If you're a new Dish Network or other satellite TV provider
customer or just want to understand the details of satellite TV
service, read through this quick guide and learn everything
there is to know about programming a satellite TV receiver.
Setting up your satellite TV system isn't as difficult as you
might think. In addition to installing the satellite dish
itself, you'll need to program that little black box known as
your satellite TV receiver. Don't know where to start? Not to
worry... just follow these steps and you'll be up and running in
no time at all.
Assuming your dish is already installed and your receiver is
properly connected, turn your receiver and your television set
ON. You'll see a screen called "Point Dish/Signal Strength
Setup" where you're going to test the reception from your
satellites.
Choose the "Check Switch" option and you'll see a new screen.
Choose "Check" or "Test" and you'll get a message that your
system check is in progress. When the test is complete, you'll
see an Installation Summary on your screen that shows reception
details for two satellites. DISH Network customers will see data
for two satellites: 110 West and 119 West. Transponders should
show "ALL" and the message "Satellite Reception Verified" in the
status area. You can exit this screen.
Now look at your Point Dish/Signal screen again. Do you show
good strength under the 119 West listing? If so, move the check
mark to the 110 West listing. Do you show good strength there as
well? If not, you'll need to go back and fine-tune your dish
positioning until you have the strongest possible signal from
both satellites. Once you're satisfied with your signal
strength, you're ready to download your software. Simply exit
the Point Dish/Signal Strength menu and you'll be prompted to
confirm that your dish positioning is complete. Answer "Yes" and
another prompt will appear confirming the download of your
programming software. Let the software download completely - do
not interrupt this process.
Once the receiver's memory has been upgraded, you'll need to
order your programming. Dish Network customers can press the
"SYS INFO" button on the receiver front panel. This will display
the "Important System Information" screen that includes various
serial numbers and software versions. Call Dish Network and a
customer service representative will walk you through the rest.
With your programming complete, you can begin enjoying your new
satellite TV system. In addition to browsing programs with the
up and down channel buttons, you can also preview your channels
using the Program Guide.
To access the Guide, press the "GUIDE" button on your remote.
You can sort your guide program viewing in a few different ways,
so take a few minutes to customize the Program Guide to suit
your needs.
Enjoy the show!
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