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Satellite Receiver Overview
Chapter 2
SATELLITE RECEIVER OVERVIEW
This section gives you an overview of your DISH Network satellite TV receiver system.
Satellite Receiver
This dual-tuner satellite receiver with digital video recorder can view/record standard-
definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) DISH Network programming on two TVs or view/
record over-the-air digital/HD broadcasts on the nearby HDTV.
• Nearby TV (TV1)—Connect to an HDTV to view SD and HD DISH Network
programming and over-the-air digital/HD broadcasts. Programming from the receiver
is delivered to the nearby TV using short audio/video cables.
• Remote TV(s) (TV2)—Connect to an SDTV to view SD and down-converted HD
broadcasts. Programming from the receiver is usually delivered to the remote TV(s)
using existing in-home coaxial cable.
Remote Controls
Two remote controls come with your receiver:
• Remote Control 1 - An Infrared (IR) remote to control programming for the nearby TV
(TV1). This remote control is labeled with a green number 1, which matches similar
markings on the receiver output connections and the menus for the nearby TV.
• Remote Control 2 - An Ultra-High Frequency Pro (UHF Pro) remote to control
programming at a remote TV (TV2). This remote control is labeled with a blue number
2, which matches similar markings on the receiver output connections and the menus
for the remote TV. Be sure to set up the remote control to operate the receiver (see
page 73).
DUAL AND SINGLE MODES
Your satellite receiver includes two modes of operation: Dual and Single. These modes
increase your entertainment options because you’ll be able to choose how you watch and
record your favorite programs.
Dual Mode
While in Dual Mode, you can use this dual-tuner satellite receiver to watch different
programming in two separate locations:
• Nearby TV—Programming from the receiver is delivered to the TV near the receiver
using short audio/video cables and is controlled using Remote Control 1. The nearby
TV is also referred to as “TV1.”
• Remote TV—Programming from the receiver is delivered to a TV located in another
room using existing in-home coaxial cable and is controlled using Remote Control 2.