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Equipment and Software Covered by this User's Guide
This User Guide covers DISH Player-DVR 522 and DISH Player-DVR 625 receivers and software models DP522 and DP625. This Guide
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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    Printed in the United States of America. DISH Network is a registered trademark of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. For information about DISH Network, please visit our website at www.dishnetwork.com. We acknowledge all product names, trade names, or corporate names we mention in this User Guide to be the proprietary property of the registered owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions................iii Chapter 1 - Introduction ..............1 Welcome! ....................1 About this Receiver ................2 Overview ....................4 Getting Started ..................6 Quick Tour of Basic Features ............... 7 Quick Tour of the Menus ..............9 Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features ........14 Quick Tour of Watching One Program While Recording Others ..
  • Page 3 Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls ......106 Using Troubleshooting Tools ............117 Chapter 4 - Dish Antenna Installation.........119 Installing a DISH 500 Antenna ............119 Installing a Multiple Dish DISH Pro System ........125 DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams ...............128 Running Coaxial Cable ..............133 Chapter 5 - Reference..............135 Troubleshooting Tables ..............135...

  • Page 4: 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 5 Safety : This reminder is provided to call the Note to Satellite TV System Installer 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.
  • Page 6 AFFIX THESE TO CABLES THAT CONNECT AFFIX THESE TO THE TV SET TO THE BACK OF THE RECEIVER CH 3 CH 4 Use these labels to help remind you of the channel you should use See Chapter 2, Receiver Description & Installation to watch Satellite TV Instructions for details on using these labels...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on choosing DISH Network. You are about to experience the excitement and convenience of Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service, which delivers the very best picture and sound quality. DISH Network consistently provides state-of-the-art products and satellite-delivered services —...

  • Page 8: About This Receiver

    Chapter 1 Introduction About this Receiver Your DISH Network satellite receiver has features that make watching TV more exciting. Along with the DVR functions, you are about to discover new ways to make programming choices. Dual and Single Modes The satellite receiver can be installed and operated in one of two ways: Dual Mode Dual Mode uses TV1 outputs to deliver programming to the nearby TV, and TV2 outputs to deliver programming to the remote TV(s).

  • Page 9: Remote Controls

    About this Receiver Single Mode Single Mode provides dual tuner features to a single TV like Picture-in- Picture (PIP) and the ability to watch one live program while recording another. Program viewing at each TV location is the same (Shared View enabled). Remote Controls Two remote controls come with your receiver: •...

  • Page 10: Overview

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview , you need to install the system or Before you use your satellite receiver have it installed by a professional technician. For a professional installation, please call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474). If you install the system yourself, use the instructions in Chapter 2.

  • Page 11: Fixed Images

    Overview Fixed Images 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.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Introduction Getting Started After your system has been installed, order and watch your programming using the following steps: Step 1: Ordering Your Programming 1. Using a remote control, press SAT and then press the blank POWER button to turn on the receiver. Make sure the TV is also on.

  • Page 13: Quick Tour Of Basic Features

    Quick Tour of Basic Features Step 2: Finding Programs to Watch Tip: The Program Guide provides a 1. Press the GUIDE button. complete listing of all programs avail- able on all chan- 2. When the opens, use the UP or Program Guide nels, including DOWN ARROW to view information on other...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Introduction 5. Select to see a list of sporting events. Sports 6. Press the VIEW TV button to go back to watch a program. 7. Press the INFO button to see information about the program. : The first time you press the INFO button, the Note information screen is transparent.

  • Page 15: Quick Tour Of The Menus

    Quick Tour of the Menus 10. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to change the channel information you see at the bottom of the TV screen. 11. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight the program coming on next at the bottom. Press the LEFT ARROW button to go back to the program on now.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Introduction 2. Press the 1 button to select the option on the Program Guide . This opens the on the TV screen. Main Menu Program Guide You can use the to find and select a program to watch. Program Guide For now, though, go on with this tour.
  • Page 17 Quick Tour of the Menus 6. Press the 3 button to select the option. This menu Customer provides convenient access to your DISH Network account to review your statement, pay your bill, upgrade programming, and more. 7. Press the 0 button to go back to the Main Menu 8.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Introduction 10. Press the 5 button to select the option on the Locks Main . This menu allows you to apply password-protected Menu locks on programming based on rating, or even on a channel- by-channel basis. 11. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu 12.
  • Page 19 Quick Tour of the Menus 14. Press the 7 button to select the option on the Daily Schedule . The Main Menu Daily Schedule ists the timers that are planned for today, the future (up to nine days), and those that occurred in the recent past.

  • Page 20: Quick Tour Of Digital Video Recorder Features

    Chapter 1 Introduction 19. Press 9 to open the menu. This menu lets DISH On Demand Tip: Press the you select a program you recorded ( ) or a DISH My Recordings remote control On Demand program ( Movies and More DVR button to : DISH On Demand will be available with a future software Note...
  • Page 21 Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features : The status bar at the bottom of your screen shows how long the Note program has been paused. You can pause a live program for up to two hours. 3. Press the PLAY button to watch the program from the point where you paused it.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Introduction 7. Press PLAY. 8. Press the SKIP FWD button to skip ahead about 30 seconds in the play back. : You cannot skip ahead if you are watching live TV. Note 9. Press the PAUSE button and then press the FWD button to forward the program in slow motion.
  • Page 23 Quick Tour of Digital Video Recorder Features 10. Press the VIEW TV button to go back right away to the program in progress. 11. Press the RECORD button to start recording the program right now. 12. When the displays, select Record Remainder of this Event to start recording now.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Introduction 16. Press the BACK button to reverse the program. : Let the program reverse all the way to its start. Note 17. Press the DVR button. This opens the menu on DVR Events the TV screen. 18. Use the remote control arrow buttons to highlight an event on the DVR Events menu (it’s OK to highlight an event...

