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612T DVR Box User`s Guide in English

1. Quick Start Guide Formatting Your TV Screen Press the FORMAT button on FORMAT your remote to change your picture s sizing to your preference See your HDTV user s guide for formatting options available on your HDTV Use the INPUT button to return to watching satellite programming if you accidentally change channels or inputs on your TV 4 Press and hold a Press INPUT again Press SELECT INPUT until all If you see the and wait until the mode to end the procedure mode buttons System Info screen lights stop flashing If you and return to satellite light up proceed to step 4 see the System Info screen programming Otherwise continue go to step 4 If not to step 3 press INPUT again Limited Mode locks out all TV mode operations except TV power Mute and Volume preventing you from accidentally Press and hold the tuning away from satellite programming TV Mode button Press the Press To undo repeat using the PAGE DOWN button instead of until all Mode PAGE UP POUND PAGE UP buttons light up button Device Codes optional optional My remote is programmed in Limited Mode check box Using the Limited Mode option adding 1 when programming the remote helos prevent accidentally tuning to a channel or input that does not display satellite TV programming See the User Guide for details Quick Start Guide Troubleshooting Verify you are not experiencin
2. You may have a different favorites list showing in the Program Guide Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide and press GUIDE repeatedly to scan through the available favorites lists See Using Favorites Lists on page 27 Favorites List j Setting Up and Using Favorites Lists n WHAT ARE FAVORITES LISTS CREATING OR CHANGING FAVORITES LISTS e NAMING FAVORITES LISTS e USING FAVORITES LISTS Chapter 4 What are Favorites Lists WHAT ARE FAVORITES LISTS Favorites Lists are custom lists of your favorite channels You can create and change the lists adding and removing channels as you wish Your favorite channels can be grouped into up to four lists e When using a Favorites List the Program Guide and Browse Banner display only the channels in that Favorites List When you use the remote control UP or DOWN ARROW to change channels the DishHD 612t skips channels that are not on the list e The All Chan list contains all the channels including channels in your current subscription You cannot make any changes to the All Chan list e The All Sub list contains all the channels in your subscription You cannot make any changes to the All Sub list except by changing your subscription e Each Favorites List has a unique color in the Program Guide You can also give each list a name The four lists are named List 1 List 2 List 3 and List 4 until you change the name The lists are e
3. Write down the remote control address 2 Press and hold AUX until all the other mode buttons light up and then let go of the button AUX flashes Press the 3 button Use the NUMBER PAD to enter the address you wrote in step 1 Press POUND AUX blinks three times O A oc Press RECORD to ensure the address in the remote matches the address on the DishHD STB Chapter 8 Tips TIPS e f you don t want to accidentally change channels on your TV or DVD VCR try programming the remote control in Limited Mode as described on page 58 e Besure to put the remote control back in SAT mode whenever you re finished in another mode QUESTIONS remote doesn t control my DishHD 6121 or other components What should do Putthe remote control in the correct mode page 58 Check the batteries page 11 Check the remote control address page 57 e Why does my DishHD 6121 not respond as expect Your DishHD 612t may be experiencing IR interference from other devices nearby Change the address on your remote control and DishHD 612t as described on page 56 Customizing DishHD 612t DISH Ho uma Personalizing Your DishHD 612t CUSTOMIZING THE QUIDE AND CHANNEL LISTS CHANGING LANGUAGES SETTING UP AUDIO OUTPUT RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS ScHEDULING DisHHD STB UPDATES SETTING UP INACTIVITY STANDBY Chapter 9 Customizing the Guide and Channel Lists CUSTOMIZING TH
4. You try to set up a manual event timer The STB displays an Error message The STB does not display the program name for a manual event timer You set an event timer The event timer misses the beginning or the end of a program Reference Troubleshooting Tables Hearing A Program What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do Check the volume level on the TV or audio device Turn off the mute or turn up the volume as required Check the audio connectors and You may have muted the cables from the STB to the TV or the The STB front panel power light is on sound or set the volume so sound system and there is a good picture on the TV low that you cannot hear it Check the TV speakers or the sound set but you do not hear any sound The audio connections may system not be properly connected In the Dolby Digital menu select Dolby Digital PCM for the audio output If your decoder amplifier will not accept Linear PCM digital input use the analog connections instead Press the MENU button on your remote From the Main Menu select Preferences then Alternate Audio and choose the language that you prefer You may have set the STB to You hear a foreign language with a select an alternate audio program language The program may be in a foreign language Locks What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do You set a lock for example a lock on programs by ratings but the lock You may not have locke
5. Canceling a Procedure 16 Changing Channels 20 Troubleshooting 93 Changing Languages 74 Channel Display 73 Channel Display Preferences 73 Channel Lists 22 Channel Display 73 Display 73 Favorites 26 Channel Order 72 Channels Hiding Locked Channels 33 Locks 32 Codes Audio 104 Audio Amplifier 104 DVD Player 104 Tuner Amplifier 103 TV 101 TV DVD Combination Codes 105 TV VCR Combination Codes 105 VCR 103 Video VCD Codes 104 Connecting to the TV 82 HD Display Settings 84 HDMI Connection 82 Standard Definition Connection 85 YPbPr Connection 83 Connections 82 Device Code Scan 60 DVD Mode 14 Improving Operation 56 Learning 62 Limited Mode 58 Low Battery Warning 11 Modes 58 Operating a Second STB 69 Operating Other Devices 58 59 62 Operating STB 57 Programming Universal Remote 62 Recover Button 68 SAT Mode 12 Second DishHD STB 69 Troubleshooting 94 TV Mode 13 Resetting Factory Defaults 76 Resetting Your STB 87 Fan running continuously 90 Reversing 41 5 SAT Mode 2 Satellite TV Reception 6 Rain and Snow 6 Solar Interference 6 Screensaver 6 Set as System Default 49 Skipping 41 Slow Motion 41 Sort 44 Standard Definition Connection 85 STB Back Panel 10 Buttons 10 Connections 10 Defaults 76 Front Panel 10 Front Panel Lock 34 Locking 34 Overview 10 Unlocking 34 Updates 77 Surround Sound Settings 75 Slow Motion 41 Timer Considerations 51 Protect Event 49 R Reception Rain and
6. Select Sort Set Priority Edit List Manual Timer or Done h Daily Schedule Select Select Press MENU Daily Schedule Timers Press MENU on your DishHD remote control Select Daily Schedule from the Main Menu Select Timers A c N Depending on what you want to do use the options of Sort Set Priority Edit List Manual Timer or Done Chapter 7 Using the Daily Schedule USING THE DAILY SCHEDULE The Daily Schedule lists the timers that are planned for today up to nine days in the future and those that occurred in the recent past Use the Daily Schedule to do the following e Review today s timers You can choose to skip a scheduled timer or restore a timer that was not planned to occur perhaps because of a conflict with another program See Timer Priorities on page 48 e Review future timers up to nine days in advance and make changes as necessary e Review past timers to see which occurred and the reason why one did not if applicable See Reasons Why Timers are Skipped on page 50 Baily S Schedule Press MENU Select a timer and option select Daily Schedule Use the ARROWS to select a future program to Skip or Restore You can also choose to protect it or view the start early end late settings e To change the start early end late setting select the event within the Timers List e Press PAGE UP to see the previous days timers Review these timers to see the result of your timers
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8. e Two lists cannot have the same name Pressing GUIDE to switch Favorites Lists functions only if you have added channels to the Favorites List If you have not created a Favorites List pressing GUIDE switches the Dish 612t between the All Chan and All Sub Lists Locked and hidden channels do not display in Favorites Lists QUESTIONS Why are channels missing from the Program Guide You might have a Favorites List that does not contain those channels Press GUIDE until the All Chan or All Sub list displays You might have channels locked and hidden Locks m o T Securing Your DishHD 6121 e WHAT ARE LOCKS CREATING OR CHANGING RATINGS LOCKS CREATING OR CHANGING CHANNEL LOCKS e HIDING LOCKED CHANNELS LOCKING OR UNLOCKING THE FRONT PANEL CREATING OR CHANGING A PASSWORD LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DISHHD STB Chapter 5 What are Locks WHAT ARE LOCKS Locks allow you to password protect programming based on ratings or on a channel by channel basis The following occurs when you have locked the DishHD 612t e If you try to access a locked item or open the Locks menu the DishHD 6121 displays a message prompting you to enter the password e The DishHD 6121 allows three attempts to enter the correct password If you fail to enter the correct password before the fourth attempt it does not allow you to try again for several minutes e f you enter the correct password you can access the l
