Dish Network 942 User Manual

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Warning and Attention Symbols
You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system. This User Guide provides various procedures. If you do some of these procedures carelessly, you could injure or kill yourself or damage equipment or property. Some other procedures require special attention.
The WARNING! symbol means that if you are not careful, You could injure or kill yourself, or You could damage equipment or property.
ATTENTION! symbol means you should pay special attention to:
The Important instructions for using the system, or Important instructions for maintaining the system.
Class II symbol alerts qualified service personnel to use only identical replacement
The parts in this apparatus.
For Your Safety
Do not try to open the case of the receiver. There is risk of electrical shock, which may cause damage to the receiver and/or personal injury or death to you. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the receiver. Opening the receiver case or making unauthorized changes will void the warranty.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Important Software Notice
As with all software controlled products, unexpected behavior could arise if the user tries to perform operations in a non­routine manner. This product, like almost any other high tech product, is subject to bugs and hence EchoStar CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT ALL FEATURES, SUCH AS PARENTAL CONTROL, WILL WORK AS INTENDED UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. EchoStar endeavors to improve such conditions and will periodically download improvements.
In compliance with the terms of the GNU Public License (GPL), EchoStar is making some source code available to the public to download from www.echostar.com.
Equipment and Software Covered by this User’s Guide
This User Guide covers the DISH Player-DVR 942 receiver and software model DP942. This Guide may cover other devices, not listed here.
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2005 EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Englewood, Colorado 80112. All rights reserved. The information in this User Guide may change without notice. We may issue revisions to tell you about such changes. Please send comments or questions about this User Guide to: Technical Publications, EchoStar Technologies Corporation, 94 Inverness
Terrace East, Englewood, Colorado 80112. Part Number: 138414 Printed in the United States of America. DISH Network is a registered trademark of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. For information about DISH Network, please visit our website at
www.dishnetwork.com. We acknowledge all product names, trade names, or corporate names we mention in this User Guide to be the proprietary property of the
registered owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
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1 Introduction
WELCOME 2 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE 2 ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT 4 WATCHING TV NOW 5 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 8 ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION 8 WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE 10 MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO 10
2 Satellite Receiver
SATELLITE RECEIVER OVERVIEW 12 DUAL AND SINGLE MODES 13
EMOTE CONTROL 16
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ATELLITE RECEIVER FRONT PANEL 22
S
ATELLITE RECEIVER BACK PANEL 23
S USING THE MENUS 25
SING TEXT FIELDS 27
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3 Finding Programs to Watch
CHANGING CHANNELS 30 U
SING THE PROGRAM GUIDE 30 SING THE BROWSE BANNER 32
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SING SEARCH TO FIND A PROGRAM 33
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INDING A PROGRAM BY ITS THEME 34
SING PICTURE-IN-PICTURE 35
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4 Pay Per Programs
PAY-PER-VIEW 38 DISH O
N DEMAND 39
5 Favorites Lists
WHAT ARE FAVORITES LISTS? 42
REATING OR CHANGING FAVORITES LISTS 43
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AMING FAVORITES LISTS 44
N USING FAVORITES LISTS 44
6 Locks
WHAT ARE LOCKS? 48 CREATING OR CHANGING A PASSWORD 48
OCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR RECEIVER 49
L
REATING OR CHANGING RATINGS LOCKS 50
C CREATING OR CHANGING CHANNEL LOCKS 51
OCKING OR UNLOCKING PAY-PER-VIEW CHANNELS 52
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IDING ADULT CONTENT 52
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OCKING OR UNLOCKING THE FRONT PANEL 53
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7 Interactive TV
DISH HOME INTERACTIVE TV 56
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USTOMER SERVICE 56
8 Digital Video Recording
WHAT IS DVR? 58 P
AUSING A PROGRAM 58
EVERSING, FAST FORWARDING, AND SKIPPING 59
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LOW MOTION AND FRAME-BY-FRAME 59
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ECORDING A LIVE PROGRAM 60
LAYING A RECORDED PROGRAM 60
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ECORDING WHILE WATCHING DIFFERENT PROGRAMS 61
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ECORDING OPTIONS 64
OCKETDISH 65
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9 Recording Future Programs
TIMERS AND RECORDINGS 68
SING THE TIMERS LIST 71
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SING THE DAILY SCHEDULE 71
U SETTING UP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER 72
ETTING UP A MANUAL TIMER 73
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ETTING UP A DISH PASS™ TIMER 74
S DELETING A TIMER 75
10 Remote Controls
IMPROVING RECEIVER CONTROL 78
ONTROLLING OTHER COMPONENTS 81
C THE RECOVER BUTTON 90
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11 Receiver Customization
USING SHARED VIEW 96 U
SING CALLER ID 96 HANGING LANGUAGES 98
C
SING CLOSED CAPTIONING 99
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SING DOLBY® SURROUND SOUND 100 HANGING THE PROGRAM GUIDE ORDER 102
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HANGING THE GUIDE DISPLAY 102
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ESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS 103
CHEDULING RECEIVER UPDATES 103
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12 Connections and Setup
CONNECTING TO THE NEARBY HDTV (TV1) 106
ONNECTING TO THE REMOTE TVS (TV2) 109
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ONNECTING TO YOUR DISH ANTENNA 112
C CONNECTING THE PHONE LINE 113
ONNECTING A VCR TO THE REMOTE TV 115
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ONNECTING OFF-AIR ANTENNA/CABLE TV 116
C USING TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS 121
Reference
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES 124 REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE CODES 136
Appendix 141
Index 147
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Important Safety Instructions
1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obso­lete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11 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.
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Safety
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.
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, as 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 danger-
ous 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. Avoid excessive shock and vibration at all times as this can
damage the hard drive.
Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning.
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.
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 temperature for at least 45 minutes before plugging it in.
Use an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. For added protection during a
lightning 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 some protection against damage caused by lightning or power line surges.
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.
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Introduction
Introduction to DISH Network Services
This chapter introduces you to your DISH Network satellite TV receiver.
WELCOME
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT
WATCHING TV NOW
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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BOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION
WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE
MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO
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Welcome
WELCOME
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
Thank you for choosing DISH Network. You are about to experience the excitement and convenience of our Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service, which delivers the very best picture and sound quality. DISH Network consistently provides the latest products and satellite-delivered services — with high performance, ease of operation, and a wide variety of entertainment options.
Your new DISH Network Digital Video Recorder (DVR) receiver has three tuners (two satellite and one off-air) for record and playback in standard or high definition. Additionally, the DVR features and a host of other functions make it one of the most versatile and exciting devices in home entertainment.
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 section explains how the guide is divided and the conventions used throughout.
Guide Overview
The information in this guide is separated into several chapters to make it easy for you to find exactly what you’re looking for:
Chapter 1 - Introduction gives you a brief overview of DISH Network and your new
receiver.
Chapter 2 - Satellite Receiver explains the basic features of your system and how to
use the remote controls, front panel buttons, and back panel connections.
Chapter 3 - Finding Programs to Watch describes how to change channels and look
for programs.
Chapter 4 - Pay Per Programs shows you how to order and watch Pay-Per-View and
DISH On Demand programs.
Chapter 5 - Favorites Lists explains how to create, name, and use favorites lists.
Chapter 6 - Locks explains how to set locks and passwords.
Chapter 7 - Interactive TV describes how to use the dish home Interactive TV features
of your satellite TV system.
Chapter 8 - Digital Video Recording explains how to use the recording features of your
satellite TV receiver to maximize your viewing pleasure.
Chapter 9 - Recording Future Programs shows you how you can record and play back
your favorite programs when you want to watch them.
Chapter 10 - Remote Controls contains instructions for programming your remote to
control your satellite receiver and equipment like a TV or VCR.
Chapter 11 - Receiver Customization shows you how to customize your receiver.
Chapter 12 - Connections and Setup explains how to connect your satellite receiver to
your TV and equipment like a VCR.
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How to Use this Guide
Guide Conventions
The names of remote control buttons are all uppercase. Example: Press SAT.
Select means to move the highlight to an on-screen option or choice in a list and press
SELECT on the remote control.
Example: Select the Locks option.
Where this guide mentions nearby HDTV, it refers to the HDTV near the receiver. The
nearby HDTV receives TV1 menus and programming from the receiver’s TV1 outputs and is connected using short audio/video cables.
Where this guide mentions remote TV, it refers to the cable-ready TV(s) located in rooms away from the receiver. The remote TV receives TV2 menus and programming from the receiver’s TV2 outputs through your in-home cable system.
Where this guide mentions remote control, it refers to either Remote Control 1 when viewing a nearby HDTV or Remote Control 2 when viewing the remote TV(s). If a spe­cific remote control must be used, this guide will refer directly to Remote Control 1 or Remote Control 2.
The instructions in this guide are shown in two ways:
Instructions in the form of pictures are handy if you’d like to learn something
quickly. These instructions are numbered left to right as shown in the sample below.
Instructions that are written out are helpful if you’d like to learn more details.
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Chapter 1
About Your DISH Network Account
ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT
This section describes how to order your packages and provides information on how to find information about your DISH Network account.
Ordering Your Programming Packages
Before you can enjoy your new receiver, order your programming packages.
1 Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SYSTEM INFO on the front panel to display the receiver’s System Information
menu on the nearby HDTV screen.
3 Call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) and tell the Customer Service Center the system has been
installed and you would like to begin receiving services. A representative will explain the available program packages. Give the representative information from the System Information screen, as requested.
4 Your services will be turned on via the satellite signal. This process usually takes just a
few minutes.
5 Select DONE.
Where to Find Information on Your Account
If you want to know about charges to your DISH Network account or if you would like to make changes to your programming packages, be sure to have your account information handy and choose one of the following:
Go to our website at www.dishnetwork.com/my account.
Press MENU on your remote control to open the Main Menu and then select
Customer Service.
Call DISH Network by calling 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
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WATCHING TV NOW
After you have ordered your programming package, you can begin enjoying the features of your new satellite TV receiver. When you complete these simple tours, you’ll be familiar with the remote control and be able to find a program to watch; pause live TV; and record your favorite shows.
Finding a Program to Watch
This tour shows you how to change channels on your receiver. If you want to know more about watching TV, see Chapter 3 - Finding Programs to Watch starting on page 29.
Introduction
Watching TV Now
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Chapter 1
Watching TV Now
Program Guide
1 Press GUIDE to display the Program Guide. 2 Use UP and DOWN ARROWS to highlight a program that is on now. Press SELECT.
Arrow Buttons
1 While watching TV, use UP and DOWN ARROWS to change channels. Stop pressing the
buttons any time you see something you’d like to watch.
Number Pad
1 While watching TV, use the NUMBER PAD to enter channel numbers.
Browse Banner
1 While watching TV, press BROWSE (RIGHT ARROW) to open the Browse Banner. 2 Use UP and DOWN ARROWS to change channels. Press SELECT to watch a program.
Pausing Live TV
Here’s something you can’t do with regular old TV: pause live TV because someone’s at the door or calling you on the phone or there’s something you just have to do right now. For more about the pause feature of your receiver, see Pausing a Program on page 58.
1 Find something to watch as described on page 5. 2 Press PAUSE. A status bar displays. 3 Press PLAY to continue watching your program from point you paused. 4 Press VIEW TV to go back to live TV programming.