  • Page 25: Quick Tour Of Watching One Program While Recording Others

    Quick Tour of Watching One Program While Recording Others Quick Tour of Watching One Program While Recording Others The steps below show one of many ways to watch one program while recording another. To tour this feature, your satellite receiver must be in (see page 49) or in with enabled...

  • Page 26: Quick Tour Of Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    Chapter 1 Introduction 9. Select a program that you recorded in an earlier tour (one that is not recording now), then select Start 10. You should now be watching a pre-recorded program while the receiver is recording the other two events (programs). Quick Tour of Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your DISH Network receiver allows you to watch two different programs at the same time using Picture-in-Picture (PIP).

  • Page 27: Satellite Television

    Satellite Television 3. Press GUIDE on the remote. Use the to find a program Program Guide that you want to watch now. Select that program. 4. This new program will be full screen. 5. Press SWAP to go back to watching your original program and put this new program in the PIP window.

  • Page 28: Satellite Signal Quality

    Chapter 1 Introduction Satellite Signal Quality Rain and Snow Fade Tip: If you lose your picture, it’s Heavy rain, snow, or cloud cover can block the satellite signal, which can most likely due interrupt your programming service. By aiming the satellite dish to get the to heavy rain, strongest signal during installation, you can help prevent rain and snow snow, or snow...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 - Receiver Description And Installation

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation 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. Indicators • - The green light indicates that the receiver is providing TV1 Power programming to the nearby TV through the output connections.

  • Page 30: Receiver Back Panel

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Receiver Back Panel Tip: The six coaxial connections on the back of your receiver are color coded to make the The receiver connections on the back panel are placed in three groups: connectors easy to •...

  • Page 31: Digital Audio Out

    Receiver Back Panel Digital Audio Out is for use with high-quality digital Tip: If you connect IGITAL UDIO UTPUT sound decoding systems. Connect the IGITAL UDIO UTPUT a cable to the TV/ with a Digital Audio Optical cable (available at consumer Antenna In port, electronics stores).

  • Page 32: Remote Controls

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation RCA Out audio/video outputs provide high picture quality and stereo sound to your TV (if your TV has these connections). These outputs can be used to provide menus and programming to a wireless audio/video transmitter or to a second input on a nearby TV.
  • Page 33 Remote Controls Types of Remote Controls uses infrared (IR) uses UHF Pro Remote Control 1 Remote Control 2 light signals to: signals to: • Control menus for the • Control menus for the TV 1 TV 2 nearby TV in remote TVs in Dual Mode Dual Mode...

  • Page 34: Low Battery Warning

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Batteries The remote controls come 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, and don’t mix batteries of different kinds.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Receiver To A Nearby Tv

    Connecting the Receiver to a Nearby TV Connecting the Receiver to a Nearby TV This section describes how to connect receiver output ports to a nearby TV. TV 1 The easiest way to connect the receiver to the TV is using coaxial cable connections, but you may also use outputs.

  • Page 36: Confirm Remote Control 1 Operation

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation RCA and S-Video Connections (TV1) 1. Connect one of the following video cables: video cable (yellow) from the receiver outputs to the nearby • TV’s video input. • cable from the receiver outputs to the nearby TV’s IDEO input.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Receiver To The Tv(S) In Another Room(S)

    Connecting the Receiver to the TV(s) in Another Room(s) Connecting the Receiver to the TV(s) in Another Room(s) This section describes how to connect the receiver connection to CH 21–69 O the cable-ready remote TV located in another room away from the receiver. This installation uses your in-home cable system.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation If you have an off-air antenna or cable connected to your in- home cable system, see Optional - Connecting to an Off- Air Antenna or Cable following this section. Make sure you are familiar with how to change channels on your TV and if necessary how to switch your TV between off-air and cable channels.
  • Page 39 Connecting the Receiver to the TV(s) in Another Room(s) 8. Connect on the receiver to your existing wall cable outlet CH 21-69 O using a coaxial cable. : If you do not have an existing in-home cable system, you will need to Note run coaxial cable to each TV in other rooms.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation 16. You may need to change the cable connection on the splitter that sends the TV signal throughout your house. The change that needs to be made is move the cable coming from the receiver from the output of CH 21-69 O the splitter to the input of the splitter using the instructions that follow.
  • Page 41 Connecting the Receiver to the TV(s) in Another Room(s) 23. If desired to remind you of which TV channel your satellite programming is on, write the channel number you wrote in step 4 on a blank channel sticker and place it on or near your remote TV(s). The stickers are inside the front cover of this guide.

  • Page 42: Programming The Recover Button

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Programming the Recover Button Your remote controls come equipped with a RECOVER button that helps you if you accidentally change the channel or video input on your remote TV and cannot get the picture back from your satellite receiver. When you press the RECOVER button as described on page 56, the remote control sends commands to your remote TV to change channels or video inputs to try to get you back to watching satellite programming.

  • Page 43: Changing The Tv1 And Tv2 Output Channels

    Changing the TV1 and TV2 Output Channels Changing the TV1 and TV2 Output Channels The receiver comes preset to use channel 3 for and off-air channel 60 for . If you are experiencing interference on the channels you are using, follow these instructions to change the channel that uses.

  • Page 44: Connecting The Receiver To The Phone Line

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Connecting the Receiver to the Phone Line Keep the receiver connected to an active telephone line so you can order Pay- Per-View programs and use all of the features, and dish home Interactive TV other services from DISH Network.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Receiver To A Dish Antenna System

    : Some receivers include a DISH Pro Plus Separator that can be used Note when installing the receiver with a single cable along with a DISH Pro Plus Switch or LNBF. 2. Peel off the blue stickers and affix them to the cables close to where they...
  • Page 46 10. Once the software upgrade is complete, you will see a message that your receiver’s memory is being upgraded. 11. Do not disturb the receiver while the receiver’s memory is being upgraded. : If you are installing other DISH Pro or DISH Pro Plus receivers, be Note sure to run...

