Dish 211k User Guide

211k _Bleeds_Cover.pdf 1 6/27/2012 11:09:18 AM

Introduction

Satellite

Receiver

Watching TV

Pay Per

Programs

Favorites

Lists

CMY

Interactive

Locks

Timers

Remote

Control

Setup

To subscribe to programming,

or for assistance with installing

or using the system,

visit mydish.com or

call Customer Service at

1-800-333-DISH (3474)

1-800-894-9131S1-800-894-9131S

1-800-894-9131S

181243

181243196812

Customizing

Receiver

Connections

Reference

Warning and Attention Symbols

You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system. This User Guide provides various procedures. If you do some of these procedures carelessly, you could injure or kill yourself or damage equipment or property. Some other procedures require special attention.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For Your Safety

Do not try to open the case of the receiver. There is risk of electrical shock, which may cause damage to the receiver and/or personal injury or death to you. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the receiver. Opening the receiver case or making unauthorized changes will void the warranty.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Important Software Notice

As with all software controlled products, unexpected behavior could arise if the user tries to perform operations in a nonroutine manner. This product, like almost any other high tech product, is subject to bugs and hence EchoStar CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT ALL FEATURES, SUCH AS PARENTAL CONTROL, WILL WORK AS INTENDED UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. EchoStar endeavors to improve such conditions and will periodically download improvements.

In compliance with the terms of the GNU Public License (GPL), EchoStar is making some source code available to the public to download from www.echostar.com.

Equipment and Software Covered by this User’s Guide

This User Guide covers the ViP211k, ViP211, and DISH 411 receivers, and software models ViP211k, ViP211, and DISH

411. This Guide may cover other devices, not listed here.

Copyright © 2012 EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., Englewood, Colorado 80112. All rights reserved. The information in this User Guide may change without notice. We may issue revisions to tell you about such changes. Please send comments or questions about this User Guide to: techpubs@echostar.com or Technical Publications, EchoStar Technologies

L.L.C., 100 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood, Colorado 80112. Part Number: 196812 Printed in the United States of America. DISH is a registered trademark of DISH Network L.L.C. For information about DISH, please visit our website at www.mydish.com. We acknowledge all product names, trade names, or corporate names we mention in this User Guide to be the proprietary property of the

registered owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. This equipment may incorporate copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents, patent applications, and/or other

intellectual property rights. Use of such copyright protection technology is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only unless otherwise authorized. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Important Safety Precautions v 1 Introduction

WELCOME 2 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE 2 ABOUT YOUR DISH ACCOUNT 4 WATCHING TV NOW 5 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 6 ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION 6 WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE 7 MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO 7