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Watching TV Now
Recording and Playing Back a Program
Take this tour to learn how to make basic recordings of your favorite shows. For more about the DVR features of your receiver, see Chapter 8 - Digital Video Recording starting on page 60.
1 Find something to watch as described on page 5 and press RECORD. 2 When the Record Remainder of This Event screen displays, select OK. The Record icon
displays on your screen.
3 Watch the program for a few minutes, press STOP, and then select Yes. 4 Press DVR to display the DVR Events screen. 5 Select the program you just recorded. A screen displays that provides information about
the program you’ve selected.
6 Select Start. 7 Press STOP when you’ve finished watching the recorded program. 8 Press VIEW TV to go back to live TV.
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Chapter 1
Additional Services
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Pay-Per-View
Catch all the action on Pay-Per-View. Take a break from regular TV and order the latest movies, sports, and special events. For details on ordering Pay-Per-View events, see page 38. Be sure to connect an active phone line to your receiver before you order a Pay­Per-View event (see the instructions on page 113).
DISH On Demand
DISH On Demand is an exciting feature that will be available with a future software upgrade.
dish home
At dish home (press DISH on your remote control), you’ll find news, sports scores, weather information, TV and movie buzz, customer service, games, and more.
PocketDISH
PocketDISH is an exciting feature that will be available with a future software upgrade. Connect a PocketDISH (sold separately) to your receiver to transfer your favorite recorded programs and take them wherever you go.
ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION
Satellite television uses satellites in a stationary orbit over the Earth to deliver television and audio programming. This type of orbit enables the satellites to stay aligned over one place on the surface of the Earth. Once the satellite dish is aimed at the satellite, the dish does not have to move to follow it.
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About Satellite TV Reception
Rain and Snow Fade
Heavy rain, snow, or dense cloud cover can reduce the satellite signal, which may interrupt your programming service. Your service will return after the weather condition has passed. Aiming the satellite dish to get the strongest signal during installation, will help prevent rain and snow from interrupting the signal.
Solar Interference
Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind the DISH Network satellite as it orbits the Earth. This event occurs during a few days at the beginning of the spring and the beginning of the autumn and lasts only a few minutes.
During these brief periods, you will not be able to see programs on DISH Network. When the sun has moved from behind the satellite, the programs will reappear. This is an unavoidable natural event for all television involving the use of satellites and has an adverse effect on many program providers.
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Chapter 1
Why Connect to a Phone Line
WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE
Your satellite receiver is equipped with a standard telephone jack that you use to connect to an active telephone line. Keep the receiver connected to an active telephone line so that you will be able to order pay-per-view programs using your remote control, use all of the dish home Interactive TV features, and other services from DISH Network (see the instructions on page 113).
MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO
Whenever the receiver is turned off using the remote control or front panel POWER button, you will see the DISH Network logo moving around on your TV screen. This feature is included with your receiver to assure you that the connections between your receiver and TV(s) are not lost. Press POWER or SELECT on the remote control to resume watching satellite TV programming. Make sure you are using the correct remote for your TV-viewing location (see page 16 for details).
TIPS
Always have the latest software - Turn off the receiver when you’re not using it.
Order Pay-Per-View with your remote control - Keep an active phone line
connected to the receiver. Not only will you have Pay-Per-View at your fingertips, but you’ll also avoid unnecessary charges.
QUESTIONS
How do I find something to watch? Refer to page 5. For more information on finding
something to watch, see Chapter 3 - Finding Programs to Watch.
Why are some of the channels red in the Program Guide? The channels that are red in the Program Guide are those which are not currently in your subscription. If you’d like to watch those channels, call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) or go to www.dishnetwork.com.
I’m looking at program information in a guide I bought at the grocery store, but nothing matches what’s on my DISH Network receiver, is something wrong? No.
DISH Network programming may vary from what you’ll find in a local publication. For best results, use the Program Guide on your receiver or order DISH Entertainment.
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Satellite Receiver
About Your Satellite Receiver
This chapter gives you an overview and a description of your satellite receiver.
SATELLITE RECEIVER OVERVIEW
DUAL AND SINGLE MODES
REMOTE CONTROL
SATELLITE RECEIVER FRONT PANEL
SATELLITE RECEIVER BACK PANEL
USING THE MENUS
USING TEXT FIELDS
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Satellite Receiver Overview
SATELLITE RECEIVER OVERVIEW
This section gives you an overview of your DISH Network satellite TV receiver system.
Satellite Receiver
Use this dual-tuner satellite receiver to watch different programs in two locations:
Nearby HDTV (TV1) - Programming from the receiver is delivered to the nearby HDTV using short audio/video cables.
Remote TV(s) (TV2) - Programming from the receiver is delivered to the remote TV(s) using existing in-home coaxial cable.
Remote Controls
Two remote controls come with your receiver:
Remote Control 1 - An Infrared (IR) remote to control programming for the nearby HDTV (TV1). This remote is labeled with a green number 1, which matches similar markings on the receiver output connections and the menus for the nearby HDTV.
Remote Control 2 - An Ultra-High Frequency Pro (UHF Pro) remote to control programming to a remote TV (TV2). This remote is labeled with blue number 2, which matches the similar markings on the receiver output connections and the menus for the remote TV.
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DUAL AND SINGLE MODES
Your satellite receiver includes two modes of operation: Dual and Single. These modes increase your entertainment options because you’ll be able to choose how you watch and record your favorite programs.
Dual Mode
While in Dual Mode, you can use this dual-tuner satellite receiver to watch different programming in two separate locations:
Nearby HDTV - Programming from the receiver is delivered to the HDTV near the receiver using short audio/video cables and is controlled using Remote Control 1. The HDTV is also referred to as “TV1.”
Remote TV - Programming from the receiver is delivered to a TV located in another room using existing in-home coaxial cable and is controlled using Remote Control 2. The video displayed on the remote TV is always in standard definition (SD). The Remote TV is also referred to as “TV2.”
Satellite Receiver
Dual and Single Modes
You can tell your receiver is in Dual Mode because the Dual front panel indicator will light and the menu and other screens will display Dual Mode (as shown below).
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Dual and Single Modes
Single Mode
Single Mode provides dual-tuner receiver features—like Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and the ability to watch one live program while recording another—to all connected TVs.
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Single Mode delivers the same programming to all of the TVs connected to the satellite receiver and allows this programming to be controlled by either remote control. The format of the programming shown on the remote TV(s) is in standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) is shown only on the nearby HDTV. You can tell you are in Single Mode because the Single front panel indicator will light and the menus and other screens will display Single Mode (as shown below).
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Satellite Receiver
Dual and Single Modes
Switching Between Dual and Single Mode
Put the satellite receiver in Single or Dual Mode by pressing the front panel MODE button. Keep the following items in mind when switching the satellite receiver between Dual and Single Mode:
Dual Mode Single Mode
Indications
Recording
Favorites Lists
Dual Mode front panel indicator lights.
The Recording front panel indicator lights to show whether TV1, TV2, or both are currently recording.
Favorites Lists set up for both outputs (TV1 and TV2) are available.
Locks set up for both outputs (TV1 and TV2) are available.
Locks
Note: If someone is using the TV2 outputs in Dual Mode, you will see a popup on the
nearby TV warning you that you are about to disrupt the use of the TV2 outputs.
Single Mode front panel indicator lights.
The TV1 Recording front panel indicator lights when you are recording from one or both tuners.
Only Favorites Lists set up for TV1 are available. The lists for TV2 are not lost, they are simply unavailable in Single Mode.
Locks set up for only TV1 are available. The locks for TV2 are not lost, they are simply unavailable in Single Mode.
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Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL
Types of Remote Controls
The two remote controls give you access to all the features of your satellite receiver. You can set up each remote to control the satellite receiver and up to three other devices (see page 81). These devices can be a TV, a VCR or DVD player, and a third device.
This section describes how to use the various features on the two types of remote controls that were delivered with your satellite TV system.
Remote Control 1 uses infrared (IR) signals to:
Control TV1 menus for the nearby
HDTV in Dual Mode.
Control the satellite receiver in
Single Mode.
IR signals travel only short distances (40 feet or less), and cannot go through walls or other solid objects. You must point the remote control directly at the device, with no objects blocking the line of sight.
Remote Control 1 uses IR signals to control both the receiver and other devices that the remote is programmed to control.
This remote control is identified by the green number 1 at the bottom of the remote control.
Remote Control 2 uses UHF Pro signals to:
Control TV2 menus for the remote
TVs in Dual Mode.
Control the satellite receiver in
Single Mode.
UHF Pro signals travel long distances and go through walls and other solid objects.
To use Remote Control 2 to control the receiver, you must attach the UHF antenna to the receiver back panel (see page 17).
Remote Control 2 uses IR signals to control other devices that the remote is programmed to control. You must point the remote control directly at these devices, with no objects blocking the line of sight.
This remote control is identified by the blue number 2 at the bottom of the remote control.
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Satellite Receiver
Remote Control
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. Don’t mix batteries of different kinds. Alkaline batteries last longer.
1 Press down on the top of the battery cover and slide 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 Slide the cover back into place.
Low Battery Warning
When you see a low battery warning message on your screen below the Program Banner, the batteries in your remote control are weak and need to be replaced.
Attach the Remote Antenna
Attach the UHF remote antenna to the receiver's back panel Remote Antenna input so you can use your UHF Pro Remote Control 2. Without the UHF antenna, you cannot use the remote to control the receiver. See Adjusting the Remote Antenna on page 80 for more detailed information about improving the performance of your UHF Pro remote control.
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Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
The following describes how the buttons work in SAT mode. For information on controlling other components, see Using the Remote Control with Other Components on page 81.
Button Description
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2
3
4
5
6
The remote control’s MODE buttons are used to set the remote control to operate one of four devices: SAT (satellite receiver), TV (for a TV), VCR (for a VCR or a DVD player), and AUX (“auxiliary,” for a second TV, a VCR, a tuner, an audio amplifier, or a second satellite receiver). Press the button for the device you want the remote to control. The mode button lights for two seconds to show you’ve set the remote to that mode. Be sure to program the remote to control the other components as described on page 81.
Press POWER to turn the receiver on or off.
Press TV POWER to turn the TV on or off. Be sure to program the remote to control a TV to use this button. See Controlling Other Components on page 81.
Press MENU to open the Main Menu.
Press MUTE to turn off the TV sound. Press it again to restore the TV sound to the previous level. Be sure to program the remote to control a TV to use this button. See Controlling Other Components on page 81.
Press PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to move, page by page, through the Program Guide, a Theme list, a Favorites List, an Event Timers list, a DVR Events list, or a list of channels.
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Press VOLUME to raise and lower the volume of the TV. Be sure to program the remote to control a TV to use this button. See Controlling Other Components on page 81.
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Button Description
Satellite Receiver
Remote Control
1
2
3
4
Press RECALL to go back to the last satellite receiver channel you were watching. Press it again to switch between the last two satellite receiver channels you were watching.
Press INFO for more information about a program you are watching, or when you have the Program Guide, Browse Banner, or Themes list open. This button also opens help screens, when help is available.
Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide. When the Program Guide is open, press GUIDE again to switch among your Favorites Lists.