  • Page 47: Optional - Connecting Vcrs To The System

    Optional - Connecting VCRs to the System Optional - Connecting VCRs to the System The diagram below provide example of how to connect VCRs to your satellite TV system. Your installation may be different. Connecting a VCR to the Nearby TV 1.

  • Page 48: Optional - Connecting To An Off-Air Antenna Or Cable

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Connecting a VCR to the Remote TV For this installation, always leave your VCR powered on so that the TV can receive satellite programming. If you turn off your VCR, your TV will not be tuned to the correct channel to receive satellite programming.

  • Page 49: Optimize Your Remote Controls

    Optimize Your Remote Controls Optimize Your Remote Controls Change the Address When you receive your system, both remote controls and the receiver have been set to communicate on address 1. However, because UHF signals travel long distances and go through walls, a neighbor’s UHF Pro remote could control your receiver by mistake if they are on the same address.

  • Page 50: Attach A Uhf Attenuator

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation 6. Press the RECORD button. 7. Make sure the you see on the Secondary Remote Address screen is the same as the one you entered in step 4. If System Info it isn’t, the remote cannot control the receiver. 8.
  • Page 51 Optimize Your Remote Controls 1. Take the UHF antenna off of the receiver’s back panel UHF Remote Antenna input 2. Put the attenuator onto the UHF Remote Antenna input. 3. Put the UHF antenna onto the attenuator. Page 45...

  • Page 52: Setting Up Tv1 To Operate In Uhf Pro

    Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Setting Up TV1 to Operate in UHF Pro You can set your receiver to operate your TV1 using another UHF Pro remote control (sold separately) by completing the following instructions: If you set up your receiver to operate the side using UHF Pro, the two UHF Pro remotes for this receiver will interfere with each other when operated at the same time.

  • Page 53: Setting Up Tv1 To Operate In Ir

    Setting Up TV1 to Operate in IR Setting Up TV1 to Operate in IR The following instructions describe how to set up TV1 to operate in IR only. 1. Perform the following with an existing remote control: a. Open the screen by pressing MENU-6-1-8 on the TV1 UHF Pro Setup remote control.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Receiver Description and Installation Notes Page 48...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3 - Using The System

    Chapter 3 Using the System Using Dual and Single Modes Your DISH Network satellite receiver includes features that gives you greater flexibility in how you watch TV. These features include two modes of operation: Dual Mode Single Mode Dual Mode uses TV1 outputs to deliver programming to the nearby TV and Dual Mode TV2 outputs to deliver programming to the remote TV(s).
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Using the System Using Picture-In-Picture lets you watch two programs at once using PIP. The following Single Mode instructions describe how to use PIP: 1. Press the PIP button. The window displays in the lower-right corner of the screen. 2.
  • Page 57 Using Dual and Single Modes Using Shared View is a feature of that lets you activate the TV2 audio Shared View Single Mode and video outputs to display the same programming as the TV1 outputs. While using this feature, both the green 1 and blue 2 remotes for your satellite receiver can control what is displayed on all TVs connected to the system.

  • Page 58: Using The Remote Controls

    Chapter 3 Using the System Switching Between Dual and Single Mode Put the satellite receiver in by pressing the front panel Dual Single Mode button. Keep the following items in mind when switching the satellite Mode receiver between Dual and Single Mode Dual Mode Single Mode DUAL MODE front panel...
  • Page 59 Using the Remote Controls Menu Button Press the MENU button to open the Main Menu Page Up and Page Down (Arrow) Buttons Press the PAGE UP button or the PAGE DOWN button to move, page by page, through the list, a , an Program Guide Theme...

  • Page 60: Arrow Buttons

    Chapter 3 Using the System Arrow Buttons • Change channels while watching TV - Press the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons. • Open the - Press the RIGHT ARROW button. Browse Banner • Show - Press the LEFT ARROW button. Themes •...

  • Page 61: View Tv Button

    Using the Remote Controls View TV Button Press the VIEW TV button to close all menus and go to watching programming. Press the VIEW TV button to briefly display the while Program Banner watching a program. Cancel Button Press the CANCEL button to cancel and go back to the previous menu or to watch a program.

  • Page 62: Recover Button

    Chapter 3 Using the System Star Button Press the STAR button to: • Open the menu. DVR Events • Backspace without deleting while using the function of your. Search Zero Button Press the ZERO button to forward space while using the search function of your receiver.

  • Page 63: Dvr Buttons

    Using the Remote Controls 3. If you see the screen, press the SELECT button to close the System Info screen. You have recovered your satellite video. 4. If you do not see the screen, repeat steps 2 and 3 until you System Info have recovered your satellite video.

  • Page 64: Using The Menus

    Chapter 3 Using the System 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: Tip: In Dual Mode,...

  • Page 65: Highlighting Menu Options

    Using the Menus – When watching a program, open the menu. Themes and Search – Display the Browse Banner To close a menu and return to watching a program, press either the VIEW TV or CANCEL button. : If you do not do anything in a menu for several minutes, the menu Note automatically closes.

  • Page 66: Selecting Menu Options

    Chapter 3 Using the System 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.

  • Page 67: Using Text Fields

    Using Text Fields Canceling a Procedure You can cancel a procedure in any of three ways: • If you want to return to watching a program, press the remote control VIEW TV button. • If you want to return to the previous menu, press the CANCEL button.

  • Page 68: Changing Channels

    Chapter 3 Using the System Changing Channels There are three ways to change channels: Press the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons. • • Use the NUMBER PAD buttons. • Press GUIDE and then select the channel from the Program Guide Using the Program Guide The on-screen provides a complete listing of the available...
  • Page 69 Using the Program Guide Changing the Channel in the Program Guide Tip: When using the Program Guide, do 1. Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide you want to know who is in the movie you’re about to watch? Press the INFO button to find out.

