Dish 501, 508, 510 User Guide
Contents
Important Safety Instructions.............................................iii
Chapter 1 - How to Get Started ..........................................1
Welcome! .....................................................1
Overview .......................................................2
New Features Video...................... ... ... ... .... ...2
Getting Started ..............................................3
Quick Tour of Basic Features .......................4
Quick Tour of the Menus ..............................6
Quick Tour of DishPVR Features .................10
Chapter 2 - Parts of the System.........................................15
The Receiver ................................................15
Remote Control ............................................20
Receiver Menus ...........................................27
TV and VCR Connections .......... ... ... ... ... .... ...29
Chapter 3 - Using the System.............................................31
Change Channels..........................................31
Use the Program Guide.......... ....... ... ... ... .... ...31
Use the Program Banner.................. ... ... .... ...34
Use the Browse Banner ................................34
Buy a Pay Per View Program........................36
Use Themes..................................................37
Use Favorites List..........................................38
Use the Search Feature............. ...... ... ... .... ...40
Use Locks......................................................42
Use Event Timers..........................................48
Use Caller ID.................................................58
Use Dolby Digital Sound ...............................59
Use the DishDVR Features...........................60
Control Other Devices with the Remote........68
Upgrade the Receiver Software ....................79
Reset the Receiver........... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .......80
Change Program Languages........................80
Set Up the Accessory Jack ...........................81
DishHOME Interactive TV Applications......... 81
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Contents
Chapter 4 - Installation Instructions.................................. 83
How to Use these Instructions .....................83
Installing a DISH 500 Antenna......................83
DishPro Wiring Diagrams ......................... ....94
Running Coaxial Cable ................................101
Connecting Each Receiver to a Phone Line .112
Chapter 5 - Reference......................................................... 105
Use the Troubleshooting Tables ...................105
Test the System ............................................119
Device Codes................................................120
Appendix .............................................................................125
Limited Warranty ..........................................125
What the Warranty Covers............................125
What the Warranty Does Not Cover..............125
Residential Customer Agreement ................127
Staying Legal ...............................................134
FCC Compliance ............................. ... ... ... ....135
Radio Interference ........................................136
Index .................................................................................... 137
Appendix B
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Important Safety Instructions
Example of Antenna Grounding
Antenna
Lead in Wire
Antenna
Discharge
Unit
Ground Clamp
Ground Clamp
Grounding
Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Electric
Service
Equipment
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art. 250, Part H)
NEC: National Electrical Code
You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to
yourself and damage to the system.
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. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this 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.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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.
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Safety
Safety Tips
• 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.
• Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords; this can result in a risk of fire or
electrical shock.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Proper Care of Your Equipment
• Always handle the satellite receiver carefully. Excessive shock and vibration can
damage the hard drive.
• Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning.
• Always turn the receiver off, unplug it and let it sit for at least 30 seconds before
moving it.
• The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the receiver manufacturer will void the Limited Warranty.
• Do not place the receiver in an enclosure (such as a cabinet) without proper ventilation.
• Do not stack the receiver on top of or below other electronic devices as this can
cause heat build-up and vibration.
• 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 tem perat ure for at least 45 minutes before plugging it in.
• 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. This will provide
additional protection against damage caused by lightning or power line surges.
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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.
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
and play back audio and video with full digital quality . You can pause a live
program and not miss any of the action or you can record a program to
watch later, without a VCR.
This device is also an advanced satellite receiver, with features like a
UHF/IR remote control, on-screen program info, themes to select
programs, favorite lists, program locks, Dolby
®
Digital sound, and more.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECEIVER
• Always handle the satellite receiver carefully. Avoid
excessive shock and vibration at all times as this can
damage the hard drive.
• If you have the receiver turned on and need to move it,
be sure to unplug the receiver and let it sit for at least
30 seconds before moving it.
• Do not install the receiver in any area where the
temperature can be less than 40°F or more than 113°F
while the unit is operating.
• 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.
• Avoid installing the receiver on top of or underneath
another electronic device (such as a stereo receiver) as
this can cause heat build-up and vibration.
Note: Portions of your system may be marked with DishDVR and DVR or
DishDVR and DVR. Either way, the system works just the same.
Welcome to
this User
Guide! We
have placed
tips in the gray
bars on most
pages to help
you.
