the system yourself,...
Page 7 - Getting Started; Order Your Program Packages; SYS INFO
Page 3 Getting Started Getting Started Order Your Program Packages 1. Turn on the receiver and your TV . 2. Press the SYS INFO button on the receiver front panel to open the Important System Information screen on the TV screen. Leave the menu open while you do steps3 and 4. Note : The numbers in the...
Page 8 - Choose a Program to Watch; now; Quick Tour of Basic Features; RECALL
Chapter 1 Page 4 How to Get Started Choose a Program to Watch 1. Make sure the receiver is on and its green front panel POWER light is on. Also, make sure you turn on the TV. 2. Press the remote control GUIDE button to open the receiver’s Program Guide on the TV screen. 3. Use the remote control ARR...
Page 10 - Quick Tour of the Menus
Chapter 1 Page 6 How to Get Started 10. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to change the channel information you see at the bottom of the TV screen. Until you do, thebottom info is the same as the top info. 11. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to change the channel information you see at the bottom of th...
Page 11 - MENU; VIEW
Page 7 Quick Tour of the Menus 3. Press the MENU button to go back to the Main Menu . 4. Press the 2 button to select the Themes and Search option on the Main Menu. This opens the Themes menu on the TV screen. 5. For example, press the 1 button to see a list of movies. Any time you’rein a menu andwa...
Page 13 - CANCEL
Page 9 Quick Tour of the Menus 13. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu . 14. Press the 7 button to select the Timers option on the Main Menu to open the Event Timer Management menu. This menu is used for creating and changing timers used to triggerautomatic recordings. 15. Press MENU to go back t...
Page 14 - Quick Tour of DishDVR Features; PAUSE
Chapter 1 Page 10 How to Get Started L 17. Press the VIEW button to go back to watching a program. Quick Tour of DishDVR Features 1. Watch a program for just a few minutes. 2. Press the PAUSE button to pause the program. 3. Press the PLAY button to watch the program from the point where you paused i...
Page 17 - DVR
Page 13 Quick Tour of DishDVR Features 12. Press the VIEW button to go back right away to the program in progress. 13. Press the RECORD button to start recording the program right now. 14. The Start Recording Options menu displays. Select Manual user stop . See page 48 for an explanation of the othe...
Page 18 - SELECT; Conclusion; Parts of
Chapter 1 Page 14 How to Get Started 21. Use the remote control arrow buttons to highlight an event on the Recorded Events menu (it’s OK to highlight an event you’rerecording). 22. Press the remote control SELECT button to select the event you highlighted. This opens a menu of info about thatevent. ...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; Parts of the System; The Receiver; Receiver Front Panel; Front Panel Buttons; same; Info Button; INFO; Menu Button
Chapter 2 Parts of the System Page 15 The Receiver Receiver Front Panel Smart Card Door The Smart Card is behind the door on the front panel. Note : Leave the Smart Card in, and keep the door closed. Front Panel Buttons The front panel buttons work the same way as the buttons on the remote, to contr...
Page 20 - Control a VCR
Chapter 2 Page 16 Parts of the System Arrow Buttons Use the ARROW buttons to move a menu highlight to an option or a program. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to change channels while watching a program. When watching a program, pressing the LEFT ARROW button opens the Themes menu and the RIGHT ARR...
Page 21 - Receiver Back Panel; only; Receiver Fan and Air Holes; Don’t; Satellite In; TV S; both
Page 17 The Receiver Page 17 Receiver Back Panel The receiver back panel has ports you can use to connect the receiver toother devices (you may not need to use some of these ports). The back panelalso has the power cord and phone jack. Tighten the connections only by hand. If you use a wrench you mi...
Page 22 - TV Set Out; Dolby; must; Expansion Port
Chapter 2 Page 18 Parts of the System TV Set Out This connection provides good picture quality and good monosound quality (even if you have a TV or other devices thatprovide stereo sound). If you use TV S ET O UT to watch satellite channels, you must keep the TV(s) tuned to the same channel (either ...