2 Satellite Receiver

REMOTE CONTROL 10 S

ATELLITE RECEIVER FRONT PANEL 14

ATELLITE RECEIVER BACK PANEL 14

SING THE MENUS 15

SING TEXT FIELDS 16

Table of Contents

3 Watching TV

4 Pay Per Programs

CHANGING CHANNELS 20 U

SING THE PROGRAM GUIDE 20

SING THE BROWSE BANNER 21

SING SEARCH TO FIND A PROGRAM 22

INDING A PROGRAM BY ITS THEME 23

ORDERING A PAY-PER-VIEW PROGRAM 26 R

EVIEWING PAY-PER-VIEW ORDERS 26

5 Favorites Lists

WHAT ARE FAVORITES LISTS? 30 C

REATING OR CHANGING FAVORITES LISTS 30

AMING FAVORITES LISTS 31

SING FAVORITES LISTS 32

6 Locks

WHAT ARE LOCKS? 34 C

REATING OR CHANGING RATINGS LOCKS 35

REATING OR CHANGING CHANNEL LOCKS 38

OCKING OR UNLOCKING PAY-PER-VIEW CHANNELS 39

IDING ADULT CONTENT OR LOCKED CHANNELS 39

OCKING OR UNLOCKING THE FRONT PANEL 40

REATING OR CHANGING A PASSWORD 41

OCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR RECEIVER 41

7 Interactive TV

DISHHOME INTERACTIVE TV 44

USTOMER SERVICE 44

8 Timers

TIMERS 46 U

SING THE TIMERS LIST 48

ETTING UP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER 48

ETTING UP A MANUAL TIMER 49

ELETING A TIMER 49

VERLAPPING TIMERS 50

NABLING RECORD LINK 50

Table of Contents

9 Remote Control Setup

IMPROVING RECEIVER CONTROL 52 O

PERATING OTHER DEVICES 54

HE RECOVER BUTTON 67

ENDING DISCRETE POWER ON AND OFF 68

10 Customizing Your Receiver

ATTACHING AN EXERNAL HARD DRIVE 70 U

SING CALLER ID 71

USTOMIZING THE GUIDE AND CHANNEL LISTS 73

HANGING LANGUAGES 75

SING CLOSED CAPTIONING 75

ETTING UP AUDIO OUTPUT 76

ESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS 78

CHEDULING RECEIVER UPDATES 79

NACTIVITY STANDBY 79

iii

Table of Contents

11 Connections

Reference

CONNECTING TO THE TV 82 C

ONNECTING TO YOUR DISH ANTENNA 86

ONNECTING TO A DISH TAILGATER 87

OBILEDISH™: USING YOUR

VIP 211K AS A MOBILE RECEIVER 87 C

ONNECTING THE PHONE LINE 88

ONNECTING AN OVER-THE-AIR ANTENNA 91

CANNING FOR OVER-THE-AIR CHANNELS 91

SING TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS 95

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES 98 R

EMOTE CONTROL DEVICE CODES 110

Appendix

IMITED WARRANTY 112

ESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER AGREEMENT 114

FCC C

OMPLIANCE 122

Index 123

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 or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14 The power plug must be readily accessible so that the apparatus can be easily disconnected

from the AC power.

Safety

15 The receiver is still connected to the AC power whenever it is plugged into a live power

outlet, even if it is turned off using the remote control or front panel buttons.

16 No flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the equipment. 17 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the top of it.

18 Operate the receiver using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

Unplug the receiver power cord by gripping the power plug, not the cord.

19 Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords; this can result in a risk of fire or electrical

shock.

20 Never insert objects of any kind into the receiver through openings, as the objects may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause fire or electrical shock.

21 Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it can fall into

such power lines or circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.

22 Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself, as opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage and will void the Limited Warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.

23 Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning. 24 Do not place the receiver in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation. 25 Do not install the receiver in any area where the temperature can be less than 40°F or

more than 113°F. If the receiver is cold to the touch, do not plug it in immediately. Let it sit unplugged at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before plugging it in.

26 Use an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. During an

electrical storm or when the receiver is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, disconnect the lines between the receiver and the antenna, and disconnect the telephone line. These actions provide additional protection against damage caused by lightning or power line surges.

27 Tighten all of the coaxial cable connections only by hand. If you use a wrench, you may

overtighten the connections and damage your equipment. Damage caused by overtightening is not covered by the Limited Warranty.

CAUTION—To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

Safety

Proper Care of Your Equipment

• Always handle the satellite receiver carefully. Excessive shock and vibration can damage the hard drive.

• If the equipment is turned on and needs to be moved, unplug the equipemnt and let it sit for at least 30 seconds before moving it.

• The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the receiver manufacturer voids the Limited Warranty.

• Do not stack the receiver on top of or below other electronic devices as this can cause heat build-up and vibration.

On some TVs, the presence of fixed images for extended periods of time may cause them to be permanently imprinted on the screen. Consult your TV user guide for information on whether this is a problem for your TV, what operating/ viewing restrictions apply to avoid this problem, and associated TV warranty coverage.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the antenna assembly.

• Increase the separation between the equipment.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the DISH

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

Ground Clamp

Antenna Discharge Unit

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

from Satellite Dish Electric Service Equipment

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art. 250, Part H)

vii

Safety

Notes

viii

Introduction

Introduction to DISH Services

What you’ll find in this chapter:

• WELCOME

• HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

• ABOUT YOUR DISH ACCOUNT

• WATCHING TV NOW

• ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION

• WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

• MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO

Chapter 1

Welcome

WELCOME

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Guide Overview

Thank you for choosing DISH. 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 consistently provides the latest products and satellitedelivered services—with high performance, ease of operation, and a wide variety of entertainment options.