9. for example if recorded successfully or why it might have been skipped Reasons Why Timers are Skipped If a timer is skipped the Timers List displays one of the following reasons Priority this timer has a lower priority than other events being recorded at the time e User a user chooses to skip that timer e Duplicate event there is already another timer set to record that program e Event exists in DVR the program has already been recorded and can be seen in the Daily Schedule list e Incorrect event for Weekly Daily and Monday Friday timers If the guide has a different event listed the timer is skipped For example the timer is set up on a Saturday for Daily but the program is broadcast only Monday Friday so the timer is skipped on the weekends Record Future Programs Using the Daily Schedule When a Timer Starts a Recording For two minutes before a timer starts a recording the DishHD 6121 may display a digital countdown timer reminder on the TV screen 4 This countdown disappears when the program begins While the countdown is displayed you can do one the following Press CANCEL to clear the symbol from the TV screen This does not stop the timer from starting e Press INFO or SELECT to see more information on the timer If you do this you have the following choices Select OK to continue with the timer Select Stop Timer to stop the timer Note Pressing INFO on t
10. or another DishHD STB you must first program it to operate these other devices You can do this by either following the instructions in Setting Up Using Device Code Tables on page 59 or the Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan procedure described on page 60 Remote Control Modes Use the remote control s mode buttons SAT satellite STB TV for a TV fora VCR or a DVD player and AUX auxiliary for a second TV a VCR a tuner an audio amplifier or a second DishHD STB to set the remote to the correct mode for the device To change the mode press the button for the device you want the remote to operate The mode button lights for two seconds to show you ve set the remote to that mode Limited Mode When Limited Mode is enabled pressing the TV mode button does not change the remote to TV mode and keeps the remote in its previous mode SAT DVD or AUX Pressing and holding the TV mode button for three seconds to program TV codes does work while in Limited Mode When you use the remote control to operate your TV with Limited Mode enabled you are only able to use POWER MUTE and VOLUME functions to operate your TV Also when you use the remote control to operate your DVD or VCR Limited Mode you are only able to use POWER and the DVD functions Note Limited Mode cannot be used with audio amplifiers Turning Limited Mode On and Off Press and hold the correct mode button for example TV until all of the mode buttons light Re
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12. 68 Troubleshooting Tables DishHD Remote Control What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do The remote control may be missing batteries the batteries may be incorrectly placed in the remote or the batteries may be weak or dead you do not press a button for seconds in a programming 20 30 sequence the remote control shuts off its programming function The DishHD remote control may not be in the mode for the equipment you want to control The remote control needs to be point right at the TV or other equipment The remote control may be missing batteries the batteries in the remote control may be inserted incorrectly or possibly the batteries are weak or dead The remote control is not set up to control the equipment No function is assigned in this equipment mode to the button you pressed The STB may be experiencing IR interference from other devices in the room You have accidentally changed the channel on your TV When you press a button on the remote control the STB does not do what you expect While using the DishHD remote control it stops working When you press a button on the DishHD remote control the device does not do what you expect The STB is not responding properly to commands from the DishHD remote control Your picture is snowy or blue or black Reference Troubleshooting Tables What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do Make sure
13. Favorites Lists 27 Programs Descriptive Audio 74 Fast Forwarding 41 Finding a Program 4 Frame By Frame 41 Hiding Locked Channels 33 Pausing 40 Playing Recorded Programs 42 Recording 42 Reversing 41 Skipping 41 Watching a Program 7 Watching TV 5 Tuner Amplifier Codes 103 Tuners 108 TV Codes 101 TV Mode 13 TV DVD Combination Codes 105 TV VCR Combination Codes 105 U Universal Remote Control Programming 62 Updates 77 User s Guide Conventions 3 How to Use 2 V VCR Codes 103 Video Frequency Switch 84 85 90 Troubleshooting 97 Video VCD Codes 104 W Warranty Limited 119 Watching TV 5 Troubleshooting 97 Weekly 48 Y YPbPr Connection 83 T Themes 23 Timers 48 All Episodes 48 Auto Tune 48 Automatic Timer 52 Considerations 51 Create a Manual Timer 52 Daily 48 Daily Schedule 50 Deleting 53 DVR 48 End Late 49 Manual Timer 52 Maximum Recorded Events 49 New Episode 48 Once 48 Options 49 Priorities 48 Protect Event 49 Reminder 48 Restore 50 Set as System Default 49 Skip 50 Skipped Timers 50 Start Early 49 Starts Recording 51 STB is Off 51 Timer Frequency 48 Timer Options 49 Timer Priorities 48 Timer Types 48 Timers List 49 Troubleshooting 98 Troubleshooting 90 Browse Banner 95 Changing Channels 93 Changing Languages 100 Diagnostics 87 Error Message 91 Favorites Lists 98 Hearing a Program 100 Locks 100 Menus 100 No Picture on the TV 84 Program Guide and Browse Banner 95 Recover Bu
14. MENU and Select Edit List 3 Select Timer s select Daily Schedule Timers you want to delete Select Edit List Press MENU and then select Daily Schedule Select Timers Select Edit List Select the timers to delete oa fF GW N Select Delete The timers are deleted Chapter 7 Tips TIPS e Make sure the Updates feature is enabled as described on page 77 This feature ensures the Program Guide has the most up to date information and can adjust or create timers accordingly e Weekly Daily and Monday Friday timers move only if the program is within one hour earlier or four hours later than the original time the timer was set up These timers adjust their length if their program s time block is extended and the change is reflected in the Program Guide e DVR Timers set for sporting events typically have an end late time of 60 minutes to allow for overtime Change this setting in Options when you set up the timer QUESTIONS e Why did the DishHD 6121 delete a program I recorded Your recording was unprotected When the DishHD 612t hard drive is full it writes over the oldest unprotected recording You can protect your recordings as described on page 49 e Where can go to find out why the DishHD 6121 didn t record something scheduled Look at your Daily Schedule and refer to Reasons Why Timers are Skipped on page 50 Remote Control Setup DISH He Setting Up Your Remote Control IMPROVING DI
15. S elects and hold to reset signals from the menu items DishHD 612t remote control DOLBY HDMI 0555 SELECT Arrows System Info Change channels Displays up down and move System up down in on screen Information menus and guides Screen Audio Video Output Ethernet Port High quality standard HDMI Output Connect to your IF Input definition connection Provides digital broadband home Connection to to your TV audio audio and video network currently the dish and video input to an HDTV not activated A CAUTION A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 10 NOT OPEN Baik i EE a 70 3108 208 VIDEO FREQUENCY Hz 400 240V 50 60Hz 70W YPbPr SPDIF USB Port Video Power Component Optical output Connectto Frequency Provides Output connection to multimedia Set switch power to the Optional a high quality devices to correct DishHD 612t connection to digital sound frequency for your high definition decoding system your location TV video input Remote Control REMOTE CONTROL The remote control gives you access to all the features of your DishHD 612t You can set up the remote control to operate the DishHD 612t and up to three other devices see page 58 These devices can bea TV a DVD player and another DishHD STB The remote control uses infrared IR signals to control both the DishHD 612t and other devices that the remote is programmed to control IR signals travel only short
16. Snow 6 Satellite TV 6 Solar Interference 6 Recorded Events Delete 44 Fast Forwarding 41 Frame By Frame 41 Grouping 44 Playing 42 Reversing 41 Rewinding 41 Skipping 41 Slow Motion 41 Sorting 44 Recording 42 All Episodes 48 Automatic Timer 52 Considerations 51 Daily Schedule 50 Deleting Recordings 44 Deleting Timers 53 Grouping 44 Manual Timer 52 New Episodes 48 Playing Back a Program 42 Programs 5 42 Skipped Timers 50 STB is Off 51 Timer Frequency 48 Timer Options 49 Timer Priorities 48 Timer Types 48 Timers List 49 Troubleshooting 98 Recover Button 68 Reminder 48 Remote Control 11 Address 56 Batteries 11 Buttons 12 13 14 Changing Address 56 Changing Tuner Amplifier Volume 65 Changing TV Volume 65 67 Checking Device Codes 61 Combination Devices 59 Confirm Operation 57 Device Codes 59 61 101 N New Episodes 48 O Once 48 Onscreen Logo 6 Onscreen Menus 15 P Panel Back 10 Front 10 Parental Controls 30 Change Password 35 Changing 31 Channels 32 Create Password 35 Creating 34 Front Panel Buttons 34 Hiding Locked Channels 33 Locking STB 36 Password 35 Pausing a Program 40 Pausing Live TV 5 Playing a Recorded Program 42 Point Dish 87 Preferences Channel Display 73 Channel Order 72 Inactivity Standby 78 Updates 77 Program Guide 20 Changing Channels Listed 26 Changing Favorites Lists 26 Channel Display 73 Channel Order 72 Display 73 Favorites Lists 26 Troubleshooting 95 Using