Page 23 - Accessory Jack; Power Cord; POWER LED; UHF Remote Antenna Input; UHF REMOTE; Put a 10 dB attenuator onto the; UHF REMOTE ANTENNA
Page 19 The Receiver Page 19 Accessory Jack If you connect a multi-dish switch to the A CCESSORY J ACK , or if you use an IR extender, you must set up the receiver properly. See Set Up the Accessory Jack on page 81. Power Cord Even when the receiver front panel’s green POWER LED is off, the receiver...
Page 24 - Remote Control
Chapter 2 Page 20 Parts of the System Remote Control This section describes the remote control and its buttons used to control thereceiver. To find out how to use the remote to control other devices, see Control Other Devices with the Remote, beginning on page 68. The remote control we pack with the...
Page 25 - Remote Control Batteries; all; Changing the Batteries
Page 21 Remote Control Page 21 Remote Control Batteries The remote control comes with AAA batteries. When you replace oldbatteries, 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 batte...
Page 26 - Remote Control Buttons; SAT
Chapter 2 Page 22 Parts of the System Remote Control Buttons SAT Mode Button Press this button to set the remote to SAT (“satellite”) mode. The SAT mode button’s back light lights up for two seconds to show you’ve set the remote to SAT mode. While the remote control is in SAT mode, the remote contro...
Page 28 - Select Button; again; View Button; Program Banner
Chapter 2 Page 24 Parts of the System • While watching a program, press the THEME button (the LEFT ARROW button) to open the Themes menu. • To enter a number in a menu, highlight the place where you need toenter the number. Then, press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to increase or decrease the number i...
Page 29 - Cancel Button; RIGHT ARROW; Zero Button; User ’s Guide; Dish Button; DVR Buttons; Use the DVR Features
Page 25 Remote Control Page 25 Cancel Button Press this button to cancel and return to the previous menu or towatch a program if there are no previous menus. Number Buttons • While watching a program, using the Program Guide , or using the Browse Banner , use these buttons to enter a channel number....
Page 30 - Change the Address; not
Chapter 2 Page 26 Parts of the System Change the Address Because UHF signals travel long distances and go through walls, aneighbor’s remote could control your receiver by mistake. To handle thisproblem, you can change the address on the remote and receiver as follows: 1. Make sure you turn on the TV...
Page 31 - Receiver Menus; Open or Close a Menu; Make a Choice in a Menu; ARROW; Make a Choice in a List; single choice
Page 27 Receiver Menus Page 27 Receiver Menus This section shows examples of the key menus the receiver displays on theTV screen and how to use them. Open or Close a Menu • Press the MENU button to open the Main Menu . You can open any other menu starting from the Main Menu . • Press the CANCEL butt...
Page 32 - Save; Cancel a Procedure; before
Chapter 2 Page 28 Parts of the System Here’s what to do : 1. Use the ARROW buttons to highlight an option. 2. Press SELECT to choose the option(s). 3. Select Save . Cancel a Procedure To cancel a procedure, press the remote control CANCEL or VIEW button before you do the last step of the procedure. ...
Page 33 - TV and VCR Connections; TV
Page 29 TV and VCR Connections Page 29 TV and VCR Connections Use the following diagram and instructions to connect the satellite receiverto a TV and VCR (optional). TV Set Out to a TV - Connect a coaxial cable between the TV S ET O UT on the receiver an the TV’s input. Be sure to set the CHANNEL 3/...
Page 35 - Chapter 3; Using the System; Change Channels; UP; Use the Program Guide; red
Chapter 3 Using the System Page 31 Change Channels You can change channel on your satellite receiver while watching aprogram by doing one of the following:• Press the remote control UP or DOWN ARROW button to change the channel. • Use the NUMBER PAD buttons to enter the channel number you want. Note...
Page 36 - Display the Last Channel You Watched in the Program Guide
Chapter 3 Page 32 Using the System • The Program Guide shows which Favorites List you apply. Pressing GUIDE scrolls through the available Favorites Lists : • All Chan - Displays all of the channels available on DISH Network. • All Sub - Displays all of the channels in your subscription. • Other Favo...
Page 37 - Set the Channel Order in the Program Guide; ascending; Select a Program in the Program Guide
Page 33 Use the Program Guide Page 33 Set the Channel Order in the Program Guide You can set up the Program Guide to list channels in ascending order (with the highest channel number at the top), or in descending order (with the highest channel number at the bottom). Note : If you don’t set a channe...