  • Page 70: Displaying Program Information

    Chapter 3 Using the System Displaying Program Information The Program Banner provides information about the program you Program Banner are watching. The receiver displays the for a few Program Banner seconds at the top of the TV screen every time you change the channel or press the remote control VIEW TV button.

  • Page 71: Using The Browse Banner

    Displaying Program Information Using the Browse Banner Tip: When using the 1. Press the BROWSE (RIGHT ARROW) button to open the Browse Banner, do Browse Banner you want to know when the movie you’re about to watch was made? Press the INFO button to find out.

  • Page 72: Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs

    Chapter 3 Using the System Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs 1. Select a Pay-Per-View program in the . A message like the Program Guide following displays: 2. To buy the Pay-Per-View program, select the option. The receiver displays a confirmation menu. : When you confirm an order for a Pay-Per-View program, you cannot Note cancel the order and you will be billed for it.

  • Page 73: Reviewing Purchase History

    Reviewing Purchase History To order a DISH On Demand program: 1. Press the DVR button to open DISH On Demand 2. Select Movies & More 3. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to scroll through your program choices. 4. Select the program you want to watch and follow the on-screen instructions. : When you confirm an order for a DISH On Demand program, you Note cannot cancel the order and you will be billed for it.
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Using the System • When you put the receiver in , the Single Mode Favorites Lists not available. • If you choose a program using or by entering most channel Themes numbers, the receiver tunes to the channel for that program whether or not that channel is on the active Favorites List Creating or Changing a Favorites List...

  • Page 75: Using Timers And Recordings

    Using Timers and Recordings Naming a Favorites List 1. Press MENU-8-3 to open Favorites 2. Select the that you want to change. Favorites List 3. Select the option. Edit Name : You cannot change the name of the list. Note All Chan All Sub 4.

  • Page 76: Timer Frequency

    Chapter 3 Using the System Overview Refer to this section as you get familiar with how to set up Timers Timer Types There are three types of timers: • - Records an event onto your receiver for later viewing. • - Automatically changes the channel for live viewing of the event.

  • Page 77: Timer Options

    Using Timers and Recordings For example, having six programs scheduled to record at the same time cannot be done on a dual-tuner receiver; therefore, the receiver will record only the two programs with the highest priorities. • All timers have a priority that you can change at any time. •...
  • Page 78 Chapter 3 Using the System • Create a timer. Manual • Create a timer. DISH Pass • Select to edit a timer. Edit List Daily Schedule lists the timers that are planned for today, the future (up to Daily Schedule nine days), and those that occurred in the recent past.

  • Page 79: Special Considerations When Using Timers

    Using Timers and Recordings When a Timer Starts a Recording For two minutes before an timer starts a recording, the receiver may display a digital countdown on the TV screen. This symbol disappears when the program begins. While the symbol is displayed, you may do one of the following: Press CANCEL to clear the symbol from the TV screen.

  • Page 80: Using The Daily Schedule

    Chapter 3 Using the System Using the Daily Schedule Use the to plan and manage your timers. Daily Schedule 1. Press MENU-7. 2. Use the ARROWS to select a future program if you want to skip or restore a timer. You can also choose to protect it, or view the start early/end late settings.

  • Page 81: Setting Up An Automatic Timer

    Using Timers and Recordings Setting Up an Automatic Timer Tip: You can edit The following instructions explain the easiest way to set up an automatic timer. and delete timers 1. Find the program that starts in the future you want to record using the from either TV output.
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Using the System Setting Up a Manual Timer lets you set custom start and stop times for a timer. Manual Timer 1. Press MENU-7. Tip: You can edit and delete timers 2. Select Timers from either TV output. 3.

  • Page 83: Setting Up A Dish Pass Timer

    Using Timers and Recordings Setting Up a DISH Pass™ Timer DISH Pass lets you create timers to record programs automatically based on your search criteria. When the receiver finds programs that meet your search criteria, it will automatically set a timer to record that program. As the program guide is updated, DISH Pass will continue to find and record your shows based upon your search criteria.

  • Page 84: Deleting A Timer

    Chapter 3 Using the System : After entering your search words, and selecting , be Note Create Timer sure to review the timers that creates—some may not be what DISH Pass Tip: It's very you are expecting. You can: important to leave the receiver •...

  • Page 85: Watching One Program While Recording Another

    Watching One Program While Recording Another 4. Select the timer or timers you want to delete. if you want to delete all of your timers. Note Select All 5. Select . The timer(s) are deleted. Delete Watching One Program While Recording Another Single Mode Tip: You can use While in...
  • Page 86 Chapter 3 Using the System 5. Press GUIDE on the remote. Use the to find a program that Program Guide you want to watch now. Select that program. You are now watching one program while recording another. 6. Press RECORD and select when the popup displays.
  • Page 87 Watching One Program While Recording Another Dual Mode with Record Plus Another feature that adds flexibility to the way you watch TV is Record Plus When is enabled, you can decide which receiver output ( Record Plus ) will record your events. This feature is available in only.
  • Page 88 Chapter 3 Using the System 3. When the screen displays, select one of Record Remainder of This Event the following: • From TV1, select • From TV2, select : When recording using , it is possible for someone at the Note Record Plus other TV to cancel your recording.
  • Page 89 Watching One Program While Recording Another 6. Press RECORD. Select one of the following: • Select to start the recording now. • Select to customize the recording as described on page 82. Options 7. Press DVR on the remote control. The screen will open.
  • Page 90 Chapter 3 Using the System 3. Press the RECORD button. A message will display asking whether you want to record the remainder of the program. Select to begin recording now. 4. Press DVR on the remote control. The screen will open. You DVR Event should see the program that is recording indicated by the red dot next to the listings.