This section explains how the guide is divided and the conventions used throughout.

This guide contains several chapters to make it easy for you to find what you need:

• Chapter 1 - Introduction gives you a brief overview of DISH and your new receiver.

• Chapter 2 - Satellite Receiver explains the basic features of your system and how to

use the remote control, front panel buttons, and back panel connections.

• Chapter 3 - Watching TV describes how to change channels and look for programs.

• Chapter 4 - Pay Per Programs shows you how to order and watch Pay-Per-View

programs.

• Chapter 5 - Favorites Lists explains how to create, name, and use favorites lists.

• Chapter 6 - Locks explains how to set locks and passwords.

• Chapter 7 - Interactive TV describes how to use the DishHOME Interactive TV

features of your satellite TV system.

• Chapter 8 - Timers shows you how you can record and play back your favorite programs when you want to watch them.

• Chapter 9 - Remote Control Setup contains instructions for programming your remote to control your satellite receiver and equipment like a TV, DVD, or VCR.

• Chapter 10 - Customizing Your Receiver shows you how to customize your receiver.

• Chapter 11 - Connections explains how to connect your satellite receiver to your TV

and other equipment, such as a TV, DVD, or VCR.

• Reference includes troubleshooting steps for common issues and remote control device codes.

• Appendix includes the warranty, the Residential Customer Agreement, and FCC compliance information.

Introduction

How to Use this Guide

Guide Conventions

• The names of remote control buttons are all uppercase.

Example: Press SAT.

• On-screen menu options are bold.

Example: Select System Setup.

• 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.

• The instructions in this guide are shown in one of two ways: – Instructions in the form of pictures are handy if you’d like to learn something

quickly. These instructions are numbered left to right as shown in the sample below.

– Instructions that are written out are helpful if you’d like to learn more details.

Press POWER

on the remote

to begin watching

a program

Press the UP

Arrow to go up

one channel

Press GUIDE

to view the

Program Guide

Press VIEW LIVE T

to go back to

viewing satellite

programming

Chapter 1

About Your DISH Account

ABOUT YOUR DISH ACCOUNT

This section describes how to order your packages and provides information on how to find information about your DISH account.

Ordering Your Programming Packages

Before you can enjoy your new receiver, order your programming packages. You can also add programming using the Customer Support Application through DishHOME.

3-4

Turn your TV on

and press POWER

on the receiver

Call 1-800-333-DISH

Press SYSTEM INFO on the receiver (make

sure you can see the

System Info screen)

and request programming

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 Info screen on

the nearby TV screen.

3 Call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) and tell the Customer Service Center the system has been

installed and you would like to begin receiving services. A representative will explain the available program packages. Give the representative information from the System Info screen, as requested.

4 Your services will be turned on via the satellite signal. This process usually takes just a

few minutes.

Select Done

5 Select Done.

Where to Find Information on Your Account

If you want to know about charges to your DISH account or if you would like to make changes to your programming packages, be sure to have your account information handy and choose one of the following:

• Go to our website at mydish.com/myaccount and log into your account.

• Press MENU on your remote control and then select Customer Support.

• Call DISH at 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

Note: Additional authorization may be required before high-definition programming and/or over-the-air digital broadcasts can be viewed; additional fees may apply.

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.

Finding a Program to Watch

If you want to know more about watching TV, see Chapter 3 - Finding Programs to Watch.

Introduction

Watching TV Now

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. Be sure to connect an active phone line or broadband Internet connection to your receiver before you order a Pay-Per-View event.

DishHOME

On DishHOME (press DISH on your remote control), you’ll find news, sports, weather information, TV and movie buzz, customer service, games, and more.

ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION

Satellite television uses satellites in a stationary orbit over the Earth to deliver television and audio programming. This type of orbit enables the satellites to stay aligned over one place on the surface of the Earth. Once the satellite dish is aimed at the satellite, the dish does not have to move to follow it.

Rain and Snow Fade

Heavy rain, snow, or dense cloud cover can reduce the satellite signal, which may interrupt your programming service. Your service will return after the weather condition has passed. Aiming the satellite dish to get the strongest signal during installation will help prevent rain and snow from interrupting the signal.

Solar Interference

Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind the DISH 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. When the sun has moved from behind the satellites, the programs will reappear. This is an unavoidable natural event for all television involving the use of satellites and has an adverse effect on many program providers.

WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

Your satellite receiver is equipped with a standard telephone jack that you use to connect to an active telephone line. Keep the receiver connected to an active telephone line so that you are able to order pay-per-view programs using your remote control, use all of the DishHOME Interactive TV features, and use other services from DISH.

MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO

Whenever the receiver is turned off using the remote control or front panel POWER button, the DISH logo and helpful tips displays on your TV screen. This feature is included with your receiver to assure you that the connections between your receiver and TV(s) are not lost and also provides useful information about your receiver and its features. Press POWER or SELECT on the remote control to resume watching satellite TV programming.

Introduction

Why Connect to a Phone Line

The moving logo does not display if you have the receiver connected to the TV with the TV SET OUT connection (see page 85).

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? For more information on finding something to watch, see Chapter 3 - Finding Programs to Watch.

• Why are some of the channels red in the Program Guide? The channels that are red in the Program Guide are those which are not currently in your subscription. If you’d like to add channels, call 1-800-333-DISH (3474), go to mydish.com/myaccount, or use the Customer Support Application through DishHOME.

• I’m looking at program information in a guide I bought at the grocery store, but nothing matches what’s on my DISH receiver, is something wrong? No. DISH

programming may vary from what you’ll find in a local publication. For best results, use the Program Guide on your receiver or order DISH Entertainment Magazine.

Satellite Receiver

About Your Satellite Receiver

What you’ll find in this chapter:

• REMOTE CONTROL

• SATELLITE RECEIVER FRONT PANEL

• SATELLITE RECEIVER BACK PANELL

• USING THE MENUS

• USING TEXT FIELDS

Chapter 2

Remote Control

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control Batteries

1 Press down on the top of the battery cover and slide the cover off.

The remote control gives you easy access to all the features of your satellite receiver. You can program the remote to control the satellite receiver and up to three other devices (see page 54). These devices can be a TV, a VCR or DVD player, and a third device.

The remote control uses IR signals to control both the receiver 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 objects. You must point the remote control directly at the device, with no objects blocking the line of sight.

The remote control comes with four AAA batteries. When you replace old batteries you should replace all of the batteries at one time and use batteries of the same type (for example, all alkaline or all carbon zinc). Alkaline batteries last longer.

2 Take out all of the old batteries. 3 Put four new batteries in. Make sure you match the plus (“+”) ends with the

plus markings on the battery case.

Note: The remote control cannot work with less than four AAA batteries.

4 Slide the cover back into place.

Low Battery Warning

When you see a low battery warning message on your screen below the Program Banner, the batteries in your remote control are weak and need to be replaced.

Here's a helpful hint: Don’t wait until you see the low battery warning to change the remote control batteries. If your remote control doesn’t seem to be working very well (for example, you have to press POWER more than once to turn the receiver on or off), it’s a good indication that the batteries are getting weak.

Remote Control Buttons

Satellite Receiver

Remote Control

SAT Mode

Press once for Input

Press and hold for Recover

Receiver Menu

Input

Access receiver

features and settings

Themes

Search for programs using Themes

Recall

Return to last channel viewed

Info

Get info on programs

Search for a program

Digital Video Recorder

(DVR) Buttons

Record and play

programming

Requires External Hard

Drive and authorization

Format

Format the picture to the

desired width to match

the program you are viewing

Picture-In-Picture

(PIP) Buttons

Watch two separate

programs at once

(Feature not supported

at this time)

