Dish Network MP1 Setup Instructions

DISH receivers will often not show when they are on signal if they have incorrect "Check Switch"
information. For this reason, DISH users must clear current settings before pointing. To do this for most
DISH receivers, follow these steps. The following instructions are based on a ViP
If your receiver differs from the options shown, you may need to consult your receiver manual. The
wording and display used in your receiver may differ slightly.
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DISH Receiver Setup for MP1
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Before starting,
disconnect coax
from "Sat in" on
back of receiver.
Press Menu on
your remote.
Select option 6,
System Setup.
Select option 1,
Point Dish.
Check that there
are no checkmarks
by SuperDISH or
Alternate. Select
Test.
This should clear
out any previously
installed devices.
Then, select Done.
Re-connect the
coaxial cable to
the "Satellite In"
port on the back
of the receiver.
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211 receiver.
Select option 1,
Installation.
Select
Check Switch.
The receiver will
go through a
number of steps
and then may
warn that fewer
satellites were
detected.
If so, select Save.
It may ask you to
confirm. If so,
select Save again.