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Dish Network HD34-310 User Manual

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Safety Instructions......................................................................iii
Introduction ..................................................................................1
Key Features .....................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide .....................................................................1
If You Run Into Problems ..................................................................1
Montior Description .....................................................................3
Monitor Front Panel ...........................................................................3
Monitor Back Panel ...........................................................................4
Using the Remote Control .................................................................7
Using the Monitor's Features....................................................13
One-Touch Satellite Viewing ...........................................................13
PIP and POP ...................................................................................13
Main Menu ......................................................................................14
Sound Menu ....................................................................................14
Picture Menu ...................................................................................17
Channel Guide Menu ......................................................................19
Time Menu ......................................................................................20
Parental Control ..............................................................................21
PIP Menu ........................................................................................27
Setup Menu .....................................................................................28
Input Banner ....................................................................................33
Installation and Setup................................................................35
Installation Considerations ..............................................................35
Connecting Your HDTV Monitor ......................................................36
Auto Convergence (Projection TV Models Only) ............................38
Settings for Monitor Control .........................................................38
Troubleshooting.........................................................................39
Appendix.....................................................................................43
Limited Warranty .............................................................................43
FCC Compliance .............................................................................45
Equipment Modifications .................................................................45
Index............................................................................................47
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions..............iii Introduction ..................1 Key Features ..................1 How to Use This Guide ..............1 If You Run Into Problems ..............1 Montior Description ..............3 Monitor Front Panel ................3 Monitor Back Panel ................4 Using the Remote Control ..............7 Using the Monitor’s Features............13 One-Touch Satellite Viewing ............13 PIP and POP ...................13 Main Menu ..................14...
  • Page 2 Contents Notes Page ii...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions : This reminder is provided to call the satellite Note to HDTV monitor installer 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.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Welcome to DISH Network HDTV. This High Definition TV (HDTV) monitor will bring you the sharpest picture format available. Along with HDTV programming delivered by DISH Network, you will also be able to enhance your home entertainment system with this versatile monitor.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Notes Page 2...

  • Page 7: Montior Description

    : Normally, you would want to change programming channels using Note the DISH Network satellite receiver and its Electronic Program Guide. Volume Controls Turns the volume up or down. In the menu system, use the VOLUME CONTROLS to move through the menus and adjust menu controls.

  • Page 8: Monitor Back Panel

    DISH DVI Input because the DISH DVI cable Connect an activated DISH DVI-equipped carries the pic- DISH Network HD receiver to watch high ture signal, not definition programming. For information on the sound. how to display video from this input, see page •...

  • Page 9: Monitor Back Panel

    Monitor Back Panel Component Inputs Connect a component video source, such as a DVD player, to . For CMP1 CMP2 information on how to display video from this input, see page 9. • (Component Video) - Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals: (green), (blue), and...

  • Page 10: Monitor Description

    : For the best viewing experience, you should use the off- Note air tuner provided in your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite receiver. The satellite receiver’s off-air tuner can receive both analog and digital off-air broadcasts, integrates off-air programming into its Electronic Program Guide, and allows all of the satellite and off-air programming to be viewed over a single high-quality digital connection.

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control The remote control gives you easy access to the features of your monitor. This remote control is provided with your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite receiver. : Your remote control may look a little different than that shown.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Buttons

    DISH Network satellite receiver, and other devices. you would want to use the remote • Press the SAT mode button to turn on the monitor and DISH Network control in SAT satellite receiver, and change the monitor to the DISH DVI input so mode to watch you can watch satellite programming.

  • Page 13: Menu Button

    TV mode to use these buttons. SD/HD Input Button Press the SD/HD INPUT button to cycle through the inputs that are to be displayed ( , and DISH DVI VID1 VID2 FRNT CMP1 CMP2 Menu Button Press the MENU button to open the...

  • Page 14: Left And Right Arrow Buttons

    : For the best viewing experience, you should use the Note off-air tuner provided in your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite receiver. The satellite receiver’s off-air tuner can receive both analog and digital off-air broadcasts, integrates off-air programming into its Electronic Program Guide, and allows all of the satellite and off-air programming to be viewed over a single high-quality digital connection.