  • Page 91: Using The Dvr Features

    Using the DVR Features Using the DVR Features Most satellite TV programs and films are copyrighted. In some cases, copyright law may apply to private, in-home recording. The DVR features let you decide how to watch TV. You can pause, reverse, or skip back through a program.
  • Page 92 Chapter 3 Using the System Press the FWD (“FORWARD”) button once to forward the program four times as fast as normal play. Press the FWD button twice to forward at 15 times normal speed, three times to forward at 60 times normal speed, and four times to forward at 300 times normal speed.
  • Page 93 Using the DVR Features Start Recording a Program • At a program’s start, press the remote control’s RECORD button. • If you’ve watched a program from its start, up to about two hours after it’s started, you can reverse to its start: 1.
  • Page 94 Chapter 3 Using the System • If you hide adult channels and lock the receiver, this menu doesn’t list Tip: Press any adult programs by name. the remote to see a • To review programs you have recorded or have scheduled to record list of the events with the DVR features, use this menu.
  • Page 95 Using the DVR Features • Press the FWD (“FORWARD”) button once to forward the program four times as fast as normal play. Press the FWD button twice to forward at 15 times normal speed, three times to forward at 60 times normal speed, and four times to forward at 300 times normal speed.

  • Page 96: Using Themes And Search

    Chapter 3 Using the System 3. Select an event on the menu (not the one you’re DVR Events recording). This opens an information menu for that event. Tip: If you want to archive an event to 4. Press the PLAY button. save it for a long time, you can move Copy Recordings to Videotape...
  • Page 97 Using Themes and Search • Press the MENU button, and then select the Themes and option. Search 2. Select a category. 3. Select a program in the list. : If the program you highlighted is on some time in the future, the Note receiver will open the menu.

  • Page 98: Search History

    Chapter 3 Using the System 3. You can search for events two ways: • Select to search for the words that appear in the title of a program. Title • Select to search for words that are in the program description. Info 4.

  • Page 99: Using Locks

    Using Locks 2. Select to display the screen. History Search History 3. At the screen, you have the following options: Search History • - Select one of the items and then select Search Search • - Select one of the items and then select to make changes.

  • Page 100: Locking And Unlocking The Receiver

    Chapter 3 Using the System When You Have Locked the Receiver • If you try to access a locked item or open the menu, the receiver Locks displays a message prompting you to enter the password. • The receiver allows you three tries to enter the correct password. If you fail to enter the correct password, the receiver does not allow more tries for several minutes.
  • Page 101 Using Locks 3. Select the option. The receiver displays a Lock System Unlock System message prompting you to enter a password to lock the system. 4. Enter and verify a password, using the NUMBER PAD buttons. The receiver displays stars (*) as you enter the digits of the password. When you enter the fourth digit of the password, the receiver highlights the option.

  • Page 102: Creating Or Changing Channel Locks

    Chapter 3 Using the System : All ratings that are more restrictive than the selected rating are also Note selected. For example, if you lock PG-13 rated programs, then all programs with the R, NC-17, and NR/AO ratings are also locked. 6.
  • Page 103 Using Locks Locking and Unlocking the Receiver Front Panel (TV1 Only) Tip: Remote This keeps anyone from using the front panel buttons, but it does not lock the Control 1 is used to remote control buttons. This option is only available on TV1 menus. control TV1 menus on the nearby TV.

  • Page 104: Hiding And Showing Adult Channels

    Chapter 3 Using the System 4. Select the option. Lock PPV Unlock PPV 5. If the receiver is not locked, you must lock it to put the lock you just created into effect. Hiding and Showing Adult Channels When you hide adult channels, you keep the lists, and Program Guide Themes...
  • Page 105 Using Locks highlights the option. 3. Press the SELECT button. 4. Select the option. Change Password 5. Enter the current password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the receiver highlights the option.
  • Page 106 Chapter 3 Using the System 7. Enter the new password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the receiver highlights the 8. Select the option to change the password. 9. Enter the new password again for confirmation, using the NUMBER PAD buttons.

  • Page 107: Personal Identification Number

    Personal Identification Number Personal Identification Number If you want to make sure that you are the only one who can make changes to your DISH Network account, you can assign a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for call-in requests. Call the Customer Service Center (1-800-333-DISH (3474)) at any time to set up the PIN.

  • Page 108: Resetting Receiver To Factory Default Settings

    Chapter 3 Using the System Turning Caller ID On and Off 1. Press MENU on the Remote Control. 2. Select System Setup 3. Select Installation 4. Select Caller ID 5. Select or select Enable Caller ID Disable Caller ID 6. Select Done Resetting Receiver to Factory Default Settings : Resetting the receiver to factory default settings discards all...

  • Page 109: Changing Program Languages

    Changing Program Languages If you want to reset the receiver to be the same as when it was shipped from the factory, do the following: 1. Press MENU-6-6. 2. When the receiver displays a message, confirm that you want to Warning reset the receiver’s preferences by selecting Changing Program Languages...

  • Page 110: Using Dolby® Digital Sound

    Chapter 3 Using the System Using Dolby® Digital Sound Dolby Digital gives you the capability to enjoy programs in surround sound. An external decoder is required to enjoy this feature. Refer to your decoder user’s guide. : Not all programs contain a Dolby Digital sound track. Note The receiver uses an optical port for outputting digital audio.

  • Page 111: Updates

    Updates Updates Your satellite receiver is set to turn itself off at 3:00 a.m. so that it can receive updates to the (when available). To Program Guide DISH On Demand change the update time, complete the following: 1. Press the MENU-8-5 to open the screen.

  • Page 112: Inactivity Standby

    Chapter 3 Using the System Inactivity Standby If your receiver is on for a preset period of time without any activity (for example, no channel changes), the feature turns off the Inactivity Standby receiver so that you’ll always have the latest Program Guide DISH On (when available).

