Dish HD34-310, HD40-31 User Guide

Contents

Safety Instructions......................................................................iii

Introduction ..................................................................................1

Key Features .....................................................................................1

How to Use This Guide ..................................................................... 1

If You Run Into Problems .................................................................. 1

Montior Description .....................................................................3

Monitor Front Panel ...........................................................................3

Monitor Back Panel ........................................................................... 4

Using the Remote Control .................................................................7

Using the Monitor’s Features....................................................13

One-Touch Satellite Viewing ...........................................................13

PIP and POP ...................................................................................13

Main Menu ......................................................................................14

Sound Menu ....................................................................................14

Picture Menu ...................................................................................17

Channel Guide Menu ......................................................................19

Time Menu ......................................................................................20

Parental Control ..............................................................................21

PIP Menu ........................................................................................27

Setup Menu .....................................................................................28

Input Banner ....................................................................................33

Installation and Setup................................................................35

Installation Considerations ..............................................................35

Connecting Your HDTV Monitor ......................................................36

Auto Convergence (Projection TV Models Only) ............................38

Restoring Your Remote Control’s Factory

Settings for Monitor Control .........................................................38

Troubleshooting.........................................................................39

Appendix.....................................................................................43

Limited Warranty ............................................................................. 43

FCC Compliance ............................................................................. 45

Equipment Modifications ................................................................. 45

Index............................................................................................47

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Contents

Notes

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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 grounding­type 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. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

14. 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.

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Safety Instructions

Note to HDTV monitor 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.

Safety Tips

• Unplug the monitor from the AC power outlet before cleaning.

• The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the monitor
manufacturer will void the Limited Warranty.

•Do not place the monitor in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper
ventilation.

•Do not stack the monitor on top of or below other electronic devices.

• Operate the monitor using only the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. Unplug the monitor power cord by gripping the power plug, not
the cord.

•Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of
fire or electrical shock.

• Never insert objects of any kind into the monitor through openings, as the
objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause
fire or electrical shock.

• Make sure that the outdoor parts of the antenna system are grounded in
accordance with local, state, federal, and National Electrical Code (NEC)
requirements.

•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 monitor 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.

• Use an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. For
added protection during a lightning storm, or when the monitor is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the monitor and the antenna. This
will provide some protection against damage caused by lightning or power line
surges.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Welcome to DISH Network HDTV. This High Definition TV (HDTV) monitor
will bring you the sharpest picture format available. Along with HDTV
programming delivered by DISH Network, you will also be able to enhance your
home entertainment system with this versatile monitor.

Key Features

Your monitor is equipped with features that will add to your TV-viewing
experience. These features include the following:

Dish Digital Visual Interface (DISH DVI)

Use the DISH DVI input to connect a DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network
HDTV satellite receiver. This connection provides the highest quality digital
signal available for HD programming.

Unified Remote Control

The remote control provided with your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network
receiver seamlessly controls both your DISH Network HDTV monitor and
satellite receiver. To program the remote to control other devices, see the
satellite TV receiver User’s Guide.

How to Use This Guide

Tips

In the margins of pages throughout this guide are tips and other information to
make using your HDTV monitor easier.

Conventions

To make it easy for you to use this guide, we use the following conventions.

• The names of remote control buttons and modes are in all capital letters.

Example: Press the SAT button.

• Menus and options that appear on the monitor’s screen are in bold type.
Example: Open the

• Connections on the back of the monitor and receiver are in small capital
letters.
Example: DISH DVI.

Main Menu.

Tip: Save your
purchase
receipt for the
monitor. See
the Limited
Warranty on
page 43 for
details.

If You Run Into Problems

There are problems you might run into that are easy to solve. Before you call
the Customer Service Center, be sure to refer to Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.
If problems remain call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH
(3474).

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Notes

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Chapter 2

Monitor Description

Monitor Front Panel

Front Panel Controls

You can use the front panel buttons to operate many of the monitor’s features.

Menu/OK

Displays the Main Menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items.

Channel Controls

Changes channels and inputs in the monitor’s current channel list. In the
menu system, use the CHANNEL CONTROLS to move through the
menus and adjust menu controls.

Note: Normally, you would want to change programming channels using

the DISH Network satellite receiver and its Electronic Program Guide.

Volume Controls

Turns the volume up or down. In the menu system, use the VOLUME
CONTROLS to move through the menus and adjust menu controls.

Power

Turns the monitor on and off.

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Front Panel Connections

The monitor has front panel connections for
convenience: one set of audio/video inputs,
an S-video input, and a headphone jack.

Note: These connections may be on the side

of the monitor.

Headphones

Connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the monitor. For
instructions on how to adjust the headphone audio settings, see page 9.

L/Mono and R Audio In

The L/MONO (white) and R (red) connectors receive audio from another
device such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game console.

Video In

The VIDEO IN (yellow) connector receives video from another device such as
a VCR, camcorder, or video game console. For information on how to
display video from this input, see page 9.

Tip: Remember
to connect the
left and right
audio cables
because the
DISH DVI cable
carries the pic­ture signal, not
the sound.

S-Video

The S-VIDEO receives video from another device. Make sure you also
connect audio cables from the device to the monitor’s RCA-type audio
connectors. For information on how to display video from this input, see
page 9.

Note: Do not try to use the S-VIDEO and VIDEO IN at the same time because

the two signals interfere with each other.

Monitor Back Panel

DISH DVI Input

Connect an activated DISH DVI-equipped
DISH Network HD receiver to watch high
definition programming. For information on
how to display video from this input, see page

9.

DISH DVI - Provides a high-quality digital

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video interface.

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L/MONO and R (RCA-type audio) - Provides left (white) and right (red)

audio connections when using the

DISH DVI video input.

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Component Inputs

Connect a component video source, such as
a DVD player, to

CMP1 or CMP2. For

information on how to display video from
this input, see page 9.

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Y-PB-P

(Component Video) - Provides

R

optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals:
(green), PB (blue), and PR (red).

L/MONO and R (RCA-type audio) - Provides left (white) and right (red)

•
audio connections when using

Composite Inputs

Connect another device, such as a VCR or
DVD player, to
information on how to display video from
this input, see page 9.

VID1 or VID2. For

Monitor Back Panel

Y

COMPONENT INPUTS.

S-VIDEO - Provides better picture quality

•
than the RCA-Type Video (yellow)
connections because the color part of the
signal is separated from the brightness
part of the picture.

V (RCA-Type Video) - The yellow input provides video connection.

•

Note: Do not try to use the S-VIDEO and VIDEO IN at the same time

because the two signals interfere with each other.

L/MONO and R (RCA-type audio) - Provides left (white) and right (red)

•
audio connections when using either composite video connection
above.

Audio/Video Outputs

Connect an amplifier, audio receiver, or
external video monitor.

FIXED AUDIO L/R - Provides fixed-level

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audio output from the monitor. This audio
output is ideal for connecting to an
audio/video (A/V) receiver when you
want to control the volume through the
A/V receiver.

VARIABLE AUDIO L/R - Provides variable-level audio output. Volume

•
levels are controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and remote
control.

V (RCA-Type Video) - Provides composite video connection.