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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 you
install the system yourself, use the instructions in Chapter 4.
A vital part of the installation is to set up the receiver to get the
latest software via the satellite signal. You can’t use the
receiver’s features until you do! If you are installing a new
system and follow the instructions in Chapter 4, your receiver
will automatically get this software.
• After you install your system (or add this receiver to an existing system),
all you need to do is order your program packages using the instructions
on page 3.
Tip: Notice that
menus and
other screen
pictures shown
in this guide are
just for
example. The
menus you see
may look a bit
different.
• Take the Quick Tours that begin on page 4 to become familiar with
product operation and features.
• To learn about parts of the system, see Parts of the System on page 15.
• To learn how to use the system, see Chapter 3, How to Use the System
on page 31.
• To troubleshoot the system, see Chapter 5, Reference on page 105.
• Tune to the DISH Network info channels or visit our Web site at
www.dishnetwork.com for info.
• For more help, call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH
(3474).
New Features Video
Your new receiver comes with New Features Video software. This new
software allows us to download information to your hard drive in the form of
short, video messages which will appear in your
use these messages to tell you when we’ve updated your receiver to add
exciting new features and capabilities. Be sure to look for these events
whenever you access your recorded events—to see what’s new for you from
DISH Network!
My Recordings. We will
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Getting Started
Order Your Program Packages
1. Turn on the receiver and your TV.
2. Press the SYS INFO button to open the receiver front
panel to open the
on the TV screen. Leave the menu open while you do
steps 3 and 4.
Note: The numbers in the figure below are for example only. Use the
numbers on the
TV.
Important System Information screen
Important System Information screen displayed on your
Getting Started
3. Call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) to tell us you’ve installed the system and
want to get services. We’ll explain what program packa ges you can buy.
You’ll need to give us information from the
Information
screen.
Important System
4. We’ll turn your services on via the satellite signal. This process usually takes just a few minutes. When we finish, you’ll be able to watch your programs.
5. Press the SELECT button on the remote control or receiver
front panel to clear the
Important System Information menu
from the TV screen.
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The Program
Guide is your
key to satellite
TV programs.
The receiver
displays the
Program Guide
on TV screen.
You’ll find a
quick tour of
basic features
here, and a
quick tour of
DVR features
beginning on
page 10.
Whenever you
want to go back
to the last
channel you
watched, just
press the
RECALL
button.
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 ARROW buttons to
move the highlight around the
, and to highlight a program that is on
Guide
Program
now.
4. Press the remote control SELECT button to
watch the program you just highlighted.
Quick Tour of Basic Features
1. Make sure the TV is on.
2. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to
change channels.
3. Press the RECALL button to go back to the
last channel you watched.
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Quick Tour of Basic Features
4. Press the THEME (LEFT arrow) button to open the Themes menu.
5. For example, press the 1 button to see a list of movies.
6. Press the VIEW button to go back to watch a program.
7. Press the INFO button to see info 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.
In this example, the
Browse Banner shows info on a program
we’re watching at the top, and info on another program at the
bottom.
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Tip: The Main
Menu is your
key to the
menus the
receiver
displays on the
TV screen.
Any time you’re
in a menu and
want to go
directly back to
watching your
program, just
press
VIEW on
the remote.
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, the
bottom 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 the
TV screen for the program coming next. Press
the LEFT ARROW button to go back to the
program on now.
12. Press the VIEW button to clear the
Banner
from the TV screen and to go back to watching a
program.
Quick Tour of the Menus
1. Press the remote control MENU
button to open the
2. Press the 1 button to select the
Program Guide option on the Main Menu. This opens the
Program Guide on the TV screen.
You can use the
For now, though, please go on with this tour.
Main Menu.
Program Guide to find a program to watch.
Browse
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3. Press the MENU button to go back to the Main Menu.
Tip: Themes let
you get a list of
just movies,
just sports
events, or just
programs in
several other
categories.
Quick Tour of the Menus
4. Press the 2 button to select the
Main Menu. This opens the Themes menu on the TV screen.
the
Themes and Search option on
5. For example, press the 1 button to see a list of movies.
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Tip: You can set
up a Favorites
List of your
favorite
channels. Then,
when you use
this list as your
program guide,
you see only
those channels
that really
interest you.
Tip: The
System Setup
menu lets you
set up the
system the way
you want!
