EchoStar MT2 manual

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    I MPORT ANT S AFETY I 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 M[...]

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    T ABLE OF C ONTENT S Page 1 I NTRODUCTION ............................. ................2 I NSTALLATION AND S ETUP ...........................2 Installation Considerations .............. ............. 2 Installing the MT2 Module .. .............. ............. 3 Setting up the Receiver to Display OTA Channels.............. .........................[...]

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    Page 2 I NTRODUCTION The MT2 Over-the-Air (OT A) Module allows you to add tw o dig ital over-the -air tuners to your satellite receiver . This provides the ability to integrate over-the-air channels in to the on-screen Program Guide of compatible receivers for seamle ss viewing by both the TV1 and TV2 viewers. If your satellite receiver is a DVR (d[...]

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    Page 3 • These instructions assume you have an over-the-air antenna suitable for your area already installed in your system . Refer to www .an tennaweb.org or a local retailer for assistance in choosing and peaking an over-the-air antenna. Inst alling the MT2 Module 1. Unplug the receiver ’ s power co rd from the electrical outlet. Unplug the r[...]

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    Page 4 The module port on the back of the satellite receiver m ust be covered if an OT A Module is not installed. Dam age to an uncovered module port is not covered by the receiver’ s Limited Warranty . 3. Install the mod ule into the modul e port, making sure the lab eling on the module is right-side up. Attach the modu le using th e two cover s[...]

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    Page 5 4. Connect the cable from your over-the-air antenna to the O VER - TH E - A IR A NTENNA I N port on the module (see Fi gure 3). Only one cable is needed because the module has an internal splitter to prov ide the dual-OT A tuner capabil ity . Figure 3. Connecting the Over- the-Air Antenna 5. Plug the receiver ’ s power cord in to the elect[...]

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    Page 6 Setting up the Receiver to Display OT A Channels 1. Using the remote control, press MENU , select System Setup , then Local Channels . Note : Y our Local Channels screen may differ slightly . Figure 2. Local Channels Screen 2. Scan for channels by selecting Scan Locals . Note : Ensure the Analog T ype on the HDTV Setup menu (accessed by MENU[...]

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    Page 7 6. Select a channel and then select Edit Name to change the way the channel name disp lays in the Program Guide and other channel lists. Y ou can rename only one channel at a time. 7. Use the on-screen keyboard t o enter the channel name. 8. Select Done when you are finished making changes. V i ewing Y our OT A Channels The over -the-air cha[...]

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    Page 8 a similar name. Refer to your TV’ s User Guide for help locating this connection. 4. Using the satellite receiver’ s remote control, press MENU , select System Setup , Inst allation , th en Modulator Setup . Figure 3. Modulato r Setup 5. Under TV1 Out, select Channel 3 or 4. Set th e channel on the TV connected to the C H 3-4 O UT output[...]

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    Page 9 R EMOVING THE OT A M ODULE Do not remove the OT A Mod ule unless necessary as you will no longer be able to tune to your over-the-air channels if the module is removed. 1. Unplug the receiver ’ s power co rd from the electrical outlet. 2. Disconnect any cables connected to the module’ s O VER THE A IR A NTENNA I N port and /or C H 3-4 O [...]

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    Page 10 T ROUBLESHOOTING The receiver do es not detect t hat the OT A Module is installed 1. The receiver will display that th e OT A Module is detected on the System Info Three screen. Us ing the DISH Network rem ote control, press MENU , select System Setup , then Installation , then System Info . Select Next until the Sy st em Info Three screen [...]

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    Page 11 3. V erify the module is installed correctly . Refer to the instructions on page 3. 4. V erify that the antenna is inst alled correctly and peaked for the desired channels. OTA Module.book Page 11 Thursday, July 3, 2008 4:35 PM[...]

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    Page 12 A BOUT O VER - THE -A IR TV B ROADCAST S Over-the -air TV signals are broad cast by local TV stations from a transmitter tower , and are received us ing an indoor or outdoor antenna. Digital over-the-air TV broadcast ing uses advanced techno logy to deliver superb picture quality and CD-q uali ty sound. However , digit a l over-the-air rece[...]

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    Page 13 Inst allation Considerat ions • Follow local, state, and National Electric Code requirements for grounding the over-the-air antenna. • RG-6 coaxial cable is preferred for the O VER THE A IR A NTE NNA I N connection. If you are diplexing the O VER THE A IR A NTE NNA I N and S ATELLITE I N cables, RG-6 cable must be used. • Y ou cannot [...]

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    Page 14 Limited W arranty This Limited W arranty is a legal document. K eep it in a safe place. Remember to keep your Sales Receipt for warranty service. W e will consider any items you return without a copy of the Proof of Purcha se to be out of warranty . This warranty extends only to the or iginal user ("yo u," "your") o f th[...]

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    Page 15 CONDITIONAL ACCESS NUMBERS, HAS BEEN AL T ERED OR REMOVED. THIS W ARRANTY SHALL ALSO BE VOID IF THE DEVICE HAS BEEN OPENED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusio n or limitations of incidental o r consequential damages, or allow limit[...]

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    Page 16 its sole discretion determines has voided the warranty , or makes the equipment unrepairable, your billing account or credit card will be ch arged the market price of the replacement. Accessory Warranty An accessory is any DISH Network branded equipment, displaying the DISH Network logo, excluding the receiver , Smart Card , cables and hook[...]

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    Page 17 Copyright © 2008. EchoStar T echnologies L.L.C ., Englewood, Colorado 80112. All rights reserved. The information in these Inst all ation Instru ctions may change without notice. W e may issue revisions to te ll you about such changes. Send any comments or questions about th ese Installation Instructions to: techpubs@echostar.com or Techni[...]