Dish Network Solo ViP 411 User Manual

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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.

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the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

For Your Safety

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

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moistu re.

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Equipment and Software Covered by this User’s Guide

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

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

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Safety

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 register s, stoves, or other appara tus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

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

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

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

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

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

14The power plug must be readily accessible so that the apparatus can be ea sily disconnecte d from

the AC power.

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Safety

15

The receiver is still connected to the AC power whenever it is plugged into a live power
outlet, even if it is turned off using the remote control or front panel buttons.

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

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

18Operate 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.

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

shock.

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

touch dangerous voltage points or short ou t part s. This could cause fire or ele ctrical shock.

21Do 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.

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

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

23Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning.
24Do not place the receiver in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation.
25Do 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Safety

Proper Care of Your Equipment

Satellite Dish

Coaxial Cable
from Satellite Dish

Electric Service Equipment
Ground Clamps

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

Antenna Discharge
Unit

Ground Clamp

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Reorient or relocate the antenna assembly.

• Increase the separation between the equipment.

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

Network receiver is connected.

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

Note to Satellite TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the satellite TV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as

close to the point of cable entry as practical

.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ..................v

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

WELCOME..............................................................2

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE........................................2

ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT ............... 4

WATCHING TV NOW ...............................................5

ADDITIONAL SERVICES ........................................... 7

ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION.......................... 7

WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE OR BROADBAND .8

MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO....................................8

Satellite Receiver ....................................11

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................... 12

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS................................13

USING THE MENUS ...............................................17

USING TEXT FIELDS.............................................. 18

Watching TV ............................................21

CHANGING CHANNELS.......................................... 22

SING THE PROGRAM GUIDE ................................ 22

U
U

SING THE BROWSE BANNER ............................... 23

USING SEARCH TO FIND A PROGRAM.................... 24

INDING A PROGRAM BY ITS THEME...................... 25

F

Pay Per Programs ...................................27

ORDERING A PAY-PER-VIEW PROGRAM ................ 28

REVIEWING PAY-PER-VIEW ORDERS..................... 28

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Favorites Lists .........................................31

WHAT ARE FAVORITES LISTS?.............................. 32

CREATING OR CHANGING FAVORITES LISTS .......... 32

NAMING FAVORITES LISTS.................................... 33

USING FAVORITES LISTS....................................... 34

Parental Controls ....................................35

WHAT ARE PARENTAL CONTROLS? ...................... 36

CREATING OR CHANGING RATINGS LOCKS............ 37

CREATING OR CHANGING CHANNEL LOCKS........... 40

LOCKING OR UNLOCKING PAY-PER-VIEW.............. 41

CHANNELS
HIDING ADULT CONTENT OR LOCKED CHANNELS.. 41

LOCKING OR UNLOCKING THE FRONT PANEL ........ 42

CREATING OR CHANGING A PASSWORD ................ 43

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR RECEIVER.......... 44

Interactive TVs .........................................47

DISHHOME INTERACTIVE TV................................ 48

USTOMER SUPPORT ...........................................48

C

Timers ......................................................49

TIMERS ................................................................50

SING THE TIMERS LIST ....................................... 52

U

SETTING UP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER....................... 52

S

ETTING UP A MANUAL TIMER.............................. 53

ELETING A TIMER ............................................... 53

D
O

VERLAPPING TIMERS.......................................... 54

NABLING A RECORD LINK................................... 54

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Remote Control Setup ............................55

IMPROVING RECEIVER CONTROL........................... 56

OPERATING OTHER DEVICES ................................ 58

THE RECOVER BUTTON ........................................71

SENDING DISCRETE POWER ON AND OFF ............. 72

Customizing Receiver .............................73

USING MULTIMEDIA ..............................................74

USING CALLER ID ................................................ 77

CUSTOMIZING THE GUIDE AND CHANNEL LISTS ..... 79

CHANGING LANGUAGES........................................ 81

USING CLOSED CAPTIONING................................. 82

SETTING UP AUDIO OUTPUT................................. 83

RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS......................84

SCHEDULING RECEIVER UPDATES......................... 85

Connections ............................................87

CONNECTING TO THE TV.......................................88

CONNECTING TO YOUR DISH ANTENNA................. 92

ONNECTING THE PHONE LINE ............................. 93

C

CONNECTING A BROADBAND INTERNET................. 95

CONNECTION

CONNECTING AN OVER-THE-AIR ANTENNA............ 95

CANNING FOR OVER-THE-AIR CHANNELS............ 96

S

USING TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS ........................ 99

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References .............................................101

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES............................... 102

REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE CODES ..................... 114

Appendix ................................................123

LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................... 124

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER AGREEMENT................ 126

FCC COMPLIANCE ............................................. 134

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Chapter

Introduction to DISH Network Services

Introduction

What you’ll find in this chapter:

• WELCOME

• HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

• ABOUT YOUR DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT

• WATCHING TV NOW

• PAUSING LIVE TV

• A

BOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION

• WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE OR

B

ROADBAND

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Chapter 1

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 over-the-air) for recording 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 DVR/VCR.