  • Page 15: Cancel Button

    Using the Remote Control Tip: Remember Select/OK Button to keep the remote control in TV mode to use Press the SELECT/OK button to: these buttons. • Select the option you highlight in a menu. • Freeze the picture when using , or the monitor’s off- VID1 VID2...
  • Page 16 : PIP through the monitor is not supported on , and a smaller win- Note DISH DVI CMP1 . However, your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network receiver may dow. POP also CMP2 have PIP capabilities which will allow PIP on the input. See your lets you watch DISH DVI User’s Guide for your satellite receiver.

  • Page 17: Using The Monitor's Features

    Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features One-Touch Satellite Viewing Once your HDTV monitor and DISH Network satellite TV receiver are connected with a cable, press the SAT button and the monitor and satellite receiver DISH DVI will begin displaying satellite programming. After the monitor is on, pressing the SAT button will always switch the display to satellite programming.

  • Page 18: Main Menu

    Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Main Menu When you press the MENU button on the remote control, the Main Menu displays. Use the to get to the menus described below which Main Menu allow you to customize settings on your monitor. Sound Menu menu allows you to customize the sound settings on your Sound...

  • Page 19: Sound Type

    : SAP is available only when using input. Note NTENNA ABLE : Your DISH Network satellite receiver includes secondary audio Note capabilities. See the User’s Guide that came with your satellite receiver for details. Page 15...

  • Page 20: Sound Logic

    Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Sound Logic Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume. Dynamic Bass Tip: Remember Enhances your TV's low-frequency response. The options are Medium to keep the High...

  • Page 21: Picture Menu

    Medium High • (available only on the direct view HD34-310) - Picture Rotation The TV has an extra large picture tube that makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field. Press the DOWN...
  • Page 22 (not available on )- When enabled Optimized Still Picture DISH DVI (box checked), enhances the picture specifically for still frames (for example, if you're watching a slide show on your HDTV monitor, or if you've paused a frame of a DVD).

  • Page 23: Channel Guide Menu

    Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the balance between the red and green levels. : Tint not available for , and inputs. Note DISH DVI CMP1 CMP2 Channel Guide Menu menu allows you to view and Channel Guide select from the entire list of inputs and channels and their labels.

  • Page 24: Time Menu

    Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Time Menu allows you to set up the monitor to turn itself on or off using Time Menu timers. To open the , press MENU, and then Sleep Wake Time Menu select Time • - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to set the TV Sleep Timer to turn off after a given time.

  • Page 25: Parental Control

    TV is turned “off.” For instructions to turn on V-Chip, see the following instructions. : Parental Control settings are not available for , or Note DISH DVI CMP1 inputs. CMP2 How V-Chip Works in USA and Canada V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)].
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating screen. Limit Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only - Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17.

  • Page 27: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Parental Control Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age- based rating level. To block programs with higher ratings: 1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to scroll to the rating Tip: Remember corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to view.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Canada V-Chip TV Rating Limit Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English French Rating Canadian English Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Adults . Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18.
  • Page 29 Parental Control Rating Canadian French Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Adults . Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. Viewers 16 and over . Programming is not suitable for those under age 16.

  • Page 30: Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

    Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings: 1.

  • Page 31: Pip Menu

    : PIP through the monitor is not supported on DISH DVI, CMP1, and Note CMP2. However, your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network receiver may have Tip: Remember PIP capabilities which will allow PIP on the DISH DVI input. See your User’s to keep the Guide for your satellite receiver. remote control in TV mode to use these buttons.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    Signal Type : For the best viewing experience, you should use the off-air Note tuner provided in your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite receiver. The satellite receiver’s off-air tuner can receive both analog and digital off-air broadcasts, will integrate off-air...
  • Page 33 TV is switched on. Hides the picture by "closing" it from the sides when the TV is switched off. This feature is not available for HD ( inputs). DISH DVI • - Use the SELECT/OK to open the Special Features Special menu.