How to Get Started
6. Press the MENU button to go back to the Main Menu.
7. Back on the
Main Menu, please notice the Mail option.
The mail feature is for DISH Network to send you
messages, and only at special times.
8. Press the 4 button to select the
to open the Favorite Lists menu.You can use Favorite
Menu
to make the Program Guide and other on-screen lists
Lists
Favorites option on the Main
show only your favorite channels.
9. Press MENU to go back to the
Main Menu.
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10. Press the 5 button to select the
Menu.
This opens the Locks menu on the TV screen. This
menu is used to set a lock.
11. Press the MENU button to go
back to the
Main Menu.
12. Press the 6 button to select the
Main Menu. This opens the System Setup menu.
Use this menu to set up the system the way you want.
Locks option on the Main
System Setup option on the
13. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu.
Tip: You can
press the
CANCEL
button to back
out of any
menu. Unless
you’re in the
Important
System
Information
screen, if you
want to
immediately go
back to
watching a
program no
matter where
you are in the
menus, press
the
VIEW
button.
Quick Tour of the Menus
14. Press the 7 button to select the
open the Event Timer Management menu.
to
Timers option on the Main Menu
This menu is used for creating and changing timers used to trigger
automatic recordings.
15. Press MENU to go back to the
Main Menu.
16. Press the 8 button to select the
Recordings)
opens the
Recordings
option on the Main Menu. For most models, this
DISH On Demand screen. From here, select My
, which allows you to select and play back
programs you recorded.
DISH On Demand (or My
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Quick Tour of DishDVR Features
17. Press the VIEW button to go back to watching a program.
1. Watch a program for just a few minutes.
2. Press the PAUSE button to pause the program.
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3. Press the PLAY button to watch the program from the point
where you paused it.
4. Press the VIEW button to go back right away to the “live”
program.
5. Press the SKIP BACK button to skip back about ten seconds
in the program.
Quick Tour of DishDVR Features
6. Press the PAUSE button and then press the BACK button to reverse the
program in slow motion. Press the BACK button once to reverse the
program 1/4 the speed as normal play. Press the BACK button twice to
reverse at normal speed. If you press the BACK button again, the program
reverses as described in the next step.
7. Press the BACK button once to reverse the program four
times as fast as normal play. Press the BACK button twice
to reverse at 15 times normal speed, three times to reverse
at 60 times normal speed, and four times to reverse at 300
times normal speed.
8. Press the PLAY button
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Tip: The
DishDVR has
features that
let you decide
how to watch
TV!
How to Get Started
9. Press the SKIP AHEAD button to skip ahead about 30
seconds in the play back.
Note: You cannot skip ahead if you are watching TV.
10. 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
button three times to play the program at normal speed. If you press the
FWD button again, the program advances as described in the next step.
11. Press the FWD (“FORWARD”) button once to forward
the program four times as fast as normal play. Press the
FWD button twice to forward at 15 times normal speed,
three times to forward at 60 times normal speed, and four
times to forward at 300 times normal speed.
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Quick Tour of DishDVR Features
This is
important: If
you don’t tune
to a program
until after it
starts, you can
record only the
part of the
program that
comes after
you tune to it.
Tip: The
DishDVR
features let you
record
programs
without using a
VCR!
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
__ for an explanation of the other recording
options.
15. Select
Done to start recording the program.
Notice the receiver’s front panel
RECORDING light turns on.
16. If you want, press the STOP button. This stops the receiver
from recording the program.
Notice the receiver’s front panel RECORDING light turns off.
17. Now, if you want to take the time, use the
Program Guide to
find another program set to start in the next few minutes.
Note: Start watching the program when it starts. Watch the program for a
few minutes.
18. Press the BACK button to reverse the program.
Note: Let the program reverse all the way to its start.
19. Press the RECORD button. The receiver stores a recording of
all of the program broadcast so far, and keeps on recording the
program. You can record all of the program, even though you
didn’t start recording until after the program started.
20. Press the DVR button once. This opens the
screen for newer models and the
My Recordings menu for
DISH On Demand
older models. For the newer models, press the DVR button a
second time to see the
Note: Even though the button on your remote control may be marked
My Recordings menu.
DVR or PVR, the remote control works the same way.
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21. Use the remote control arrow buttons to
highlight an event on the
menu (it’s OK to highlight an event you’re
recording).