Page 38 - User Event Timers; Use the Program Banner; while you watch it; Use the Browse Banner
Chapter 3 Page 34 Using the System Note : When you use the Program Guide , if the receiver needs to get the latest information (which might take a few minutes), it’ll display amessage that asks you to let it download new program information. Asit downloads, the receiver displays a status bar. To avo...
Page 39 - Select a Program with the Browse Banner
Page 35 Use the Browse Banner Page 35 In this example, the Browse Banner shows information on a program we’re watching at the top, and information on another program at the bottom. The bottom Browse Banner displays the Favorites List that is currently applied. If the All Chan list is applied, the Br...
Page 40 - Buy a Pay Per View Program; How to Buy a Pay Per View Program; If you don’t want to buy the pay per view; or
Chapter 3 Page 36 Using the System Buy a Pay Per View Program Once you confirm an order for a pay per view program, you can’t cancel thereafter and we’ll bill you for it. You must pay for all programs you or anyone else buys with the receiver. To lock pay per view, see Lock or Unlock All Pay Per Vie...
Page 41 - Use Themes; While you watch a program
Page 37 Use Themes Page 37 Use Themes 1. While you watch a program , press the THEME ( LEFT ARROW ) button to open the Themes ( Theme Categories ) menu. 2. Select a Theme category. This opens a list of programs that match the Theme you selected like this example. Note : If you hide adult channels an...
Page 42 - Use Favorites Lists; About Favorites Lists
Chapter 3 Page 38 Using the System 4. Highlight the program you want. You can press the INFO button for more information about the program you highlight. If you do, press the CANCEL button to go back to the list of programs. 5. Press the SELECT button to watch the program or set a timer. Use Favorit...
Page 43 - Set Up or Change a Favorites List; Change a Favorites List’s Name
Page 39 Use Favorites Lists Page 39 Set Up or Change a Favorites List 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Open the Favorites Lists menu. 3. Select the list you want to change. A check mark shows up next to the list. For example, here we selected List 1 . 4. Select the Modify List option. Note : You cannot ...
Page 44 - Apply a Favorites List; GUIDE; : Unless you add channels to at least one custom list, you can; Use the Search Feature; SEARCH; Search
Chapter 3 Page 40 Using the System 5. Select a letter on the on-screen keypad (it’s just like selecting a menu option). For example, here we selected B . Do this again to spell out the name. You can enter up toeight letters, numbers, or spaces. If youneed to, select the space option to insert a spac...
Page 45 - Rudy; Search Event Titles Only
Page 41 Use the Search Feature Page 41 4. There are two ways to enter the name of the program you want to find: • Use the UP , DOWN , LEFT , and RIGHT ARROWS to scroll around on the virtual keyboard and then select the letters you want. • Use the remote control number pad to enter the letters in the...
Page 46 - Create An Event Timer; Use Locks; Open the Locks Menu
Chapter 3 Page 42 Using the System 8. If the Create An Event Timer menu opens, select Create to record the program. See Use Event Timers for more options on setting up timers. 9. After setting up the timer, select Cancel to exit the menu or press View to go back to watching a program. Use Locks The ...
Page 47 - Set or Change the Password; If You Forget the Password
Page 43 Use Locks Page 43 Set or Change the Password 1. Press MENU and then select the Locks menu. Note : If you’ve locked the receiver previously, you must enter the existing password to open the Locks menu. So, unless you know the password you can’t change it. 2. Select the Change Password option....
Page 48 - PG: Parental Guidance suggested; Set or Change Rating Code Locks
Chapter 3 Page 44 Using the System • Rating Codes : G: General Audience . Suitable for young children. PG: Parental Guidance suggested . PG-13: Parental Guidance suggested . Not recommended for children under 13. R: Restricted . Not recommended for children under 17 unless accompanied by an adult. N...
Page 49 - Set or Change Channel Locks; Lock or Unlock the Receiver Front Panel Buttons; POWER
Page 45 Use Locks Page 45 Set or Change Channel Locks Note : You can lock any channel, even a pay per view channel. 1. Press MENU and then select the Locks menu. 2. Select the Channel Locks option. Select the channel(s) you want to lock. A checkmark shows upnext to the channel(s), as you can see in ...