Press SELECT to select the option you highlight in a menu. Press the ARROWS (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) to:
Change channels while watching TV - Press UP or
DOWN ARROW.
Open the Browse Banner - Press RIGHT ARROW.
Show Themes - Press LEFT ARROW.
Move around within the Program Guide, menus,
and Browse Banner - Press UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT ARROW.
Delete - Press LEFT ARROW to delete characters
while using screens with changeable inputs (for example, Search and Favorites).
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Press CANCEL to cancel and go back to the previous menu or to watch a program.
Press VIEW TV to close all menus and go to watching a program. Press the VIEW TV to briefly display the Program Banner while watching a program.
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Remote Control
Button Description
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2
3
4
5
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7
Press DVR to open the DVR Events menu, which shows all of the DVR Events recorded on the receiver. Press DVR again to open the Daily Schedule (see Daily Schedule on page 69 for more information).
Press SKIP BACK to skip back about ten seconds in a recorded program. While in the Program Guide, press this button to move back 24 hours.
Press BACK to reverse the program. Press this button again to reverse the program faster.
Press STOP to stop the playback or recording.
Press RECORD to record a program.
Press SKIP FORWARD to skip ahead about 30 seconds in the program. While in the Program Guide, press this button to move ahead 24 hours.
Press PAUSE to pause the program. Press this button again to restart the program from where it paused.
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Press FWD to forward the program. Press this button again to forward the program faster.
Press PLAY to watch the program at normal speed.
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Button Description
Satellite Receiver
Remote Control
1
2
3
4
5
Press RECOVER if you accidentally change the channel or input on your TV or VCR (see page 91 to program and use RECOVER).
Use PIP open the PIP window. To make the PIP window larger, press this button again. Press it a third time, and the PIP window will close. This button is used only in Single Mode.
Press SWAP to switch the video in the main display with the video in the PIP window. This button is used only in Single Mode.
Press FORMAT/* to change the aspect ratio at the TV1 or TV2 screen. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available aspect ratios.
Press DISH to go to dish home Interactive TV for interactive games, news, weather, and more.
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Use POSITION to move the PIP window to different positions on the screen. This button is used only in Single Mode.
Numbers Use the NUMBER PAD to change the channel or to select a menu
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option. Use the letters above the NUMBER PAD on the remote control while the highlight is in a field (for example, while using Search).
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Press SEARCH/# to display the Search screen.
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Satellite Receiver Front Panel
SATELLITE RECEIVER FRONT PANEL
Feature Description
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5
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Behind this door is a slot for a future smart card. No smart card is included with this receiver.
The Mode lights indicate if the receiver is in Single or Dual mode (see page 13 for details).
The green TV1 light indicates that the receiver is providing programming to the nearby HDTV through the TV1 output connections. The red Record light indicates that the receiver is recording using TV1.
The blue TV2 light indicates that the receiver is providing programming to the remote TVs through the TV2 output connections. The red Record light indicates that the receiver is recording using TV2.
Use ARROWS to navigate and select TV1 menu items and to change satellite channels displayed on the nearby HDTV. Press SELECT to choose TV1 menu items.
Press INFO to display information about a TV1 program you are watching, or when you have the Program Guide, Browse Banner, or Themes list open.
Press POWER to turn the TV1 programming on or off to the nearby HDTV.
Press MENU to Display the TV1 Main Menu.
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Press SYSTEM INFO to display the System Info screen on the nearby HDTV.
The Infrared (IR) Sensor receives IR signals from Remote Control 1.
The USB Port is reserved for future use. When available, connect your PocketDISH (sold separately) to this port.
Press MODE to switch between Single and Dual modes (see page 13 for details).
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Feature Name and Description
Satellite Receiver
Satellite Receiver Back Panel
1
2
3
4
5
Connect the UHF antenna to this port to receive UHF Pro signals from the Remote Control 2 so that it can control TV2 menus from another room. See page 17 for more information. The Remote Antenna port is color coded green.
Connect an off-air antenna to this port using a coaxial cable to enable TV1 to receive digital and analog broadcasts from your off­air antenna. You can also connect analog cable service to this port for display on TV1. The 8VSB TV ANTENNA/CABLE IN port is color coded black.
The YPbPr connection provides a good video output for high definition viewing. Use a YPbPr cable to make this connection to your HDTV or HD monitor. The cable is color coded to match the connections on your receiver and your TV. If you use this output for video, you must still connect the audio with the Audio Outputs or the Digital Audio Output.
The HDTV Digital A/V OUTPUT provides the best digital audio and video signal to a compatible HDTV or HD monitor.
The USB Port is reserved for future use. When available, connect your PocketDISH (sold separately) to this port.
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Both Satellite IN connections are used to receive satellite TV signals from the dish antenna. The connection is made using RG­6 coaxial cable. The Satellite In connections are color coded blue.
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Satellite Receiver Back Panel
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2
3
4
5
The CH 21–69 OUT connection provides good quality video and stereo audio for the remote TV(s). Use a coaxial cable to make this connection to your home cable system. Remote TVs connected to the home cable system can receive programming from this receiver output. The CH 21–69 OUT connection is color coded yellow.
The TV2 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs provide better picture quality and stereo sound to your TV (if your TV has these connections). These outputs can be used to provide TV2 menus and programming to a wireless audio/video transmitter or to a second input on a nearby TV. Use an RCA-type cable assembly to make the connection. If the TV has only one input for this type of audio, connect it to the left (L) phono (RCA) audio output on the receiver.
These TV1 audio outputs provide stereo sound to your nearby HDTV (if your TV has these connections). Use RCA-type cables to make the connection. If the TV has only one input for this type of audio, connect it to the left (L) phono (RCA) audio output on the receiver.
The TV1 Digital Audio OUTPUT is for use with high-quality digital sound decoding systems. Connect the Digital Audio Output with a Digital Audio Optical cable (available at consumer electronics stores).
The PHONE jack is used to connect the receiver to an active telephone line. Use a standard RJ-11 telephone cable to make the connection. You must keep the receiver connected to an active telephone line to use all of the dish home features, or certain other services from DISH Network.
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USING THE MENUS
The menus make using the receiver and selecting programs quick and easy. Use the menus to control the receiver and to use its features, such as setting locks, choosing a program, or creating a favorites list.
Open and Close Menus
You can open the menus in either of two ways:
Press MENU to open the Main Menu, then open any of the other menus from the Main Menu.
Use the following buttons on the remote control:
Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide.
Press THEMES (LEFT ARROW) when watching a program to open the Themes
and Search menu.
Satellite Receiver
Using the Menus
Press BROWSE (RIGHT ARROW) to display the Browse Banner.
To close a menu and return to watching a program, press VIEW TV.
Highlighting Menu Options
Use the remote control ARROWS to move the on-screen highlight to the menu option. When you move the on-screen highlight, the option becomes amber.
Selecting Menu Options
When you select a menu option, that option takes effect right away. You can select a menu option in either of two ways:
Move the highlight to the menu option using the remote control ARROWS. Then press SELECT. In the example, Program Guide is highlighted.
If the option has a number next to it, press the number on the NUMBER PAD button that matches this number. When you use the NUMBER PAD, you do not need to highlight the option first.
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Using the Menus
List of Choices in the Menus
When you make a choice in a list, the receiver does not apply the change until you select Save or Done. If you do not want to save any changes, select Cancel to discard all the changes made in the menu.
There are two types of lists:
A single choice list allows you to select only one choice at a time. If you select another choice, your previous choice is deselected.
A multiple choice list allows you to select more than one choice at one time. If you select another choice, your previous choice(s) stays selected.
Canceling a Procedure
You can cancel a procedure in any of three ways:
If you want to return to watching a program, press VIEW TV.
If you want to return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.
Wait a few moments and the menu will close automatically, discarding any changes
you have made.
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USING TEXT FIELDS
There are several screens that require you to enter information into areas known as fields. Your receiver has two basic ways to enter the information:
Virtual Keyboard
Remote Control NUMBER PAD
Using the Virtual Keyboard
Use the virtual keyboard letters to type the information. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN ARROWS to navigate around the keyboard. Select the characters you want.
Using the Number Pad
Use the letters above the NUMBER PAD on the remote control while the highlight is in the field. For example, when looking for the channel and times to watch Rudy Fremmel Presents, you press 7 three times for an R, 8 two times for a U, 3 one time for a D, and 9 three times for a Y to spell the word “Rudy.”
Satellite Receiver
Using Text Fields
While in the Field
When the cursor is in the field:
Press the LEFT ARROW to delete characters.
Press FORMAT/* to backspace without deleting characters.
Press 0 to enter a blank space, such as between words.
Use the RIGHT ARROW to forward space without deleting characters.
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Tips
TIPS
You can use the Front Panel Locks to prevent the mode from being changed
accidentally. See page 53 for instructions.
The only way to turn off the TV2 outputs is by using POWER on Remote Control 2.
In Dual Mode, Remote Control 1 is used to control TV1 menus on the nearby HDTV. Remote Control 2 is used to control TV2 menus on the remote TV(s).
If you do not do anything in a menu for several minutes, the menu automatically closes. This will discard any changes you made, and display the program you were watching.
To use Remote Control 2, be sure to attach the UHF Remote Antenna. See page 17 for details.
On Remote Control 2, press FORMAT/* to change the aspect ratio (display shape) of HD channels displayed on remote TV(s).
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QUESTIONS
Why put the receiver in Single Mode? When the receiver is in Single Mode, you can
use the PIP functions.
How can I watch and use the DVR functions on the same program on all of the TVs in my house? Put the receiver in Single Mode (page 15) and then enable
Shared View (page 96).
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Finding Programs to Watch
Watching TV
This chapter describes various ways to watch TV with your satellite receiver.
CHANGING CHANNELS
USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE
USING THE BROWSE BANNER
USING SEARCH TO FIND A PROGRAM
FINDING A PROGRAM BY ITS THEME
USING PICTURE-IN-PICTURE
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Changing Channels
CHANGING CHANNELS
There are two basic ways to change the channel on your satellite TV receiver:
Use UP and DOWN ARROWS on your remote control
Enter a channel number with the NUMBER PAD
Using the Up and Down Arrows
While watching live TV, if you want to change the channels one at a time to see what’s on, press the UP and DOWN ARROWS on your remote control. You can also change the channels the same way using the UP and DOWN ARROWS on the receiver front panel.
Entering a Channel Number
While watching live TV, if you know the specific channel you want to watch, enter the channel number using the NUMBER PAD on the remote control.
USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE
You can use the Program Guide to see what programs are on, to change channels, and to set up recordings. To access this guide, press GUIDE.
A red background behind a channel usually means you have not subscribed to the channel. After you subscribe to a channel, you can tune to it. To subscribe to a channel, please call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
A yellow background behind a channel is for digital off-air channels. See page 116 for instructions to connect an off-air antenna to your receiver. Note that not all off-air channels are shown in the Program Guide.
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Finding Programs to Watch
Using the Program Guide
The Program Guide shows which Favorites List is active. If All Chan is active, the
Program Guide shows all the channels. The All Sub list shows only the channels in your subscription. If you activate another list, the Program Guide shows only the channels on that list. See page 41 for information on Favorites Lists.
