Dish Network DP21 User Manual

DishPro 21 Multi-Dish Switch
Installation Guide

Important Safety Instructions

You must keep safety inmind whenyou install anduse the DP21 switch.
Refer to thesafety instructions inthe installation instructions thatcame
with your system. In this Guide, the following notes tell you when you
need to pay special attention:

Marks a procedure wherethe following
may happen:

• Personal injury or death may occur.

• Equipment or property may be damaged.

Marks the following issues:

• Importantoperation or maintenance instructions
follow.

• Special attention is required.

Important Regulatory Factors

This device complies with Part15ofthe FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) thisdevice may notcause harmful interference, and
(2) thisdevice must accept any interference received,

including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

Contents

Introduction.....................................page 4

How to Install the DP 21 Switch .....page 5

Operating with a DishPro

Compliant Splitter.....................page 10

Wiring D iagrams.............................page 10

Limited Warranty ............................page 14

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Introduction

A DishPro 21 (DP21) Multi-Dish Switchallows you to receive signals
from two DishPro LNBFs, and route these signals to a DishPro satellite
receiver (seepage 10 forwiring diagrams).

This guide explains howtoinstallaDP21 Multi-DishSwitch. Usethis
guide along with the DishProInstallationInstructionsthat arein the user
guidethat came withyour receiver.

The DP21 switch can be used only with DishPro LNBFs,
DishPro Receivers, andnon-DishProreceivers equipped
with the DishPro Adapter. DishPro products can be
identified by the DishPrologo shown below.

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How to Install a DP21 Switch

The followinginstructions assume you have already
pointed yourdish for the strongest possible signal, that you
have run Check Switch with the DishPro LNBF
connected directly to the receiver’s Satellite In port,and
that youhave takenasoftware upgrade from thesatellite. If
not, follow the Dish installation instructions thatcame with
your receiver.

Connections

1. Mount the DP21switch onto theside of a building, or on some

other sturdy structure. Make sure that the switch is mounted with
the port labeled To Receiver Satellite In pointing down. Fasten
the switch tightly to the surface.
Note: The DP21 switch is designed for outside use

Youcanhaveupto200feetofRG-6cablebetweena
DishProLNBF and a DishPro satellite receiver with the
DP21Switchconnected at any pointalongthe200feetof
RG-6 cable. The cable mustbeRG-6 or Series6and
marked for use at 2200MHz orhigher.If you are unsure
contact your local DISH Network retailer, or DISH
Network at 1-800-333-DISH (3473) to arrange for a
professional installation. Use of the incorrect type of
cable may affect system operationorperformance.

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2. Connect thecoaxial cables from a DISH 500 or a DISH 300 tothe

ports on theDP21 switch labeled To Dish as shown in the wiring
diagrams that begin onpage 10.

3. Connectt he cable fromthe satellitereceiver port labelled Satellite

In to the DP21 portlabeled To Receiver Satellite In.

Run Check Switch

After you haveconnectedcables and DP21 Switches to allreceivers in
the system, run Check Switch oneach receiverinyour system, oneat a
time. To do this, follow these instructions which apply to most receivers
or consult your user guide:

1. Select the Main Menu, then System Setup,

Installation,andPoint Dish/Signal.

2. A Point Dish/Signal menu similar to the one shown as Figure 1

on page 7 willopen.

3. Select Check Switch. The Check Switch screenwill open.

Select Check.

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