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

Guide Overview

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

• Chapter 1 - 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 control, front panel buttons, and back panel connections.

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

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

DISH On Demand programs.

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

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

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

features of your satellite TV system.

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

• Chapter 9 - Remote Control Setup cont ains instr uctions for progra mming your remote
to control your satellite receiver and equipment like a TV, DVD, or VCR.

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

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

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

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

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

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Introduction

How to Use this Guide

Guide Conventions

• The names of remote control buttons are all uppercase.

Example: Press SAT.

• On-screen menu options are bold.

Example: Select System Setup.

• Select means to move the highlight to an on-screen option or choice in a list and p ress
SELECT on the remote control.
Example: Select the Locks option.

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

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

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

1

Press POWER

on the remote

to begin watching

a program

2

Press the UP

Arrow to go up

one channel

Press GUIDE

to view the

Program Guide

4

Press VIEW LIVE TV

to go back to

viewing satellite

programming

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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 pr ogram ming p ackage s. You can also
add programming using the Customer Support Application through DishHOME.

Turn your TV on

and press POWER

on the receiver

Press SYSTEM INFO on the

receiver (make sure

you can see the System

Info screen)

Call 1-800-894-9131

and request

programming

Select

Done

1 Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SYSTEM INFO on the front panel to display the receiver’s System Info screen on

the nearby TV screen.

3 Call 1-800-894-9131 and tell the Customer Serv ice Ce nt er the sys te m ha s been installed

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

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

few minutes.

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 su re to have your account information
handy and choose one of the following:

• Go to our website at www.dishnetwork.com/myaccount.

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

• Call DISH Network at 1-800-894-9131.

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

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Introduction

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 fami liar
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

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

Watching TV Now

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Chapter 1

Watching TV Now

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. For more about the pause feature of your receiver,
see Pausing a Program.

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.

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Introduction

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 event s. Be su re to co nnect a n active phone line or broadb and
Internet connection to your receiver before you order a Pay-Per-View event.

DISH On Demand

Enjoy movies and other programming any time witho ut sche d ule s, with out wa itin g, an d
without leaving your home. For details on ordering DISH On Demand events.

DishHOME

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

ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION

Additional Services

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

Rain and Snow Fade

Heavy rain, snow, o r 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.

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Chapter 1

Why Connect to a Phone Line or Broadband

Solar Interference

Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind
the DISH Network satellites as they orbit the Earth.
This event occurs during a few days at the
beginning of the spring and the beginning of the
autumn and lasts only a few minutes.

During these brief periods, you will not be able to
see programs on DISH Network. When the sun has
moved from behind the satellites, the programs will
reappear. This is an unavoidable natural event for
all television involving the use of satellites and has
an adverse effect on many program providers.

WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE OR BROADBAND

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

Your satellite receiver can be connected to your broadband home network. Currently this
connection allows you to order pay-per-view programs using your remote control, with
additional features and services added in the future.

MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO

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

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Introduction

Tips

TIPS

• Always have the latest software—Turn off the receiver when you’re not using it.

• Order Pay-Per-View with your remote control—Keep an active phone line or

broadband Internet connection connected to the receiver. Not only will you have Pay­Per-View at your fingertips, but you’ll also avoid unnecessary charges.

QUESTIONS

• How do I find something to watch? For more information on finding something to
watch, see Chapter 3 - Finding Programs to Watch.

• Why are some of the channels red in the Program Guide? The channels that are
red in the Program Guide are those which are not currently in your subscription. If
you’d like to add channels, call 1-800-894-9131, go to
www.dishnetwork.com/myaccount, or use the Customer Support Application through
DishHOME.

I’m looking at program information in a guide I bought at the grocery store, but
nothing matches what’s on my DISH 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 Magazine..

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Chapter 1

Notes

Notes

10

Satellite Receiver

Chapter

About Your Satellite Receiver

What you’ll find in this chapter:

• REMOTE CONTROL

• USING THE MENUS

• USING THE MENUS

• USING TEXT FIELDS

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Chapter 2

Remote Control

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control Batteries

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

The remote control gives you easy access to all the features of your satellite receiver. You
can program the remote to control the satellite receiver and up to three other devices (see
page 4). These devices can be a TV, a VCR or DVD player, and a third device.

The remote control uses IR signals to control both the receiver and other devices that the
remote is programmed to control.

IR signals travel only short distances (40 feet or less), and cannot go through walls or
other solid objects. You must point the remote control directly at the device, with no
objects blocking the line of sight.

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

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

plus markings on the battery case.
Note: The remote control cannot work with less than four AAA batteries.