The Program Guide shows programs on now and coming on within the next nine days. The guide does not show programs that have ended.
1 Press GUIDE. 2 Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS, PAGE UP/DOWN, or enter a channel number to highlight
a program that is on now.
3 Select the program you want to watch. If you select a current program, the receiver will
tune to that channel. If you choose a future program, the Create Timer screen will display. See Chapter 9 - Recording Future Programs on page 67 for more information.
While using the Program Banner, you can:
Press PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to move a page at a time.
Enter the number of hours you want to skip, and then press the RIGHT/LEFT ARROW
to move forward or back in the schedule. The Program Guide shows this number of hours.
Press SKIP FWD and SKIP BACK to move forward or back a day at a time.
Note: You must be able to receive satellite programming from the 110°W orbital location,
for the Program Guide to display information on programs for up to nine days. Otherwise, you can only display up to two days of program information.
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Using the Browse Banner
USING THE BROWSE BANNER
Use the Browse Banner to see what other programs are on and not miss any of a program you are watching.
When the Browse Banner is open, you will see the Program Banner information on the current program at the top of the screen, and on the left side of the Browse Banner at the bottom of the screen. At the bottom right of the screen is information on the program that is on next on the same channel.
1 Press BROWSE. 2 Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to scroll through the current programs on various chan-
nels. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to scroll through current and future programs on the same channel.
3 Select the program you want to watch. If you select a current program, the receiver will
tune to that channel. If you choose a future program, the Create Timer screen will display. See Chapter 9 - Recording Future Programs on page 67 for more information.
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Finding Programs to Watch
USING SEARCH TO FIND A PROGRAM
You can find programs to watch by using the Search feature of the receiver. This feature will search all channels, including off-air channels (if an off-air antenna is connected to the receiver as described on page 116), and find programs that match keywords that you enter. Note that this feature may not work with all off-air channels.
Using the Search Feature
Using Search to Find a Program
1 Press SEARCH (#) to open the Search screen. 2 The Search screen displays with a virtual keyboard. 3 You can search for events two ways:
Select Title to search for the words that appear in the title of a program.
Select Info to search for words that are in the program description or title.
4 Enter the search word(s) in the Search Criteria Field in one of two ways:
Use the virtual keyboard.
Use the letters on the NUMBER PAD.
Note: See page 27 for information on using these features.
5 Select Search. 6 Scroll through your Search Results by pressing the UP/DOWN ARROWS or
PAGE UP/DOWN.
7 Select one of the programs to watch, or select Done to close the Search Results screen. If
you select a program that is on now, the receiver tunes to that program. If you choose a future program, the Create Timer screen will display. See Chapter 9 - Recording Future Programs on page 67 for more information.
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Finding a Program by its Theme
Using Search History
After you have searched previously for programs or other information, your receiver builds a history. TV1 and TV2 keep separate Search History information, in Dual Mode. In Single Mode, only TV1’s Search History is available. You can use the Search History to re-search programming instead of typing the information again.
1 Press SEARCH (#) to open the Search screen. 2 Select History to display the Search History screen. 3 Select the Search Keyword you want. 4 Select Search.
Note: Use the Edit or Delete options to change or delete Search Keywords.
FINDING A PROGRAM BY ITS THEME
You can list and choose programs by the theme of their contents, for example, just movies or just sports. You can then quickly list programs based on that theme, and choose the program you want. This feature also categorizes programs on off-air channels (if an off-air antenna is connected to the receiver as described on page 116). Note that this feature may not work with all off-air channels.
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Finding Programs to Watch
Using Picture-In-Picture
1 Press THEMES (LEFT ARROW) to open the Themes and Search menu. 2 Select a Themes category. 3 Select the desired program in the program list. If you select a program that is on now, the
receiver tunes to that program. If you choose a future program, the Create Timer screen will display. See Chapter 9 - Recording Future Programs on page 67 for more information.
USING PICTURE-IN-PICTURE
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) lets you watch two programs at once and is only available in Single Mode. The following instructions describe how to use PIP (see page 15 for instructions on changing to Single Mode).
1 Press PIP. The PIP window displays on the screen. 2 Press POSITION to move the PIP window to a new location on the TV screen. Each time
you press POSITION, the PIP window moves to another location.
3 Press SWAP. The channel that was shown in the PIP window will now be shown on the
full screen.
4 Press PIP again to enlarge the PIP window. 5 Press PIP once more to close the PIP window.
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Tips
TIPS
Press INFO to get more information about the program you highlighted.
Press VIEW TV to cancel almost any screen and return to live TV.
Press SWAP, without pressing PIP first, to switch between the two tuners in Single
Mode.
QUESTIONS
How can I customize the Program Guide? You can set up a Favorites List as
described on page 43. You can change how the Program Guide is displayed (size of text, number of programming hours displayed, etc.) as described on page 102.
Why does my Program Guide show only two days of programming? You r receiver might not be connected to a signal from the 110°W satellite. Refer to Point Dish and Check Switch on page 122 to see if you’re receiving the 110°W signal.
Why are some of my channels missing?
You may have locked or hidden the channels. See Chapter 6 - Locks on page 47
for information on locking and unlocking the receiver.
You may have the wrong list showing in the Program Guide. Press GUIDE to open
the Program Guide. Press GUIDE again to select the next Favorites List. Press GUIDE repeatedly to scan through all the available lists. See Favorites Lists on page 41 for more information.
Which remote do I use?
Dual Mode: Use Remote Control 1 with TV1’s outputs (nearby HDTV) and
Remote Control 2 with TV2’s (remote TV) outputs.
Single Mode: Both remotes control the entire receiver.
Why isn’t PIP working? Your receiver is probably in Dual Mode. Press MODE on the
front panel to put the receiver in Single Mode if you’d like to use PIP.
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Pay Per Programs
Pay-Per-View and DISH On Demand
This chapter describes how to use these additional services:
PAY-PER-VIEW
DISH ON DEMAND
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Pay-Per-View
PAY-PER-VIEW
Buying a Pay-Per-View Program
To buy Pay-Per-View programs, you must connect the receiver to an active phone line. After you buy a Pay-Per-View program, you can watch it on all of the receivers on your DISH Network account. Using the remote control, you can order the exact same program for each receiver but you pay for the program only once. However, replays of programs are separate events.
1 Press GUIDE and then select a Pay-Per-View program in the Program Guide. 2 To buy the Pay-Per-View program, select Yes. The receiver displays a menu where you
must confirm the purchase.
3 Select Yes to confirm the purchase.
Note: Once you confirm an order for a Pay-Per-View program, you cannot cancel the order and you will be billed for it.
Reviewing Pay-Per-View Purchases
1 Press MENU, select System Setup (6), and then Purchase History (5). This opens a list of
events you’ve purchased, including those you have watched and those you purchased but have not yet watched.
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DISH ON DEMAND
DISH On Demand is an exciting feature that will be available with a future software upgrade.
TIPS
You can set up the receiver to record Pay-Per-View programs. See page 71 for more
details.
You can prevent others from purchasing Pay-Per-View programs by using locks (see page 52).
Keep an active phone line connected to your receiver so you can order Pay-Per-View programs with your remote control.
Pay Per Programs
DISH On Demand
QUESTIONS
How can I order an event for all my receivers?
Order on each receiver, one at a time with the remote control. Make sure an active
phone line is connected to each receiver.
Order the event over the phone 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778).
Order the event online at www.dishnetwork.com/ppv.
Order the event over the phone at 1-800-333-DISH. Charges may apply.
I ordered a Pay-Per-View but can only see it on one receiver. Some Pay-Per-View
programs are restricted to one receiver per account.
Will I be charged more than once for ordering the same Pay-Per-View on two or more receivers? If you’re using the remote control, you won’t be charged more than
once as long as it is the same exact event (for example, at the same time or All Day events).
Why doesn’t my Program Guide show any Pay-Per-View channels? You may be using a Favorites List that doesn’t include Pay-Per-View channels. Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide and then press GUIDE again until you see All Chan in the upper left corner of the Program Guide. See Chapter 5 - Favorites Lists on page 41 for more information on using Favorites Lists.
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Questions
Why are some Pay-Per-View programs blacked out? Sporting events and other
programs are sometimes blacked out because of local restrictions.
Why did my all-day Pay-Per-View program shut off while I was watching it? The all-day events run from 3 AM to 3 AM.
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Favorites Lists
Setting Up Your Favorites Lists
Use the information in this chapter to create, name, and use Favorites Lists.
WHAT ARE FAVORITES LISTS?
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REATING OR CHANGING FAVORITES LISTS
NAMING FAVORITES LISTS
USING FAVORITES LISTS
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What are Favorites Lists?
WHAT ARE FAVORITES LISTS?
Favorites Lists are lists of your favorite channels. You can create and change the lists yourself, adding and removing channels as you wish. Your favorite channels can be grouped into up to four lists for TV1 and four lists for TV2 (in Dual Mode).
When using a Favorites List, the Program Guide and Browse Banner display only the channels in that Favorites List. Also, when you use the remote control UP or DOWN ARROW to change channels, the receiver skips channels that are not on the list.
The All Chan list contains all the channels, including channels not in your current subscription. You cannot make any changes to the All Chan list.
The All Sub list contains all the channels in your subscription. You cannot make any changes to the All Sub list, except by changing your subscription.
Each Favorites List has a unique color in the Program Guide. You can give each list a name. When you first get the receiver, the four lists are named List 1, List 2, List 3, and List 4. The lists are empty until you add channels to them.
When you put the receiver in Single Mode, the Favorites Lists for only TV1 are available. However, when you go back to Dual Mode, the Favorites Lists for TV2 are available again.
If you choose a program using Themes or by entering a channel number using the remote controls, the receiver tunes to the channel for that program whether or not that channel is on the active Favorites List.
You can include off-air channels in your Favorites Lists if an off-air antenna is connected to the receiver. See page 116 for instructions on connecting an off-air antenna. Note that this feature may not work with all off-air channels.
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Creating or Changing Favorites Lists
CREATING OR CHANGING FAVORITES LISTS
You can create, add channels to, and remove channels from a Favorites List. When you activate your Favorites List (see page 44) only those channels in your list are shown in the Program Guide and Browse Banner.
Favorites Lists
1 Press MENU, select Preferences (8), and then select Favorites (3) to open Favorites. 2 Select the Favorites List that you want to create or change. 3 Select Modify List. 4 In the Channels list, highlight a channel you want to add to the Favorites List. 5 Press SELECT to add the highlighted channel to the Favorites List. A dot appears next to
the channel.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have added all the channels that you want. 7 To delete a channel from the Favorites Lists, select the channel in the list. The dot next to
the channel disappears.
8 Select Done to save all changes to the Favorites List.
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Naming Favorites Lists
NAMING FAVORITES LISTS
You can name your Favorites Lists whatever you want, up to eight characters long.
1 Press MENU, select Preferences (8), and then select Favorites (3) to open Favorites. 2 Select the Favorites List that you want to change. 3 Select Edit Name. 4 Enter the list’s name by using one of the following methods:
Use the virtual keyboard.
Use the letters on the NUMBER PAD.
Note: See page 27 for information on using these features.
5 Select Done.
USING FAVORITES LISTS
Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide. Press GUIDE again to select the next Favorites List. Press GUIDE repeatedly to scan through all the available lists.