22. Press the remote control SELECT button to select the event you highlighted. This opens a menu of info about that event.
My Recordings
23. Press
VIEW to return to your live programming.
Conclusion
This is the end of the quick tours. Continue on to the next chapter, Parts of
the System, for a detailed description of your DishDVR receiver.
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Chapter 2
Parts of the System
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
control the receiver (but not any other devices). For more info on the
remote control buttons, please see Remote Control on page 20 of this User
Guide. For information on using the remote to control other devices, go to
page 20.
Info Button
Press the INFO button to see info about a program you watch or
a program you highlight in a menu.
The info may include one or more of these symbols:
for a program you can’t buy
for a blacked-out program
for a pay-per-view program
for a program with an event timer
for a locked program
Menu Button
Press the MENU button to open the Main Menu.
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Chapter 2
Tip: First, you
move the
highlight to an
item with the
Arrow buttons,
and then you
press the
SELECT
button to
select that
item.
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
RIGHT ARROW button opens the
Banner
Select Button
Press the SELECT button to select an item you highlight in a
menu.
Sys Info Button
Press the SYS INFO button to open the Important System
Information
Themes menu and the
Browse
.
menu.
Power Button
Press the POWER button to turn the receiver on or off.
Power Light
The POWER LED lights up when you turn the receiver on
and turns off when you turn it off.
Note: Even when the POWER light is off, the receiver
continues to work and requires power. Don’t unplug the
receiver unless you need to move it.
Recording Light
The RECORDING LED lights up whenever you are
recording a program.
IR Sensor and IR Blasters
The IR SENSOR receives IR signals from the remote control. For
information on the IR BLASTERS, please see Control a VCR on page 56.
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Receiver Back Panel
The receiver back panel has ports you can use to wire the receiver to other
devices (you may not need to use some of these ports). The back panel also has
the power cord and phone jack.
Tighten connections only by hand. If you us e a wrench you might over tighten the connections and cause damage that would not be covered
by the Limited Warranty.
The Receiver
Receiver Fan and Air Holes
The receiver has a fan behind the holes. The fan turns on and off
as needed to cool the receiver.
Don’t block the air holes. If you do, the receiver
could over-heat.
Satellite In
Connect the cable from the satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN
port.
Channel 3/4 Switch
If you use the TV SET OUT port to connect the receiver to
a TV, set this switch to the channel you want to tune to on
your TV. Choose a channel that isn’t used by a cable
provider or local TV station. If you connect the receiver to
a VCR that has a channel switch, set both switches to the
same channel.
Note: If you are connecting multiple receivers to multiple TVs, these receivers
and TVs can all be set to the same channel (3 or 4) to avoid interference with
local broadcasts.
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Parts of the System
TV Set Out
This connection provides good picture quality and good mono
sound quality (even if you have a TV or other devices that
provide stereo sound.
If you use TV S
ET OUT to watch satellite channels, you must
keep the TV(s) tuned to the same channel (either channel 3 or
4) as you selected on the Channel 3/4 switch of the satellite
receiver.
The TV S
signal on the TV A
ET OUT can be switched between satellite programming and the
NTENNA/CABLE IN connection using the TV/VIDEO
button on the remote control.
TV Antenna/Cable In
Use the TV ANTENNA/CABLE IN to connect a broadcast TV
antenna or cable TV box to the receiver. The TV A
ABLE IN connection is only available through the TV SET
C
UT as described above.
O
NTENNA/
Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Outputs
These outputs provide good picture quality and stereo sound.
• If the TV has only one input for this type of audio,
connect it to the receiver’s R
IGHT AUDIO output.
• If you use these outputs to connect the receiver to other devices, be sure to
follow the instructions in the device’s user manual.
Super VHS Video (S-Video) Output
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The receiver provides S-Video, which is the highest quality video
available. If you use this output for video, you must still connect the
R
audio with the Phono (RCA) Audio Outputs or the Dolby
Digital output.
Dolby Digital Output
The receiver provides Dolby Digital encoded output and linear
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) for an audio amplifier/decoder that
can process this kind of output.
Phone Jack
Connect a phone cable with a standard RJ-11 phone plug to the
receiver here, and then connect the cable to a phone line.
Note: You must keep the receiver connected to a phone line at all
times.
