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Chapter 1
How to Get Started
Welcome!
You’re about to e njoy a D igital Video Recorder!
This satellite receiver lets you decide how you w atch TV. You can record and
play back audio and video with full digital quality. You can pause a live
program and not miss any of the action or you ca n record a program to watch
later, without a VCR.
This device is also an advance d satellite receiver, with features like a UHF /IR
remote control, on-screen progra m information, themes to select programs,
favorite lists, progra m locks, Dolby
®
Digital sound, and more.
Note: Portions of your system may be m arked with DishPVR an d PVR or
DishDVR an d DVR. Either way, the system works just the same.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECEIVER
• Always handle the satellite receiver carefully. Avoid
excessive shock and vibration at all times as this can
damage the hard drive.
• If you have the receiver turned on a nd need to move it,
be sure to unplug the receiver and letitsitforatleast
30 seconds before moving it.
• Do not insta ll the receiver in any a rea where the
temperature can be le ss than 40°F or m ore than 113°F
while the unit is operating.
• If the receiver is cold to the touch, do not plug it in
immediately. Let it sit unplugged at room temperature
for at least 45 minutes before plugging it in.
• Avoid installing the receiver on top of or underneath
another electronic device (such as a stereo receiver) as
this can cause heat build-up and vibration.
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