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Favorites Lists
Tips
TIPS
Two lists cannot have the same name. For example, on TV1, you cannot have two
lists named “Dad’s List.” However, TV1 and TV2 can have lists with the same names.
Pressing GUIDE to switch Favorites Lists works only if you have added channels to the Favorites List. If you have not created a Favorites List, pressing GUIDE switches the receiver between the All Chan and All Sub Lists.
When you put the receiver in Single Mode, the Favorites Lists for TV2 are not available. However, when you go back to Dual Mode, the Favorites Lists for TV2 are available again.
Locked and hidden channels do not display in Favorites Lists.
QUESTIONS
Why are channels missing from the Program Guide?
You might have a Favorites List that does not contain those channels. Press
GUIDE until the All Chan or All Sub list displays.
You might have channels locked or hidden.
Why are TV2’s Favorites Lists missing? When the receiver is in Single Mode, TV2’s
Favorites Lists are not available.
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Questions
Notes
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Locks
Securing Your Receiver and Account
Use the information in this chapter to set up and use locks.
WHAT ARE LOCKS?
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REATING OR CHANGING A PASSWORD
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR RECEIVER
CREATING OR CHANGING RATINGS LOCKS
CREATING OR CHANGING CHANNEL LOCKS
LOCKING OR UNLOCKING PAY-PER-VIEW
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HANNELS
HIDING ADULT CONTENT
LOCKING OR UNLOCKING THE FRONT PANEL
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What are Locks?
WHAT ARE LOCKS?
Locks allow you to password-protect programming based on ratings, or on a channel-by­channel basis. When you have locked the receiver:
If you try to access a locked item or open the Locks menu, the receiver displays a
message prompting you to enter the password.
The receiver allows you three attempts to enter the correct password. If you fail to
enter the correct password, the receiver does not allow you to try again for several minutes.
If you enter the correct password, you can access the locked item or open the Locks
menu.
If you exit a locked item or close the Locks menu, you must enter the password to
access the item.
Locks for programming on the TV1 outputs for the nearby TV are set using the TV1 menus. Locks for programming for the TV2 outputs to remote TVs are set using the TV2 menus. Locks set for TV1 programming are separate from locks set for TV2 programming. The information in this chapter applies to locks set by either TV1 or TV2 menus.
Locking the receiver is a two-step process:
1 Create the locks that you want. 2 Lock the receiver.
When the receiver is locked, anyone who wants to access locked items must enter the password.
CREATING OR CHANGING A PASSWORD
The first thing to do before using the receiver locks is set up your password.
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Locks
Locking and Unlocking Your Receiver
2 If the receiver is locked, enter the password using the NUMBER PAD. The receiver
displays stars (*) as you enter the digits of the password. Select OK.
3 Select Change Password. 4 Enter the current password using the NUMBER PAD. Select OK. 5 Press SELECT. 6 Enter the new password using the NUMBER PAD. Select OK. 7 Enter the new password again for confirmation, using the NUMBER PAD. The receiver
displays stars (*) as you enter the digits of the password. Select OK.
8 Memorize the new password. From now on, you must enter this password to lock or
unlock the receiver. If you forget your password, you will need to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR RECEIVER
You must lock the receiver for any receiver locks you set to take effect. To lock the receiver, you must first create a password (see Setting Up a Password in the previous section). Be sure to refer to this section whenever you set any lock on your receiver.
1 Press MENU and select Locks (5). 2 If the receiver is locked, enter the password using the NUMBER PAD. The receiver
displays stars (*) as you enter the digits of the password. Select OK.
3 Select Lock System or Unlock System. If you are locking the receiver, the receiver
displays a message prompting you to enter a password.
4 Enter a password, using the NUMBER PAD. The receiver displays stars (*) as you enter
the digits of the password. Select OK.
5 Confirm the password by re-entering it. Select OK. All the locks you have set are now in
effect.
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Creating or Changing Ratings Locks
CREATING OR CHANGING RATINGS LOCKS
You can lock programs based on Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) ratings (PG, PG 13, etc.) and expanded ratings (violence, language, etc.).
1 Press MENU and select Locks (5). 2 If the receiver is locked, enter the password using the NUMBER PAD. The receiver
displays stars (*) as you enter the digits of the password. Select OK.
3 Select Ratings Locks. 4 Highlight the least restrictive rating that you want to block. Press SELECT to lock the
highlighted rating and all ratings more restrictive than it (for example, locking PG 13 automatically locks R and NC-17).
5 Select the expanded rating code(s), if you want to also lock these ratings. 6 To unlock a rating code, select the code. 7 Select Done. Make sure the receiver is locked as described on page 49.
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CREATING OR CHANGING CHANNEL LOCKS
You can lock any channel, including Pay-Per-View and off-air channels. This type of lock keeps anyone from viewing these channels unless they enter the correct password. Note that this feature may not work with all off-air channels.
1 Press MENU and select Locks (5).
Locks
2 If the receiver is locked, enter the password using the NUMBER PAD. The receiver dis-
plays stars (*) as you enter the digits of the password. Select OK.
3 Select Channel Locks. 4 Highlight and select each channel that you want to lock or unlock. Press UP or DOWN
ARROW to highlight the channel. You can also move to each channel number using the NUMBER PAD. If the checkbox next to the channel has a checkmark, the channel is locked.
5 Select Done. Make sure the receiver is locked as described on page 49.
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LOCKING OR UNLOCKING PAY-PER-VIEW CHANNELS
This locks all Pay-Per-View channels. This type of lock keeps anyone from viewing these channels by using the UP or DOWN ARROWS or the remote control NUMBER PAD. You also can lock individual Pay-Per-View channels by using channel locks.
1 Press MENU and select Locks (5). 2 If the receiver is locked, enter the password using the NUMBER PAD. The receiver dis-
plays stars (*) as you enter the digits of the password. Select OK.
3 Select Lock PPV or Unlock PPV. Make sure the receiver is locked as described on
page 49.
HIDING ADULT CONTENT
When you hide adult channels, you prevent the Program Guide, Themes lists, and the Browse Banner from displaying adult channels. It also prevents anyone from choosing these channels by using the UP or DOWN ARROWS or the remote control NUMBER PAD.
1 Press MENU and select Locks (5).
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2 If the receiver is locked, enter the password using the NUMBER PAD. Select OK. 3 Select Hide Adult or Show Adult. Make sure the receiver is locked as described on
page 49.
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LOCKING OR UNLOCKING THE FRONT PANEL
This lock keeps anyone from using the front panel buttons unless they enter the correct password, but it does not lock the remote control buttons. This option is only available on TV1 menus.
Locks
1 Press MENU and select Locks (5). 2 If the receiver is locked, enter the password using the NUMBER PAD. The receiver dis-
plays stars (*) as you enter the digits of the password. Select OK.
3 Select Front Panel Lock to lock or unlock the front panel. 4 Select Yes. To activate the Front Panel Lock, you must lock the receiver. Make sure the
receiver is locked as described on page 49.
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Tips
TIPS
If the receiver displays a message prompting you to enter a password, the receiver is
locked.
If you want to unlock the receiver or any specific lock, use the password for the TV
output you’re watching. For example, use TV1’s password to unlock TV1’s locks and TV2’s password for TV2’s locks.
When you lock a rating, you also lock all other more restrictive ratings. For example, if
you lock PG 13 rated programs, then all programs with the R, NC-17, and NR/AO rat­ings are also locked.
QUESTIONS
Why didn’t a lock I set take effect? You have to lock the receiver for any lock you set
to take effect. See page 49 for details.
Why don’t the locks I set for TV2 work? The locks you set on TV2 are not available
in Single Mode.
What do I do if I forget my password? If you forget your password, you will need to
speak with a Customer Service Representative.
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Interacting with Your TV
Use the information in this chapter learn about interactive services available on your satellite receiver.
dish home
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USTOMER SERVICE
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dish home INTERACTIVE TV
Press DISH on the remote control to go to dish home features available with your service. You can order channels, check the news and weather, and even play games. Make sure you connect an active phone line to your receiver. You can enjoy this feature on one TV at a time.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
An important feature of your satellite TV receiver is Customer Support. This menu provides convenient access to your DISH Network account to review your statement, pay your bill, upgrade programming, and more. Make sure you connect an active phone line to your receiver.
Press MENU and then select Customer Support.
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TIPS
Whenever you want to exit an interactive feature and return to watching programming,
press VIEW TV and you’ll be taken to the last channel you were watching.
You can also get to Customer Support from dish home.
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Digital Video Recording
Recording and Pausing Live Programs
Use the information in this chapter to record and control live TV.
WHAT IS DVR?
PAUSING A PROGRAM
REVERSING, FAST FORWARDING, AND
SKIPPING
SLOW MOTION AND FRAME-BY-FRAME
RECORDING A LIVE PROGRAM
PLAYING A RECORDED PROGRAM
RECORDING WHILE WATCHING DIFFERENT
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ROGRAMS
RECORDING OPTIONS
POCKETDISH
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WHAT IS DVR?
PAUSING A PROGRAM
The Digital Video Recorder (DVR) features let you watch TV the way you want. You can pause, reverse, or skip back through a program. Then you can continue watching TV. Also, you can record and play back programs with full digital audio and video quality, without a VCR.
For example, if you get a phone call while you are watching a live or pre-recorded program, you can pause the program, talk on the phone for an hour, restart the program, and not miss any of the action.
You can move through a program forward and backward in slow motion or frame-by-frame while using the DVR’s auto recording features while watching live or recorded programs.
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1 Find a program to watch. 2 Press PAUSE to pause the program. 3 Press PLAY to watch the program from where it paused.
4 Press VIEW TV to go back to live TV.
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’s 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.
For a live program, the on-screen pause timer shows how long you’ve paused the program. The pause timer shows how far you’re behind the live program. You can pause up to one hour for a live program. If you think you might be away from the TV for more than an hour but don’t want to miss any of the program, consider recording the program (see page 60).
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Reversing, Fast Forwarding, and Skipping
REVERSING, FAST FORWARDING, AND SKIPPING
This section describes how to use the DVR buttons to move forward and back quickly while you watch TV.
Press BACK once to reverse the program 4 times as fast as normal play. Press BACK 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. The on­screen bar shows how far you’ve gone. For a live program, you can only reverse back to the last channel change or back one hour, which ever occurs first.
Press FWD (forward) once to fast forward through the program 4 times normal speed. Press FWD 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. The on-screen bar shows how far you’ve gone. Of course, you can’t “forward” into the part of a “live” program that hasn’t been broadcast yet.
Press SKIP BACK to skip back about 10 seconds in a program. Press this button again to skip back again.
Press SKIP FWD to skip ahead about 30 seconds in the program. Press this button again to skip ahead again.
SLOW MOTION AND FRAME-BY-FRAME
Your satellite receiver has features that allow you to slow down live TV. This section describes how to use the DVR buttons to use slow motion and frame-by-frame advance or reverse while you watch TV!
Press PAUSE and then press BACK to reverse the program in slow motion. Press BACK once to reverse the program 1/4 the speed as normal play. Press BACK twice to reverse at normal speed.