Page 50 - Lock or Unlock All Pay Per View Programs
Chapter 3 Page 46 Using the System To unlock the receiver front panel buttons: 1. Press MENU and then select the Locks menu. 2. Select the Front Panel Lock options Unlock Front Panel Buttons pop- up displays. 3. Select the Yes option. Lock or Unlock All Pay Per View Programs Note: This locks all pay...
Page 51 - Hide or Show All Adult Channels; any; To hide all adult channels:; Lock or Unlock the Receiver; To lock the receiver:
Page 47 Use Locks Page 47 Hide or Show All Adult Channels You can keep the Program Guide , Themes lists, Favorites Lists , and the Browse Banner from showing any adult channels. This means no one can tune to adult channels with the remote control UP or DOWN ARROW button or number buttons. Note : Thi...
Page 52 - When You’ve Locked the Receiver; Personal Identification Number; Use Event Timers
Chapter 3 Page 48 Using the System When You’ve Locked the Receiver • If you try to watch a locked channel or program, erase a protectedDishDVR recording, or open the Locks menu, the receiver displays a message that tells you to enter the password. • The receiver gives you three tries to enter the ri...
Page 53 - MUTE; Event Timer Types
Page 49 Use Event Timers Page 49 • If you use an event timer, you can record only the channel you’ve got tuned. This means you can’t record one program and watch or record another “live” program at the same time. • If you open a menu while you record to a VCR, the tape may record the menu. If you ch...
Page 54 - When an Event Timer Works; Use Quick Record; RECORD
Chapter 3 Page 50 Using the System When an Event Timer Works Only during the five minutes right before an event timer works, you’ll see a small picture of a clock blinking on the TV screen. This clock goes awaywhen the program begins. While you see the clock, you can do either one of the following: ...
Page 55 - Set an Automatic Event Timer; Highlight and select
Page 51 Use Event Timers Page 51 Set an Automatic Event Timer 1. Highlight and select a future program in the Browse Banner , in the Program Guide , or in a Themes list. This opens the Create an Event Timer menu. 2. Select a Timer Type option. A check mark shows up next to the option you select. For...
Page 56 - Set a Manual Event Timer
Chapter 3 Page 52 Using the System Set a Manual Event Timer Use a manual event timer to manually set the start and stop time of arecording. This is useful for recording all of a sports event, even if it goesinto overtime. Or, you can record part of a program, or several programs oneafter the other. ...
Page 57 - When Event Timers Overlap
Page 53 Use Event Timers Page 53 4. Select a Timer Type option. A check mark shows up next to the option you select. Forexample , here we selected the DVR option. 5. Select a Timer Frequency option. A check mark shows up next to the option you select.For example, here we selected the Once option. 6....
Page 58 - Edit an Event Timer
Chapter 3 Page 54 Using the System Edit an Event Timer • You can edit any type of event timer. • You can change any feature of an event timer. • When you edit an automatic event timer you change it to a manual event timer. A manual timer works at the times you set, which don’t have to be the actual ...
Page 59 - Delete an Event Timer
Page 55 Use Event Timers Page 55 7. If you want to change the Start Time , the End Time , or the Date , select the Set Date/Time option. This opens the Set Date/Time for Manual Timer menu. Note : If you don’t want to change the date or time, please skip to step 10. 8. Use the number buttons to enter...
Page 60 - Pay Per View Programs and Locked Programs
Chapter 3 Page 56 Using the System 3. Select an event timer you want to delete. A check mark shows up in the box next to the event timer. For example, here we selected a DVR event timer. 4. Select any other timer(s) you want to delete. 5. Select the Delete option to delete the timer(s) you selected....
Page 62 - Use Caller ID; Enable Caller ID; Caller ID; Caller ID
Chapter 3 Page 58 Using the System 8. To test the device code, highlight the Test option. The receiver displays a message thatwarns you to make sure you turn the VCR on. 9. Press the SELECT button to start the test. The VCR records for a few seconds, stops, and then rewinds. 10. The receiver display...
