Contents Safety Instructions......................................................................iii Introduction ..................................................................................1 Key Features .....................................................................................1 How to Use This Guide .....................................................................1 If You Run Into Problems ..................................................................1 Montior Description ......
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Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Instructions Note to HDTV monitor installer: This reminder is provided to call the satellite TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Safety Tips • • • • • • • • • • • Page iv Unplug the monitor from the AC power outlet before cleaning.
Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to DISH Network HDTV. This High Definition TV (HDTV) monitor will bring you the sharpest picture format available. Along with HDTV programming delivered by DISH Network, you will also be able to enhance your home entertainment system with this versatile monitor. Key Features Your monitor is equipped with features that will add to your TV-viewing experience.
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Chapter 2 Monitor Description Monitor Front Panel Front Panel Controls You can use the front panel buttons to operate many of the monitor’s features. Menu/OK Displays the Main Menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Channel Controls Changes channels and inputs in the monitor’s current channel list. In the menu system, use the CHANNEL CONTROLS to move through the menus and adjust menu controls.
Chapter 2 Monitor Description Front Panel Connections The monitor has front panel connections for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an S-video input, and a headphone jack. Note: These connections may be on the side of the monitor. Headphones Connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the monitor. For instructions on how to adjust the headphone audio settings, see page 9.
Monitor Back Panel Component Inputs Connect a component video source, such as a DVD player, to CMP1 or CMP2. For information on how to display video from this input, see page 9. • Y-PB-PR (Component Video) - Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals: Y (green), PB (blue), and PR (red). • L/MONO and R (RCA-type audio) - Provides left (white) and right (red) audio connections when using COMPONENT INPUTS.
Chapter 2 Monitor Description Note: This video output does not include menu overlays or messages. • SUBWOOFER - Provides non-amplified lower bass audio signals to a subwoofer. Note: If you have connected a subwoofer, make sure you set the Subwoofer option in the Sound Menu to External. See page 14 for instructions. External Speakers (Optional) • RIGHT and LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS Provides amplified stereo signals to external left and right speakers.
Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control The remote control gives you easy access to the features of your monitor. This remote control is provided with your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite receiver. Note: Your remote control may look a little different than that shown.
Chapter 2 Monitor Description Remote Control Buttons The following section describes how to use the remote control with your monitor. Mode Buttons Tip: Normally, you would want to use the remote control in SAT mode to watch DISH Network programming and to use the extensive features of your DISH Network satellite receiver. The mode buttons on your remote control allow you to control your monitor, DISH Network satellite receiver, and other devices.
Using the Remote Control Power Buttons Press the POWER or TV POWER button to turn the monitor ON or OFF. The TV POWER button will also turn the monitor ON or OFF in other remote control modes. Tip: Remember to keep the remote control in TV mode to use these buttons. SD/HD Input Button Press the SD/HD INPUT button to cycle through the inputs that are to be displayed (DISH DVI, VID1, VID2, FRNT, CMP1, and CMP2). Menu Button Press the MENU button to open the Main Menu.
Chapter 2 Monitor Description Guide Button Press the GUIDE button to open the Channel Guide menu. See page 19 for how to use the Channel Guide. Up and Down Arrow Buttons Press the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to: • Move up and down in a menu or adjust a monitor control. • Move the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) window around the screen in PIP mode. See page 13 for information about PIP. • Moves the picture up or down on the screen when in some Zoom modes described below.
Using the Remote Control Select/OK Button Press the SELECT/OK button to: • Select the option you highlight in a menu. • Freeze the picture when using VID1, VID2, FRNT, or the monitor’s offair tuner channels. To unfreeze, press any key. Tip: Remember to keep the remote control in TV mode to use these buttons. Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This can cause the image to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes).
Chapter 2 Monitor Description Tip: PIP lets you watch two channels at one time - one channel on the main screen and the other in a smaller window. POP also lets you watch two channels at one time - one channel on the left side of the screen (main picture) and the other on the right. PIP Button Press this button to open the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) window. Press the button a second time to open the Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) window. When you press the PIP button a third time, the POP window will close.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features One-Touch Satellite Viewing Once your HDTV monitor and DISH Network satellite TV receiver are connected with a DISH DVI cable, press the SAT button and the monitor and satellite receiver will begin displaying satellite programming. After the monitor is on, pressing the SAT button will always switch the display to satellite programming. PIP and POP The PIP feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Main Menu When you press the MENU button on the remote control, the Main Menu displays. Use the Main Menu to get to the menus described below which allow you to customize settings on your monitor. Sound Menu The Sound menu allows you to customize the sound settings on your HDTV monitor. To open the Sound menu, press MENU and then select Sound.