  • Page 113: Additional Information

    Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls Use the remote control’s mode buttons, SAT (satellite receiver), TV (for a TV), VCR (for a VCR or a DVD player), and AUX (“auxiliary,” for a second TV, a second VCR, a DVD, a tuner, or an audio amplifier) to set the remote to the right mode for the device.
  • Page 114 Chapter 3 Using the System Instructions Additional Information If you are repeating this procedure to program a combination device, be sure to press the correct mode button (for example, if you have a TV/VCR combination and you have already programmed the remote to control the TV, press and hold the VCR mode button as described above).

  • Page 115: Scan For Device Codes

    Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls Scan for Device Codes If the code for your device is not listed in the tables starting on page 147, use this procedure to scan the remote control’s memory for the device code. Instructions Additional Information 1.

  • Page 116: Check The Device Codes

    Chapter 3 Using the System Instructions Additional Information 8. Turn the device back on and Press the blank POWER button to try some other buttons to turn the device back on. Try some make sure they work. other buttons to make sure they work.

  • Page 117: Remote Control Buttons

    Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls Remote Control Buttons Control the Receiver When you get the remote, it’s already set up to control the receiver. However, you must set up the remote to control the TV before you can use the MUTE and VOLUME buttons.
  • Page 118 Chapter 3 Using the System Volume Button Press this button to raise (+) or lower (-) the TV sound volume. Up and Down Arrow Buttons Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to change channels on the TV. : These buttons do not change the channels on the TV if the remote control Note is in limited mode.
  • Page 119 Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls VCR Mode Button You must first set up the remote to control the VCR. See Set Up the Remote to Control Devices, beginning on page 107. Then, you must press the VCR mode button to set the remote to VCR mode.

  • Page 120: Control A Tuner Or Amplifier

    Chapter 3 Using the System VCR Buttons • Press the BACK button to rewind a videotape. Press the PAUSE button to pause a videotape. Press this • button or the PLAY button to go back to playing the tape. • Press the FWD button to forward a videotape.
  • Page 121 Control Other Devices with the Remote Controls Power Button Press the blank POWER button to turn the tuner or amplifier on or off. Mute Button Press the MUTE button to turn the sound off or on. Volume Button Press the VOLUME button to raise (+) or lower (-) the volume. Up and Down Arrow Buttons Use UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to change channels on the tuner or amplifier.

  • Page 122: Other Remote Control Features

    Chapter 3 Using the System Other Remote Control Features Switch Between TV and AUX Device Volume Control When you set up the remote to control a TV, the mute and volume buttons control the TV volume. However, if you want to use the AUX mode to control a tuner or amplifier and the device has a volume setting, you can set up the remote to control the device’s volume instead of the TV volume.

  • Page 123: Using Troubleshooting Tools

    Using Troubleshooting Tools 5. Press the POUND (#) button. The TV mode button flashes three times. 6. Press the SAT mode button. 7. Press the plus (+) and minus (-) sides of the VOLUME button. The TV’s volume changes and the TV mode button lights instead of the AUX mode button.

  • Page 124: Point Dish And Check Switch

    Chapter 3 Using the System Point Dish and Check Switch screens are helpful to the Customer Service Point Dish Check Switch Representatives. You may be asked to display these screens when you call DISH Network. 1. Press MENU-6-1-1 to open the screen.

  • Page 125: Chapter 4 - Dish Antenna Installation

    Dish Antenna Installation These instructions guide you through the installation of a satellite system which includes your receiver (included with this manual), and a DISH Pro DISH 500 antenna system that can be identified by the DISH Pro logo shown below.

  • Page 126: Mounting The Dish

    Chapter 4 Dish Antenna Installation Mounting the Dish 1. Using the azimuth and elevation angles, find a location for the satellite dish which can be pointed towards the satellites located at these angles. With a compass, find the required azimuth angle. Then, use the elevation angle to find out how high the satellites are in the sky from your location.
  • Page 127 Installing a DISH 500 Antenna 4. Assemble the satellite dish as shown below, except do not attach the Y- bracket or LNBF at this time. 5. Loosen both skew bolts and set the skew by rotating the dish mounting bracket to align the red mark with the required angle on the skew scale which you wrote down on page 119.
  • Page 128 Chapter 4 Dish Antenna Installation : You can have as much as 200 feet of cable between the DISH Pro LNBF Note and the DISH Pro receiver. However, you must use only RG-6 coaxial cables rated for 950 to 2150 MHz. Some cables may say "Swept tested for 2150 MHz."...
  • Page 129 Device Type - twice. This indicates that your receiver has Twin confirmed the connection with your DISH Pro Twin LNBF is working. 16. Select to return to the Point Dish screen. 17. Make sure the screen shows 119 under Satellite. If not, move the highlight Tip: Have one to 119 and press either the UP or DOWN ARROW.
  • Page 130 Device Type - • twice. This indicates that your receiver has confirmed Twin the connection with your DISH Pro Twin LNBF is working. Press OK to exit this menu.” • Status Satellite reception verified 21. If you do not see...

  • Page 131: Installing A Multiple Dish Dish Pro System

    LNBFs and switches or all Legacy LNBFs and switches. If you mix the two, the system will not work. : You can have as much as 200 feet of cable between the DISH Pro LNBF Note and the DISH Pro receiver. However, you must use only RG-6 coaxial cables rated for 950 to 2150 MHz.
  • Page 132 Elevation: provided in the margin. 5. Mount the dish antenna and multi-dish switches following the mounting instructions that came with them and the DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams starting on page 128. 6. Connect two RG-6 cables from both S connections on the receiver ATELLITE to two available ports on the switch(es).
  • Page 133 Installing a Multiple Dish DISH Pro System 12. Connect two RG-6 cables between both ports on your DISH Pro Twin LNBF and your switch(es) using the switch instructions and the DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams that start on page 128. 13. Select Check Switch from the Point Dish menu. When the Check Switch menu opens, select Retest.