Page 63 - When You Get a Call; Use Dolby; Attention
Page 59 Use Dolby ® Digital Sound Page 59 When You Get a Call When you receive a call, you will see a Caller ID popup with the same kind of information you see on your regular phone or Caller ID device. You can select OK to close the message. If you do nothing, it will disappear after 20 seconds. If...
Page 64 - Use the DishDVR Features; Auto Recording
Chapter 3 Page 60 Using the System 4. Select the Dolby ® Digital option. 5. Select one of the options below. If you select the Dolby ® Digital/PCM option and the amplifier can’t process both types of signals, you coulddamage the speakers. Please see the user’s manual thatcame with your amplifier for...
Page 65 - Auto Recording and On-Demand Recording at the Same Time
Page 61 Use the DishDVR Features Page 61 On-Demand Recording You can record a program on now or a future program to watch later, or youcan keep your recording. You can pause, go back to play, reverse, skip back, fast forward, or skipahead through a recorded program. You can also use slow motion forw...
Page 66 - Use On-Demand Recording; from its start
Chapter 3 Page 62 Using the System 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 ...
Page 67 - STOP; Use the DVR Recorded Events Menu; u record a locked program while you have the
Page 63 Use the DishDVR Features Page 63 Stop Recording a Program • Press the remote control’s STOP button. When you press the RECORD button, you control how long the receiver records. The receiver won’t stop recording too soon. This also means you must remember to stop the recording! You can use an...
Page 68 - While Playing Back or Recording an Event
Chapter 3 Page 64 Using the System • Select the Start option to play back the event from its start. • Select the Start Over option to play back the event from its start. • Select the Stop option to stop play back and go back to the event’s information menu. • Select the Resume option to play back th...
Page 69 - Play Back a Recorded Event and Record Another Event; except
Page 65 Use the DishDVR Features Page 65 • Press the PLAY button to play back or go on with a paused play back. Also, press this button to switch from fast forward orreverse back to normal play back. • Press the SKIP BACK button to skip back about ten seconds in the event. Press this button again to...
Page 70 - More About the DVR Features; Auto and On-Demand Record at the Same Time
Chapter 3 Page 66 Using the System More About the DVR Features Auto Recording • Whenever you turn the receiver on, it’s auto recording. • With auto record, you can record up to about an hour of a program. This total recording time applies to auto recording only. • The receiver needs more room to rec...
Page 71 - Copy Recordings to Videotape
Page 67 Use the DishDVR Features Page 67 Copy Recordings to Videotape You may want to keep a videotape copy of a recording you madeon the DishDVR. Or, if the receiver is out of room,maybe you’ll want to move recordings to a videotape to store them. Many satellite TV programs and films are copyrighte...
Page 72 - Control Other Devices with the Remote; Remote Control Modes; Set Up the Remote to Control Other Devices
Chapter 3 Page 68 Using the System Control Other Devices with the Remote This section describes how to use the remote to control a TV, a VCR, orother devices. For information on how to use the remote to control thereceiver, see Remote Control on page 20. You can set up the remote to control the sate...
Page 73 - Set Up the Remote Control; AUX
Page 69 Control Other Devices with the Remote Page 69 Set Up the Remote Control You can set up the remote to control other devices using the device codeslisted on page 120. 1. Turn the device on. Use the device’s front panel buttonsor its remote control. 2. Find the brand name of the device in the t...
Page 74 - Scan for Device Codes; For
Chapter 3 Page 70 Using the System Scan for Device Codes If the code for your device is not listed in the tables starting on page 120, usethis procedure to scan the remote control’s memory for the device code. 1. Turn the device on. Use the device’s front panel buttonsor its remote control. 2. Press...
Page 75 - Check the Device Codes
Page 71 Control Other Devices with the Remote Page 71 Check the Device Codes You can find out what device code you’ve set for each remote control mode. 1. Press and hold the mode button until all the other modebuttons light up, and then letgo of the button. The mode button flashes. For example, hold...
Page 78 - Power Button; Recall Button
Chapter 3 Page 74 Using the System TV/Video Button Use this button to switch the VCR between its TV mode and itsVCR mode (see your VCR user’s manual for information). Power Button Press the blank Power button to turn the VCR on or off. Pressthe TV power button to turn the TV on or off. Mute Button P...