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External Speakers (Optional)

Note: This video output does not include menu overlays or messages.

•

SUBWOOFER - Provides non-amplified lower bass audio signals to a

subwoofer.

Note: If you have connected a subwoofer, make sure you set the
Subwoofer option in the Sound Menu to External. See page 14 for

instructions.

• RIGHT and LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS ­Provides amplified stereo signals to
external left and right speakers.

Note: Connected speakers should be 8

ohms with 10 watts maximum power
rating per speaker.

Note: External speakers must be

purchased separately.

• EXT/INT (switch) - Lets you turn the monitor’s internal speakers on or
off. EXT sends audio to external speakers only. INT sends audio to the
monitor’s internal speakers only.

Wired IR

This jack is for connecting a wired remote control system, which
is primarily for professional installers. If you’re using the remote
that was included with your TV, don’t plug anything into this jack.

Antenna/Cable (Capped)

Connect an antenna to receive the signal from an off-air
antenna.

Note: For the best viewing experience, you should use the off-

air tuner provided in your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network
satellite receiver. The satellite receiver’s off-air tuner can
receive both analog and digital off-air broadcasts, integrates
off-air programming into its Electronic Program Guide, and
allows all of the satellite and off-air programming to be viewed
over a single high-quality digital connection.

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Using the Remote Control

The remote control gives you easy access to the features of your monitor.
This remote control is provided with your DISH DVI-equipped DISH
Network satellite receiver.

Note: Your remote control may look a little different than that shown.

Using the Remote Control

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Remote Control Buttons

The following section describes how to use the remote control with your
monitor.

Mode Buttons

Tip: Normally,
you would want
to use the remote
control in SAT
mode to watch
DISH Network
programming
and to use the
extensive fea­tures of your
DISH Network
satellite receiver.

The mode buttons on your remote control allow you to control your
monitor, DISH Network satellite receiver, and other devices.

• Press the SAT mode button to turn on the monitor and DISH Network

satellite receiver, and change the monitor to the DISH DVI input so
you can watch satellite programming.

This action also puts the remote control into the SAT mode, enabling it
to control the satellite receiver. Refer to your satellite receiver User’s
Guide for how to control your satellite receiver.

• Press the TV mode button to control the monitor. See the section below

for details on monitor controls.

• Press the VCR and AUX mode buttons to control other devices. See
page 31 for instructions on autotuning the monitor to display from
these devices when these mode buttons are pressed.

See the User’s Guide that came with your DISH Network satellite
receiver for instructions on using the mode buttons to program the
remote to control other devices.

TV Mode Button

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Pressing the TV mode button puts the remote control in the TV mode.
When in the TV mode, the other buttons work as described below to
control monitor features.

Note: Your remote control provided with your DISH DVI-equipped DISH

Network satellite receiver comes from the factory ready to work with your
DISH Network HDTV monitor. However, the TV mode button can be
programmed to operate other TVs. If the remote control has been
programmed to operate a different TV and you wish to restore the remote
control factory settings to control your DISH Network HDTV monitor, see
Restoring Your Remote Control’s Factory Settings for Monitor Control on
page 38.

Power Buttons

Using the Remote Control

Press the POWER or TV POWER button to turn the monitor
ON or OFF. The TV POWER button will also turn the monitor
ON or OFF in other remote control modes.

SD/HD Input Button

Press the SD/HD INPUT button to cycle through the inputs that are to be
displayed (

DISH DVI, VID1, VID2, FRNT, CMP1, and CMP2).

Menu Button

Press the MENU button to open the Main Menu.

Mute Button

Press the MUTE button to turn off the monitor sound. Press it again to
restore the monitor sound. The MUTE button will also mute and restore the
monitor volume in other remote control modes.

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

Volum e Bu tto n

Press the minus (-) side of the VOLUME button to lower the monitor
volume. Press the plus (+) side of the VOLUME button to raise the monitor
volume. The VOLUME button will also change the monitor volume in
other remote control modes.

Use the VOLUME button to adjust the headphone volume settings:

1. Press the remote control VOLUME button to open the

display.

2. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to display the

Volume

display.

3. Press the LEFT AND RIGHT ARROWS button to adjust the

headphone volume.

Volume Level

Headphone

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Guide Button

Press the GUIDE button to open the Channel Guide menu. See page 19
for how to use the

Channel Guide.

Up and Down Arrow Buttons

Press the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to:

• Move up and down in a menu or adjust a monitor
control.

• Move the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) window around the
screen in PIP mode. See page 13 for information about
PIP.

• Moves the picture up or down on the screen when in some Zoom modes
described below.

Left and Right Arrow Buttons

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to:

• Point to different items in the monitor menus and
to adjust menu controls.

• Change the current format of the screen (

Zoom 16:9 , Cinerama, Regular Mode 16:9).

• Switch the two Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) windows when no menus
are on the screen.

4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9,

Page Up and Page Down Buttons

Press the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN buttons to change
the channel up or down on the monitor’s internal off-air
tuner.

Note: For the best viewing experience, you should use the

off-air tuner provided in your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite
receiver. The satellite receiver’s off-air tuner can receive both analog and
digital off-air broadcasts, integrates off-air programming into its Electronic
Program Guide, and allows all of the satellite and off-air programming to be
viewed over a single high-quality digital connection.

Recall Button

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Press the RECALL button to go back to the last input or channel you
watched. Press it again to switch between the last two inputs/channels you
watched.

Select/OK Button

Press the SELECT/OK button to:

• Select the option you highlight in a menu.

Using the Remote Control

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

• Freeze the picture when using

VID1, VID2, FRNT, or the monitor’s off-

air tuner channels. To unfreeze, press any key.

Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of
time. This can cause the image to be permanently imprinted
on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). Such
damage is not covered by your warranty. Press any button
to unfreeze the picture at any time.

Note: When you unfreeze the picture, you will go back to live

programming.

Info Button

Press the INFO button to show the Input Banner. Press the button again to
clear the screen. The

Input Banner is described on page 33.

Cancel Button

Press the CANCEL button to remove any menu or display from the screen
and return to normal viewing.

Pound (#) Button

Press the POUND (#) button to open the Sound and Picture Presets
menu. The

Presets menu is described on page 18.

Star (*) Button

Press the STAR (*) button to set the Sleep Timer to turn off the TV after a
given amount of time.

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Tip: PIP lets
you watch two
channels at
one time - one
channel on the
main screen
and the other in
a smaller win­dow. POP also
lets you watch
two channels at
one time - one
channel on the
left side of the
screen (main
picture) and the
other on the
right.

PIP Button

Press this button to open the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) window. Press the
button a second time to open the Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) window.
When you press the PIP button a third time, the POP window will close.
Press the CANCEL button at any time to close the PIP or POP window.
See page 13 for more details on PIP and POP.

Note: PIP through the monitor is not supported on DISH DVI, CMP1, and
CMP2. However, your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network receiver may

have PIP capabilities which will allow PIP on the

DISH DVI input. See your

User’s Guide for your satellite receiver.

Swap Button

Press this button to swap the video in the main display with the video in the
PIP or POP window.