17. TV Menu Accesses menu features available on some TVs Up Down lt Arrow Buttons Scrolls up down through channels Mute Turns TV volume on or off RECALL Recall Returns to last TV channel viewed EW LIVE TV v CANCEL INFO VI i Number Buttons Enters a desired channel number on TV SWAP PIP POSITION ALT AUDIO DISH He Chapter 2 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons DVD Mode DVD Mode To use the features described in this section make sure you are in DVD mode by pressing the DVD Mode button You can use this mode to operate your VCR instead of a DVD player Remote programming is required Press this button for DVD Mod DVD VCR Power and TV Power Top button turns the DVD player VCR power on and off Bottom button turns the TV on and off DVD Input Switches DVD between the TV and DVD mode Up Down Arrow Buttons Scrolls up down through channels on DVD VCR Pause Pauses a videotape Back or DVD Rewinds a videotape or reverses DVD FWD Stop Forwards a videotape Stops playing a DVD or or DVD stop playing or recording a Play videotape Plays a videotape or DVD Record Records ona DVD or videotape Number Buttons Enters a channel number for DVD Using the Onscreen Menus USING THE ONSCREEN MENUS The onscreen menus make using the DishHD 612t and selecting programs quick and easy Use the menus to control the DishHD 6121 and its feat
18. Timer screen displays Select a Timer Type see page 48 for more details Select the Timer Frequency see page 48 for more details 6 FF W N Select Options see page 49 for more details Select Done or Cancel to return to the Create Timer screen 6 Select Set Priority if you would like to change the priority of the timer see page 48 for more information Select Done or Cancel to return to the Create Timer screen 7 Select Create Timer to finish making the new timer CREATING A MANUAL TIMER 2 3 Select Timers and 4 5 Manual Timers Manual Timers Mi Daily Sch type and Options gemi Selaci Enter the time Create Timer Press MENU and ees ou want the timer select Daily Schedule Wa channel Edit Time P start and end then select Done Press MENU and select Daily Schedule Select Timers Select Manual Timer Select a Timer Type see page 48 for more details oa fF c N Select the Timer Frequency see page 48 for more details Record Future Programs Deleting a Timer Select Options see page 49 for more details Select the channel using the remote control ARROWS or NUMBER PAD to find the channel 8 Select Edit Time 9 Start Time and End Time being sure to specify AM or 10 Set the Date 11 Select Done 12 Select Create Timer DELETING A TIMER E auem Daily Schedule 4j Timers 9 Press
19. according to the label diagram not remove them and install them correctly Start over again Press the correct mode button to set the remote control to the mode for the equipment you want to control The remote control uses IR signals to control all equipment IR signals travel less than 40 feet and cannot go through walls or other solid objects You must point the remote control directly at the front of the equipment with no objects to block the signal path the batteries are missing or dead put fresh AAA size batteries in If the remote control has fresh batteries check whether you put them in correctly If you did not put the batteries in correctly take them out and put them in correctly Make sure you set up the remote control to control all the equipment you want to use See Confirming Remote Control Operation on page 57 and Operating Other Devices on page 58 Make sure you follow the steps for Learning From Another Device s Remote Control on page 62 to teach your DishHD remote the button function s to control your equipment Move the STB away from your HDTV If you have LCD HDTV disable the ambient light sensor Increase the HDTV s brightness setting Make sure your TV and DVD player if one is connected is turned to the correct channel Enable Limited Mode see page 58 to avoid accidentally changing the channel on the TV Try RECOVER as described on page
20. any other technology product is subject to bugs and hence EPG Holdings LLC CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT ALL FEATURES SUCH AS PARENTAL CONTROL WILL WORK AS INTENDED UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES EPG Holdings LLC endeavors to improve such conditions and will periodically download improvements Equipment and Software Covered by this User s Guide This User Guide covers the DishHD 612t and software model 612t This Guide may cover other equipment not listed here Copyright Notices Copyright 2010 EPG Holdings LLC All rights reserved The information in this User Guide may change without notice We may issue revisions to tell you about such changes Part Number 183452 We acknowledge all product names trade names or corporate names we mention in this User Guide to be the proprietary property of the registered owners Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries This product may incorporate copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents patent applications and or other intellectual property rights Use of such copyright protection technology is intended for home and other limited pay per view uses only unless otherwise authorized Reverse engineering or disass
21. composite connection 2 Turn on the TV and DishHD 6121 to make sure you have picture You ll need to set your TV to a video input or source Refer to your TV s user s guide for more information 3 Turn up the volume on the TV to make sure you have audio 1 Chapter 0 Connecting to Your Dish Antenna CONNECTING TO YOUR DISH ANTENNA Connect your TV to the DishHD STB using the previous sections before connecting the DishHD STB to the dish antenna Done installation I Point Dish 1 Press MENU Connect DishHD STB Select System Setup If okay to antenna system then Installation then select Done Point Dish screen then Done 1 Connect two RG 6 coaxial cables between the IF INPUT 1 and IF INPUT 2 ports on the STB s back panel and the two available ports on the LNBF in your existing system Tighten all of the coaxial cable connections only by hand If you use a wrench you may overtighten the connections and damage your equipment Note If you are installing your STB in a system with LNBFs and or switches you can have as much as 200 feet of cable between the LNBF and the STB You must use RG 6 coaxial cables rated up to at least 2150 MHz 2 Onthe remote control press MENU select System Setup Installation and then Point Dish to display the Point Dish screen on the TV 3 Select transponder 1 5 9 or 13 of satellite 122 Make sure the signal strength bar is green and locked
22. distances 40 feet or less and cannot go through walls or other solid objects You must point the remote control directly at the device with no objects blocking the line of signt Batteries The remote control comes with four AAA batteries When you replace old batteries you should replace all of the batteries Use batteries of the same kind for example alkaline or carbon zinc Don t mix batteries of different kinds To change the batteries Press down on the top of the battery cover and slide the cover off Take out all of the old batteries Put four new batteries in Make sure you match the plus ends with the plus markings on the battery case 4 Slide the cover back into place Low Battery Warning When you see a low battery warning message on your screen below the Program Banner the batteries in your remote control are weak and need to be replaced White Waters NR suus 6 00 pm 9 30 pm Time Left 2 05 301 HBO2E List Remote Battery Low Remote Battery Low Chapter 2 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons SAT Mode SAT Mode To use the features described in this section make Sure you are in SAT mode by pressing the SAT Mode button Note Some features may not be available depending on your DishHD STB DishHD 612t Power Turns the DishHD 612t on off TV Power Turns the TV on off Programming required Press this button for SAT Mode Input Press once for Input Press an
23. of schedule per page e Extended Partial Guide with Video Choose this option if you d like to see video in the upper right corner and three hours worth of schedule per page on the Program Guide e Standard Full Guide without Video Choose this option if you d like to see more channels per page on the Program Guide e Enhanced Full Guide without Video Choose this option if you d like to see more channels per page in large text on the Program Guide e Extended Full Guide without Video Choose this option if you d like to see more channels and three hours of schedule per page on the Program Guide 3 Select Done Chapter 9 Changing Languages CHANGING LANGUAGES You may be able to change the language of some programs An alternate language may not be available for all programs Some programs such as movies indicate at the beginning whether an alternate language or descriptive audio is available Press Alt Audio on your DishHD remote control to toggle through the available language tracks on a program without going into any menus on the STB An alternate language applies only to the audio part of a program and does not change the language used in the menus displayed by the DishHD 612t Descriptive audio not included on all channels and programs is a feature for the visually impaired that describes what is happening during a program Press MENU and select Preferences then Audio Select Do