Page 79 - Only
Page 75 Control Other Devices with the Remote Page 75 Number Buttons Use these buttons to enter channel numbers. Note : If you are using the remote control in Limited Mode, the TV will not change channels. Control a Cable TV Box Only the buttons described here control a cable TV box. Some of the but...
Page 83 - Upgrade the Receiver Software; Receive a Software Upgrade; Set Up the Receiver to Tell You About Upgrades
Page 79 Upgrade the Receiver Software Page 79 Upgrade the Receiver Software Once in a while, we may upgrade your receiver’s software for free. You can set up the receiver to Receive a Software Upgrade and/or Set Up the Receiver to Tell You About Upgrades . Receive a Software Upgrade 1. Make sure you...
Page 84 - Reset the Receiver; Change Program Languages
Chapter 3 Page 80 Using the System Reset the Receiver You can reset the receiver with the setup it had when you bought it. If you reset the receiver, you throw away all Favorites Lists except All Chan and All Sub . If you reset a locked receiver, you keep the locks. If you reset an unlocked receiver...
Page 85 - Set Up the Accessory Jack; ACCESSORY JACK; Dish Home Interactive TV Applications; DISH
Page 81 Set Up the Accessory Jack Page 81 4. Select a language in the Languages list. A check mark shows up in the box next to the language. For example, here we selected Spanish . Note: If the program is broadcast in a language that isn’t listed, select the Alternate option to hear that language. I...
Page 87 - Chapter 4; Installation Instructions; How to Use these Instructions; Appendix A; Installing a DISH 500 Antenna; Finding the Satellites; on the receiver’s back panel to the television’s; RF T; using a coaxial cable. Make sure that the TV is tuned to; on the receiver’s back panel
Page 83 Chapter 4 Installation Instructions How to Use these Instructions These instructions guide you through the installation of a satellite system whichincludes your DishPro receiver (included with this manual), and a DishPro antenna system that can be identified by the DishPro logo shown below. ...
Page 88 - Cancel; Mounting the Dish
Page 84 Chapter 4 Installation Instructions 2. Make sure that the remote control batteries are fresh, and are installed properly. If needed, make sure that the remote is in SAT mode to control the satellite receiver. 3. Turn ON the television and receiver. 4. Display the Point Dish and Signal Streng...
Page 89 - Make sure nothing blocks the line of sight between the dish and the; YES
Page 85 Installing a DISH 500 Antenna Mounting the Dish 1. Using these azimuth and elevation angles, find a location for the satellite dish which can be pointed towards the satellites located at these angles.With a compass, find the required azimuth angle. Then, use the elevationangle to find out ho...
Page 90 - Once the skew is set,; try to fine-tune this angle; do not
Page 86 Chapter 4 Installation Instructions 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 scalewhich y...
Page 91 - Running Coaxial Cables; directly to port 1
Page 87 Installing a DISH 500 Antenna Note : You can have as much as 200 feet of cable between the DishPro LNBF and the DishPro receiver. However, you must use only RG-6 coaxial cablesrated for 950 to 2150 MHz. Some cables may say "Swept tested for 2150 MHz."If you have any doubt about this,...
Page 92 - Satellite
Page 88 Chapter 4 Installation Instructions below. Be sure there are no multi-dish switches between the LNBF and thereceiver. 10. Attach the LNBF to the Y-bracket using the two LNBF screws. 11. Slide the dish assembly down onto the mast. Make sure the pivot bolt rests on the top of the mast. Turn th...
Page 93 - West
Page 89 Installing a DISH 500 Antenna 16. Select Cancel or OK to return to the Point Dish/Signal screen. Make sure the check mark is next to 119 West . If not, move the highlight to 119 West and press SELECT . Notice the signal strength bar. This is used to help you aim the dish by showing the stren...
Page 94 - If the answer is
Page 90 Chapter 4 Installation Instructions 19. You are now ready to verify reception from both satellites. Select the Check Switch option. When the Check Switch menu opens, select Check or Test . The receiver shows you a message that it is checking the switches. When the procedure is finished, you ...