  • Page 134: Dish Pro Wiring Diagrams

    Chapter 4 Dish Antenna Installation DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams DISH 500, One DISH Pro Twin LNBF This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure you ground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes.
  • Page 135 DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams DISH 500, One DISH Pro Quad LNBF This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure you ground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes. Note: Each cable carries both the 119...
  • Page 136 Chapter 4 Dish Antenna Installation DISH 500 with a DISH Pro Twin LNBF, One Dish with a DISH Pro LNBF, DP34 Switch This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure you ground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes.
  • Page 137 DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams One DISH 500 with a DISH Pro Twin LNBF, One Dish Antenna with a DISH Pro Dual LNBF, and Two DISH Pro 21 Switches This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure you ground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes.
  • Page 138 Chapter 4 Dish Antenna Installation Two Dish Antennas, Two DISH Pro Dual LNBFs, and Two DISH Pro 21 Switches This diagram leaves out grounding to be clear. Make sure you ground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes.

  • Page 139: Running Coaxial Cable

    Cables should be bent only in gentle curves. Do not use a longer cable between the satellite dish and the receiver than is specified in the DISH Pro or Legacy system installation instructions. If your system requires more cable than the limit specified in these installation instructions, you should consider having the system professionally installed.
  • Page 140 Chapter 4 Dish Antenna Installation Notes Page 134...

  • Page 141: Chapter 5 - Reference

    Chapter 5 Reference Troubleshooting Tables Use these tables if you have problems using the system before calling the Customer Service Center. Many problems arise from misunderstandings of how the system works, especially when you are just becoming familiar with it. These tables cover many problems, usually with a simple solution for each one.
  • Page 142 Chapter 5 Reference On-Screen Messages This table describes some on-screen messages in the order of their message numbers. Find the message number in the upper right corner of the message displayed on your TV screen, and then find the matching number in this table. Message Number Possible Reason What to Do...
  • Page 143 Troubleshooting Tables Message Number Possible Reason What to Do • You may have tried to tune to a • You must buy a channel before you can tune to a program on program on a channel which you that channel. Call the Customer Service Center to buy the 013, 014 have not bought.

  • Page 144: Dish Pro Twin Lnbf

    What’s Wrong What You Can Do When you run Check Switch, you do not • The DISH Pro Twin LNBF may not be • Check all cable connections in your see "Twin" identified as a Device or LNBF. properly connected.

  • Page 145: Using The Remote Control

    What’s Wrong What You Can Do When you run Check Switch, you see • The DISH Pro Twin LNBF is connected • If the check switch summary screen "Twin" identified as the Device/LNBF but but the dish may not be pointed to shows “119 W”...

  • Page 146: Hearing A Program

    Chapter 5 Reference What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do When you press the remote control Power • Other lights are too bright. • Try other remote control buttons to see button to turn the receiver ON, the receiver if the receiver is responding.

  • Page 147: Watching A Program

    Troubleshooting Tables Using the Menus What Is Possible Reason What to Do Happening You were using a menu, The receiver has a time-out feature Start over again. and it suddenly closed. that closes any menu after several minutes of no activity. This will discard any changes you have made, but otherwise does no harm to the receiver.
  • Page 148 Chapter 5 Reference What Is Possible Reason What to Do Happening The receiver front panel • The TV set may not be working • Make sure that the TV brightness and contrast are adjusted Power light is on, and properly. correctly, and that the TV is working properly.
  • Page 149 Troubleshooting Tables Using Locks What Is Possible Reason What to Do Happening You set a lock (for • You may not have locked the • You must lock the receiver to apply any lock that you have set. example, a lock on receiver.

  • Page 150: Buying A Pay-Per-View Program

    Chapter 5 Reference You try to apply an empty • The receiver will not allow you • Choose another list to apply, or add at least one channel to the Favorite List. The receiver to apply an empty list. empty list. displays an ERROR message.
  • Page 151 Troubleshooting Tables Using the Telephone for Voice/Data/FAX What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do While you are making a • The receiver may have tried to call • You do not have to do anything. You can always use your telephone call, you hear the Customer Service Center to telephone line, because the receiver automatically hangs up if it...
  • Page 152 Chapter 5 Reference What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do You set up an event timer, • The program time may have • If the receiver is ON and finds an event timer overlap, it will but the timer does not changed so that the event timer display the Event Timer Scheduling Conflict menu.

  • Page 153: Device Codes

    Device Codes These tables contain the manufacturer codes for programming the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD player, or audio amplifier. Every attempt has been made to include all codes. If your device brand is not listed or if the codes do not work, the remote may not control your device. In some cases, codes may operate some but not all buttons shown in this guide.

  • Page 154: Vcr Codes

    Chapter 5 Reference Codes Codes Codes Memorex 590, 627, 653, 654, Quasar 508, 509, 651, 663, Tatung 509, 651, 663, 698 659, 675, 678, 720 673, 676, 698, 700, 747 Technics 508, 673, 676 504, 505, 506, 542, Radio Shack/Realistic 526, 541, 590, 607, Techwood 523, 573, 652, 654,...
  • Page 155 Device Codes CODES CODES CODES Colortyme 592, Magnasonic 685, 687 Saisho Craig 591, 658, 675, 676, Magnavox 527, 533, 554, 556, Salora 567, 581 681, 685, 687, 688 678, 679, 684, 685 Samsung 515, 517, 534, 579, Curtis Mathes 554, 592, 594, 605, Marantz 554, 556, 581, 585, 591, 675...
  • Page 156 Chapter 5 Reference TV/VCR Combo DVD Players Codes Tuner/Amplifier Codes Programming for Mintek Carver : Program combination devices the remote control in TV mode Mitsubishi Citizen and then in VCR mode. Curtis Mathes Norcent Denon 647, 674 TV/VCR Codes Onkyo Fisher 653, 741 Broksonic...