Expansion Port
This port is reserved for future use.
Accessory Jack
If you connect a multi-dish switch to the ACCESSORY JACK, or if
you use an IR extender, you must set up the receiver properly.
Please 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
keeps working and it needs power. So, don’t unplug the receiver’s power cord
unless you need to move the receiver or if it will not be used for an extended
period of time.
Before moving the receiver, unplug the power cord and let the receiver
sit for at least 30 seconds. Always handle the receiver gently to protect
the delicate parts it has inside.
UHF Remote Antenna Input
The receiver uses the antenna to get UHF signals from
the remote control. Connect the UHF antenna here, and
set it so it doesn’t touch anything. Set the antenna
straight up so you can use the remote control as far
away as possible.
The Receiver
Attach an Attenuator
Stray UHF signals (from your neighbor’s remote control, for example) can
block signals from the remote control to the receiver . To help prevent this issue,
you can install a 10dB attenuator (you can buy one from a consumer electroni cs
parts store).
Note: This will help keep out stray UHF signals, but can also cut down how far
away from the receiver you can use the remote control.
1. Take the UHF antenna off the receiver’s
back panel UHF R
2. Connect a 10dB attenuator onto the UHF
EMOTE ANTENNA input.
R
3. Connect the UHF antenna onto the attenuator.
EMOTE ANTENNA input.
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Parts of the System
Remote Control
Tip: If the
receiver
does
unexpected
things (for
example,
changes
channels,
starts DVR
features
randomly),
you may
have to
change the
remote
control
address. See
Change the
Address on
page
This section describes the remote control and its buttons used to control the
receiver. To find out how to use the remote to control other devices, please see
Control Other Devices with the Remote, beginning on page 68. The remote
control we include with the receiver may look a bit different than the one
shown.
If you lose or damage the remote control, you can use the receiver’s
front panel buttons to operate many of the receiver’s features. Call
the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474) to order a
new remote.
The remote control uses both Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio signals and
infrared (IR) light signals to control the receiver but uses only IR signals to
operate other devices.
• IR signals travel only short distances (40 feet or less), and can’t go
through walls or other solid objects. You must point the remote control
directly at the device you want to control, with no objects to block the
signal path.
• UHF signals travel long distances (100 feet or more) and can go through
walls and other solid objects. Because UHF signals travel so far, the
receiver may respond to signals from other nearby remote controls (for
example, your neighbor’s remote control). To handle this problem, please
see Change the Address on page 26. If this doesn’t work, please see
“Attach an Attenuator” on page 19.
Note: T o use UHF capabilities, you need to connect your UHF antenna as
described on page 19.
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Remote Control Batteries
The remote control comes with AAA batteries. When you replace old batteries,
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 batteries last longer.
Changing the Batteries
1. Press down on the battery cover’s top latch and lift the cover off.
2. Take out all of the old batteries.
3. Put the new batteries in. Make sure you match the plus (“+”) ends with the plus markings on the battery case.
4. Fit the battery cover’s bottom tab back into the slot at the bottom of the battery case, and snap the cover back into place.
Remote Control
Low Battery Warning
When you see a low battery warning message on the bottom line of the Program
Banner, the batteries in the remote control are weak and need to be replaced.
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Remote Control Buttons
Sat Mode Button
Press this button to set the remote to SAT (“satellite”) mode. The
SAT mode button’s 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 control buttons operate as described below to control
satellite receiver functions.
Remote Control
Tip: The Guide
button opens
the Program
Guide. Use it
to get
information on
programs that
are on now
and that will
be on in the
future.
Power Buttons
Press the blank POWER button to turn the receiver on or off.
Use the TV POWER button to turn the TV on or off. See Set
Up the Remote to Control Other Devices for instructions on
programming the remote to control your TV.
Menu Button
Press this button to open the Main Menu.
TV/Video Button
If you connect a second video source, such as cable or a broadcast
antenna, to the receiver’s back panel TV A
NTENNA/CABLE IN port
,
you can use this button to switch the receiver between the satellite
signal and another video signal.
Note: The signal from the second video source will only be available on the TV
ET OUT port, not on the S-VIDEO or RCA output connections.
S
Page Up and Page Down Buttons
Press the PAGE UP button or the PAGE DOWN button to
scan, page by page, through the
a Favorite List, an Event Timers list, or a list of
list,
Program Guide, a Themes
channels.