Press PAUSE and then press FWD to forward the program in slow motion. When you press FWD once the program advances at 1/15 the speed of normal play. Press FWD twice to forward at 1/4 as fast as normal play. Press FWD three times to play the program. Of course, you can’t “forward” into the part of a “live” program that hasn’t been broadcast yet.
Press PAUSE and then press SKIP BACK to reverse the recording frame-by­frame.
Press PAUSE and then press skip ahead to advance the recording frame-by­frame.
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RECORDING A LIVE PROGRAM
Use the following instructions when you want to record a live program.
1 Press RECORD. Note that this feature may not work with all off-air channels. 2 Select OK to begin recording now or Options to customize your recording settings. 3 If you selected Options, see Recording Options on page 64 for your choices. 4 Select OK.
PLAYING A RECORDED PROGRAM
Use the following instructions when you want to play a recorded program.
1 Press DVR to open the DVR Events menu. 2 Select an event on the DVR Events menu. This opens an information menu for that event. 3 Select Start. If you have already watched part of the recording, choose either Start Over or
Resume.
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Recording While Watching Different Programs
RECORDING WHILE WATCHING DIFFERENT PROGRAMS
This section describes the three basic ways to record a program while watching different programs at the same time.
Recording in Single Mode (in the following section).
Recording Events with Record Plus (on page 63).
Recording Events without Record Plus (on page 64).
Single Mode
In Single Mode, you can set up the satellite receiver to record two programs while watching one you’ve already recorded.
1 Make sure the receiver is in Single Mode by looking at the Single indicator on the front
panel. See Switching Between Single and Dual Mode on page 15.
2 Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide. Find a program you want to record now. Note
that this feature may not work with all off-air channels.
3 Press SELECT to tune to that program. 4 Press RECORD. 5 Select OK to begin recording now or Options to customize your recording settings. 6 If you selected Options, see Recording Options on page 64 for your choices. 7 Choose another program to watch as described on page 30. 8 Press RECORD and select OK when the popup displays. You are now recording two pro-
grams at the same time.
9 Press DVR on the remote control. The DVR Events screen will open. You should see the
two programs that are recording indicated by the red dot next to the listings.
10 Select a program that you recorded earlier and start the playback. 11 You should now be watching a pre-recorded program while the receiver is recording the
other two events (programs).
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Dual Mode and Record Plus
When Record Plus is enabled, you can decide which receiver output (TV1 or TV2) will usually record your events as a default location. This feature is only available in Dual Mode.
Using Record Plus
The following instructions describe how to enable or disable Record Plus.
1 Press MENU, select Preferences (8), and then Record Plus (6) to open the Record Plus
screen.
2 Highlight the Activation option. 3 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW to set the Activation option to Enable or Disable. 4 Highlight the Record Preference. 5 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW to set the Record Preference option to TV1 or TV2. 6 Select Done.
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Recording Events with Record Plus
When Record Plus is enabled, you can record two programs while watching a pre­recorded program if no one is using the other tuner.
1 Select a program you want to record. 2 Press RECORD. 3 When the Record Remainder of This Event screen displays, select one of the following:
From TV1, select TV2.
From TV2, select TV1.
Note: When recording using Record Plus, it is possible for someone at the other TV to
cancel your recording.
4 Select OK to begin recording now or Options to customize your recording settings. If you
selected Options, see Recording Options on page 64 for your choices.
5 Choose another program to watch as described on page 30. 6 Press RECORD. Customize your options as described on page 64. 7 Press DVR on the remote control. The DVR Event screen will open. You should see the
two programs that are recording indicated by the red dot next to the listings.
8 Select a program that you recorded earlier (one that is not recording now), then select
Start or Start Over. You should now be watching a pre-recorded program while the receiver is recording the other two events (programs).
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Recording Events without Record Plus
While in Dual Mode with Record Plus disabled, you can set up the satellite receiver to record from TV1 and TV2 at the same time.
1 Find a program to watch as described on page 30. Note that this feature may not work
with all off-air channels.
2 Press RECORD. A message will display asking whether you want to record the remainder
of the program. Select OK to begin recording now.
3 Press DVR. The DVR Event screen will open. You should see the program that is
recording indicated by the red dot next to the listings.
4 Select a program that you recorded earlier (one that is not recording now), then select
Start or Start Over. You should now be watching a pre-recorded program while the receiver is recording the other program.
RECORDING OPTIONS
When you set up a timer, you can choose from the following options:
Stop Recording Manually - The receiver will record until you press STOP.
Extend End Time - You can extend the stop time for the recording. This option is
useful for programs that might run overtime, like sporting events or awards shows.
Create a Recurring Timer - You can set up a timer like the one described in Setting
Up a Timer on page 71.
Record the Entire Event - The receiver stops recording at the end of the event. This
selection is available only if the receiver was tuned to the channel at the beginning of the program.
Note: If you tune to a program after it starts, you can record only the part of the program after you tune to it.
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POCKETDISH
Watch for this exciting new feature. When available, you’ll be able to connect the PocketDISH (sold separately) to your receiver so that you can transfer your favorite recorded programs and take them wherever you go.
TIPS
If you have a program paused, press PLAY to watch the program. Also, press PLAY to
switch from forward or reverse to play.
Press VIEW TV to catch up with the program as it’s showing now.
Digital Video Recording
PocketDISH
QUESTIONS
Why can’t I record some off-air channels (channels below 100)? Only digital off-
air channels (yellow in the Program Guide) can be recorded with your receiver.
How can I fast forward through commercials? If you’re watching a pre-recorded
program or if you’ve delayed a live program, press SKIP FWD or FWD on your remote control. However, you cannot skip ahead while watching live TV.
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Notes
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Setting Up and Using Timers
Use the information in this chapter to set up to record future programs so that you’ll never miss your favorite shows.
TIMERS AND RECORDINGS
USING THE TIMERS LIST
USING THE DAILY SCHEDULE
SETTING UP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER
SETTING UP A MANUAL TIMER
SETTING UP A DISH PASS™ TIMER
DELETING A TIMER
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TIMERS AND RECORDINGS
A timer is your instruction telling the satellite receiver the programs you want to view in the future. For most Digital Video Recorder (DVR) timers, you select a specific program on a specific channel, and tell the satellite receiver how often you want to record that program.
A recording is the actual program stored for you to watch. DVR recordings are listed in the DVR Events screen, which you can find quickly by pressing DVR on the remote control.
Timer Types
There are three types of timers:
•DVR - Records an event onto your receiver for later viewing.
•Auto - Automatically changes the channel for live viewing of the event.
Reminder - Creates an on-screen reminder when the event is about to air.
Timer Frequency
Deciding how often you want to watch a program will help you make the best choice:
All Episodes - Records each time that program is on that channel.
New Episodes - Records current season programs each time they occur on that
channel.
•Once - Records a program once (good for movies, sporting events, etc.).
Weekly - Records a program once a week, at that time, on that channel.
Daily - Records a program once a day, at that time, on that channel.
Monday-Friday - Records a program once a day, Monday through Friday, at the
selected time, on that channel.
•DISH Pass - Records programs on all channels (default) or a specific channel, based
on your specific criteria. See page 74 for details.
Timer Priorities
Priorities are used by the receiver to know which program you would prefer to record, if multiple timers are scheduled to start at the same time. For example, having six programs scheduled to record at the same time cannot be done on a dual-tuner receiver; therefore, the receiver will record only the two programs with the highest priorities.
All timers have a priority that you can change at any time.
The larger the number, the lower priority (for example, priority 1 is higher than
priorities 2, 3, and 4).
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You can override a specific timer's priority with a one-time skip or by restoring it.
Select a timer in the Daily Schedule, then you'll have an option to Skip or Restore for that timer.
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Timer Options
The Timer Options screen lets you set the following (not used on all options screens):
Protect Event - Prevents your programs from being erased when the receiver fills up.
Set Channel - Select a specific channel.
•Start Early - Select this option if you want to begin recording a few minutes early.
End Late - Select this option if you want to continue recording after the scheduled
program ending.
Timers List
Use the Timers List as described on page 71 to:
View the general list of timers.
If you select a timer from this list, you'll see a detailed list with specific dates and times
of upcoming timers for that program or DISH Pass search term(s).
Set user-selected priorities for each timer. See Timer Priorities in the previous section.
Create a Manual timer.
Create a DISH Pass timer.
Select Edit List to edit a timer.
Daily Schedule
The Daily Schedule lists the timers that are planned for today, the future (up to nine days), and those that occurred in the recent past. Use the Daily Schedule as described on page 71 to:
Review today's timers. You can choose to skip a scheduled timer, or restore a timer
that was not planned to occur, perhaps because of a conflict with another program. See Timer Priorities.
Review future timers, up to nine days in advance, and make changes as necessary.
Review past timers to see which occurred, and the reason why one did not, if
applicable. See Reasons Why Timers Are Skipped.
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Reasons Why Timers are Skipped
If a timer is skipped, the reason is stated on the Timers List.
•Priority - This timer had a lower priority than other events being recorded at the time.
•User - A user chose to skip that timer.
Duplicate event - There is already another timer set to record that program.
Event exists in DVR - The program was already recorded and can be seen in the
DVR Events list.
Not a new episode - Used for New Episode timers. Currently, a New Episode is one
that has the current year listed in the Program Guide info.
Incorrect event - For Weekly, Daily and Monday-Friday timers. If the guide has a
different event listed the timer will be skipped. For example, the timer was set up on a Saturday for Daily, but the program is broadcast only Monday-Friday, so the timer will be skipped on the weekends.
When a Timer Starts a Recording
For two minutes before an timer starts a recording, the receiver may display a digital countdown on the TV screen. This symbol disappears when the program begins. While the symbol is displayed, you can do one of the following:
Press CANCEL to clear the symbol from the TV screen. This does not stop the timer
from starting.
Press INFO or SELECT to see more information on the timer. If you do this, you have
the following choices:
— Select OK to continue with the timer.
— Select Stop Timer to stop the timer.
Note: Pressing Info about a timer event only works one time. Subsequently pressing INFO results in the current program’s information being displayed in the normal way.
When the Receiver is Off
If the receiver is off when a timer is scheduled, the receiver will:
•DVR - Remain off but will record the scheduled
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•Auto - Turn on for the event.
Reminder - Turn on at the scheduled time. After a period of time, if you do nothing,
the receiver will turn OFF.
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Special Considerations When Using Timers
For Locked Programs - You must enter the receiver password before you can create
an automatic timer. You can create a manual timer for a locked program without entering the password. However, if you do this, when the timer operates the receiver may display only an error or password entry menu.
For Pay-Per-View Programs - You must order a Pay-Per-View program when you
create a timer for it.
For Blacked Out Programs - If you set a timer for a program that is blacked out in
your area, when the timer operates the receiver may display only an error.
USING THE TIMERS LIST
Using the Timers List
1 Press MENU and select the Daily Schedule (7). 2 Select Timers. When the Timers screen opens, you can edit or delete the timers you have
set.
USING THE DAILY SCHEDULE
Use the Daily Schedule to plan and manage your timers.
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1 Press MENU and select Daily Schedule (7). 2 Use the ARROWS to select a future program if you want to Skip or Restore a timer. You
can also choose to Protect it, or view the start early/end late settings.
To change the start early/end late setting, select the event within the Timers List.