  • Page 34: Closed Caption

    When a program is closed captioned, is displayed in the channel banner. : Your DISH Network satellite receiver includes closed captioning Note features. See your User’s Guide for details. : Closed captioning is not available when using...
  • Page 35 3. Highlight Autotuning extensive fea- tures of your 4. Choose which channel you would like to set. DISH Network : The mode buttons on your DISH Network remote control Note satellite receiver. correspond to the channels as follows: Autotuning •...

  • Page 36: Auto Convergence

    The colors adjust by starting auto convergence. : To converge the monitor’s DISH DVI picture, you must have the Note monitor switched to the DISH DVI input during convergence. To converge on standard definition inputs, repeat auto convergence on one of those inputs.

  • Page 37: Input Banner

    Input Banner Manual Convergence Manual convergence let you adjust the monitor’s tubes to make a clear picture on the screen. For best results, make sure the monitor has been on for about an hour when you perform the manual convergence procedure. : This type of is available only on some models.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Notes Page 34...

  • Page 39: Installation And Setup

    Chapter 4 Installation and Setup Installation Considerations Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the monitor and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. •...

  • Page 40: Connecting Your Hdtv Monitor

    Installation and Setup Connecting Your HDTV Monitor Use the diagram below and the following instructions to connect your DISH Network HD monitor to your DISH Network satellite receiver and other optional devices. This is the recommended installation for best results, though other installations are also supported.
  • Page 41 Connecting Your HDTV Monitor Connect Your DISH Network Satellite Receiver 1. Connect a DVI cable between the monitor and DISH Network satellite receiver connectors. DISH DVI 2. Connect red and white RCA-type cables between the matching color RCA-type plugs on the monitor audio inputs and DISH Network satellite receiver audio outputs.

  • Page 42: Auto Convergence (Projection Tv Models Only)

    The colors can be adjusted by starting auto convergence. : Auto Convergence is available only on projection TV models. Note : To converge the monitor’s DISH DVI picture, you must have the Note monitor switched to the DISH DVI input during convergence. To converge on standard definition inputs, repeat auto convergence on one of those inputs.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Read the What’s Happening column until you find the problem. • Try each of the suggested solutions in the What to Do column. 3. If the problem cannot be solved using the above steps, call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474). Page 39...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Tables

    • Monitor set for the wrong input. Press the SAT button on the remote control. • Make sure the satellite receiver is on. • Check your DISH DVI cable connections. Remote won’t control the monitor. • Remote control may need to be reprogrammed. See the instructions on page 38.
  • Page 45 • Closed caption is available only on 480i inputs through the monitor. Check your User’s Guide for you DISH Network satellite receiver for details. Freeze button not working. • The freeze feature is not available for Component video (CMP1 or CMP2) or DISH DVI inputs. V-Chip/Parental Controls...
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Notes Page 42...

  • Page 47: Appendix

    What the Warranty Covers This warranty extends only to the original user of this DISH Network Monitor. EchoStar Technologies Corporation ("EchoStar") warrants this DISH Network Monitor against defects in materials or workmanship as follows:...
  • Page 48 OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS DISH NETWORK MONITOR, NOR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS DISH NETWORK MONITOR. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ECHOSTAR'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THIS DISH NETWORK MONITOR.

  • Page 49: Fcc Compliance

    FCC Compliance How State Law Relates to this Warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
  • Page 50 Appendix Notes Page 46...

  • Page 51: Index

    Index CC 33 Lock 33 Advanced Picture Settings 17 Mono (or Stereo) 33 Autoformat 17 Mute 33 Automatic Sound Level 15 SAP 15, 33 Installation Instructions 35 Before You Begin 35 Before You Begin 35 Black Level 19 Connecting Your HDTV Monitor 36 Channel Guide Menu 19 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 26 Color 19...
  • Page 52 Index Safety Important Stand and Base Safety Informa- tion 35 Instructions iii Position Cable Properly to Avoid Audio Interference 35 Protect Against Power Surges 35 Protect Components from Overheating 35 Tips iv Second Audio Program (SAP) 15 SAP 33 Setup Menu 28 Channel Setup 28 Closed Caption 30 Convergence 32...
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  • Page 57 Write the following information in the spaces provided below. You may need to provide this information if you call the Customer Service Center. Purchase Location Name: Purchase Location Telephone Number: Monitor Serial Number: 131773...

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