Page 95 - Installing a Multiple Dish DishPro System
Page 91 Installing a DISH 500 Antenna 23. After you select Yes , the receiver will begin taking a software upgrade. You will see a Warning that “Vital program information will now be downloaded into your receiver.” You will also see a status bar showing theprogress of this upgrade. 24. Once the soft...
Page 96 - Make sure t
Page 92 Chapter 4 Installation Instructions 2. Make sure the check mark is next to the satellite your dish will be pointed toward. 3. If your Point Dish/Signal screen looks like the one on the left, continue to step 4. If your Point Dish/Signal screen looks like the one on the right, select Peak Ang...
Page 98 - DishPro Wiring Diagrams; DISH 500, One DishPro Twin LNBF, Two DishPro Receivers; National Electrical Code; the; Installation Summary; screen should look similar to the one shown
Page 94 Chapter 4 Installation Instructions DishPro Wiring Diagrams DISH 500, One DishPro Twin LNBF, Two DishPro Receivers This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure youground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes. When you set up your system ...
Page 99 - DISH 500, One DishPro Quad LNBF, Four DishPro Receivers
Page 95 DishPro Wiring Diagrams DISH 500, One DishPro Quad LNBF, Four DishPro Receivers This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure youground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes. When you set up your system following this diagram and run Chec...
Page 101 - for four
Page 97 DishPro Wiring Diagrams Two Dishes, Three Single-Output DishPro LNBFs, Three Cables,DP34 Switch, Four DishPro Receivers This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure youground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes. When you set up your sy...
Page 104 - the other receiver from only two satellite locations.
Page 100 Chapter 4 Installation Instructions One DISH 500 with a DishPro Twin LNBF, One DISH 300 with aDishPro Single LNBF, and One DP21 Switch This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure youground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes. Note : ...
Page 105 - Running Coaxial Cable
Page 101 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 satellit...
Page 106 - Connecting Each Receiver to a Phone Line
Page 102 Chapter 4 Installation Instructions Connecting Each Receiver to a Phone Line You must keep each receiver connected to an active telephone line. Otherwise, you may not be able to order pay per view programs or use all ofthe Dish Interactive features. Run a telephone cable with a standard RJ-...
Page 107 - If you do not need to dial a prefix, select the; option. The receiver displays the same number
Page 103 Connecting Each Receiver to a Phone Line 5. Select one of the following: • If you do not need to dial a prefix, select the No Prefix option. • If you need to dial a prefix (for example, dial 9 to get an outside line),select the Prefix Code option. The receiver displays the same number of bo...
Page 109 - Chapter 5; Reference; SE THE
Page 105 Chapter 5 Reference U SE THE T ROUBLESHOOTING T ABLES You can often save yourself time if you troubleshoot the system before you call the Customer Service Center! 1. If the receiver displays an Error message on the TV screen , see the On-Screen Messages table on page 112. Also, check the ca...
Page 110 - DVR F
Page 106 Chapter 5 Reference C HANNEL C HANGES D ISH DVR F EATURES What’s Happening What’s Wrong What You Can Do You entera channel numberyou want.The channelchanges,but the newchannel isn’texactly thechannel youentered. • Maybe you made a mistake when youentered the channel number, or maybethe chan...
Page 111 - Use the Troubleshooting Tables
Page 107 Use the Troubleshooting Tables D OLBY D IGITAL S OUND What’s Happening What’s Wrong What You Can Do Instead of Dolby ® Digital sound, youhear only regularstereo or non-stereosound. • Maybe the program you’re watchingdoesn’t have Dolby Digital sound. • Maybe you selected the wrong soundoptio...
Page 123 - Test the System; EST THE
Page 119 Test the System T EST THE S YSTEM S TART A NY T EST 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the System Setup option. 3. Select the Diagnostics option. Note : “Diagnostics” are just “tests.” 4. Select the option for the test you want to do. Note : If we upgrade the receiver software,we may add n...
Page 124 - TV C; EVICE
Page 120 TV C ODES TELEVISION CODES Admiral 514, 521 Akai 532, 570, 573 Alba 613 A-Mark 620 Amstrad 533 Anam 509, 541, 620, 621,691,698 AOC 505, 506, 519, 520, 620, 695, 712 Archer 620 Audiovox 620 Bauer 611 Baycraft 536 Brockwood 695 Broksonic 562, 691 Candle 506, 522, 523, 525,536, 691, 695, 712 C...