Position Button

Press this button to move the PIP window to different positions on the
monitor screen.

Number Pad Buttons

Use the NUMBER PAD buttons to enter a channel
number to change the channel.

To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To
enter a two-digit number, enter the two digits. To
enter a three-digit number, press and hold the 1
button until
third digits (for example, to tune to channel 123,
press and hold 1 until
button, and then press 2 and 3).

Note: For the best off-air viewing experience, you should use the off-air

tuner provided in your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite
receiver. The satellite receiver’s off-air tuner can receive both analog and
digital off-air broadcasts, integrates off-air programming into its Electronic
Program Guide, and allows all of the satellite and off-air programming to be
viewed over a single high-quality digital connection.

1-- displays, then add the second and

1-- displays, release the 1

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One-Touch Satellite Viewing

Once your HDTV monitor and DISH Network satellite TV receiver are connected

DISH DVI cable, press the SAT button and the monitor and satellite receiver

with a
will begin displaying satellite programming. After the monitor is on, pressing the
SAT button will always switch the display to satellite programming.

PIP and POP

The PIP feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main
picture. The POP feature lets you display two windows side by side. The main
picture is on the left and the POP window is on the right.

Tip: PIP and POP
are only available
on the VID1,
VID2, FRNT,
and monitor
internal off-air
tuner inputs.
DISH DVI, CMP1,
and CMP2 do not
display PIP and
POP windows.

PIP Example

There are several remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works:

• PIP - Press this button to open the PIP window. Press the

button a second time to open the POP window. When you
press the PIP button a third time, the POP window will
close. Press the CANCEL button at any time to close the
PIP or POP window. See PIP Menu on page 27.

Note: When in POP, the picture on the left is the one that remains

when you close the POP window.

•POSITION - Press this button to move the PIP window to

different positions on the monitor screen.

Note: The UP and DOWN ARROW buttons also move the

PIP window.

• SWAP - Press this button to swap the video in the main

display with the video in the PIP or POP window.

Note: The LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons also swap

windows in POP mode.

POP Example

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

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Main Menu

When you press the MENU button on the remote control, the Main Menu
displays. Use the
allow you to customize settings on your monitor.

Sound Menu

The Sound menu allows you to customize the sound settings on your
HDTV monitor. To open the Sound menu, press MENU and then
select Sound.

Main Menu to get to the menus described below which

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

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Sound Settings

Press the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW to display a choice list that lets you
adjust the monitor’s speakers and subwoofer.

•

Left and Right Balance - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to

adjust the volume level balance between the left and right speakers.

Amplifier - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to select

•

External (if your TV is using external amplifier only) or Internal (if

your TV is using the speakers in the TV).

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Subwoofer - Set the subwoofer to External if the TV is connected

to an external subwoofer; or
external subwoofer.

None if the TV is not connected to an

Sound Type

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to scroll through the available
audio types, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.

Mono (available only when using ANTENNA/CABLE input)- Plays the

•
sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts
with weak stereo signals.

Stereo - Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right

•
channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo
audio. The word Stereo appears in the channel banner when you
tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

•

Automatic (available only when using ANTENNA/CABLE input) -

Chooses the sound type according to the current signal.

Left and Right (available for audio/video inputs only) - Isolates

•
either the left or right channel of the incoming audio.

Sound Mode

Sound Menu

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to scroll through available sound
modes to enhance your audio experience.

•

Normal - Does not perform any special processing, simply provides

mono or stereo sound.

Wide (available only when using ANTENNA/CABLE input)- Available

•
only for mono signals. “Widens” sound from mono broadcasts and
mono components connected to your TV for a fuller, more spacious
sound.

Magic - Available only for stereo signals. Gives a surround effect

•
with more bass.

Second Audio Program (SAP)

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to determine whether the
program’s audio should be played in a second language, if one is available.

The TV displays
SAP information (not all channels have SAP information). SAP audio is
broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with
descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.

Note: SAP is available only when using ANTENNA/CABLE input.

Note: Your DISH Network satellite receiver includes secondary audio

capabilities. See the User’s Guide that came with your satellite receiver for
details.

SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with

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Sound Logic

Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and
also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to
constantly adjust the volume.

Dynamic Bass

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

Tip: See page 9
for an easy way
to adjust the
headphone
volume.

Enhances your TV's low-frequency response. The options are Off, Medium

High.

and

Headphone Settings

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to pick among the following
adjustable headphone settings:
sound option allows you to choose
descriptions are same as

Note: Mono and Automatic are available only when using ANTENNA/CABLE

Volume, Bass and Treble. The Headphone

Stereo, Mono or Automatic. These

sound type above.

input.

Graphic Equalizer

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The Graphic Equalizer allows you to choose a specific setting through the

Sound Preset option. Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to cycle

through the options:

Video Camera, and Personal.

The

Frequency range displays the different treble and bass bands set for

Sound Preset option. You can choose a band and make adjustments.

each
When you make adjustments, the
changes to

Personal. Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS button to

select the frequency (

Tre ble 5kHz

, Treble 10kHz) you want to adjust. Then use the UP or DOWN

Standard, Movie, Voice, Music, Flat, Videogame,

Sound Preset option automatically

Bass 100Hz, Mid Bass 500Hz, Medium 1.5kHz, Mid

ARROW button to adjust the decibel.

To view t h e
LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS until no band is selected and

range
Sound Preset.

Frequency range of another Sound Preset option, press the

Frequency

is highlighted. Then press the UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight

Picture Menu

The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video
input selections. To open the

Picture.

Advanced Picture Settings

Picture Menu, press MENU and then select

Picture Menu

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to select among the following

Advance Picture Settings:

Contrast Expand - You can adjust the contrast of the picture to suit

•
the light of the room. Press the right arrow to choose which of the
following best describes the lighting in the room:

High.

•

Picture Rotation (available only on the direct view HD34-310) -

Low, Medium or

The TV has an extra large picture tube that makes it vulnerable to
the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field. Press the DOWN
ARROW to highlight

Picture Rotation, then press the LEFT or

RIGHT ARROW to adjust the picture rotation.

•

Scan Velocity Modulation - Improves the sharpness of the picture

by changing the speed of the cathode-ray tube’s electron beam
when it transitions between dark and light areas of the screen.
Choose to have it on (box checked) or off (box unchecked),
depending on your preference using the SELECT/OK button.

Autoformat (not available on DISH DVI input)- When enabled (box

•
checked) the TV automatically detects the screen format the signal
is sending for each channel, as well as input channels using the
SELECT/OK button.

Video Noise Reduction (not available on DISH DVI input) -

•
Reduce picture “static” or any type of interference. This feature is
especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog
signal conditions. Press the RIGHT ARROW to choose between:

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Off for no noise reduction; Minimum for a softer, smoother picture

that retains picture sharpness and detail;
softer picture than the Minimum setting;
softer, smoother picture than the other settings (the picture detail is
somewhat decreased).

Optimized Still Picture (not available on DISH DVI)- When enabled

•
(box checked), enhances the picture specifically for still frames (for
example, if you're watching a slide show on your HDTV monitor, or
if you've paused a frame of a DVD).

