IMPORTANT! Safety Instructions 01. Read these Instructions. 02. Follow all Instructions. 03. Keep these Instructions. 04. Do not use this receiver near water. 05. Clean only with a dry cloth. 06. Do not block any of the ventalation openings, install in accordance with instructions. 07.
Dolby Laboratories. The T1000n-VM is a Terrestrial Receiver, it requires a UHF Aerial to operate correctly. It does not use a Satellite Dish. For help, please refer to the Technical Support Contact Details under the Menu - System Info or Page 19 in this User Manual.
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CONTENTS: About your Set Top Box................Welcome....................What’s in the Box?................Product Overview..................Front and Back View................Remote Control..................Connecting Up..................Getting Started..................Main Menu....................Channel Organiser ................User Preference..................System Settings..................Manual Timer..................Admin....................EPG (Weekly EPG)................... System Info....................User Options....................
Product Overview Front & Back View Front Panel & Side Panel T1000n-VM 01. LED INDICATOR: GREEN - Powered ON. RED - Stand-by. 02. IR SENSOR: Used to receive the signal from the Remote Control. 03. USB (2.0) PORT: Connect external USB Devices (Software Update Only).
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Product Overview Remote Control POWER: Standby ON/OFF. REC: No functionality with the T1000n-VM. LIST: No functionality with the T1000n-VM. MUTE: Toggle sound ON/OFF. EPG: Call up the Freeview EPG (Electronic Program Guide). INFO: Show information on selected channel or event.
CONNECTING UP: Connecting Up Connecting to your UHF Aerial Connect the cable from your UHF Aerial* to the RF IN socket on the back of your receiver. *It’s best to check that your UHF Aerial is aligned correctly and that the UHF Aerial can withstand any strong weather. Connecting to your TV Connecting using a HDMI Cable HD Ready TV...
GETTING STARTED: Step Install batteries in the Remote Control Open the battery cover of the Remote and put 2x AAA size batteries so the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the Remote. Replace the battery cover. Step Plug in and switch on Plug the AC Adapter into the wall socket and switch on.
MAIN MENU: Main Menu Main Menu All receiver’s settings and tuning options are accessed from the Main Menu. You may require to access this menu if you wish to alter the Settings, Preferences or if you experience an issue with the receiver and need to reset it. You can bring up the Main Menu by pressing the MENU button on the Remote Control.
MAIN MENU: Main Menu - Organiser Channel Organiser Lock, Skip or Delete a Channel. 1. Press MENU on your remote. 2. Select Channel Organiser from the Main Menu. Press OK. 3. Select a channel you wish to set using the ▲▼ keys on the remote. 4.
MAIN MENU: Main Menu - Settings User Preference User Preference allows you to adjust the common settings of the receiver so that you can customise your viewing experience. To do this, select the preference you wish to adjust (this will be highlighted in blue) then press the RIGHT button on your remote to adjust the settings.
MAIN MENU: Main Menu - Settings System Settings Select the preference you wish to adjust (this will be highlighted in blue) then press the RIGHT button on your remote to adjust the settings. HD Resolution This is where you set the HDMI output resolution.
MAIN MENU: Main Menu Manual Timer Manual Timer allows you to set up a specific date and time where the receiver will turn itself on if in standby or switch to the specified channel if already powered on. Once a timer has activated, the receiver will remain on. To power the receiver down, press the standby button.
MAIN MENU: Main Menu Admin Overtime, software updates may become available to this receiver either through the USB or Over the Freeview platform. Factory Reset This will return all settings back to original factory settings, deleting all channel related information, including bookings and user settings.
System Info Model Number and Serial Number of your receiver. Technical Support Phone, Email and Website details to contact Dish TV. This information can be helpful when speaking to a support technician who needs to find out more about your receiver.
USER OPTIONS: Remote Control - REPEAT Button User Options User Options can be accessed from watching a channel and has options to turn on subtitles, audio description. To open and view User Options, press the REPEAT button at the bottom right of the remote.
EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Remote Control - EPG Button Freeview MHEG EPG The Freeview EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) is an on screen TV guide that you can access through the Main Menu. It’s simple to use and lets you see 8 days of programme listings for every Freeview Channel.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Dish TV T1000n-VM Terrestrial Receiver - Requires a connection to a UHF Aerial. Q. There is a message on my TV saying “No Signal” A. Low or No signal can cause this message to appear, it could be either or all of the following: •...
• Batteries are flat. Replace with new batteries. • Infrared receiver on the T1000n-VM Check that there is a clear line unit is obstructed. of sight between the front panel and your remote control. Move any obstructions if necessary.
Contact us through either of these methods: Call Us: Call our team during our Office Hours on 0800 DISH TV (0800 347 488), this is only available to Landlines. When using a Cell Phone, call 07 929 4123. Email Us: 0800 347 488 Email our team at any time at support@dishtv.co.nz or fill out the detailed form...
• All warranty claims will require you to return the product to our address. • The obligations of Dish TV are limited to the repair of defective parts. The costs and risks of transport to the retailer as well as removal and installation of the product, or any other costs directly or indirectly related to its repair, are not covered by warranty.
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