24. use an elec tric torque driver to mount the hard drive into the DishHD 612t or to the brackets use a torque driver with a soft clutch Figure 9 Securing hard drive into DishHD 6121 chassis Appendix Installing the Hard Drive 5 Replace the front cover bezel Line up the bottom three clips and gently rock the front cover into place taking care with the light pipes see Figures 10 and 11 Once the bottom three clips and light pipes are in place push on the front cover to engage the four clips along the top edge of the chassis You should hear the clips click into place Note As you are rocking and pushing the front cover be careful of the light pipes they are very fragile 2 Figure 10 Side view of replacing the front cover on the DishHD 1 Figure 11 Front cover replaced on DishHD 612t 6 Verify that the four clips holding the front cover to the chassis are secure Check the clips along the inside top edge of the chassis to make sure that the clips are securely held in place Appendix Installing the Hard Drive f Replace the top cover Replace the top cover see Figure 12 The side edges of the DishHD 612t s top cover should be flush with the bottom of the DishHD 612t Top cover properly Top cover aligned misaligned Figure 12 Replace top cover of the DishHD 6121 8 Replace the four screws to the back panel Replace the four screws attaching the top cover to the DishH
25. you subscribe to a channel you can view it To subscribe to a channel visit our website at www DishHDasia com e Agreen background behind a channel means that you can use your remote control to add the channel to your subscription Press SELECT and follow the onscreen messages to order the channel Watching TV Using the Program Guide e The Program Guide displays which Favorites List is active If All Chan is active the Program Guide shows all available channels whether or not you subscribe to them The All Sub list shows only the channels in your subscription If you activate another list the Program Guide shows only the channels on that list See page 26 for information on Favorites Lists e he Program Guide displays programs currently showing and scheduled to show within the next nine days The guide does not show programs that have ended 1 Press GUIDE Use the UP and DOWN Press SELECT ARROWS to highlight a program currently broadcasting While using the Program Guide you can e Press PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to move a page at a time e Enter the number of hours you want to skip and then press the RIGHT LEFT ARROW to move forward or back in the schedule e Press SKIP FWD and SKIP BACK to move forward or back a day at a time Chapter 3 Using the Browse Banner USING THE BROWSE BANNER Use the Browse Banner to see what other programs are on and without missing the program you are watching Press the RIGHT
26. 0 0320 0760 1060 Sampo 0037 0048 Samsung 0045 0051 0053 0210 0212 0240 0425 0426 0432 0489 0663 0760 Sansui 0209 Sanyo 0046 0047 0104 0268 0356 0368 0369 Sharp 0037 0048 0062 0209 0363 0549 0569 1048 Shinco 0000 Shintom 0072 Shivaki 0037 Sonwa 0642 Sony 0011 0032 0033 0034 0586 0639 0640 1232 Sowa 0024 Supra 0278 Tashiko 0037 Tatung 0008 0024 0041 0045 0067 0366 Teac 0000 0037 0041 0072 0278 0642 0844 Teco 0035 0037 0038 0040 0041 0048 Tedelex 0037 0209 0642 Telefunken 0041 0209 0320 0642 Telestar 0037 Tempest 0020 Tevion 0642 Thomson 0320 Toshiba 0008 0024 0041 0042 0043 0045 0066 0067 0210 0212 0366 0384 0608 0828 Reference Remote Control Device Codes Warumaia 0374 0391 0661 Waycon 0156 Weipai 0009 Westinghouse 0003 1092 1381 1597 1712 1755 1826 1834 2293 2305 Wharfedale 0891 0896 1618 White Westinghouse 0186 Wintel 1006 Kiahua 0009 0264 0412 0698 0773 0779 0817 Kianghai 0009 Kiangyang 0264 0412 Kiangyu 0009 Kihu 0264 0412 0817 Kinaghai 0412 Kingfu 0009 Kinghai 0264 Kinrisong 0848 1910 Kinsida 0329 KLogic 0698 Koceco 0779 0785 1064 1065 1068 Kuelian 0848 1910 Yamaha 0030 0650 Yapshe 0250 Yingge 0009 Yongbao 0848 1910 Yonggu 0009 Yoshita 0825 Youlanasi 0817 Yousida 0009 0848 1910 Yuhang 0009 Zenith 0016 0017 ZhuHai 0009 0374 Zinwell 2116 2281 VCR Codes Note If programming in AUX mode press 1 before entering the VCR code Aim 0020 0278 0642 Ai
27. 2t explains the basic features of your system and how to use the remote control front panel buttons and back panel connections e Chapter 3 Watching TV describes how to change channels and look for programs e Chapter 4 Favorites List explains how to create name and use favorites lists e Chapter 5 Locks explains how to set locks and passwords e Chapter 6 Digital Video Recording explains how to use the recording features of your DishHD 612t to maximize your viewing pleasure e Chapter 7 Record Future Programs shows you how you can record and play back your favorite programs when you want to watch them e Chapter 8 Remote Control Setup contains instructions for programming your remote to control your DishHD 6121 and equipment like a TV or e Chapter 9 Customizing DishHD 612t shows you how to customize your DishHD 612t e Chapter 10 Connections explains how to connect your DishHD 6121 to your TV and other equipment such as a TV or e Reference includes troubleshooting steps for common issues and lists the remote control device codes e Appendix includes information on installing the two tuners and the hard drive assembly into the DishHD 612t Introduction How to Use this Guide Guide Conventions The names of remote control buttons are all uppercase Example Press SAT e options are bold Example Select System Setup e Select means to move the highlight to an onscreen option or c
28. 3 L Languages 74 Limited Mode 58 Limited Warranty 119 Locks 30 Change Password 35 Changing 32 Channels 32 Create Password 35 Creating 30 Front Panel Buttons 34 Hiding Locked Channels 33 Locking STB 35 Timers 48 Troubleshooting 100 Low Battery Warning 11 Maximum Recorded Events 49 Menus 15 Canceling a Procedure 16 Choices 16 Closing 15 Onscreen 15 Opening 15 Options 15 Troubleshooting 100 Message Numbers 91 Moving Onscreen Logo 6 My Recordings List 44 Group 44 Sort 44 D Daily 48 Daily Schedule 50 Delete Recorded Programs 44 Device Codes 101 Diagnostics 87 Dish Antenna 86 Dolby Surround Sound Settings 75 DVD Codes 104 DVD Mode 14 DVR 40 E Error Messages 91 F Factory Defaults 76 Fan 97 Fast Forwarding 41 Favorites Lists 26 Changing 26 Creating 26 Naming 27 Troubleshooting 98 Using 27 Finding Programs 4 20 Browse 22 Program Guide 20 Themes 23 FORMAT 17 Frame By Frame 41 Front Panel 10 Locking 34 G Group 44 Guide 20 Changing Channels Listed 72 Changing Favorites Lists 26 Conventions 3 Using Favorites Lists 27 Guide Display Preference 73 H HDMI Connection 82 HDTV Setup 84 IHE DISH A All Episodes 48 Alternate Language 74 Audio Amplifier Codes 104 Audio Codes 104 Audio Video Output 75 Auto Tune 48 B Back Panel 10 Batteries 11 Browse 22 Favorites Lists 26 Browse Banner Troubleshooting 95 Buttons Front Panel 10 Remote Control 12 13 14 C
29. 6 ML Factory Defaults 4 Select Yes STB returns to Press Menu then System Setup Factory Defaults and Factory Defaults 1 Press MENU select System Setup and then Factory Defaults The DishHD 612t displays a warning message 093 to confirm that you want to reset the DishHD 612t s preferences 2 Select Yes A popup appears explaining that important information is being saved The DishHD 612t returns to the System Setup screen Customizing DishHD 1 Scheduling DishHD STB Updates SCHEDULING DISHHD STB UPDATES The DishHD 612t is programmed to update the Program Guide at 3 00 AM every day This section describes how to change the Updates settings After an update the DishHD 612t resets and the fan comes on briefly To have the update occur at a different time schedule the update and reset for a different time Note This feature does not interfere with any scheduled timers 2 Time Set Updates 4 Press MENU and select Select Done Preferences then time Updates Select AM or PM 1 Press MENU select Preferences and select Updates 2 Select the time that you want STB software updates to occur 3 Select AM or 4 Select Done Chapter 9 Setting Up Inactivity Standby SETTING UP INACTIVITY STANDBY your DishHD 612t is on for a period of time without any activity for example no channel changes the Inactivity Standby feature turns off the STB so that you always have the la
30. 612t User Guide www Di shHDTVChina com DISH Warning and Attention Symbols You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system This User Guide provides various procedures If you do some of these procedures carelessly you could injure or kill yourself or damage equipment or property Some other procedures require special attention The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the equipment s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment The Class 11 equipment symbol means the equipment has additional insulation and does not need to be grounded lt gt For Your Safety There is risk of electrical shock when opening the case of this set top box STB which may cause damage to the equipment and or personal injury or death to you To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture gt Important Software Notice As with all software controlled products unexpected behavior could arise if the user tries to perform operations in a non routine manner This product like almost
31. 7 0178 0216 0218 0264 0329 0412 0602 0672 0696 0753 0806 0826 1074 1537 Akashi 0009 Akira 0753 0858 Albatron 0700 0843 Anam 0003 0004 0009 0068 0161 0180 0250 0425 0426 0628 0700 0861 Anam National 0161 0250 0425 0650 Anhua 0051 AOC 0003 0009 0018 0030 0060 0092 0093 0108 0178 0179 0180 0451 0474 0628 1150 Aolingpu 0858 Aolinpike 0264 0412 Astra 0037 ATD 0698 Atlantic 0001 Audiosonic 0820 0858 Audioworld 0698 AUO 1591 Awa 0009 0011 0036 0108 0157 0216 0264 0374 0785 1985 Baihe 0009 0264 0412 Baile 0001 0009 0374 0391 0661 Baohuashi 0264 0412 Baosheng 0009 0817 Base 1075 Bauer 0805 Beijing 0001 0009 0208 0226 0264 0374 0391 0412 0482 0661 0812 0817 0821 Beko 0037 BenQ 1853 Black Diamond 0587 0753 0820 0821 Blaupunkt 0036 0554 Boigle 1696 Brandt Plus 1851 C Tech 0858 0891 0896 Cai Xing 1066 Caihong 0009 0817 Cailing 0748 Caishi 0891 Celestial 0767 0820 0821 Centrex 0780 0826 0891 1075 Changcheng 0001 0009 0051 0264 0374 0391 0412 0661 0817 Changfei 0009 0329 0374 0817 Changfeng 0264 0412 0696 0753 0817 Changhai 0009 0329 0817 Reference Show 0009 Silva 0216 Singer 0009 0806 0891 1537 Sinotec 0773 Skygiant 0180 Skysonic 0753 0796 Skyworth 0009 0264 0696 0698 0727 0748 0753 0796 1120 1121 1123 1124 1127 1128 1129 1130 Songba 0009 Soniq 0773 Sony 0000 0003 0011 0036 0650 0810 0897 1100 1317 1925 Sowa 0036 0051 0060 0092 0156 0178 0226 0338 0474 1150 Soyea 0773 Stakson
