EchoStar Over-the-Air Module MT2 User Manual Download

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MPORTANT

AFETY

NSTRUCTIONS

• Install the Over-the-Air Module with care. Be sure not to drop

any loose parts in the opening.

• Do not insert anything into the opening on the receiver other than

the Over-the-Air Module.

• Be aware that there may be parts or areas of the receiver inside

the opening that are warm.

• If the Over-the-Air Module is removed, be sure to replace the

port cover that came with the receiver. Do not leave the opening
uncovered at any time.

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Summary of Contents for Over-the-Air Module MT2

Page 1: ...not insert anything into the opening on the receiver other than the Over the Air Module Be aware that there may be parts or areas of the receiver inside the opening that are warm If the Over the Air M...

Page 2: ...g Your OTA Channels 7 CONNECTING TO A TV USING THE CHANNEL 3 4 OUTPUT 7 REMOVING THE OTA MODULE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 ABOUT OVER THE AIR TV BROADCASTS 12 Installation Considerations 13 Digital Transiti...

Page 3: ...LATION AND SETUP Installation Considerations The OTA Module is compatible with only specific receiver models Refer to your receiver s User Guide to determine if your receiver model can use the module...

Page 4: ...rom the electrical outlet Unplug the receiver s power cord from electricity anytime you install or remove the OTA module Doing so reduces the danger of electrical shock which could damage the module a...

Page 5: ...s not covered by the receiver s Limited Warranty 3 Install the module into the module port making sure the labeling on the module is right side up Attach the module using the two cover screws see Figu...

Page 6: ...e see Figure 3 Only one cable is needed because the module has an internal splitter to provide the dual OTA tuner capability Figure 3 Connecting the Over the Air Antenna 5 Plug the receiver s power co...

Page 7: ...e on the HDTV Setup menu accessed by MENU System Setup then HDTV Setup is set to Offair 3 The scan takes a few minutes to complete If you want to stop the scan before it is completed select Cancel Whe...

Page 8: ...ubscribe to DISH Network programming to view channels received using the OTA Module Guide information for over the air channels displays only if you are subscribed to DISH Network local channels CONNE...

Page 9: ...ing the satellite receiver s remote control press MENU select System Setup Installation then Modulator Setup Figure 3 Modulator Setup 5 Under TV1 Out select Channel 3 or 4 Set the channel on the TV co...

Page 10: ...les connected to the module s OVER THE AIR ANTENNA IN port and or CH 3 4 OUT port 3 Remove the screws connecting the module to the receiver s back panel Gently remove the module 4 Replace the module p...

Page 11: ...eturn to programming in a few minutes 4 Verify your receiver has the most current software version Refer to www dishnetwork com select Customer Service then Tech Support to look up the current softwar...

Page 12: ...Page 11 3 Verify the module is installed correctly Refer to the instructions on page 3 4 Verify that the antenna is installed correctly and peaked for the desired channels...

Page 13: ...r other objects these may block or reflect the signal before it reaches you Multiple broadcast stations to receive good signals from several stations you may need to compromise how the antenna is poin...

Page 14: ...es if using an amplified antenna Reception of digital over the air broadcasts is outside of the control of DISH Network If you have questions about over the air broadcasts contact the broadcaster not...

Page 15: ...to lightning electrical or telephone line surges fire flood or other acts of Nature accident misuse abuse repair or alteration by other than our factory service negligence commercial or institutional...

Page 16: ...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 re...

Page 17: ...800 333 DISH 3474 Have the date of purchase and your customer account number ready a If the representative finds you should return the module you ll get a telephone number to call for a Return Author...

Page 18: ...Instructions to techpubs echostar com or Technical Publications EchoStar Technologies L L C 94 Inverness Terrace East Englewood Colorado 80112 Part Number 162512 Printed in We acknowledge all product...