•

Auto Skin Tone - When enabled (box checked), minimizes the flesh

tone variations of the TV picture.

Film Mode (not available on DISH DVI)- Automatically detects

•
video sources that were originally recorded on film (like most
movies) and subsequently converted to a different format (for TV
broadcast, for example). Film mode processes the converted signal
so that it looks as close as possible to the original. Another name for
this process is reverse 3:2 pulldown.

•

•The

•The

Medium for a slightly

Maximum for an even

Advanced (recommended) enables the feature only when the

TV detects that movie playback quality could be improved.
Advanced is the default setting.

On setting should only be used in rare circumstances when

the TV is used solely with film-based sources (like DVDs on a
non-progressive scan player).

Off setting turns off film mode up conversion. Try using

this setting if you think the reverse 3:2 pulldown is causing
distortions in your picture).

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

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Horizontal Position - This option allows you to change the

•
horizontal position of the picture on a 1080i source.

Picture Presets

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to select one of the preset picture
settings:

• Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture
settings:

Camera

viewing environment. You can set a different picture preset for each
input (including one for your regular TV channels).

When you change any of these picture settings, the

Personal. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS button to make

to
adjustments. To return to the
ARROW button.

Vibrant, Cinematic, Natural, Sports, Videogame, Video

, or Personal. Choose the setting that is best for your

Picture Preset changes

Picture menu, press the UP or DOWN

Black Level

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the brightness of the
picture.

Color

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the richness of the color.

Contrast

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the difference between
the light and dark areas of the picture.

Sharpness

Channel Guide Menu

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the crispness of the edges
in the picture.

Color Warmth

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to set one of three automatic color
adjustments:

•

Cool - For a more blue palette of picture colors.

• Normal

• Warm - For a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting
corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K.

Tint

Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the balance between the
red and green levels.

Note: Tint not available for DISH DVI, CMP1, and CMP2 inputs.

Channel Guide Menu

The Channel Guide menu allows you to view and
select from the entire list of inputs and channels and
their labels. To open the Channel Guide menu, either
press GUIDE or press MENU and then select

Channel Guide. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW

to scroll through the list. Press SELECT/OK to

pick an input or monitor tuner channel.

Tip: You can
adjust
sharpness for
each channel.
This is useful if
the video
appears fuzzy.

Note: For best viewing experience, use the

Electronic Program Guide on your satellite receiver
to see what programs are on and to change channels.
See the User’s Guide that came with your satellite
receiver for more information.

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Time Menu

The Time Menu allows you to set up the monitor to turn itself on or off using

Sleep and Wake timers. To open the Time Menu, press MENU, and then

select

•

•

Tip: The Wake
Up Timer only
works when the
time is set
correctly on the
TV.

•

Time.

Sleep Timer - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to set the TV

to turn off after a given time. You can also press the STAR (*) button
on the remote control to open this screen.

Time - Use the NUMBER PAD buttons to enter the current time. If

it is eight o’clock, for example, you must first enter the number zero,
then number eight. Use the SELECT/OK button to choose between
AM and PM.

Wake up timer - Lets you set the TV to turn itself on. When you

press SELECT to turn on

Wake up timer, the following options

appear:

Wake up time - Use the NUMBER PAD buttons to set the time

•

you want the TV to turn itself on. Use the SELECT/OK button
to choose between AM and PM.

Wake up duration - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to

•
set how long you want the TV to stay on when it turns on.

•

Channel number - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to

select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the wake up
timer is set.

Daily - Use the SELECT/OK button to choose if you want the

•
wake up timer to turn on daily.

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Parental Control

The choices in the US V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software
inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV
programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may
believe children should not view. Once you block programs, you can
unblock programs by entering a password. By default, the software inside
your TV is turned “off.” For instructions to turn on V-Chip, see the
following instructions.

Note: Parental Control settings are not available for DISH DVI, CMP1, or
CMP2 inputs.

How V-Chip Works in USA and Canada

V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and
content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have
blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will
receive the message: This channel has not been approved for viewing.

Change channel or press SELECT/OK to enter password and temporarily
deactivate the Parental Control.

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs
received without content themes will only be blocked if you block their age­based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given an

Exempt Rating, and programs that are considered Unrated. The next

several pages have tables showing the TV age-based ratings and content
themes for the US and Canada.

Parental Control

USA V-Chip

US V-Chip TV Rating Limit

The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and
cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits:

1. Choose
have previously been locked, you must enter your password.

2. Select

3. Once you get to the
buttons and SELECT/OK on your remote to change the status of a TV
program rating or content theme from

4. For TV rating limits to take effect, lock
the

The following sections give you more details about how to change the status
of TV program limits.

Note: If you forget your password, follow step one above to get to the

password entry screen. Then press the VOL+ and CH+ buttons on the TV's
front panel at the same time for at least 8 seconds. You will receive an on­screen message that
successfully reset the password.

Parental Control from the Main Menu. If Parental Controls

US V-Chip. Then select V-Chip TV Rating.

V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the ARROW

View to Block.

Parental Controls by accessing

Lock Parental Controls menu.

Parental Controls have been unlocked once you've

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

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The V-Chip Rating Screen

The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating

screen.

Limit

Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

Mature Audience Only - Specifically designed to be viewed by adults
and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of
the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned - Contains some material that many
parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are
strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and
are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch
unattended. This program contains one or more of the following
content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

Parental Guidance Suggested - Contains material that parents may
find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch
it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the
following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent
coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence
(V).

General Audience - Most parents would find this program suitable for
all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no
strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).

Directed to Children 7 Years and Older - Designed for children ages
7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have
acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make­believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include
mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten
children under the age of 7.

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TV-Y

All Children - Themes and elements in this program are designed for a
young audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to
frighten younger children.

Content Themes

D Sexually explicit dialogue

L Adult language

S Sexual situations

V Vi olence

FV Fantasy Violence

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age­based rating level. To block programs with higher ratings:

1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to scroll to the rating
corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to view.

2. Press the SELECT/OK button to toggle between
status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to

Block.

View and Block. The

Parental Control

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

3. Select

4. Select

Go back.

Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for

rating limits to take effect.

5. Select

6. For

Note: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based

Go Back to exit this screen.

TV rating limits to take effect, lock Parental Controls by

accessing the

Lock parental controls menu.

ratings.

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by

D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for

the
a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher
rated programs as well. To block program content:

1. Determine the content themes you want to block.

2. Press the DOWN ARROW button to scroll to the rating whose content
theme you want to change.

3. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to move the yellow highlight to a
particular content theme status.

4. Press the SELECT/OK button to change its status.

Note: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based

ratings.

Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take

effect.

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Canada V-Chip TV Rating Limit

Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems:

English and French.

Rating Canadian English Description and Content Themes for

Age-Based Ratings

18+

14+

PG

G

Adults. Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain

elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make
it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain
violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme,
intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May contain
graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.

Viewers 14 and over. Programming contains themes or content

which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by
preteens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense
scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues
in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of
nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.

Parental Guidance. Programming intended for a general audience

but which may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of

8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised
viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of
conflict and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may include
physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines:
May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language.
Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.