32. 701 Tongtel 0764 Toshiba 0503 1045 1154 1510 1769 Tsinghua Tongfang 1204 1205 Vestel 2249 Wharfedale 0790 Wintel 1131 Xbox 0522 1708 2083 Xingke 1216 Xoceco 1231 Yamaha 0490 0539 0545 Panasonic 0496 Philips 0475 Pioneer 1750 Renaissance 0323 Rowa 0541 Samsung 0323 Sharp 0581 0597 9 Shinco 0540 Skyworth 1219 1257 1259 SMC 0596 Sony 0583 0589 Super 0581 TCL 1184 1190 Thakral 0625 Toshiba 0599 Ultimax 0581 0679 DVD Player Codes Note If programming in AUX mode press 1 before entering the DVD code ABIT 2245 Aim 0672 Aiwa 0641 Akai 0611 0766 0790 0899 1205 Alco 0790 Amoisonic 0611 0764 Apex Digital 0672 Arirang 1474 Audioworld 0790 BBK 0863 1452 1453 Big Echo 1050 Blue Parade 0571 BuBuGao 0863 Celestial 2058 Centrex 0672 Changhong 0627 1061 Conia 0672 0764 0835 1623 2254 Denon 0490 0634 1634 2258 2470 Desay 1212 1213 1214 1215 Diamond 0790 digiRED 0717 Digitrex 0672 Ecco 2105 Eng 1517 Enzer 0766 1517 GE 0717 Giec 1622 Harman Kardon 1229 Harwa 2235 Hitachi 0664 Hiteker 0672 Hyundai 1061 Idall 1208 InterVideo 2245 JNC 0672 JVC 0558 0623 0867 1164 jWin 1049 1051 Kenuo 1175 Kenwood 0534 Konka 0711 0719 0720 0721 1185 1192 Lafayette 1369 LG 0741 2189 Loewe 0539 Malata 2155 Marantz 0539 2414 Mastar 1217 MDS 1111 Microsoft 1708 2083 Remote Control Device Codes Audio Amplifiers Codes Note If programming in AUX mode press 2 before enterin
33. ARROW BROWSE button to open the browse banner Current Program Current Date and Time Program Rating Winnie the Pooh NR 6 00 pm 9 30 pm Remaining 301 HBO2E List Family In Program Picture 00000 Current Current Active Favorites Channel Program List Time Browse Date 407773 7 Flanders the Dog Indicates future programs can be viewed 301 6 00 pm 9 30 pm 9 30 12 00 am Browse Channel HBO2E NR NR Browse Next P rogram Program Time and Rating Browse Current P rogram Program Time and Rating When the Browse Banner is open the program information of the current channel displays at the top of the screen and the Browse Banner displays at the bottom of the screen The Browse Banner displays program information for the current and upcoming program on other channels Press the UP or DOWN ARROWS to view the program information for other channels TUE 3 19 Winnie the Pooh Flanders the Dog 6 00 pm 9 30 pm 9 30 pm 12 00 am NR NR SELECT CHANN M Press While watching Use the UP orDOWN SELECT Spe SES ARROWS to browse current BROWSE programs and the RIGHT ARROW to browse future programs Watching TV Using Themes USING THEMES Use the Themes Feature to find exactly what you want to watch This section shows you how to use Themes to find your favorite programs by type Such as movies sports or news You can list and choose programs by the them
34. D 612t 6 Press SELECT to close the System Information screen Remote Control Setup Improving DishHD STB Control Checking the Remote Control Address 1 Press and hold the SAT Mode button until all Mode buttons light up Press POUND twice Watch the SAT Mode button and count the flashes 1 Press and hold the SAT mode button for three seconds until all of the mode buttons light up and then let go of the SAT button 2 Press POUND 4 twice The SAT mode button flashes the same number of times as the address number for example three flashes means address 3 Confirming Remote Control Operation 1 ABA Kegegvvv SYSTEM INFO Check batteries and press If remote does not RECORD Prass SAT Mode operate STB Press POWER press SYSTEM INFO RECORD on the DishHD 612t front panel to display the System Info Screen Make sure the remote has fresh batteries and is in SAT mode 2 Press SYSTEM INFO on the DishHD 612t front panel to display the system information screen 3 Press RECORD on the remote control The Remote Address in the System Information screen changes to match the address preset in your remote control Select Done to exit the System Information screen 4 Press POWER on the remote control to turn the DishHD 612t on or off Chapter 8 Operating Other Devices OPERATING OTHER DEVICES To use the remote control to operate other devices such as a TV VCR DVD player tuner amplifier
35. D STB see Figure 13 Torque these screws to 0 79 0 05 N m 7 0 5 in Ibs Note The top cover fits snugly and when fitting properly does not need any pressure to line up the holes If you have to apply pressure to line up the holes take off the cover and repeat step 7 Figure 13 Replace screws Appendix Installing the Hard Drive 9 Place label on top cover Center the label between the sides and line the bottom edge of the label to the edge between the top and front covers see Figure 14 EX SE WARNING 3 Do not move this Set Top Box while it is plugged in ORALA This product contains a Hard Drive which can be damaged by shock or vibration Damage caused by incorrect handling is not covered by warranty When moving the Set Top Box always unplug and wait for 30 seconds SE CET PUE UL DRAAATSREMERAR HRS IAE SUR c 515803006 BETRE Figure 14 Placing label on top cover on DishHD 6121 117 Appendix Installing the Hard Drive 10 Run Drive Self Test DST to verify that the hard drive is operating DST takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes Connect the power cord to the DishHD 612t and the other end into an electrical outlet Turn on the DishHD 612t If there is a TV connected to the DishHD 612t Point Dish displays and the DST option is highlighted Press SELECT from the front panel While DST is running the POWER and RECORD LEDs blink alter nately If a TV is connected whil
36. E GUIDE AND CHANNEL LISTS Changing the Program Guide Order You can set up the Program Guide to list channels in descending order with the highest channel number at the top or in ascending order with the highest channel number at the bottom The default setting is to list the channels in descending order rm Channel Order 58 Press MENU and 1 select Preferences S elect Ascending then Channel Order or Descending Select Done 1 Press Menu select Preferences and then Channel Order 2 Select Ascending or Descending 3 Select Done Customizing DishHD 612t Customizing the Guide and Channel Lists Changing the Guide Display The DishHD 612t displays the Program Guide with video in the upper right corner However you can change the way the Program Guide displays amp E Preferences 5 Guide Display 1 Press MENU and select Preferences Select from Select Done then Guide Display the guide display options 1 Press MENU select Preferences and then Guide Display 2 Select one of the following options e Standard Partial Guide with Video This option is preset when you first set up the DishHD 612t The Program Guide displays video in the upper right corner and 1 5 hours of schedule per page e Enhanced Partial Guide with Video Choose this option if you d like larger text on your Program Guide The Program Guide displays video in the upper right corner and one hour
37. ING TOOLS Chapter 0 Connecting to TV CONNECTING TO A TV This section describes how to connect the DishHD 612t to a high definition TV HDTV or a standard definition SD TV Note Connecting your television directly to the DishHD 612t provides the best audio and video quality HDMI Connection The HDMI audio video connection provides high quality audio and video to your HDTV or HD Monitor in one cable Connect DishHD STB Turn on monitor and monitor with and DishHD STB on pub dude HDMI audio and confirm picture and volume video cable 1 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI connection on the DishHD 6121 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the HDTV set or monitor 2 Turn on your DishHD 612t and TV using the front panel buttons Change your TV to the correct input or source Consult your HDTV s user s guide for assistance Confirm that you are getting a picture from the DishHD 612t If you do not see a picture refer to No Picture on the HDTV on page 84 Note In most cases connecting the HDMI cable provides plug and play control of the monitor s display resolution and other settings However your HDTV may require selecting a different format to display from the DishHD 612t during setup 5 Turn up the volume on your HDTV and confirm you have sound If you do not have sound check your HDMI connections to make sure they are secure 6 Refer to Setting Up to Display in HD on page 84
38. M THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SYSTEM UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL EPG HOLDINGS L L C S LIABILITY IF ANY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THIS SYSTEM EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS SYSTEM IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY EPG HOLDINGS L L C RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO HONOR THIS WARRANTY IF EPG HOLDINGS L L C DETERMINES ANY OF THE ABOVE EXCEPTIONS TO HAVE CAUSED THIS SYSTEM NOT TO HAVE PERFORMED PROPERLY THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF ANY FACTORY APPLIED IDENTIFICATION MARK INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERIAL OR CONDITIONAL ACCESS NUMBERS HAS BEEN ALTERED OR REMOVED THIS WARRANTY SHALL ALSO BE VOID IF THE SET TOP BOX HAS BEEN OPENED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON You Need Assistance 1 Call your local retailer dealer or distributor from whom you purchased the set top box If you do not remember the contact information for your local retailer dealer or distributor then please call the Customer Service Center at 0800 364 365 and the Customer Service Center will provide you with this information Have the date of purchase and either your customer account number the set top box conditional access number RCA or the set top box model number ready Display the System Info screen to find these numbers 2 Your local retailer dealer or distributor will assist you in performing a problem check of the e