Mute Button
Press this button to turn the TV sound off or on. To use this button,
you must set up the remote to control the TV. See Set up the Remote
to Control Other Devices on page 68 for instructions.
Volume Button
Press this button to change the TV volume. T o use this
button, you must set up the remote to control the TV.
Please see Set Up the Remote To Control Other
Devices on page 68 for
what to do.
Guide Button
Press this button to open the Program Guide. When you hav
Program Guide
open, press this button to apply your Favorite Lists.
e the
Arrow Buttons
• Press these buttons to highlight an option in the
menus, the Program Guide, and the Browse
Banner.
• While watching a program, press the UP or
DOWN ARROW button to change channels.
• Press the BROWSE button (the RIGHT
ARROW button) to open the
Browse Banner.
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• While watching a program, press the THEME button (the LEFT ARROW
• To enter a number in the menu, highlight the place where you need to
Select Button
Press this button to select the option you highlight in a menu,
Program Guide, or Browse Banner.
Recall Button
button) to open the Themes menu.
enter the number. Then, press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to
increase or decrease the number in the highlighted place. Or, you can use
the number buttons.
Press this button to
watched. Press it again to switch between the last two receiver
channels you watched.
go back
to the last receiver channel you
Info Button
• Press the INFO button for more information about the show you
are watching.
• Press the INFO button for more information about a program you have
highlighted in the Program Guide, Browse Banner , Themes, or My
Recordings list.
• If a menu has a Help option, press this button to see help information for
that menu.
View Button
• While watching a program, press this button to briefly display
Program Banner.
the
• When you use a menu, press this button to cancel and go back to watch a
program.
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Cancel Button
Tip: When
you’re in the
Program
Guide, you
can skip
ahead 24
hours just by
pressing the
Skip Ahead
button on the
remote.
Tip: DVR
buttons let you
take control of
television. You
can use them
to pause live
TV, go back in
time, skip
ahead, and
more!
Press this button to cancel and return to the previous menu.
Number Buttons
• While watching a program, using the Program
, or using the Browse Banner, use these
Guide
numbe
buttons to enter a channel
you can change to that channel.
r. This is how
Remote Control
• When you have the
Program Guide open, enter a
number of hours you want to skip forward, and
then press the RIGHT ARROW button. This is
how you can skip the Program Guide forward. To
skip back, enter the number of hours you want to
skip back and then press the LEFT ARROW
.
button
• If a menu option has a number, press the button with the same number to
select that option.
• Use these buttons to enter numbers in a menu.
Star (*) Button
Press this button to back space while using the Search function of
your receiver.
Zero Button
Press this button to move one character forward while using the
Search function of your receiver.
Pound (#) Button
Press this button to display the Search screen. Also, you use this
button in several steps described in this User’s Guide.
DISH Button
Press this button to use the DishHOME Interactive TV
applications. See page 81 for information on using this exciting
feature.
DVR Buttons
Use these buttons to record or play back a program.
Please see Use the DVR Features for details.
Note: Even if the top button says “PVR” instead of
“DVR,” it works the same.
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Change the Address
Because UHF signals travel long distances and go through walls, a neighbor’s
remote could control your receiver by mistake. To prevent this problem, you
can change the address on the remote and receiver as follows;
1. Make sure the TV and receiver are turned on.
2. Open the
Important System Information menu by
pressing the receiver’s front panel SYS INFO button.
3. The
Important System Information menu shows a
Remote Address.
Write down this number:
4. Press and hold the SAT button for about three seconds, until all of the mode buttons light up, and then let go of the SAT button.
5. Use the number buttons to enter any number from 1 to 16, but
not the one you wrote in step 3.
Write down the number you enter:
6. Press the POUND (#) button. If you entered the address correctly, the SAT mode button flashes three times.
7. Press the RECORD button.
8. Make sure the
Information
Remote Address you see on the Important System
screen matches what you entered in step 5. If the addresses
are not the same, repeat step 7.
9. T o check the address in the remote control, press and hold the SAT mode
button for about three seconds. Then, let go of the SAT button, and press
the POUND(#) button twice. The SAT mode button flashes the same
number of times as the address you entered in step 5.
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Press the SELECT button to close the
screen.
Important System Information
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