Receiver and Remote Controls About Your Satellite Receiver What you’ll find in this chapter: • SATELLITE RECEIVER OVERVIEW • DUAL AND SINGLE MODES • REMOTE CONTROL • SATELLITE RECEIVER FRONT PANEL • SATELLITE RECEIVER BACK PANEL • USING THE MENUS • USING TEXT FIELDS 11
Chapter 2 Satellite Receiver Overview Satellite Receiver Overview This section gives you an overview of your DISH Network satellite TV receiver system. Satellite Receiver The ViP622 DVR and ViP722 DVR are dual-tuner satellite receivers with digital video recorders. With either receiver you can view/record standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) DISH Network programming on two TVs or view/record over-the-air digital/HD broadcasts on the nearby HDTV.
Satellite Receiver Dual and Single Modes programming can be viewed on the remote TV; however, it is down-converted for viewing on the remote TV. The remote TV is also referred to as “TV2.” 1 2 You can tell your receiver is in Dual Mode because the front panel mode indicator will light and the menu and other screens will display Dual Mode (as shown below).
Chapter 2 Dual and Single Modes Single Mode provides dual-tuner receiver features—like Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and the ability to watch one live program while recording another—to all connected TVs. 1 2 Single Mode delivers the same programming to all of the TVs connected to the satellite receiver and allows control by either remote control. The format of the programming shown on the remote TV(s) is standard-definition (SD); high-definition (HD) is shown only on the nearby TV.
Satellite Receiver Remote Control Switching Between Dual and Single Mode Put the satellite receiver in Single or Dual Mode by pressing the front panel MODE button. Keep the following items in mind when switching the satellite receiver between Dual and Single Mode: Dual Mode Single Mode Indications Dual Mode front panel indicator lights. Single Mode front panel indicator lights. Recording The Recording front panel indicator lights to show whether TV1, TV2, or both are currently recording.
Chapter 2 Remote Control Types of Remote Controls 2 1 UHF PRO Remote Control 1 uses infrared (IR) signals to: Remote Control 2 uses UHF Pro signals to: • Control TV1 menus for the nearby TV in Dual Mode. • Control TV2 menus for the remote TVs in Dual Mode. • Control the satellite receiver in Single Mode. • Control the satellite receiver in Single Mode. IR signals travel only short distances (60 feet or less), and cannot go through walls or other solid objects.
Satellite Receiver Remote Control Remote Control Batteries The remote control comes with AAA batteries. When you replace old batteries, you should replace all of the batteries. Use batteries of the same kind, for example, alkaline or carbon zinc. Don’t mix batteries of different kinds. Alkaline batteries last longer. 1. Press down on the top of the battery cover and slide the cover off. 2. Take out all of the old batteries. 3. Put the new batteries in.
Chapter 2 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons SAT Mode To use the features described in this section, make sure you are in SAT mode by pressing the SAT Mode button.
Satellite Receiver Remote Control TV Mode To use the features described in this section, make sure you are in TV mode by pressing the TV Mode button. Remote programming is required.
Chapter 2 Remote Control VCR Mode To use the features described in this section, make VCR sure you are in VCR mode by pressing the VCR Mode button. You can use this mode to operate your DVD player instead of a VCR. Remote programming is required.
Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver Front Panel Satellite Receiver Front Panel Smart Card Door Slot for a future smart card Dual and Single Mode Indicators TV1 and TV2 Power and Record Lights Left light indicates Single Mode, right indicates Dual Mode Left light indicates power is on, right red light indicates recording Infrared Sensor/Blaster Receives IR Signals from your remote and sends IR signals to other components Power Turns receiver power on/off; press and hold to reset receiver Mode Syst
Chapter 2 Using the Menus 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: • Press MENU to open the Main Menu, then open any of the other menus from the Main Menu. • Use the following buttons on the remote control: – Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide.
Satellite Receiver Using Text Fields • A single choice list allows you to select only one choice at a time. If you select another choice, your previous choice is deselected. • A multiple choice list allows you to select more than one choice at one time. If you select another choice, your previous choice(s) stays selected.
Chapter 2 Using the Virtual Keyboard Cheers_ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ' - . & 1 7 8 9 0 2 Back 3 4 5 6 Space Use the virtual keyboard letters to type the information. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN ARROWS to navigate around the keyboard. Press SELECT to choose each character. Using the Number Pad Use the letters printed above the NUMBER PAD on the remote control—just like on a telephone—while the highlight is in the field.
Satellite Receiver Tips Tips • • • • • • • You can use the Front Panel Locks to prevent the mode from being changed accidentally. See page 49 for instructions. The only way to turn off the TV2 outputs is by pressing POWER on Remote Control 2. In Dual Mode, Remote Control 1 is used to control TV1 menus on the nearby TV. Remote Control 2 is used to control TV2 menus on the remote TVs.
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