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Chapter 2
Receiver Description and Installation
The Receiver Front Panel
Smart Card Door
Behind this door is a slot for a future smart card. No smart card is included with
this receiver.
Up and Down Arrow Buttons
The UP and DOWN buttons change the channel on the receiver.
IR Sensor and IR Blaster
The IR SENSOR receives IR signals from the remote control. The IR
BLASTER transmits IR signals to control a VCR in order to perform automated
recordings.
Power Button and Light
The GREEN LIGHT on the front panel lights up when you press the receiver's
POWER button ON and goes out when you press the POWER button OFF.
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Page 1: Receiver Description And Installation
Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation The Receiver Front Panel Smart Card Door Behind this door is a slot for a future smart card. No smart card is included with this receiver. Up and Down Arrow Buttons The UP and DOWN buttons change the channel on the receiver. IR Sensor and IR Blaster The IR SENSOR receives IR signals from the remote control. -
Page 2: The Receiver Back Panel Connections
Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation The Receiver Back Panel Connections The back panel of the receiver provides the connections that you use to connect the receiver to other electronic devices. It also provides the receiver power cord and telephone jack. Depending on the setup that you have, you may only use some of these connections. -
Page 3: Telephone Jack
Telephone Jack Connect a telephone cable with a standard RJ-11 telephone connector to the receiver here, and then connect the cable to an active telephone line. Note: The receiver must be connected at all times to an active telephone line. Remote Control The remote control gives you easy access to the features of your satellite receiver. -
Page 4: Remote Control Batteries
Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Remote Control Batteries The remote control comes with AAA batteries, which need to be installed when you first receive your system. When you replace old batteries, you should replace all of the batteries. Use batteries of the same kind, for example, alkaline or carbon zinc;... -
Page 5: Remote Control Settings
Remote Control Settings Change the Address The remote control and receiver can operate on any one of 16 addresses; however, they must both be on the same address for the remote to control the receiver. This section explains how to change the address in both devices. Note: Do not change the address of the remote unless absolutely necessary because the remote cannot control the receiver if the two devices have different addresses. -
Page 6: Connecting Your Receiver
Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Connecting Your Receiver Connection Diagram Example The diagram below is an example of how to connect your receiver, TV, and VCR. Tip: Using cable Typical Connection Procedure labels makes it easy to tell which cables connect to the receiver ports. -
Page 7: Performing The Qam Frequency Scan
Performing the QAM Frequency Scan Performing the QAM Frequency Scan Note: When you turn your receiver on it may display the QAM Frequency Scan and Signal Strength screen automatically. If it does, then skip down to Step 5. 1. Press the MENU button to open the Main Menu. 2. - Page 8 Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation 3. Select the Installation option on the System Setup Menu. 4. Select the QAM Scan/Signal option. The QAM Fre- Page 16 The Installation and Setup Menu screen is displayed. quency Scan and Signal Strength screen is displayed.
- Page 9 5. Select the Scan option. While scanning, the receiver displays the QAM Frequency Scan Progress screen. The scan can take a few minutes. Note: The receiver creates a table of available satellite transponders with the corresponding QAM frequencies. This table is required for correct operations. The receiver will again display the QAM Frequency Scan and Signal Strength screen.
- Page 10 Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation 7. Select the Cancel option to exit the Results menu. 8. Select the Cancel option to exit the Scan and Signal Strength 9. The receiver will display an Attention message pop up asking you to Page 18 Note: If the Results menu displays No Transponders have been found, check your cable connections and return to step 5 to repeat the...
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Page 11: Connecting Your Receiver To A Phone Line
Connecting Your Receiver to a Phone Line You must keep your receiver connected to an active telephone line. Otherwise, you may not be able to order pay per view programs or use all of the DISH Interactive features. Run the RJ-11 telephone cable supplied with your receiver from your receiver's back panel P Note: You may be able to use a wireless telephone extender. - Page 12 Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation 6. Move the highlight to the Outside Line Prefix list. Press the 7. Select the Prefix Code option. The receiver displays the same number 8. When you have completed entering all of your numbers, the Page 20 Note: Usually, you need a telephone number prefix only for business installations.