39. Make sure the TV is on 2 Press and hold RECOVER until all four mode buttons light and then let go of the button The SAT mode button flashes twice and then all four mode buttons flash three times 3 Press RECOVER Wait for the TV or DVD mode button to flash once and then all four mode buttons to flash once f you see the System Info screen press the SELECT button to close the screen You have recovered your satellite programming 5 Ifyou do not see the System Info screen repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have recovered your satellite programming Remote Control Setup Programming to Control a Second DishHD STB PROGRAMMING TO CONTROL A SECOND DISHHD STB you have a second DishHD STB installed you can use this remote in AUX mode to operate your other STB in addition to operating this STB When you program the remote to operate the other STB the remote sends out IR signals to the STB Due to the nature of IR signals the remote must be in line of sight to the second STB Press and hold the AUX Mode button until all RECORD Press Sys Info Mode buttons light up rod e Press Press button on front Buton Flashes utton Enter remote RECORD deed POUND panel of second STB address irom step one AUX button to display the System flashes 3 times Information screen and note the Remote Address 1 Turn on the second DishHD STB and display the System Info screen as described in that user s guide
40. OGRAMMING TO CONTROL A SECOND DISHHD STB 69 9 Customizing DishHD 612t CUSTOMIZING THE GUIDE AND CHANNEL LISTS 2 CHANGING LANGUAGES 74 SETTING UP AUDIO OUTPUT 75 RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS 76 SCHEDULING DISHHD STB UPDATES 7 SETTING UP INACTIVITY STANDBY 8 10 Connections CONNECTING A TV 82 CONNECTING TO YOUR DisH ANTENNA 86 UsiNG TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS 87 Heference TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES 90 REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE CODES 101 Appendix INSTALLING THE TUNERS 108 INSTALLING THE HARD DRIVE 111 LIMITED WARRANTY 119 Index Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use the equipment 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 devices including amplifiers that produce heat Protect the power cord from being walked on or kinked particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the equipment Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug the equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way such as the power supply cord or plug is dama
41. Palsonic 0001 0037 0218 0264 0698 0773 0779 Panashiba 0001 Panasonic 0037 0051 0054 0108 0126 0161 0208 0226 0227 0338 0508 0650 0896 1097 1480 2300 Panda 0009 0051 0208 0226 0264 0412 0508 0646 0698 0706 0780 0817 0821 0826 0848 0891 Peng Sheng 0891 Philco 0019 0020 0028 0030 0032 0037 0056 0178 0180 0186 0278 0409 0451 0474 0628 0747 Philips 0000 0009 0019 0020 0024 0028 0030 0032 0187 0278 0332 0409 0474 0747 0774 2301 Pioneer 0011 0038 0166 0170 0172 0679 0698 0866 1457 Polaroid 1385 1498 1687 1766 1767 Polytron 0282 Polyvision 0889 1144 Premier 0009 0264 0811 Prima 0009 0753 Princess 0773 Proton 0001 0003 0009 0030 0031 0039 0056 0149 0178 0466 0474 0644 1091 1092 1834 1874 Pvision 1222 Pye 0037 0412 QONIX 1594 Qualcraft 0039 Quingdao 0051 0208 0226 0264 0412 0817 Rank Arena 0036 0602 0753 0796 RCA 0000 0018 0030 0047 0092 0178 0560 0753 0796 0825 1454 1922 2323 Relon 1826 Rinex 0773 Rover 0036 Rowa 0009 0037 0216 0264 0587 0698 0712 0748 0817 1006 1046 Royal 0825 Ruyi 0227 0817 S Media 1217 Saba 0250 Saige 0009 0817 Sampo 0009 0030 0036 0092 0093 0154 0171 0178 0474 0650 0700 0721 1385 1755 2238 2312 Samsung 0019 0030 0032 0056 0090 0092 0093 0154 0156 0702 0747 0774 0812 0817 0821 1060 Sanjian 0264 0412 Sansui 0037 0602 0706 0727 0753 0806 0826 0861 0898 1035 1537 1594 Sanyo 0068 0107 0145 0156 0159 0180 0227 0264 0842 1096 1150 1154 2115 2228 2236 2237 Sanyuan 0009 0093 0817
42. SATA data cable red with a spring lock clasp into the black connector The SATA data cable should snap into place Plug the power cable larger white into the corresponding white connector Plug the fan cable small white into its corresponding white connector making sure that the two prongs on the end of the connector are facing toward the front bezel of the chassis see Figure 8 Note AN e careful when connecting the fan ensure the connector is aligned and fully seated nsert remove the connectors straight Do not use a rocking motion e Never touch the connector pins as they may bend or break Fan cable Power cable SCR SATA cable Figure 8 Connecting the SATA power and fan cables 3 Verify that all three cable connections are fully aligned and seated to their respective connectors Make sure that each cable is fully seated and locked into place Appendix Installing the Hard Drive 4 Secure the hard drive onto the chassis Insert the five screws that came with the hard drive using a Phillips 02 screwdriver and securing the hard drive onto the chassis see Figure 9 There are two screws that attach the hard drive to the rear of the chassis two screws that attach the hard drive to the front of the chassis and one screw that attaches the hard drive to the side of the chassis with the hard drive bracket on the outside of the chassis Torque these screws to 0 79 0 05 N m 7 0 5 in Ibs If you
43. SHHD STB CONTROL e OPERATING OTHER DEVICES RECOVER BUTTON PROGRAMMING TO CONTROL A SECOND DISHHD STB Chapter 8 Improving DishHD STB Control IMPROVING DISHHD STB CONTROL These instructions help you improve your remote control settings to best operate your DishHD 612t Changing the Remote Control Address If it appears that your DishHD STB is picking up interference from other IR devices try changing the remote control address 1 AiR 2 SYSTEM Press and hold INFO the SAT Mode 1 888 Press the SYSTEM INFO button untilall Enter number Press ress SELECT on the DishHD STB and Mode buttons otherthanthe POUND pECORD note the Remote light up one found SAT Mode Address number step one button flashes 1 Press SYSTEM INFO on the DishHD 612t s front panel The System Information screen displays on the TV and shows the Remote Address Write down the Remote Address 2 Press and hold SAT on your remote control for about three seconds until all of the mode buttons light up and then release SAT 3 Use the NUMBER PAD to enter any number between 1 and 28 but not the one you wrote in step 1 4 Press POUND 4 If you entered the address correctly SAT will flash three times Write down the number you entered 5 Press RECORD Make sure the Remote Address you see the System Information screen is the same as the one you entered in step 3 If it isn t the remote cannot control the DishH
44. Shancha 0264 0412 0817 Shanghai 0009 0208 0226 0264 0329 0412 0817 0848 1910 Shaofeng 0145 0227 0817 Sharp 0009 0030 0032 0039 0153 0157 0165 0220 0409 0474 0491 0589 0650 0720 0818 1293 Shen Ying 0003 0009 0092 0179 0474 Shencai 0009 0145 0264 0412 Sheng Chia 0009 0033 0179 0236 0474 1150 Shenyang 0009 0264 0696 0753 0817 Sherwood 0009 Shivaki 0178 Remote Control Device Codes JVC 0036 0053 0069 0094 0160 0169 0508 0653 2321 2322 Kaige 0009 0264 0412 0817 Kangchong 0848 1910 Kanghua 0896 Kangli 0001 0009 0264 0374 0391 0661 0817 Kangyi 0009 0264 0412 Khind 0706 0896 KIC 0329 Kiota 0001 KLL 0037 Kolin 0033 0036 0037 0053 0108 0150 0180 0474 0891 1150 1610 1755 1837 2287 2290 2327 Kongque 0009 0264 0646 0817 Konichi 0009 Konka 0628 0703 0748 0795 0816 0817 1006 1084 1085 1086 1087 1094 1098 1103 1112 1939 Kriesler 0012 Kuaile 0009 0264 0412 Kulun 0009 Kunlun 0051 0208 0226 0264 0374 0661 0817 Legend 0009 Lemair 0032 LG 0001 0003 0004 0019 0030 0032 0037 0038 0056 0060 0108 0409 0474 0644 0700 1378 Lihua 0817 Lloyd s 0001 0009 Logik 0009 0011 0060 0698 0773 Longjiang 0264 0412 0817 MAG 1498 1687 Malata 1812 Marantz 0054 Maruman 0391 0627 Mastro 0053 0698 0706 0780 Masuda 0009 0037 0218 0264 Materin 0858 Matsushita 0161 0250 0650 Maxdorf 0773 MCE 0009 Meck 0698 0891 Meile 0264 0412 0817 0848 1910 Memorex 1985 Mercury 0001 0009 0060 Mermaid 0037 MGA 0218 0374 Microtek
45. a week on the same channel at the same time All Episodes timers will record all episodes of that program while New Episodes timers will record only the current season You must enter the password before you can create an event timer for a locked program You already have set up the maximum number of event timers You may have set up a Reminder but what you should have set up is an Auto Tune ora DVR timer You may have set up a timer with an incorrect frequency You try to set up an event timer and the STB displays a message noting that the program is locked You try to set up an event timer but the STB displays an Error message giving you the option to delete an event timer that was set up earlier You set up an event timer but the STB does not tune to the channel of the program or does not record the program You set up an event timer for a program that is repeated such as a regularly scheduled program but the timer does not operate for a showing of the program Reference Troubleshooting Tables Possible Reason Whatto Do Check the Timer Priorities as described on page 48 e Check the Timer Frequency as described on page 48 To stop all operations of a repeated event timer you must delete the event timer Note The STB deletes a Once event timer when it operates you want an automatic event timer to start and stop according to a specific program avoid editing that event ti