  • Page 157: Tv/Dvd Combo Codes

    Device Codes Tuner/Amplifier Codes Technics 643, 644, 652, 742, Toshiba Yamaha 663, 730, 731, 732, 733, 745, 747 DVD/VCR Combo DVD/VCR Codes Go Video 692,693 Samsung 667,691 TV/DVD Combo Codes Programming for combination devices Program the remote control in TV mode and then in VCR (or AUX - press 1 before entering the DVD code) mode.
  • Page 158 Chapter 5 Reference Notes Page 152...

  • Page 160: T Imers And R Ecordings

    Name-Based Recording Introduction to Name-Based Recording NTRODUCTION TO ASED ECORDING The new name-based recording feature has two key benefits: • Program recording based on the name, instead of the date and time the program is listed in the Electronic Program Guide (EPG). If the program moves (for example, to another day) or the program length is extended (for example, a final one-hour episode of a half-hour show), you will have the correct recording.

  • Page 161: Residential Customer Agreement

    Name-Based Recording Timers and Recordings • Monday-Friday - Records a program once a day, Monday through Friday, at a selected time, on a selected channel. • DISH Pass - Records programs on all channels (default) or a specific channel, based on your specific criteria.

  • Page 162: Maximum Number Of Event Timers

    Name-Based Recording Timers and Recordings Timer Skip Types The following are reasons why timers are skipped. They are listed within Daily Schedule, when you choose select a previous day's timer from the list. • Priority - this timer had a lower priority than other events being recorded at the time. •...
  • Page 163 Name-Based Recording Setting Up a Timer Special Considerations When Using Event Timers • For Locked Programs - You must enter the receiver password before you can create an automatic event timer. You can create a manual event timer for a locked program without entering the password.
  • Page 164 Name-Based Recording Setting Up a DISH Pass DISH P ETTING DISH Pass lets you create an automated DVR timer for a program title, actor’s name, or keyword. After you set up a DISH Pass, the receiver will continually search based on your request.

  • Page 165: Staying Legal

    Name-Based Recording Tips General • It's very important to enable the receiver to receive Nightly Updates. By doing this, the Electronic Program Guide will have the most up-to-date information, and can adjust or create timers accordingly. Enable Nightly Updates in Menu, Preferences, Updates, and select an update time when you are not normally watching TV.
  • Page 166 • Parts: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase, EchoStar will supply, at no charge, new or re-manufactured parts in exchange for parts determined to be defective subject to the limitations of this warranty.

  • Page 167: Index

    If you do not ship the defective equipment to EchoStar within ten days after receiving the replacement, your billing account or credit card will be charged the market price of the replacement. If you return the defective equipment after ten days, you will receive a full refund less an administrative fee.
  • Page 168 “DISH Network” is a trademark of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. 1. THE DISH NETWORK SERVICE A. Services Defined. DISH Network offers a wide variety of video and audio programming and other services and we are constantly striving to add new services to our lineup.
  • Page 169 Appendix viewing of the Services in a commercial establishment or any other area open to the public, we may terminate the Services and in addition to all other applicable fees, you agree to pay us the difference between the price actually paid for the Services and the full commercial rate for such Services, regardless of whether we have or had the commercial rights to distribute such Services in a commercial establishment.
  • Page 170 Residential Customer Agreement D. If you paid for an annual or other multi-month subscription to any Services and your account is past due for any amounts owed to us, at our option we may suspend any or all Service until payment is received, and/or convert your annual or other multi-month subscription to a monthly subscription.
  • Page 171 (“Smart Card”) that is inserted into your satellite receiver. The Smart Card remains the property of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. Any tampering or other unauthorized modification to the Smart Card is strictly prohibited and may result in, and subject you to, legal action. You agree to return the Smart Card to us upon request.

  • Page 172: Staying Legal

    Staying Legal SERVICES FURNISHED TO YOU. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATING TO THE DBS EQUIPMENT OR RESULTING FROM OUR FURNISHING OR FAILURE TO FURNISH ANY SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT TO YOU, OR FROM ANY FAULT, FAILURE, DEFICIENCY OR DEFECT IN SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT FURNISHED TO YOU.

  • Page 173: Signal Strength Present At The Television

    Compliance Information Statement EchoStar Technologies Corporation, 94 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood CO., (303) 706-4000, declares that: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 174: Index

    Interactive TV 55 Arrows/Select 23 DISH On Demand 14 Auto Recording 85 DISH Pass 77 Automatic Timer 75 DISH Pro Plus Separator 39 DISH Pro Wiring Diagrams 128 Dual Mode 2 DVD Player Codes 150 DVD/VCR Codes 151 Back Panel 24 DVR Buttons 57, 87 CH 3–4 Out 24...
  • Page 175 Index Program Guide 10 Selecting a Choice 60 System Setup 12 Getting Started 6 Themes and Search 7 Finding Programs to Watch 7 Mode Button 23 Ordering Your Programming 6 Mode Buttons 111 Guide Button 53 Mode Indicator 23 Modes Dual 23 Single 2 Switching 52...
  • Page 176 Connections 31 Mode Indicator 23 Changing Channels 143 Recording 23 DISH On Demand 144 Recover Button 35 DISH Pro Twin LNBF 138 Remote Control 27 DVR Features 146 TV2 Connections 25 Event Timers 145 TV2 Power 23 Favorite Lists 143...
  • Page 177 Index Hearing a Program 140 Locks 143 Menus 141 On-Screen Messages 136 Program Guide or the Browse Banner 142 Remote Control 139 Telephone for Voice/Data/FAX 145 Watching a Program 141 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostics 117 Point Dish and Check Switch 118 Tuner/Amplifier Codes 150 TV 2 Connections 25 TV Antenna/Cable In 25...

  • Page 178: Remote Control Settings

    Receiver Information Write the following information in the spaces provided below. You may need to provide this information if you call the Service Center. To get the Conditional Access Numbers, display the Important System Information menu (see Ordering Your Program Packages). Purchase Location Name: Purchase Location Telephone Number: Receiver Serial Number:...

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