For demonstration only
Get your TV
OFF
the correct input
or channel by pressing and releasing
the CHANNEL UP button on your
TV remote
or the TV itself. (If you
are already on a black, blue, or snowy
screen, skip to 4a.)
a. Get your TV back
ON
the correct input
or channel:
If TV1
: Cycle your TV through its inputs by
pressing the INPUT, SOURCE, or TV/VIDEO
button on your
TV remote
or the TV itself.
If the picture is not restored, change
your TV to channel 3 or 4 using your
TV remote
or the TV itself.
- OR -
If TV2
: Tune your TV to channel 60 or 73
using the buttons on your
TV remote
or
the TV itself.
b. Once your TV picture is restored, press and
release the SAT mode
button on your
DISH remote
to ensure you’re in the
proper mode for controlling your receiver.
4. Fixing a Black, Blue, or Snowy Screen
A TV picture appears.
A black, blue, or snowy
screen appears.
How You Might Get On the
Wrong Input or Channel:
- Changing the input on your TV to operate a DVD player or
video game system
- Changing your TV input or channel using your TV remote
or the TV itself
- Pressing the INPUT or CHANNEL buttons with your
DISH remote when you are not in SAT mode
- Power outage causing your TV to get off the correct
channel or input
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The SAT button lights up.
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Getting Started with
Getting Started with
a.
Start with your TV and DISH receiver
OFF
.
b.
To turn your TV
ON
, press and release the red
TV POWER button on your
DISH remote
.
1. Turning Your TV
On and Off
3. Staying on the Correct TV Input or Channel
Your TV needs to remain on the correct input or channel to watch
your DISH service. If your TV is not on the correct input or channel,
your TV may display a black, blue, or snowy screen, depending on your
TV.
The correct input or channel for your TV may be noted on a
sticker on the back of your DISH remote or below.
Receiver #1
_______________
TV1: ROOM
_______________ INPUT/CHANNEL _______________
TV2: ROOM
_______________ INPUT/CHANNEL _______________
Receiver #2
_______________
TV1: ROOM
_______________ INPUT/CHANNEL _______________
TV2: ROOM
_______________ INPUT/CHANNEL _______________
b. To turn your receiver
ON
, press and release the
red POWER button on your
DISH remote
.
a.
Start with your TV
ON
and DISH receiver
OFF
.
2. Turning Your Receiver
On and Off
c. To turn your receiver
OFF
, press and release the
red POWER button on your
DISH remote
again.
A TV picture appears.
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d
c. To turn your TV
OFF
, press and release
the red TV POWER button on your
DISH remote
again.
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IS
H On Deman
d
The screen saver appears
whenever your receiver is
OFF
to remind you that
your TV is still
ON
.
Remote
Functions
Dual-TV Receiver
If you have a dual-TV receiver, one receiver independently operates two TVs:
TV1 has a
GReeN
remote key and
is in the room with the receiver.
TV2 has a
BLUe
remote key and
is in the room without the receiver.
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2
1
2
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2
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Guide
Display current and
future TV program
listings.
Cancel
Go back one
on-screen menu at a
time. (Note: This may
not be the previous
screen you
were viewing.)
DVR Controls
See the
Getting
Started with Your
DVR guide for
further instructions
on how to use your
DISH DVR.
View
Live TV
Return to watching
live TV. Also exits all
on-screen menus.
Recall
Go back to the last
channel viewed.
Info
Display additional
program info.
Menu
Access features and
settings, including
Parental Controls,
Favorites Lists,
Customer Support
and more.
SAT Mode
Correct mode for
operating your
DISH system.
(*)/Format
Change the shape
of the picture on your
TV screen to match
the frame size of the
program you
are watching.
TIP
:
Press and
release the SAT
mode button to
ensure you are in
the proper mode
for controlling
your receiver.
Remote image may vary.
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