General Audience. Programming considered acceptable for all

ages groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is
understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence
Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal
or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a
younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which
minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other Content
Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no
nudity.

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C8+

C

Children 8 and older. Programming generally considered

acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred,
acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to
imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic
depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and
will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines:
There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.

Children. Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence

Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten
children’s sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic
scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be
infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic
or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no
offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

Rating Canadian French Description and Content Themes for

Age-Based Ratings

Parental Control

18+

16+

13+

8+

C8+

G

Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains

sustained violence or extremely violent scenes.

Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under

age 16. This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely
violent scenes.

Viewers 13 and over. Programming may not be suitable for

children under the age of 13. This program either contains several
violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect
them. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly
recommended for children under the age of 13.

Viewers 8 and over. Not recommended for young children. This

program is suitable for most audiences, but it contains mild or
occasional violence that could upset young children. Viewing in the
company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children
(under the age of 8) who do not distinguish between reality and
imagination.

Children 8 and older. Programming generally considered

acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred,
acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to
imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic
depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and
will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines:
There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.

General Audience. This program is suitable for audiences of all

ages. It contains no violence, or any violence that it does contain is
either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner, as a caricature,
or in an unrealistic way.

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Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings

If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and
French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you
automatically block the higher rated programs as well. To block Canadian
English and French program ratings:

1. Select

2. Select

Canada V-Chip from the Parental Control menu.

English ratings or French ratings.

3. Determine the rating you want to block.

4. Press the DOWN ARROW button to scroll to the rating you want to

change.

5. Press the SELECT/OK button to change its status to block (the lock

icon appears and all ratings above the one you selected change to lock).

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock Parental Controls settings
using a password.

If you do not lock

Features

Note: If you forget your password, press the MENU button, then select
Parental Control (the password entry screen displays). Simultaneously

or Front Panel Block will take effect.

press and hold the CH+ and VOL+ on the television for three seconds.

Parental Controls unlock and the Parental Controls menu displays so you

can enter a new password.

Parental Controls, none of the settings for V-Chip Block

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Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s
front panel. The remote will still control the monitor. When using this as a

Parental Control method, remove access to any remote that is capable of

operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.

PIP Menu

Don’t forget to lock

Parental Controls after you change the status. If you

don’t, the front panel block will not take effect.

PIP Menu

The PIP menu allows you to change your PIP settings. To open the PIP menu,
press MENU and then select

Note: PIP through the monitor is not supported on DISH DVI, CMP1, and

CMP2. However, your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network receiver may have
PIP capabilities which will allow PIP on the DISH DVI input. See your User’s
Guide for your satellite receiver.

Display Mode

Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to choose the Display Mode:

•

Off - No window is displayed.

PIP - The PIP window is displayed.

•

PIP.

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

Tip: You can also
change the PIP
window’s
position without
having to use
menus by
pressing the

POSITION

button on the
remote control.

POP - The POP window is displayed.

•

PIP Channel

Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to choose the channel displayed in

PIP or main POP window. Scroll through channel list as well as the

the

VID1, VID2 and FRNT input channels.

PIP Size

Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to choose having a Small, Medium

Large PIP window.

or

Note: PIP size is not available for POP.

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PIP Position

Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to choose having the PIP window in
the top right, top left, bottom right, or bottom left part of the monitor screen.

Note: PIP position is not available for POP.

Setup Menu

The Setup menu allows you to customize the way you use your monitor. To
open the

Setup menu, press MENU and then select Setup.

Channel Setup

• Signal Type - Choose signal type for the monitor’s internal tuner.
Choose
Choose
TV signals. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to choose the

Signal Type.

Note: For the best viewing experience, you should use the off-air

tuner provided in your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite
receiver. The satellite receiver’s off-air tuner can receive both
analog and digital off-air broadcasts, will integrate off-air
programming into its Electronic Program Guide, and allows all of
the satellite and off-air programming to be viewed over a single
high-quality digital connection.

Auto Channel Search - Searches for channels from the signal that

•
the monitor’s off-air tuner is receiving and puts them in the channel
list. Press SELECT/OK to search for channels.

Auto Channel Update - Searches for any new channels on the

•
monitor’s internal off-air tuner that are not in your channel list and
adds them to the list. Press SELECT/OK to update the channel list.

Note: The ANTENNA/CABLE connection is capped.

Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
UHF/VHF Antenna if you are using an off-air antenna for

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•

List and Labels - Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for

each channel.

Standard Labels - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to

•

select from a list of standard labels, such as

TBS. The DVI input is labelled DISH.

NBC, NICK, and

• Custom Labels - If you want to use different labels than what

Preferences

Setup Menu

is in the standard list, you can make your own custom labels.

• 1 button - Cycle up through the alphabet, numbers, and

other characters.

• 2 button - Cycle down through the alphabet, numbers, and

other characters.

• LEFT ARROW - Backspace.

• RIGHT ARROW - Add a blank space.

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

• Language - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to select your

preferred language for the menus:

•

Maximum Volume - Allow you to set how high volume turns up

when you press the VOL+ button. Highlight

English, Spanish, or French.

Maximum Volume,

then press and hold SELECT/OK to hear the maximum volume.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to set the maximum volume.
Make sure the volume has not been muted or turned all the way
down.

Curtain Effect - Reveals the picture by "opening" it from the

•
middle of the screen when the TV is switched on. Hides the picture
by "closing" it from the sides when the TV is switched off. This
feature is not available for HD (

•

Special Features - Use the SELECT/OK to open the Special
Features

outage;
the

menu. Auto on switches your TV on after a power

Auto channel tunes the TV to the channel you specify as

Initial channel when Auto on is enabled; Auto volume tunes

the TV to the volume you set in

DISH DVI or CMP inputs).

Initial volume when Auto on is

enabled.

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Closed Caption

Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets
you display the audio portion of a program as text on the monitor’s screen.

Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. When
a program is closed captioned,

Note: Your DISH Network satellite receiver includes closed captioning

features. See your User’s Guide for details.

Note: Closed captioning is not available when using DISH DVI or CMP

inputs.

CC is displayed in the channel banner.

The closed caption options are:

•

Closed Caption setting - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to

choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the
screen. Closed captioning is available only on the
connection (capped).

•

Off - No captioning information displayed.

•

On always - Captioning information shown always, when

available.

•

On when mute - Displays captioning information, when

available, whenever the monitor’s sound is muted by pressing
the MUTE button. The captioning information is not displayed
when the sound is not muted.

•

Closed Caption Mode - Displays a choice list that lets you choose

which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning
information. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes,
you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to
which displays complete text of the program in the primary
language in your area.

ANTENNA/CABLE

CC1,

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Autotuning

Note: The SAT mode button has been preset to automatically switch to the
DISH DVI input.

The

Autotuning menu displays a choice list that lets you set up the monitor

to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a mode
button on the remote.

1. Press MENU to display the

2. Highlight

3. Highlight

Setup and press SELECT/OK.

Autotuning and press SELECT/OK.