Sound Menu Sound Type Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to scroll through the available audio types, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers. • Mono (available only when using ANTENNA/CABLE input)- Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. • Stereo - Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right • Automatic (available only when using ANTENNA/CABLE input) Chooses the sound type according to the current signal.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Sound Logic Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume. Dynamic Bass Tip: Remember to keep the remote control in TV mode to use these buttons. Tip: See page 9 for an easy way to adjust the headphone volume. Enhances your TV's low-frequency response. The options are Off, Medium and High.
Picture Menu Picture Menu The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections. To open the Picture Menu, press MENU and then select Picture. Advanced Picture Settings Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to select among the following Advance Picture Settings: • Contrast Expand - You can adjust the contrast of the picture to suit the light of the room. Press the right arrow to choose which of the following best describes the lighting in the room: Low, Medium or High.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Off for no noise reduction; Minimum for a softer, smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail; Medium for a slightly softer picture than the Minimum setting; Maximum for an even softer, smoother picture than the other settings (the picture detail is somewhat decreased).
Channel Guide Menu Black Level Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the brightness of the picture. Color Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the richness of the color. Contrast Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Sharpness Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to adjust the crispness of the edges in the picture.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Time Menu The Time Menu allows you to set up the monitor to turn itself on or off using Sleep and Wake timers. To open the Time Menu, press MENU, and then select Time. Tip: The Wake Up Timer only works when the time is set correctly on the TV. • Sleep Timer - Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to set the TV to turn off after a given time. You can also press the STAR (*) button on the remote control to open this screen.
Parental Control Parental Control The choices in the US V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password. By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.” For instructions to turn on V-Chip, see the following instructions.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Page 22 Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only - Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parental Control Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified agebased rating level. To block programs with higher ratings: 1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to view. 2. Press the SELECT/OK button to toggle between View and Block.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Canada V-Chip TV Rating Limit Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. Page 24 Rating Canadian English Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings 18+ Adults. Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18.
Parental Control Rating Canadian French Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings 18+ Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. 16+ Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes. 13+ Viewers 13 and over. Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings: 1. Select Canada V-Chip from the Parental Control menu. 2. Select English ratings or French ratings. 3. Determine the rating you want to block. 4.
PIP Menu Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote will still control the monitor. When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked. Don’t forget to lock Parental Controls after you change the status. If you don’t, the front panel block will not take effect. PIP Menu The PIP menu allows you to change your PIP settings.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features PIP Position Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to choose having the PIP window in the top right, top left, bottom right, or bottom left part of the monitor screen. Note: PIP position is not available for POP. Setup Menu The Setup menu allows you to customize the way you use your monitor. To open the Setup menu, press MENU and then select Setup. Channel Setup • Signal Type - Choose signal type for the monitor’s internal tuner.
Setup Menu • Custom Labels - If you want to use different labels than what is in the standard list, you can make your own custom labels. • 1 button - Cycle up through the alphabet, numbers, and other characters. • 2 button - Cycle down through the alphabet, numbers, and other characters. • LEFT ARROW - Backspace. • RIGHT ARROW - Add a blank space. Preferences Tip: Remember to keep the remote control in TV mode to use these buttons.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the monitor’s screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, CC is displayed in the channel banner. Note: Your DISH Network satellite receiver includes closed captioning features.
Setup Menu Autotuning Note: The SAT mode button has been preset to automatically switch to the DISH DVI input. The Autotuning menu displays a choice list that lets you set up the monitor to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a mode button on the remote. 1. Press MENU to display the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Setup and press SELECT/OK. 3. Highlight Autotuning and press SELECT/OK. 4. Choose which channel you would like to set.
Chapter 3 Using the Monitor’s Features FRNT - The device is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the monitor and you want the monitor to tune to the front VIDEO input channel (FRNT) when you press the corresponding button. CMP1 or CMP2 - The device is connected to the CMP1 or CMP2 component jacks on the back of the monitor an you want the monitor to tune to a component input channel when you press the corresponding button.