Power & TV Power

Top button turns the receiver on/off, Bottom button turns the TV on/off

(programming required)

Page Buttons

Page up/down in menus

Program Guide

Display current and future satellite program listings

Browse

See what is on other channels while watching TV

Arrows/Select Buttons

Channel up/down, navigate through menus/guides and select a desired option

Cancel

Return to previous menu or to watching a program

View Satellite Programming

Exit out of any menu/guide and return to viewing live TV

Shortcut Keys

(for future use)

Number Buttons

Enter a desired channel number, or navigate through menus

System Wizard

Press and hold to fix remote control issues and sync data

DishHOME

Explore interactive TV features

Chapter 2

Remote Control

Remote Control Buttons—TV Mode

TV/Video

Switch between TV inputs

TV Menu

Access menu features

available on some TVs

Mute

Turn TV volume on or off

Recall

Return to last TV channel viewed

(or input, depending on your TV)

Power and TV Power top and bottom button

Turn TV on/off

Volume

Control TV volume

Arrows/Select Buttons

Channel up/down on TV, navigate TV menus/modes and select desired TV option

Number Buttons

Enter a desired channel number on TV

Picture-In-Picture

(PIP) Buttons

Display PIP features

on some TVs with

PIP capabilities

(Feature not supported

at this time)

Note: Remote operation is different on DISH TVs.

See your DISH TV User’s Guide for proper operation.

Satellite Receiver

Remote Control Buttons—DVD Mode

To use the features described in this section, make

sure your are in DVD mode by pressing the DVD Mode button.

You can also use this mode to operate a VCR instead of a DVD player.

Remote programming is required.

Press this button for DVD Mode

Remote Control

Input

Switch VCR between its TV and videotape mode

Back

Reverse a

DVD or videotape

Stop

Stop playing or

recording a videotape,

stop playing a DVD

Record

Record on a videotape

DVD/VCR Power & TV Power

Top button turns the

DVD player/VCR on and off Bottom button turns the TV on and off

Arrows/Select Buttons

Channel up/down on your VCR, navigate through DVD or VCR menus, and select desired option

Pause

Pause a DVD or videotape

FWD

Forward a DVD or videotape

Play

Play a DVD or videotape

Number Buttons

Enter a chapter number for a DVD

Chapter 2

Satellite Receiver Front Panel

SATELLITE RECEIVER FRONT PANEL

Smart Card Door

Slot for a future

smart card

Arrows

Change channels

up/down, and move

around in on-screen

menus and guides

System Info

Displays the

System Information

Screen

Power

Turns receiver

power on/off,

press and hold

to reset receiver

Select

Selects

menu items

SATELLITE RECEIVER BACK PANEL

Over-the-Air

Antenna In Input

Connection to

your over-the-air

antenna

Audio/Video

Output

High-quality standard-definition connection to your

TV audio and video

input

Digital Audio

Output

Connection

to a high-quality

digital sound

decoding system

Infrared Blaster

Sends IR Signals

to other components

Ethernet

Port

Connection to

your home broadband

network

Infrared Sensor

Receives IR Signals

from your

remote control

Phone

Jack

Connection

to your

telephone

line

Satellite In

Connection to

your satellite

dish

TV Set Out

Video and audio

connection to

your standard-

definition TV

video input

YPbPr/

Component

Output

Optional

connection

to your high-

definition

TV video input

S-Video

High quality

standard-

definition connection to your TV video input

HDMI

Output

Provides digital

audio and video

to an HDTV

USB Port

Connection to external devices, where supported

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 menus in either of two ways:

• Press MENU to open the Main Menu, then open any of the other menus from the Main Menu.

• Use the following buttons on the remote control: – Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide. – Press THEMES (LEFT ARROW) when watching a pro-

gram to open the Themes and Search menu.

Satellite Receiver

Using the Menus

– Press BROWSE (RIGHT ARROW) to display the Browse

Banner.

To close a menu and return to watching a program, press VIEW LIVE TV.

Highlighting Menu Options

To highlight a menu option, use the remote control ARROWS to move the on-screen highlight to the menu option. When you move the on-screen highlight, the highlighted option becomes amber in color.

