Dish Network Satellite Television - Manual

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Chapter1: Introduction
W ELCOME !
Congratulations. You are about to experience the
pleasure and convenience of Digital Broadcast
Satellite - the digital transmission technology that
allows the absolute best in picture and sound quality
combined with the the most up-to-date satellite
products and services.
As the leader in convergent technology and one of
the world’s most reputable providers of satellite
products and services, we assure high performance,
ease of operation, and a vast array of entertainment
options. Widely recognized in the industry for
extensive research and development activity, we will
continue to produce advanced technology to keep
you current on the most up-to-date options to support
your complete home entertainment system.
F OR M ORE I NFORMATION
For basic installation procedures, see the Installation
Instructions booklet that came with your system. For
more detailed installation procedures, see the
Installation Kit Guide included in the optional
Installation Kit. For information on professional
installation, call the DISH Installation Network
SM at
1-800-799-7175.
For assistance using the receiver or remote:
1. Review the part of this Guide that covers the
desired subject.
2. If this does not help, review the Problems and
Solutions Tables beginning on page 4-9.
3. If this does not help, call Customer Service at
1-800-333-3474, or see the home page
at http://www.dishnetwork.com on the World
Wide Web.
A BOUT S ATELLITE T ELEVISION
S a t e l l i t e t e l e v i s i o n u s e s a s a t e l l i t e i n a
geosynchronous orbit over the Earth to deliver
television and audio programming. This type of
orbit enables the satellite to stay aligned over one
place on the surface of the Earth. Once the satellite
dish is aimed at the satellite, the dish does not have to
move to follow it.
The programming signal is transmitted to the satellite
from a facility on the ground called the “Uplink
Center.” The satellite then transmits the signal to the
dish. The signal the receiver processes is customized
based on the programming or information services
ordered.
To receive DISH Network SM satellite television
services, you must have a satellite dish and receiver
ins talled t hat are compatible with the DI S H
Network
SM . To order pay per view programs, you
must connect the receiver to an active telephone
connection.