If the program is a DISH Pass timer, you cannot change the start early or end late
times on an individual program; it must be changed on the DISH Pass timer, from the Timers List.
Press PAGE UP to see the previous days' timers. Review these timers if you want to
see the result of your timers (e.g. if it recorded successfully or why it might have been skipped).
SETTING UP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER
You can create an automatic timer for a future event. The following instructions explain the simplest way to set up an automatic timer.
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1 Find the program that starts in the future to record using the Program Guide or Browse
Banner. The program can be a satellite or off-air program (see page 116 for instructions on connecting an off-air antenna to your receiver). Note that this feature may not work with all off-air channels.
2 Select the future event. The Create Timer screen displays. 3 Select the Timer Frequency (see page 68 for more details). 4 Select a Timer Type (see page 68 for more details). 5 Select Options (see page 69 for more details). 6 Select Set Priority if you would like to change the priority of the timer (see page 68 for
more information).
7 Select Create Timer to finish making the new timer.
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SETTING UP A MANUAL TIMER
A manual timer lets you set custom start and stop times for a timer.
1 Press MENU and select Daily Schedule (7). 2 Select Timers. 3 Select Manual Timer.
Recording Future Programs
Setting Up a Manual Timer
4 Select the Timer Frequency (see page 68 for more details). 5 Select a Timer Type (see page 68 for more details).
6 Select Options (see page 69 for more details). 7 Select the channel (satellite or off-air). Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS, PAGE UP/DOWN,
or NUMBER PAD to find the channel. Note that this feature may not work with all off-air channels.
8 Select Edit Time.
9 Set the Start Time and End Time, include AM/PM for each. 10 Set the Date. 11 Select Done. 12 Select Create Timer.
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SETTING UP A DISH PASS™ TIMER
DISH Pass lets you create timers to record programs automatically based on your search criteria. When the receiver finds programs that meet your search criteria, it will automatically set a timer to record that program. As the program guide is updated, DISH Pass will continue to find and record your shows based upon your search criteria. Note that DISH Pass only finds programs on satellite channels.
An example of how to use DISH Pass may be that you saw a movie in the theaters and you want to watch it again as soon as it comes out on a movie channel. Use the Exact Match and Title, and then type the exact title of the movie. If the movie is made available on a movie channel you subscribe to, the receiver will automatically set a timer to record that movie for you.
1 Press MENU and select Daily Schedule (7) to open the Daily Schedule.
2 Select DISH Pass.
3 Select the Search Method:
Title - Search for programs by title.
Info - Search for programs whose descriptions or titles contain key words.
4 Optionally, select Exact Match if you want to find exactly what you’ve entered in either the
program title or info, when you select the Title or Info, respectively.
5 Enter your search criteria. You can use the keyboard shown on the screen or you can use
the letters above the NUMBER PAD buttons on the remote control while the highlight is in the Enter Search Criteria field. See Using Text Fields on page 27 for instructions.
6 Select Options as described on page 69.
7 Select Create Timer. When the receiver has completed your search, the Timer Schedule
will display the results.
Note: After entering your search words, and selecting Create Timer, be sure to review the timers that DISH Pass creates—some may not be what you are expecting. You can:
Pick selected events to Skip. Review future timers each time the Program Guide is
updated.
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Adjust your search terms and method.Select Set Priority to change the priority of your
DISH Pass. To adjust your search, delete the unwanted DISH Pass timer and try the following:
— Change your DISH Pass search term(s) to be more specific. — Select Exact Match with the Title or Info. — Choose DISH Pass when you select a future program within the Program Guide,
Browse Banner or Search. This will enter the program's exact title.
8 Select Done.
DELETING A TIMER
When you no longer need a timer, you can delete it.
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Deleting a Timer
1 Press MENU and then select Daily Schedule (7) to open the Daily Schedule screen.
2 Select Timers to display the Timers List.
3 Select Edit List.
4 Select the timer or timers to delete.
Note: Select All to delete all of your timers.
5 Select Delete. The timer(s) are deleted.
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TIPS
Enable the Updates feature is enabled as described on page 103. By enabling this
feature, the Program Guide will have the most up-to-date information, and can adjust or create timers accordingly.
Weekly, Daily, and Monday-Friday timers move only if the program is within one hour
earlier or four hours later than the original time the timer was set up. These timers will adjust their length if their program's time block is extended.
DISH Pass recordings may fill the hard drive quickly. If you have other timers you
know you don't want to be recorded over, choose Protect on those important programs.
DVR Timers set for sporting events automatically end late by 60 minutes to allow for
overtime. Change this setting in Options when you set up the timer.
QUESTIONS
Why is my receiver recording programs I didn’t schedule? A DISH Pass Timer
may include more programs than you planned. If you’d like to refine your search, delete the DISH Pass Timer and start again as described on page 74.
Why did the receiver delete a program I recorded? Your recording was
unprotected. When the receiver fills, it writes over the oldest unprotected recording. You can protect your recordings as described on page 69.
Where can I go to find out why the receiver didn’t record something I scheduled? Look at your Daily Schedule and refer to Reasons Why Timers are
Skipped on page 70.
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Remote Controls
Personalizing Your Remote Controls
Use the information in this chapter to learn more about using your remote controls.
IMPROVING RECEIVER CONTROL
CONTROLLING OTHER COMPONENTS
THE RECOVER BUTTON
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IMPROVING RECEIVER CONTROL
These instructions help you improve your remote control settings to best operate your satellite receiver. Use the following instructions to make your remote control operate more efficiently with your receiver.
Changing the Address for Remote Control 2
Because UHF signals travel long distances and go through walls, a neighbor’s remote may control your receiver by mistake. To keep this from happening, you can change the remote address. You can also use these instructions to change the address on Remote Control 1.
1 Press SYSTEM INFO on the receiver's front panel. The System Information screen
displays on the Nearby HDTV and shows the Remote Address.
Write down this address:
2 Press and hold SAT on your remote control for about three seconds, until all of the mode
buttons light up, and then let go of SAT.
3 Use the NUMBER PAD to enter any number between 1 and 16, but not the one you wrote
in step 1.
4 Press POUND (#). If you entered the address correctly, SAT will flash three times.
Write down the number you entered:
5 Press RECORD. Make sure the Remote Address you see on the System Information
screen is the same as the one you entered in step 3. If it isn't, the remote cannot control the receiver.
6 Press SELECT to close the System Information screen.
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Improving Receiver Control
Checking the Remote Control Address
You can see what receiver is programmed on the remote control by completing the following instructions.
1 Press and hold the SAT mode button for three seconds, until all of the mode buttons light
up, and then let go of the SAT button.
2 Press POUND (#) twice. The SAT mode button will flash the same number of times as the
address number (three flashes means address 3).
Confirming Remote Control Operation
Complete the following from the nearby HDTV to make sure the remote operates the receiver:
1 Make sure the remote has fresh batteries and is in SAT mode.
Note: Inside the battery compartment of Remote Control 2 is an A/B switch, which will be used with a software upgrade. Until you receive instructions, leave the switch in the A position.
2 Press SYSTEM INFO on the receiver front panel to display the System Info screen on the
nearby HDTV.
3 Press RECORD on the remote control:
Remote Control 1 - The Primary Remote Address in the System Info screen changes to match the address preset in your remote control.
Remote Control 2 - The Primary Remote Address in the System Info screen changes to match the address preset in your remote control.
4 Press POWER on the remote controls to turn on/off receiver.
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Adjusting the Remote Antenna
Be sure to set the antenna straight up so you can use the remote control from as far away as possible. Don't let the antenna touch anything.
If your UHF Pro Remote Control isn't working very well from far away, you may be experiencing interference from objects near your receiver. To improve your remote control's range, try the following:
– Place the receiver higher than all of the other equipment in your
entertainment center.
– Provide room above the receiver so that the antenna can be installed
straight up. If this is not possible, tilt the UHF antenna at about a 30° angle.
– Place the UHF antenna outside the entertainment center by using a
coaxial cable to connect the antenna to the receiver.
Try moving the receiver to other locations.
Move any nearby off-air antennas away from the UHF remote antenna.
Do not place an off-air antenna on top of your receiver.
– Install a UHF attenuator. See Installing a UHF Attenuator in the following
section for details.
Installing a UHF Attenuator
Unwanted UHF signals may interfere with signals from the remote control to the receiver. To prevent such interference, you can install a 10 dB attenuator (available from many consumer electronics parts stores). Adding this attenuator will help keep out stray UHF signals, but it also cut down how far away you can use the remote control.
1 Remove the UHF antenna from the UHF Remote
Antenna input on the receiver back panel.
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2 Attach a 10 dB attenuator to the UHF Remote
Antenna input.
3 Attach the UHF antenna to the attenuator.
Remote Controls
Controlling Other Components
CONTROLLING OTHER COMPONENTS
To use the remote to control other devices (such as a TV, VCR, DVD player, tuner, amplifier, or DISH Network satellite receiver), you must first program it to control these other devices. You can do this by either following the instructions in Setting Up Using Device Code Tables on page 82, or the Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan procedure described on page 83.
Remote Control Modes
Use the remote control’s mode buttons, SAT (satellite receiver), TV (for a TV), VCR (for a VCR or a DVD player), and AUX (“auxiliary,” for a second TV, a VCR, a tuner, an audio amplifier, or a second DISH Network satellite receiver) to set the remote to the right mode for the device. To change the mode, press the button for the device you want the remote to control. The mode button lights for two seconds to show you’ve set the remote to that mode.
Limited Mode
Program your remote control in Limited Mode to keep from accidentally changing the channel on your TV or VCR. When you use the remote to control your TV in Limited Mode, you will only be able to use POWER, MUTE, and VOLUME. Also, when you use the remote to control your VCR in Limited Mode, you will only be able to use POWER and the VCR function buttons.
The section Setting Up Using Device Code Tables has a step that tells the remote control to go into Limited Mode.
Note: Limited Mode is not used with amplifiers.
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Combination Devices
If you are programming the remote to control a combination device, such as a TV/VCR or a TV/DVD, program the remote control in one mode, and then repeat the procedure in the other mode. For example, to program the remote to control a TV/VCR using code 748, follow the instructions to program the remote to control the TV using code 748, and then repeat the instructions for the VCR using the same code.
Setting Up Using Device Code Tables
Set up the remote to control other devices using the device codes listed on page 136. In the instructions below, the column on the left contains the instructions and the column on
the right provides additional information.
Instructions Additional Information
1 Turn the device on.
2 Find the brand name of the device in
the tables starting on page 136.
3 Press and hold the mode button until
all the other mode buttons light up, and then let go of the button. The mode button flashes.
4 For AUX mode only. Press 0 for a
second TV, or 1 for a second VCR, or 2 for a tuner, or amplifier.
5 Enter one of the three-digit device
codes from the table using the number buttons.
6 If you want to program Limited Mode,
press 1. If not, skip to step 7.
Use the device’s front panel buttons or its remote control.
If the brand isn’t listed, see Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan on page 83.
For example, hold TV for a TV until all of the other mode buttons light. When you let go, TV will flash.
This step is for programming which kind of device that should be programmed in AUX mode. If you’re not programming in AUX mode, skip to step 5.
The three-digit device code should be for the brand name of your device that you found in step 2.
