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If this is the first time the receiver has been
used, you may need to download receiver
software; best done on a home dish.
1. While vehicle is stationary, wait for unit to ac-
quire satellite signal on satellite 119.
2. After signal is acquired, you have 6 minutes to
complete Check Switch test. Consult receiver
manual for instructions on running this test.
3. During the Check Switch Test, the receiver will
begin checking your switch by toggling between
satellites. When this is completed, SW42 will ap-
pear on the screen. It will be at the top of the
screen, satellite designations will be below, show-
ing odd and even transponders. See illustration
below.
NOTE: If a switch other than SW42 appears, or
you have an X in one the of the boxes below
the satellites, repeat Check Switch steps
.
4. Your system is now set up to toggle between
satellites. It will automatically move to the correct
satellite when a channel is selected.
NOTE: Unless Check Switch was performed
on another satellite dish, such as a home
dish, you won’t need to perform this test
again.
To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—
The MV-3500 will toggle between the primary and
seconday satellites for either DISH Network or
DIRECTV but not between DISH Network and
DIRECTV. Both have programming on more than
one satellite. When a channel is selected with the
remote control that is not on the satellite currently
selected, the dish will automatically move to the
correct satellite.
DIRECTV programming
1. DIRECTV receivers must be set for oval dish 2
sat selection to enable toggling between primary
101°W satellite and alternate 119°W satellite.
(Consult receiver manual for procedure.) After
receiver is set for the correct dish selection, when
you request a channel located on a different sat-
ellite, the unit will automatically move to that
satellite.
DISH Network programming (DISH 500)
To set the receiver to “Switch Unknown”
1. Start by disconnecting the “satellite in” cable from
back of your receiver.
2. With this cable disconnected, run a check switch
to clear any “previous” information out of the sys-
tem.
3. The check switch should read, “No switch de-
tected” when it finishes.
4. Reconnect cable and start a new search with the
dish.
Check Switch
screen display
INSTALL SUMMARY
INPUT: 1 1 1 1
SATELLITE:
119 119 110 110
POLARITY:
ODD EVEN ODD EVEN
STATUS: SATELLITE RECEPTION VERIFIED
SUPERDISH ALTERNATE
CANCEL
TEST HELP
SW42
By sending in your warranty card
packed with your system, you will
receive updated information about
DISH 500 future compatibility.
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