46. button Language aaa Dish HD DVR 8 Cancel Chapter 2 Using the Onscreen Menus List of Choices in the Menus When you make a choice in a list the DishHD 612t does not apply the change until you select Save or Done If you do not want to save any changes select Cancel to discard all the changes made in the menu There are two types of lists e Asingle choice list allows you to select only one choice at a time If you select another choice your previous choice is deselected A Mon Fri e A multiple choice list allows you to select more than one choice at one time If you select another choice your previous choice s stays selected 632 TTV 630 3 629 TTV 628 TTV 627 626 Canceling a Procedure You can cancel a procedure in either of three ways e f you want to return to watching a program press VIEW LIVE TV e f you want to return to the previous menu press CANCEL e If you wait a few moments the menu closes automatically discarding any changes you have made Tips TIPS e f you do not do anything in a menu for several minutes the menu automatically closes This discards any changes you made and displays the program you were watching e Onthe remote control press FORMAT to change the aspect ratio display shape of the channels QUESTIONS Why doesn t my remote control work e Make sure the remote control is in the right mode se
47. ct hard drive cables with the power on Wait at least 15 seconds after removing power from a hard drive before removing it this action allows the drive to safely spin down and park in a safe position e Drives have breather holes Never cover breather holes with labels or insulators Breather holes are often on the side of the drives Do not touch the printed circuit board assembly as electrical and mechanical damage could occur e Avoid dropping or jarring the hard drive Appendix Installing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the front cover On the top edge inside the chassis push up the four clips that are holding the front cover Holding the front cover gently rock the front cover away from the chassis and up With this action you are releasing the bottom clips from the indenta tions in which they are held see Figure 6 Note As you are rocking and pulling the front cover be careful of the light pipes AN located on the front cover they are quite fragile Figure 6 Removing front cover of DishHD 6121 2 Insert the hard drive and connect the SATA data cable the power cable and the fan cable Make sure the outer edge of the side bracket is on the outside of the chassis and lines up with the screw hole see Figure 7 This is the only bracket that is outside the chassis Figure 7 Installing the hard drive Appendix Installing the Hard Drive As the hard drive is being placed in the chassis plug the
48. d hold for Recover DishHD 612t Menu Access features and settings Page Buttons Page up down in menus Program Guide Display current and future satellite program listings Volume and Mute Buttons Control TV volume Programming required Themes Search for programs using Themes Recall Returns to the last channel viewed Info Retrieve information programs Browse See what is on other channels while watching TV Arrows Select Buttons Channel up down navigate through menus and select Digital Video a desired option Recorder DVR Buttons Pause live TV and play or record programming View Satellite Programming from any menu guide and return to viewing your satellite programming Number Buttons Enter a channel number or navigate through menus Format FORMAT Format the picture to the desired width to match the program Alt Audio you are viewing Change to another or your TV s format available language DISH He SWAP PIP POSITION ALT AUDIO audio stream where supported Remote Control Remote Control Buttons TV Mode TV Mode To use the features described in this section make Sure you are in TV mode by pressing the TV Mode button Remote programming is required See Chapter 8 Press this button for TV Mode DishHD STB Power and TV Power Turns the TV on off Input Switches between TV inputs Volume Controls TV volume
49. d the You must lock the STB to apply any lock does not take effect S TB that you have set Call the Customer Service Center You You forgot the password so that you must be able to verify your account are unable to unlock the STB information with the customer service representative Menus What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do The STB has a time out feature that You may have notdone anything closes any menu after several minutes You were using a menu and it with the remote control or front of no activity This feature discards any suddenly closed panel buttons for several changes you have made but otherwise minutes does no harm to the STB Start over again Reference Remote Control Device Codes REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE CODES These tables contain the manufacturer codes for programming the remote to control your TV VCR DVD player or audio amplifier Every attempt has been made to include all codes If your device brand is not listed or if the codes do not work the remote may not control your device In some cases codes may operate some but not all buttons shown in this guide Genesis 0009 0037 Giant 0009 Gibson 1597 1826 1834 2305 Gintai 0354 0474 0721 1150 Goldstar 0001 0002 0030 0037 0039 0056 0154 0283 0308 0409 0457 0467 1150 1378 1478 1910 GP 0753 Grundig 0009 0535 0554 GVA 1075 Haaz 0706 Haier 0037 0508 0587 0779 0896 1009 1017 1019 1052 1055 1057 1058 1059 1061 1062 1067 Haih
50. de that works try the procedure Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan If the code for your device is not listed in the tables starting on page 101 use this procedure to scan the remote control s memory for the device code 2 3 Tum Press and device on hold Mode Press button until all POWER DVD Turn device back Mode buttons Press on and testto i Press UP or POUND make sure code light up DOWN Arrow WOrks until device turns off 1 Turn the device on using the device s front panel buttons or its remote control 2 Press and hold the mode button until all the other mode buttons light up and then release the button The mode button flashes 3 For AUX mode only If you are not programming in AUX mode continue to step 4 Press 0 for a second TV 1 for a second DVD VCR 2 for a tuner or amplifier or 3 for a second DishHD STB 4 Press POWER This puts your remote in the scan mode 5 Press the UP or DOWN ARROW repeatedly one press per second until the device turns off With each press of the UP or DOWN ARROW the remote tries each code in memory to see if it can turn off the device When the device turns off you have found a code that might work Note The mode button for the device flashes rapidly eight times when you ve scanned all the codes for that device 6 Press POUND 4 The mode button flashes three times if you have entered the code correctly This stores the c
51. described on page 87 Make sure that the cable s for the dish you have selected are connected to the LNBF that receives signals from that dish Re aim the dish at the right satellite It is very important for the STB to get the latest software to function properly The download may take several minutes Do not disturb or unplug the STB during this time Wait a few minutes and then try again to enter the password Note The time out feature is designed to prevent someone from trying password after password until he or she happens Po the right one and so gains unauthorized access to tne i you want to reset the STB to its factory default settings select Yes If you do not want to reset factory defaults select No Troubleshooting Tables Possible Reason The STB may not have received authorization for programming yet The dish may have moved so that itis no longer picking up the satellite signal The cable connections may have loosened or have moisture inside There may be an interruption of the satellite signal The STB may have temporarily lost the satellite signal You may have aimed the dish at one satellite but selected the option for another satellite on the Point Dish screen The STB is downloading current software The STB gives you three chances to enter the correct password If you fail to do so the STB times out and will not allow you to try again for several minutes You may hav
52. displayed by mistake If you subscribe to the channel and you see these messages reset the STB page 87 Wait a few minutes to see if the message goes away Make sure that all required cables are in place and check that all cable connections are tight and dry for outdoor cables Make sure that the dish has a clear line of sight to the satellite Check whether branches or leaves have grown into the line of sight Check that the Signal Strength bar in the Point Dish screen is green and displays the word Locked as described on page 87 If not contact your installer to re aim the dish Message Numbers Possible Reason There may be a problem with the multi dish switch Heavy rain snow or cloud cover may be interfering with transmission of the satellite signal or there may be other interference The wrong type of coaxial cable may be used in the system or the cable run length may be too long There may also be a problem with the multi dish switch The STB may not have received authorization for programming yet The dish may have moved so that itis no longer picking up the satellite signal The cable connections may have loosened or have moisture inside There may be an interruption of the satellite signal Viewers in specific areas are prohibited from watching certain programs For example viewers who live close to a particular football stadium may be prohibited from watching football games that are played i