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 the NUMBER PAD, you do not need to highlight the option first.

• Move the highlight to the menu option using the remote control ARROWS. Then press SELECT. In the example,

Program Guide is highlighted.

Chapter 2

Using Text Fields

List of Choices in the Menus

When you make a choice in a list, the receiver does not apply the change until you select Done. If you do not want to save any changes, select CANCEL to discard all the changes made in the menu.

There are two types of lists:

• A single choice list allows you to select only one choice at a time.

• A multiple choice list allows you to select more than one choice

If you select another choice, your previous choice is deselected.

at one time. If you select another choice, your previous choice(s) stays selected.

Canceling a Procedure

You can cancel a procedure in any of three ways:

• If you want to return to watching a program, press VIEW LIVE TV.

• If you want to return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.

• Wait a few minutes and the menu will close automatically, discarding any

changes you have made.

USING TEXT FIELDS

When you use features on the receiver, you might be required to enter information, such as the name of a movie when using Search, into areas known as text fields. Your receiver has two basic ways to enter the information:

• On-screen keyboard

• Remote control NUMBER PAD

Using the On-screen Keyboard

Use the on-screen keyboard letters to type the information. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN ARROWS to navigate around the keyboard. Select the characters you want.

Using the Number Pad

Use the letters above the NUMBER PAD on the remote control while the highlight is in the field. For example, when looking for the channel and times to watch Rudy Presents, you press 7 three times for an R, 8 two times for a U, 3 one time for a D, and 9 three times for a Y to spell the word “Rudy.”

While in the Text Field

Satellite Receiver

Using Text Fields

When the cursor is in the field:

• Press the LEFT ARROW to delete characters.

• Press 0 to enter a blank space, such as between words.

• Press STAR to backspace without deleting characters.

• Use the RIGHT ARROW to forward space without deleting characters.

Chapter 2

Tips

TIPS

• If you do not do anything in a menu for several minutes, the menu automatically closes. This will discard any changes you made, and displays the program you were watching.

• On the remote control, press FORMAT (*) on the remote control to change the aspect ratio (display shape) of HD and SD channels.

• Keep from accidentally changing the channel or input on your TV by programming the remote in Limited Mode.

QUESTIONS

Why doesn’t my remote control work? Make sure the remote control is in the right

mode and you are pointing the remote directly at the receiver (or TV, VCR, or DVD player). Make sure the batteries are good.

Watching TV

Finding Programs to Watch

What you’ll find in this chapter:

• CHANGING CHANNELS

• USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE

• USING THE BROWSE BANNER

• USING THEMES AND SEARCH

Chapter 3

Changing Channels

CHANGING CHANNELS

Using the Up and Down Arrows

While watching TV, press the UP and DOWN ARROWS on your remote control to change channels one channel at a time. You can also change the channels the same way using the UP and DOWN ARROWS on the receiver front panel.

Entering a Channel Number

While watching TV, if you know the specific channel you want to watch, enter the channel number using the NUMBER PAD on the remote control.

USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE

You can use the Program Guide to see what programs are on, to change channels, and to schedule timers. To access this guide, press GUIDE.

Active Favorite

List

List: Family

Current Date & Time Program Information

Program Date

Channels

12:25 pm Wed 12/03

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm NR

Tue 1/22

120

HIST

118

A&E

116

MOMAX

114

ESPN

112

HGTV

NHL Hockey

6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

114 ESPN

Current Program

Program Times

Programs

• A red background behind a channel usually means you have not subscribed to the channel. After you subscribe to a channel, you can tune to it. To subscribe to a channel, please call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

• A yellow background behind a channel is for over-the-air digital channels. See instructions to connect an over-the-air antenna to your receiver.

• The Program Guide shows which Favorites List is active. If All Chan is active, the Program Guide shows all the channels. The My Channels list shows only the channels in your subscription. The My HD Channels list displays only the high-definition channels in your subscription. If you activate another list, the Program Guide shows only the channels on that list.

+ 107 hidden pages