See Limited Mode for more information.
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Instructions Additional Information
7 Press POUND (#).
8 Press POWER to turn off the device. If
the device does not turn off, go to step 10.
9 Turn the device back on and try some
other buttons to make sure they work. If the code works for other buttons, stop here.
10 If the code doesn’t work, redo steps 3
through 9 with another device code from the tables.
If you entered the code correctly, the mode button flashes three times.
If the code works, the device should turn off.
Sometimes POWER works when other buttons don’t.
Try every code listed for your brand until one works for your device.
11 If you can’t find a code that works try,
Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan that follows.
Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan
If the code for your device is not listed in the tables starting on page 136, use this procedure to scan the remote control’s memory for the device code. In the instructions below, the column on the left contains the instructions and the column on the right
provides additional information.
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Instructions Additional Information
1 Turn the device on.
2 Press and hold the mode button until
all the other mode buttons light up, and then let go of the button. The mode button flashes.
3 For AUX mode only. Press 0 for a
second TV, or 1 for a second VCR, or 2 for a tuner, or amplifier. Then press the STAR (*) button.
4 Press POWER.
5 Press the UP or DOWN ARROW
repeatedly until the device turns off.
6 Press POUND (#).
Use the device’s front panel buttons or its remote control.
For example, hold TV for a TV until all of the other mode buttons light. When you let go, TV will flash.
This step is for programming which kind of device that should be programmed in AUX mode. If you’re not programming in AUX mode, skip to step 4.
This puts your remote in the scan mode.
As you press the UP or DOWN ARROW, the remote tries each code in the memory to see if it can turn off your device. When the device turns off, you have found a code that might work. Note: The mode button for the device will flash rapidly eight times when you’ve scanned all the codes for that device.
The mode button flashes three times if you have entered the code correctly. This stores the code you found.
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7 Turn the device back on and try some
other buttons to make sure they work.
8 If necessary, repeat this procedure until
you’ve tried all the codes.
Press POWER to turn the device back on. Try some other buttons to make sure they work. Sometimes POWER works when other buttons don’t.
You may need to repeat the scan to find the best code for your device.
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Checking the Device Codes
You can find out what device code you’ve set for each remote control mode (TV, VCR, and AUX)
.
Instructions Additional Information
Press and hold the appropriate mode
1
button until all the other mode buttons light up, and then let go of the button. The mode button flashes.
2 Press the Pound (#) button twice.
Watch the mode light to determine your code. The mode button flashes the number for each digit of the device code, with a pause between the groups of flashes. A quick flash is for zero.
For AUX mode: The first group of flashes tells you what the AUX mode controls. A quick flash (zero) before the three-digit code is for a TV; one regular flash is for a VCR; and two flashes is for a tuner, or amplifier.
For a satellite receiver programmed in AUX mode: The AUX mode button will flash the same number of times as the address number.
For Limited Mode: If you have programmed a TV or VCR in Limited Mode, the mode button flashes once at the end of the flash sequence.
For example, hold TV for a TV until all of the other mode buttons light. When you let go, TV will flash.
For example, if the code is 570, the mode button flashes five times, pauses, flashes seven times, pauses, and flashes once quickly.
For example, if the TV code is 570, the AUX mode button flashes once quickly (indicating 0 for TV), pauses, flashes five times, pauses, flashes seven times, pauses, and flashes once quickly.
For example, if the receiver address is 3, the AUX mode button flashes three times.
For example, if the TV code is 570, the AUX mode button flashes once quickly (indicating 0 for TV), pauses, flashes five times, pauses, flashes seven times, pauses, flashes once quickly, and then flashes once (indicting Limited Mode).
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Switching Between TV and Device Volume Control
When you set up the remote to control a TV, the mute and volume buttons control the TV volume. However, if you want to use the AUX mode to control a tuner or amplifier and the device has a volume setting, you can set up the remote to control the device’s volume instead of the TV volume. Be sure to set up the remote to control a device in AUX mode before using this feature.
To set the remote to control the device’s volume:
1 Press and hold AUX for four seconds, and then let go of it. AUX will blink.
2 Press POUND (#).
3 Press the plus (+) side of VOLUME.
4 Press ZERO (0).
5 Press POUND (#). AUX flashes three times.
6 Press SAT.
7 Press the plus (+) and minus (-) sides of VOLUME. The device’s volume changes and
AUX lights instead of TV.
To set the remote back to control the TV volume
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1 Press TV for four seconds, and then let go of it. TV will blink.
2 Press POUND (#).
3 Press the plus (+) side of VOLUME.
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4 Press ZERO (0).
5 Press POUND (#). TV flashes three times.
6 Press SAT.
7 Press the plus (+) and minus (-) sides of VOLUME. The TV’s volume changes and TV
lights instead of AUX.
Programming to Control a Second Satellite Receiver
If you have another DISH Network satellite receiver installed, you can use this remote in AUX mode to control it along with your new receiver. When you program the remote to control this other receiver, the remote will send out IR and UHF (not UHF Pro) signals to the receiver. You can program the remote to control any other DISH Network satellite receiver, except for following:
DISH 322 - TV2
DISH Player-DVR 522 - TV2
DishPlayer 7100/7200
1 Turn on the other receiver and display the System Info screen (see the user’s guide for
information on how to display the screen).
Write the address:
2 Press and hold AUX until all the other mode buttons light up, and then let go of the button.
AUX flashes.
3 Press the 3 button. 4 Use the NUMBER PAD to enter the address you wrote in step 1. 5 Press POUND (#). AUX blinks three times. 6 Press RECORD to make sure the address and the remote matches the address on the
receiver.
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Using the Remote Control with Other Components
This section describes how to use each button on the remote control after programming the remote to control a TV, VCR, DVD, or tuner/amplifier. The following tables describe each button and how they are used with the various components (all components or individual). Refer to Remote Control Modes on page 81 as you read this section. .
Button Used With Description
1
2
3
4
5
Press Mode buttons to set the remote control to operate one of four components: SAT (satellite receiver), TV (for a
All
All Press POWER to turn the component on or off.
TV
TV, VCR
TV, Tuner/ Amp
TV), VCR (for a VCR or a DVD player), and AUX (“auxiliary,” for a second TV, a second VCR, a tuner, or an audio amplifier). The mode button lights for two seconds to show you’ve set the remote to that mode. Be sure to program the remote to control the other components as described on page 81.
Press TV POWER to turn the TV on or off.
Press TV/VIDEO to switch between the inputs on the TV. Press the TV/VIDEO button to switch between TV and VCR on modes on the VCR.
Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press it again to restore the sound to the previous level. Be sure to program the remote to control the component to use this button. See Controlling Other Components on page 81.
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6
7
VCR Press PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN to change channels.
TV, Tuner/
Amplifier
Press VOLUME to raise and lower the volume. Be sure to program the remote to control the component to use this button. See Controlling Other Components on page 81.
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Button Used With Description
Remote Controls
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press RECALL to go back to the last channel you were
TV, VCR
All Press SELECT to select the option you highlight in a menu.
TV, VCR,
Tuner
VCR, DVD Press PAUSE to pause the VCR tape or DVD.
VCR, DVD Press BACK once to reverse the VCR tape or DVD.
VCR, DVD Press STOP to stop playback.
VCR Press RECORD to record a program onto tape.
VCR, DVD Press FWD to forward the VCR tape or DVD.
watching. Press it again to switch between the last two channels you were watching.
Press UP or DOWN ARROW to change channels.
8
VCR, DVD
Press PLAY to watch the VCR tape or DVD at normal speed.
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Button Used With Description
1
2
3
Number TV, VCR
TV, VCR
TV
Press RECOVER if you accidentally change the channel or input on your TV or VCR (see page 91 to program and use RECOVER).
Press FORMAT/* to change the aspect ratio of the HDTV screen. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available aspect ratios. See your user’s guide that came with your HDTV.
Use the NUMBER PAD to change the channel or to select a menu option.
THE RECOVER BUTTON
Use RECOVER if you accidentally change the channel or video input on your TV and cannot get the picture back from your satellite receiver. When you press RECOVER as described below, the remote control sends commands to your TV to change channels or video inputs to get back to watching satellite programming. This procedure works only if you have accidentally changed the TV channel or video input. It does not recover lost satellite signal (See Troubleshooting on page 124 for information on solving problems).
Note: The remote must be programmed to control the TV (and VCR, if applicable) for RECOVER to work as described.
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Note: RECOVER will first try to tune your TV to channel 3, then channel 4, and then other
video inputs with each press of RECOVER. You may need to press RECOVER up to 30 times to recover your satellite TV video. If RECOVER is programmed to a specific channel (see page 91), RECOVER will tune the TV to the specific channel (for example, channel
60).
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Programming the Recover Button for Remote Control 2
When your Remote Control 2 is shipped from the factory, RECOVER is set up to restore satellite TV viewing by tuning your TV (or VCR) to channel 3, 4, and other inputs. However, to use RECOVER with your remote TV (or VCR), you need to program RECOVER with the specific channel (for example, channel 60) that you use to watch TV2 programming. The following instructions describe how to program RECOVER to tune your remote TV (or VCR) back to a selected channel.
1 Program Remote Control 2 to control your remote TV (and VCR, if applicable) using the
instructions in Controlling Other Components on page 81.
2 Press and hold the TV mode (or VCR, if applicable) button until all the other mode buttons
light up, and then let go of the button. The TV flashes.
3 Press FORMAT/STAR (*). 4 Enter the two digits of your channel number. For example, if your remote TV (or VCR) is
set to channel 60, enter 6-0.
5 Press POUND (#). the TV mode button flashes three times.
Using the Recover Button
The following setup is required to use RECOVER:
The remote control must be set up to control the TV and, if installed, the VCR.
If a VCR is installed, make sure it is connected as shown on page 115.
On a remote TV, RECOVER must be programmed to tune your remote TV to the spe-
cific channel to receive TV2 programming (for example, channel 60), using the instructions on page 91.
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1 Make sure the TV is on. 2 Press and hold RECOVER until all four mode buttons light, and then let go of the button.
The SAT mode button flashes twice and then all four mode buttons flash three times.
3 Press RECOVER. Wait for the TV or VCR mode button to flash once and then all four
mode buttons to flash once.
4 If you see the System Info screen, press SELECT to close the screen. You have recov-
ered your satellite video.
5 If you do not see the System Info screen, repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have recovered
your satellite video.
Note: Press any remote control button other than RECOVER to end this procedure.
Note: If RECOVER is not programmed to a specific channel, RECOVER will first try to
tune your TV to channel 3, then channel 4, and then other video inputs with each press of RECOVER. You may need to press RECOVER up to 30 times to recover your satellite TV video. If RECOVER is programmed to a specific channel (see page 91), RECOVER will tune the TV to the specific channel (for example, channel 60).
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The Recover Button
Removing the Recover Button Channel Programming
The following instructions describe how to reset RECOVER to restore satellite TV viewing by tuning your TV (or VCR) to channel 3, 4, and other inputs.
1 Press and hold the TV mode button until all the other mode buttons light up, and then let
go of the button. The TV mode button flashes.
2 Press FORMAT/STAR (*). 3 Press 0-0-0. 4 Press POUND (#). the TV mode button flashes three times.
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