4. Choose which channel you would like to set.

Note: The mode buttons on your DISH Network remote control

correspond to the

Autotuning channels as follows:

•The SAT mode button switches to the input assigned to the
channel, which by default is the

•The VCR mode button switches to the input assigned to the
channel.

•The AUX mode button switches to the input assigned to the
channel.

•The

AUX-HD channel is currently unused.

Main Menu.

DVI input.

Setup Menu

Tip: Normally,
you would want
to use the remote
control in SAT
mode to watch
DISH Network
programming
and to use the
extensive fea­tures of your
DISH Network
satellite receiver.

SAT

VCR

DVD

5. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to select the choice that matches the
way you have the device connected to the monitor and press SELECT/
OK.

The choices and brief explanations follow:

N/A - Choose this if you don’t have this particular device connected to

the monitor, or if you don’t want the monitor to automatically tune to
the correct channel when you’re using this device.

Channel 3 or 4 - The device is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack

on the back of the monitor, and you want the monitor to tune to channel
3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder:
make sure the device’s CHANNEL 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

VID1 or VID2 - The device is connected to a VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack on

the back of the monitor and you want the monitor to tune to a

VIDEO

input channel when you press the corresponding button.

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

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FRNT - The device is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the

monitor and you want the monitor to tune to the front
channel (

CMP1 or CMP2 - The device is connected to the CMP1 or CMP2

component jacks on the back of the monitor an you want the monitor to
tune to a component input channel when you press the corresponding
button.

DVI - A DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite receiver is

connected to the
want the monitor to tune to the
corresponding button.

Convergence (Projection Models Only)

Auto Convergence

Auto Convergence automatically adjusts the monitor’s tubes to make a

clear picture on the screen. You should perform auto convergence when you
install, move or rotate your monitor. For best results, make sure the monitor
has been on for about an hour when you perform the auto-convergence
procedure.

There are two adjustments made when you use auto convergence:

Red convergence displays the Red convergence screen, allowing

•
you to use the arrow buttons to align the red and green images.

Blue convergence displays the Blue convergence screen, allowing

•
you to use the arrow buttons to align the blue and green images.

VIDEO input

FRNT) when you press the corresponding button.

DISH DVI input on the back of the monitor and you

DISH DVI channel when you press the

Your monitor’s picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or
after you moved the monitor, causing the color in your monitor to be out of
alignment. The colors adjust by starting auto convergence.

Note: To converge the monitor’s DISH DVI picture, you must have the

monitor switched to the DISH DVI input during convergence. To converge
on standard definition inputs, repeat auto convergence on one of those
inputs.

1. Press MENU and select

2. Select

Auto Convergence.

3. When the auto convergence is complete, the

Convergence.

Red Center Convergence

screen appears. The cross in the middle of the screen should be
completely yellow. If it is not, use the ARROW buttons to move the red
cross to overlap the green cross. Press SELECT/OK when the cross is
completely yellow.

4. The

Blue Center Convergence screen appears with a completely cyan

(blue-green) cross in the middle of the screen. If it is not, use the
ARROW buttons to move the blue cross to overlap the green cross.
Press SELECT/OK when the cross is completely cyan (the monitor
tunes to the last available channel in the channel list).

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Manual Convergence

Manual convergence let you adjust the monitor’s tubes to make a clear
picture on the screen. For best results, make sure the monitor has been on
for about an hour when you perform the manual convergence procedure.

Note: This type of Convergence is available only on some models.

Input Banner

1. Press MENU and select

Convergence.

2. Select one of the following:

• Select

Red Convergence. The cross in the middle of the screen

should be completely yellow. If it is not, use the ARROW buttons
to move the red cross to overlap the green cross. Press SELECT/
OK when the cross is completely yellow.

• Select

Blue Convergence. The cross in the middle of the screen

should be completely cyan (blue-green). If it is not, use the
ARROW buttons to move the blue cross to overlap the green cross.
Press SELECT/OK when the cross is completely cyan.

Input Banner

There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO
button on the remote. This display is called the
following list describes the items on the

Input Banner screen.

Input Banner. The

Tip: Remember
to keep the
remote control in
TV mode to use
these buttons.

• Displays the current input channel and label assigned to the

channel.

• Displays the current time.

•

Lock - Displayed when the Parental Controls are locked.

•

Mute - Displayed when you mute the sound.

•

4/3 Format - Displays the current screen format.

•

Mono (or Stereo) - Mono displayed when the current channel is

broadcasting in mono. Stereo displayed when the current channel is
broadcasting in stereo.

•

SAP - Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP

(Second Audio Program) information.

•

CC - Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current

channel.

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Installation Considerations

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the
wall outlet.

• Turn off the monitor and/or component before you connect or disconnect
any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the
Safety Instructions on page iii.

• To protect audio amplifiers of the monitor or connected audio equipment,
ensure the volume is turned down before powering up the system.

Protect Components from Overheating

• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate freely.

• Don’t stack components.

• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate
ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so
the heated air from it won’t flow around other components.

Position Cable Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place components above the monitor, route all cables down the side
of the back of the monitor instead of straight down the middle of the
monitor.

• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead antenna cables, do not coil the
cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your monitor carefully. Place the
monitor on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength
to prevent the monitor from being accidentally tipped over,
pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/
or damage the monitor. Refer to the Safety Instructions.

Use Indirect Light

Don’t place the monitor where sunlight or room lighting will be directed
toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.

Magnet Warning

Don’t place large speakers or subwoofer close to the monitor or the picture
can become permanently distorted.

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Chapter 4

Installation and Setup

Connecting Your HDTV Monitor

Use the diagram below and the following instructions to connect your DISH
Network HD monitor to your DISH Network satellite receiver and other
optional devices. This is the recommended installation for best results,
though other installations are also supported.

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Connecting Your HDTV Monitor

Connect Your DISH Network Satellite Receiver

1. Connect a DVI cable between the monitor and DISH Network satellite

receiver

DISH DVI connectors.

2. Connect red and white RCA-type cables between the matching color

RCA-type plugs on the monitor audio inputs and DISH Network
satellite receiver audio outputs.

Connect a VCR (Optional)

Follow these instructions to connect the monitor to a VCR. See your VCR
User’s Guide for VCR setup instructions.

1. Connect yellow, white, and red RCA-type cables between the matching

color RCA-type plugs at
VCR outputs.

2. Connect yellow, white, and red RCA-type cables between the matching

color RCA-type plugs at the inputs on the VCR and the satellite TV
receiver outputs.

Note: Optionally, instead of connecting video using yellow RCA-type

connections, connect an S-Video cable at the input on the VCR and
satellite TV receiver output.

VID1 or VID2 inputs on the monitor and the

Connect a DVD Player and/or Game Console
(Optional)

Follow these instructions to connect the monitor to a DVD player or other
device. See your DVD player or other device User’s Guide for setup
instructions.

1. Connect green, blue, and red

color connections at

CMP1 or CMP2 inputs on the monitor and outputs

Y-PB-P

cables between the matching

R

on a DVD player or other device.

2. Connect white and red RCA-type cables between the matching color

RCA-type plugs at

CMP1 or CMP2 inputs on the monitor and the

outputs on a DVD player or other device.