Page 125 - Device Codes
Device Codes Device Codes Page 121 VCR C ODES NEC 505, 506, 507, 517,523, 573, 627, 712 Nikkai 612, 613, 618 Nordmende 551 Normandic 717 Novabeam 561, 698 Nyon 701 Onwa 541, 691 Optonica 605, 607 Orion 694 Osaki 612 Panasonic 508, 509, 510, 511,512, 566, 574, 685,686,687,689, 697,698, 700, 706, 714,...
Page 130 - Menu
Page 126 Appendix A Warning : Tighten all the coaxial cable connections only by hand. Using a wrench may over-tighten the connections, causing damage.Such damage is not covered by the Limited warranty. 2. Connect a coaxial cable from the TV S ET O UT connection on your receiver to your television's ...
Page 131 - Appendix B; What the Warranty Covers; What the Warranty Does Not Cover
Appendix B Page 127 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 copyof the Proof of Purchase will be considered out of warranty. What the Warranty Covers This warranty ext...
Page 132 - Legal Limitations; Important
Appendix B Page 128 Legal Limitations REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVEREMEDY. ECHOSTAR SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED ORIMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS SYSTEM, NOR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULT...
Page 133 - Advance Exchange Program; Post Receipt Exchange Program
Page 129 What the Warranty Does Not Cover Advance Exchange Program The Advance Exchange Program allows you to have replacement equipmentshipped immediately to you (depending upon where you live, it could takethree to five business days). Along with replacement equipment, you willreceive a prepaid sh...
Page 134 - Residential Customer Agreement; THE DISH NETWORK SERVICE
Appendix B Page 130 Residential Customer Agreement Effective as of September 1, 2001 until replaced. THIS DOCUMENT DESCRIBES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDERWHICH DISH NETWORK WILL PROVIDE ITS SERVICE TO YOU. IF YOUDO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PLEASE NOTIFY USIMMEDIATELY AND WE WILL CANCE...
Page 136 - BILLING POLICIES AND PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES
Appendix B Page 132 G. Changes in Services offered. DISH Network reserves the right to change the Services that we offer, and our prices or fees related to such Services at any time. If thechange affects you, we will provide you notice of the change and its effective date. Thenotice may be provided ...
Page 137 - CANCELLATION OF SERVICE
Page 133 Residential Customer Agreement D. If you paid for an annual or other multi-month subscription to any Services and your account is past due for any amounts owed to us, at our option we may suspend any orall Service until payment is received, and/or convert your annual or other multi-monthsub...
Page 139 - LIMITATION OF OUR LIABILITY
Page 135 Residential Customer Agreement 5. LEASED EQUIPMENT A. If you decide to lease your Equipment from DISH Network, such Equipment shall at all times remain the sole and exclusive property of DISH Network and we willhave the right, at our discretion, to replace it with new or reconditioned equip...
Page 140 - WARNING AGAINST PIRACY; Staying Legal
Appendix B Page 136 B. It is your responsibility to impose any restrictions on viewing by you, other members of your household, or guests, and we shall have no liability to anyone due to orbased on the content of any of the Services furnished to you. 8. WARNING AGAINST PIRACY It is a violation of se...
Page 141 - FCC Compliance; Telephone Communication
Page 137 FCC Compliance FCC Compliance The following text is extracted from Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) regulations, as of the publication date of this Guide . Contact the FCC (see following) or your library for the complete text of the regulations. Telephone Communication This equipment ...
Page 142 - Radio Interference
Appendix B Page 138 If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact CustomerService at 1-800-333-3474 for repair and warranty information. If thetrouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone companymay request you remove the equipment from the network until the proble...
Page 143 - Index
Index Index Page 139 A Accessory Jack Set Up the Accessory Jack 81 Adult Channels Hide or Show All Adult Channels 47 Audio Change Program Languages 80Dolby® Digital Sound 59 Auto Recording 61 , 66 Automatic Event Timers 48 Set an Automatic Event Timer 51 B Back Panel, Receiver 17Blacked-Out Program ...