Input Banner Manual Convergence Manual convergence let you adjust the monitor’s tubes to make a clear picture on the screen. For best results, make sure the monitor has been on for about an hour when you perform the manual convergence procedure. Note: This type of Convergence is available only on some models. 1. Press MENU and select Convergence. 2. Select one of the following: • Select Red Convergence. The cross in the middle of the screen should be completely yellow.
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Chapter 4 Installation and Setup Installation Considerations Protect Against Power Surges • • • • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. Turn off the monitor and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Instructions on page iii. To protect audio amplifiers of the monitor or connected audio equipment, ensure the volume is turned down before powering up the system.
Chapter 4 Installation and Setup Connecting Your HDTV Monitor Use the diagram below and the following instructions to connect your DISH Network HD monitor to your DISH Network satellite receiver and other optional devices. This is the recommended installation for best results, though other installations are also supported.
Connecting Your HDTV Monitor Connect Your DISH Network Satellite Receiver 1. Connect a DVI cable between the monitor and DISH Network satellite receiver DISH DVI connectors. 2. Connect red and white RCA-type cables between the matching color RCA-type plugs on the monitor audio inputs and DISH Network satellite receiver audio outputs. Connect a VCR (Optional) Follow these instructions to connect the monitor to a VCR. See your VCR User’s Guide for VCR setup instructions. 1.
Chapter 4 Installation and Setup Auto Convergence (Projection TV Models Only) Your monitor’s picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or after you moved the monitor, causing the color in your monitor to be out of alignment. The colors can be adjusted by starting auto convergence. Note: Auto Convergence is available only on projection TV models. Note: To converge the monitor’s DISH DVI picture, you must have the monitor switched to the DISH DVI input during convergence.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Use these tables if you have problems using the system before calling the Customer Service Center. Many problems arise from misunderstandings of how the system works, especially when you are just becoming familiar with it. These tables cover many problems, usually with a simple solution for each one. To solve a particular problem, do the following: 1. Review the section in this Guide that relates to the problem. 2.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tables Monitor What is Happening What to Do Monitor won’t turn on. • Press the TV power button. • Make sure the monitor is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the monitor. If the monitor turns on, check and replace the remote control batteries.
Troubleshooting Tables What is Happening What to Do Sound OK, but the picture is poor. • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder. • Check to make sure volume isn’t limited by the maximum volume feature. Picture not moving. • You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing SELECT/OK on the remote. Press any button to “unfreeze” the picture.
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Appendix Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is a legal document. Keep it in a safe place. Remember to retain your original purchase receipt for warranty service! Any items returned without a copy of the original purchase receipt will be considered out of warranty. What the Warranty Covers This warranty extends only to the original user of this DISH Network Monitor.
Appendix What the Warranty Does Not Cover • This warranty does not cover customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your retailer.) • This warranty does not cover installation and related adjustments. If applicable, such installation will be warranted under a separately purchased installation agreement.
FCC Compliance How State Law Relates to this Warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
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Index A CC 33 Lock 33 Mono (or Stereo) 33 Mute 33 SAP 15, 33 Advanced Picture Settings 17 Autoformat 17 Automatic Sound Level 15 B Before You Begin 35 Black Level 19 Installation Instructions 35 Before You Begin 35 Connecting Your HDTV Monitor 36 C L Channel Guide Menu 19 Color 19 Color Warmth 19 Connecting Your HDTV Monitor CMP1 and CMP2 Connections 37 DishDVI Connections 37 Contrast 19 D Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 26 M Monitor Back Panel 4 External Speakers 6 Mono (or Stereo) 33 P Graphic E
Index S Safety Important Stand and Base Safety Information 35 Instructions iii Position Cable Properly to Avoid Audio Interference 35 Protect Against Power Surges 35 Protect Components from Overheating 35 Tips iv Second Audio Program (SAP) 15 SAP 33 Setup Menu 28 Channel Setup 28 Closed Caption 30 Convergence 32 Preferences 29 Sharpness 19 Sound Mode 15 Magic 15 Normal 15 Wide 15 Sound Settings Amplifier 14 Subwoofer 14 Sound Type 15 Surround Effect 15 T Time 20 Time Menu 20 Sleep Timer 20 Wake up timer 20
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