4 Slide the cover back into place.

Low Battery Warning

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

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

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Remote Control Buttons

Satellite Receiver

Remote Control

SAT Mode

Press once for Input

Input

Press and hold for Recover

Receiver Menu

Access features and settings

in your satellite receiver

Themes

Search for programs using Themes

Recall

Go back to last channel viewed

Info

Get info on programs

Search

Search for a program

Format

Format the picture to the

desired width to match

the program you are viewing

Picture-In-Picture

(PIP) Buttons

Watch two separate

programs at once

(in Single Mode)

Receiver Power & TV Power

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

(programming required)

Page Buttons

Page up/down in menus

Program Guide

Display the on-screen guide

Browse

See what is on other channels
while watching TV

Arrows/Select Buttons

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

View Satellite Programming

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

Shortcut Keys

(for future use)

Number Buttons

Enter a desired channel number,
or navigate thorugh menus

System Wizard

Press and hold to set up
receiver and remote control

DishHOME

Explore interactive TV features

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Chapter 2

Remote Control

TV Mode

Switch between TV inputs

TV/Video

TV Menu

Access menu features

available on some TVs

Mute

Turn TV volume on or off

Recall

Go back to last channel viewed

(or input, depending on your TV)

TV Power
top and bottom button

Turn TV on/off

Volume

Control TV volume

Arrows/Select Buttons

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

Number Buttons

Enter a desired channel number,
or navigate thorugh menus

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Picture-In-Picture

(PIP) Buttons

Watch two separate

programs at once

on TVs that support this

Satellite Receiver

DVD Mode

To use the features described in this section, make

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

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

Remote programming is required.

Press this
button for
DVD Mode

Remote Control

Switch VCR between its

Input

TV and videotape mode

Back

Reverse a DVD or videotape

Stop

Stop playing or recording a videotape,

stop playing a DVD

Record

Record on a videotape

DVD/VCR Power
& TV Power

Top button turns the

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

Arrows/Select Buttons

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

Pause

Pause a DVD or videotape

FWD

Forward a DVD or videotape

Play

Play a DVD or videotape

Number Buttons

Enter a desired channel number
on your VCR, or navigate through
DVD or VCR menus

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Chapter 2

Remote Control

Satellite Receiver Front Panel

Arrows

Smart Card Door

Slot for a future

smart card

Change channels

up/down, and move

around in on-screen

menus and guides

System Info

Displays the

System Information

Screen

Satellite Receiver Back Panel

Over-the-Air

Antenna In

Input Connection to

your over-the-air

antenna

Audio/Video

Output

High-quality, standard-

definition connection to your

TV audio and video input

Power

Turns receiver

power on/off,

press and hold

to reset receiver

Select

Selects

menu items

Digital Audio

Output

Connection to

a high-quality

digital sound

decoding system

Infrared Blaster

Sends IR Signals

to other components

Infrared Sensor

Receives IR Signals

HDMI

Output

Provides digital

audio and video

to an HDTV

from your

remote control

Ethernet

Port

For future

use

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Satellite In

Connection to

your satellite

dish

Over-the-Air

Input Connection to

your over-the-air

Satellite In

Connection to

your satellite

dish

TV Set Out

Audio and video

connection to your

standard-definition

TV video input

Antenna In

antenna

TV Set Out

Audio and video

connection to your

standard-definition

TV video input

YPbPr/

Component

Output

Optional connection to

your high-definition

TV video input

Audio/Video

Output

High-quality, standard-

definition connection to your

TV audio and video input

YPbPr/

Component

Output

Optional connection to

your high-definition

TV video input

standard-definition
connection to your

Or

Digital Audio

Output

Connection to

a high-quality

digital sound

decoding system

standard-definition
connection to your

S-Video

High-quality,

TV video input

S-Video

High-quality,

TV video input

USB
Port

For future

use

HDMI

Output

Provides digital

audio and video

to an HDTV

USB
Port

For future

use

Phone

Jack

Connection

to your

telephone line

Ethernet

Port

For future

use

Phone

Jack

Connection

to your

telephone line

USING THE MENUS

The menus make using the receiver and selecting programs quick and easy. Use the
menus to control the receiver and to use its features, such as setting locks, choosing a
program, or creating a favorites list.

Open and Close Menus

You can open the menus in either of two ways:

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

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

gram to open the Themes and Search menu.

Satellite Receiver

Using the Menus

– Press BROWSE (RIGHT ARROW) to display the Browse

Banner.

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

Highlighting Menu Options

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

Selecting Menu Options

When you select a menu option, that option takes effect right away. You can select a menu
option in either of two ways:

• If the option has a number next to it, press the number on
the NUMBER PAD button that matches this number. When
you use the NUMBER PAD, you do not need to highlight
the option first.

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

Program Guide is highlighted.

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Chapter 2

Using Text Fields

List of Choices in the Menus

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

There are two types of lists:

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

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

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

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

Canceling a Procedure

You can cancel a procedure in any of three ways:

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

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

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

changes you have made.

USING TEXT FIELDS

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

• On-screen keyboard

• Remote control NUMBER PAD

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Using the On-screen Keyboard

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

Using the Number Pad

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

While in the Text Field

Satellite Receiver

Using Text Fields

When the cursor is in the field:

• Press the LEFT ARROW to delete characters.

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

• Press STAR to backspace without deleting characters.

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

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Chapter 2

Tips

TIPS

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

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

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

QUESTIONS

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

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

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