Plug In Your Monitor to a Power Outlet

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Chapter 4

Installation and Setup

Auto Convergence (Projection TV Models Only)

Your monitor’s picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or
after you moved the monitor, causing the color in your monitor to be out of
alignment. The colors can be adjusted by starting auto convergence.

Note: Auto Convergence is available only on projection TV models.
Note: To converge the monitor’s DISH DVI picture, you must have the

monitor switched to the DISH DVI input during convergence. To converge
on standard definition inputs, repeat auto convergence on one of those
inputs.

After you have installed and connected your monitor, turn on your monitor
and satellite receiver using the SAT button on the remote control. Leave the
monitor on for about one hour and then complete the auto convergence steps
below while on the

1. Press SAT to switch the monitor display to the

2. Press TV to put the remote control in TV mode.

DISH DVI input.

DISH DVI input.

3. Press MENU and select

4. Select

5. When the auto convergence is complete, the
menu appears. The cross in the middle of the screen should be
completely yellow. If it is not, use the ARROW buttons to move the red
cross to overlap the green cross. Press SELECT/OK when the cross is
completely yellow.

6. The
(blue-green) cross in the middle of the screen. If it is not, use the
ARROW buttons to move the blue cross to overlap the green cross.
Press SELECT/OK when the cross is completely cyan (the monitor
tunes to the last available channel in the channel list).

Auto Convergence.

Blue center convergence menu appears with a completely cyan

Convergence.

Red center convergence

Restoring Your Remote Control’s Factory Settings for
Monitor Control

Your remote control provided with your DISH DVI-equipped DISH
Network satellite receiver comes from the factory ready to work with your
DISH Network HDTV monitor. However, the TV mode button can be
programmed to operate other TVs. If the remote control has been
programmed to operate a different TV, you can restore the remote control
factory settings to control your DISH Network HDTV monitor by
performing the following:

1. Press and hold the TV button until all four mode buttons light.
Release the button.

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2. Use the NUMBER PAD buttons to enter 7-4-2.

3. Press the POUND (#) button. If you entered the
code correctly, the TV mode button will flash three times.

4. Press the SAT button and the monitor should turn on. If it doesn’t
turn on, repeat steps 1 through 4.

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Use these tables if you have problems using the system before calling the
Customer Service Center. Many problems arise from misunderstandings of
how the system works, especially when you are just becoming familiar with
it. These tables cover many problems, usually with a simple solution for each
one. To solve a particular problem, do the following:

1. Review the section in this Guide that relates to the problem.

2. If you cannot find a solution, then find the section in the following tables
that relates to the problem.

• Read the What’s Happening column until you find the problem.

• Try each of the suggested solutions in the What to Do column.

3. If the problem cannot be solved using the above steps, call the Customer
Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tables

Monitor

What is Happening What to Do

Monitor won’t turn on. • Press the TV power button.

Can’t get to DISH Network programming. • Make sure your monitor is on.

Remote won’t control the monitor. • Remote control may need to be reprogrammed. See the instructions on page 38.

Front panel buttons don’t work. • The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock

Monitor turns off while playing. • Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 20 for instructions.

Monitor turns on unexpectedly. • Wake up timer might have been activated. Go to page 20 for instructions.

• Make sure the monitor is plugged in.

• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in
something else.

• Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the
front of the monitor. If the monitor turns on, check and replace the remote control bat­teries.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock
the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control
menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

• Monitor set for the wrong input. Press the SAT button on the remote control.

• Make sure the satellite receiver is on.

• Check your DISH DVI cable connections.

• Make sure the remote control is in TV mode.

• Check and replace the remote control batteries.

the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control
menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

• Unplug the monitor for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the monitor on and
try again.

• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait
30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house
may be abnormally high or low.

• Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.

• Auto On might have been activated by a power interruption. Go to page 29 for
instructions.

• You might have pressed a button on the remote control accidentally.

Blank screen. • Make sure the monitor is turned on.

No sound, picture OK. • Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

Monitor will not turn on when SAT button is pressed. • Check Autotune menu to ensure that SAT/Cable is assigned to the DVI input.

Can’t select certain channels or inputs. • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

Noisy stereo reception. • May be a weak station. Use Sound menu to choose mono sound.

No picture, no sound, but monitor is on. • Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position.

• Make sure the component connected to the monitor is turned on.

• Try another channel or input

• If using S-Video or Y-P
left and right audio output jacks to the monitor’s L/MONO and R Audio Input jacks.

• Make sure the INT/EXT switch on the back of the monitor is put on “INT”.

• The sound settings may not be set correctly. Go to page 14 for more information.

• Check the cable connectors.

• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct
mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

• The channel or input might be blank — change channels or inputs.

• If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/
ANTENNA jack, tune the monitor to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on
the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button
on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

• Check cable connections.

• Make sure the component connected to the monitor is turned on.

connections, remember to also connect the component’s

B-PR

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Troubleshooting Tables

What is Happening What to Do

Sound OK, but the picture is poor. • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the

Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder. • Check to make sure volume isn’t limited by the maximum volume feature.

Picture not moving. • You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing SELECT/OK on the remote. Press

Black box appears on the screen. • Closed-captioning might be enabled on either your monitor or your satellite receiver.

Closed caption is not working • Closed caption is available only on 480i inputs through the monitor. Check your User’s

Freeze button not working. • The freeze feature is not available for Component video (CMP1 or CMP2) or DISH

jacks.

• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.

any button to “unfreeze” the picture.

• Check whether the pause feature on your DISH Player-DVR or VCR is activated.

Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 30 for more instructions. Check
your satellite receiver’s User’s Guide.

Guide for you DISH Network satellite receiver for details.

DVI inputs.

V-Chip/Parental Controls

What is Happening What to Do

Ratings limits don’t work. • You must lock the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote),

Password lost or forgotten. • If you forget your password, press MENU, then select Parental Control (the password

V-Chip blocks non-violent programs. • Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings,

select Parental Control, select Lock Parental Controls.

• The V-Chip Parental Control is not available for DISH DVI, CMP1, or CMP2 inputs.
Your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite receiver provides parental controls
for the DISH DVI input. See the User’s Guide that came with your satellite receiver.

entry screen appears). Simultaneously press and hold CH+ and VOL+ on the monitor’s
front panel for 3 seconds. The Parental control menu appears on the screen, and you
can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.

you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating.

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Notes

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Appendix

Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty is a legal document. Keep it in a safe place. Remember to
retain your original purchase receipt for warranty service! Any items returned
without a copy of the original purchase receipt will be considered out of warranty.

What the Warranty Covers

This warranty extends only to the original user of this DISH Network Monitor.
EchoStar Technologies Corporation ("EchoStar") warrants this DISH Network
Monitor against defects in materials or workmanship as follows:

LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase, if
EchoStar determines in its sole judgment that the DISH Network Monitor is
defective subject to the limitations of this warranty, EchoStar will arrange to pay
an Authorized Service Center for DISH Network Monitors for the labor charges
to repair your DISH Network Monitor. EchoStar warrants any such work done
against defects in materials or workmanship for the remaining portion of the
original warranty period.

PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase, if
EchoStar determines in its sole judgment that any part of a DISH Network
Monitor is defective subject to the limitations of this warranty, EchoStar will
arrange to pay an Authorized Service Center for DISH Network Monitors to
supply new or re-manufactured parts in exchange for parts determined by
EchoStar in its sole judgment to be defective subject to the limitations of this
warranty. If applicable, for a period of two (2) years from the original date of
purchase, if EchoStar determines in its sole judgment that the picture tube in the
DISH Network Monitor is defective subject to the limitations of this warranty,
EchoStar will arrange to pay an Authorized Service Center for DISH Network
Monitors to supply a new picture tube. EchoStar warrants any such replacement
parts against defects in materials or workmanship for the remaining part of the
original warranty period. Note: "parts" means items included in this package. It
does not include other parts purchased separately.

For Service

• Call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) and have your unit's date of purchase and model
number ready.

• A Customer Service Representative will assist you.

• If the Representative determines that you should receive service, they will
provide you with the name(s) of an Authorized Service Center for DISH
Network Monitors.

• Contact the Service Center and arrange for pick up, repair, and return service,
provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by the
Authorized Service Center for DISH Network Monitors. If not, you must take
your unit to the Authorized Service Center for DISH Network Monitors
location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Authorized Service Center
for DISH Network Monitors may charge to transport your unit to and from
your home.

• The original purchase receipt which is evidence that the product is within the
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.

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Appendix

What the Warranty Does Not Cover

• This warranty does not cover customer instruction. (Your Owner's
Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
additional information should be obtained from your retailer.)

• This warranty does not cover installation and related adjustments. If
applicable, such installation will be warranted under a separately
purchased installation agreement.

• This warranty does not cover physical setup or adjustment of any
consumer electronic devices, remote control batteries, loss of use of the
DISH Network Monitor, or unused programming charges due to
malfunction.

• This warranty does not cover signal reception problems.

• This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, damage due to lightning,
electrical or telephone line surges, fire, flood, or other acts of Nature,
accident, misuse, abuse, repair or alteration by other than an Authorized
Service Center for DISH Network Monitors, use of accessories not
included in this package, negligence, commercial or institutional use, or
improper or neglected maintenance.

• This warranty does not cover batteries.

• This warranty does not cover damage from images burnt onto the screen.

• This warranty does not cover a unit that has been modified or
incorporated into other products.

• This warranty does not cover a unit purchased, serviced or operated
outside the continental United States of America.

• This warranty does not cover problems which do not involve defective
materials or workmanship. Costs of such service calls are the sole
responsibility of the user.

• This warranty does not cover equipment sold AS IS or WITH ALL
FAULTS.

• This warranty does not cover shipping damage.

Legal Limitations

REPLACEMENT AND/OR REPAIR AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. ECHOSTAR SHALL
NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS DISH NETWORK MONITOR,
NOR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS DISH
NETWORK MONITOR. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
ECHOSTAR'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID FOR THIS DISH NETWORK MONITOR. EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS SYSTEM IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY. ECHOSTAR
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO HONOR THIS WARRANTY
IF ECHOSTAR DETERMINES ANY OF THE ABOVE EXCEPTIONS
HAVE CAUSED THIS DISH NETWORK MONITOR NOT TO HAVE
PERFORMED PROPERLY. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF
ANY FACTORY-APPLIED IDENTIFICATION MARK, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERIAL NUMBERS, HAS BEEN ALTERED
OR REMOVED. THIS WARRANTY SHALL ALSO BE VOID IF THIS
DISH NETWORK MONITOR HAS BEEN OPENED BY AN
UNAUTHORIZED PERSON.

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How State Law Relates to this Warranty

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary
from state to state.

FCC Compliance

The following text is extracted from Federal Communications
Commission (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.

Radio Interference

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

• this device may not cause harmful interference, and

• this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. 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 receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

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

• Refer to Troubleshooting in Chapter 5 for a detailed description of
recommended customer actions.

• If none of the above remedies stops the radio interference, you should
contact a licensed radio/television technician, your satellite dealer, or call
the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-3474, for assistance.

FCC Compliance

Equipment Modifications

There are no customer repairable parts inside. Any attempts to
open or repair the Monitor will void your warranty. There is risk
of electrical shock, which may result in damage to the equipment,
or personal injury or death.

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Appendix

Notes

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Index

A

Advanced Picture Settings 17

Autoformat 17

Automatic Sound Level 15

B

Before You Begin 35
Black Level 19

C

Channel Guide Menu 19
Color 19
Color Warmth 19
Connecting Your HDTV Monitor

CMP1 and CMP2 Connections 37
DishDVI Connections 37

Contrast 19

D

DishDVI

DishDVI Connections 37
DishDVI Connections 37
DishDVI Input 1

F

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Compliance

Radio Interference 45
Front Panel Controls

Channel Up and Down 3

Menu/OK 3

Volume Up and Down 3
Front Panel Inputs 4

G

Graphic Equalizer 16

CC 33
Lock 33
Mono (or Stereo) 33
Mute 33
SAP 15, 33

Installation Instructions 35

Before You Begin 35
Connecting Your HDTV Monitor 36

L

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 26

M

Monitor Back Panel 4

External Speakers 6

Mono (or Stereo) 33

P

Picture Menu

Contrast 19
Picture Presets 18

Tint 19
Picture Presets 18
Picture-In-Picture

PIP 13
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) 1, 13

PIP Menu 27
Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) 13
PIP Menu

Display Mode 27

PIP Channel 27

PIP Position 28

PIP Size 27
PIP Position 28
Position Cable Properly to Avoid Audio Inter­ference 35

H

Headphone Settings 16
How to Use This Guide 1

Conventions 1

How V-Chip Works 21

I

Important Stand and Base Safety Information
35
Input Banner 33

4/3 Format 33

R

Radio Interference 45
Receiver

Radio Interference 45
Remote Control 7

Cancel Button 11

HD/SD Input Button 9

Power Buttons 9

Remote Control Buttons 8

Select Button 11

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Index

S

Safety

Important Stand and Base Safety Informa-

tion 35
Instructions iii
Position Cable Properly to Avoid Audio

Interference 35
Protect Against Power Surges 35
Protect Components from Overheating 35
Tips iv

Second Audio Program (SAP) 15

SAP 33

Setup Menu 28

Channel Setup 28
Closed Caption 30
Convergence 32
Preferences 29

Sharpness 19
Sound Mode 15

Magic 15
Normal 15
Wide 15

Sound Settings

Amplifier 14
Subwoofer 14

Sound Type 15
Surround Effect 15

T

Time 20
Time Menu 20

Sleep Timer 20
Wake up timer 20

U

Use Indirect Light 35

V

V-Chip

Front Panel Block 27
How V-Chip Works 21
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 26

V-ChipParental Controls and V-Chip 21

W

Wake 20
Wake up timer

Channel number 20
Daily 20
Wake up duration 20
Wake up time 20

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Notes

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Index

Notes

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Notes

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Index

Notes

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Write the following information in the spaces provided below. You may need to provide this information if you call
the Customer Service Center.

Purchase Location Name:

Purchase Location Telephone Number:

Monitor Serial Number:

131773