53. e number buttons 1 Browse Press the Banner RIGHT ARROW Highlight a current program by pressing the UP or DOWN ARROW and press SELECT Introduction Watching TV Now Pausing Live TV Here s something you do with regular TV pause live TV because someone s at the door or calling you on the phone For more about the pause feature of your DishHD 6121 see Pausing a Program on page 40 2 3 gt 4 1 Live TV PLAY Press Press PLAY VIEW PAUSE to start playing LIVE TV the program Press VIEW LIVE TV program to at the point you to go back to Live TV watch paused programming Recording and Playing Back a Program Take this tour to learn how to make basic recordings of your favorite shows For more about the DVR features of your DishHD 612t see Chapter 6 Digital Video Recording Starting on page 39 Select OK to record RECORD the remainder 3 While watching of the program After a few minutes a program press STOP and select press RECORD Yes to stop recording To begin watching m your recorded program press DVR twice box Select Start Press STOP the recorded Select the program begins o phone playback program you of the recorde recorded program Chapter 1 About Satellite TV Reception ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION Satellite television uses satellites in a stationary orbit over the Earth to deliver television and audio programming Th
54. e DST is running and after it has finished the popup Hard Disk SMART Diagnostics displays showing DST progress as well as its results Note Do not move the unit or remove power until DST has completed DST is complete when the following LED or onscreen instructions occur e If DST is successful the blue POWER LED blinks every second Continue to step 11 e DST fails the red RECORD LED blinks every second and DST locks the DishHD 612t Check all cable connections Press SYSTEM INFO Down arrow button Up arrow button and SELECT on the front panel to unlock the DishHD 612t Reboot the DishHD 612t Run DST again by pressing SELECT from the front panel If DST fails a second time install another hard drive after unlocking the DishHD 612t If DST is interrupted both the blue POWER and the red RECORD LEDs blink every second Press SYSTEM INFO Down arrow button Up arrow button and SELECT on the front panel to unlock the DishHD 612t Reboot the DishHD 612t Run DST again by pressing SELECT from the front panel 11 Reboot the DishHD 612t Once DST is successful reboot the STB by pressing and holding the Power button on the DishHD 612t s front panel for several seconds The reboot is successful when you hear the fan restart at which time you can release the Power button If the DishHD 612t is connected to a TV Point Dish appears with DONE highlighted Appendix Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty is a l
55. e of their contents for example selecting just movies or just sports Use Themes to quickly find programs based on e Theme and Sub Theme Search for programs by category such as Movies or Sports Use sub theme to narrow the type of program The sub theme feature is different for each Theme category Using Themes omsmr Press 5 category Highlight a program from the list and press SELECT 1 Press THEMES on your DishHD remote control Select a Themes category and press SELECT Highlight a program from the list displayed and press SELECT The program you selected displays Chapter 3 Tips TIPS e Press INFO to get more information about a highlighted program Press VIEW LIVE TV to cancel almost any screen and return to live TV e Customize the channels listed the Program Guide by creating Favorites Lists as described on page 26 e Skip forward 24 hours and then back again at a time in the Program Guide by pressing the SKIP FWD SKIP BACK button on the remote control QUESTIONS e Howcanl customize the Program Guide to show only my favorite channels You can set up a Favorites list as described on page 26 You can change how the Program Guide is displayed size of text number of programming hours displayed etc as described on page 73 e Why are some of my channels missing You may have locked or hidden the channels See Locks on page 29 for more information
56. e page 58 e Make sure you are pointing the remote directly at the DishHD 6121 or TV DVD or VCR player e Make sure the batteries are good see page 11 Chapter 2 Notes NOTES Watching I V Chapter Finding Programs to Watch CHANGING CHANNELS e USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE USING THE BROWSE BANNER USING THEMES Chapter 3 Changing Channels CHANGING CHANNELS There are two basic ways to change the channel on your DishHD 612t e Use UP and DOWN ARROWS on your remote control e Enter a channel number with the NUMBER PAD Using the Up and Down Arrows 5 While watching live TV you want to change the channels one at a time to see what s on press the UP and DOWN ARROWS on your remote control You can also change the channels the same way using the UP DOWN ARROWS on the DishHD 61215 front panel Entering a Channel Number While watching live TV if you know the specific channel you want to watch enter the channel number using the NUMBER PAD on the remote control UsiNG THE PROGRAM GUIDE You can use the Program Guide to see what programs are on to change channels and to set up recordings To access the guide press GUIDE Active Favorite List Current Date and Time Program Information Current P rogram Program Date Program Times Channels Programs e Ared background behind a channel usually means you have not subscribed to the channel After
57. e selected the Reset Factory Defaults option Message Number Reference Troubleshooting Tables Changing Channels What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do You may have made a mistake entering the channel number or Try entering the channel number the channel number you entered again may be invalid If so the channel Reset the STB using the instructions displayed is the closest possible on page 87 to the channel you entered You enter a channel number The channel changes but not to the channel number you entered you entered the number for Press GUIDE on the remote control a channel that you have not and press it again until it says All subscribed to the STB Chan at the top of the screen changes to the channel and Change the Hide Locked setting to displays a message indicating include these channels in the it is not part of your Program Guide and other channel When changing channels using the subscription lists Program Guide Browse or other a Favorites List other than channel lists some of the channels All Chan is applied the STB you subscribe to are not listed skips channels that are not on the applied list If you have set up to hide locked channels these channels are not displayed in the Program Guide or other channel lists Reference Install four new AAA batteries in the remote control If the remote control has fresh batteries check whether they are placed
58. eak with DishHD Customer Service Chapter 5 Notes NOTES Digital Video Recording 5 pu Recording and Pausing Programs WHAT Is DVR e PAUSING A PROGRAM e REVERSING FAST FORWARDING AND SKIPPING e SLOW MOTION AND FRAME BY FRAME RECORDING A LIVE PROGRAM PLAYING A RECORDED PROGRAM RECORDING WHILE WATCHING A RECORDED PROGRAM DELETING RECORDED PROGRAMS GROUPING AND SORTING RECORDED PROGRAMS Chapter 6 What is DVR WHAT Is DVR The Digital Video Recorder DVR features let you watch TV the way you want You can pause reverse or skip back through a program Then you can continue watching TV Also you can record and play back programs with full digital audio and video quality without using a VCR For example if you get a phone call while you are watching a live or pre recorded program you can pause the program talk on the phone for an hour restart the program and not miss any of the action You can move through a program forward and backward in slow motion or frame by frame using the DVR s auto recording features while watching live or recorded programs PAUSING A PROGRAM 2 3 gt 4 PLAY Press Press PLAY e VIEW the program Press VIEW LIVE TV program to at the point you to go back to Live TV watch paused programming On some TVs the presence of fixed images for extended periods of time may cause them to be permanently imprinted on the screen C
59. ecords your programs when the DishHD STB is powered off Quick Start Guide DISH He Notes Introduction 7 DISH Chapter Introduction to DishHD Services WELCOME How USE THIS GUIDE WATCHING TV Now ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION MOVING ONSCREEN LOGO Chapter 1 Welcome WELCOME Thank you for choosing DishHD You are about to experience the excitement and convenience of our Direct Broadcast Satellite DBS service which delivers the very best picture and sound quality DishHD consistently provides the latest products and satellite delivered services with high performance ease of operation and a wide variety of entertainment options Your new DishHD Digital Video Recorder DVR STB has two tuners for recording and playback in high definition This STB is one of the most versatile and exciting devices in home entertainment The DishHD 612t lets you decide how you watch 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 can record a program to watch later without a VCR How TO USE THIS GUIDE This section explains how the guide is divided and the conventions used throughout Guide Overview This guide contains several chapters to make it easy for you to find what you need e Chapter 1 Introduction gives you a brief overview of DishHD and your new set top box STB e Chapter 2 DishHD 61
60. ed mode button blinks Remote Control Setup Operating Other Devices To start learning commands for this mode press and release RECALL then hold the RECORD button for about three seconds until the mode button is lit again The button remains lit while learning 5 Point the front of the original equipment s remote to face the small square IR window the front left side of DishHD s remote On the DishHD remote press the button you want to teach 7 On the original equipment s remote control press and hold the button you want learned If the DishHD remote learns the command the mode light blinks off and then back on If the mode light blinks three times or remains lit the DishHD remote did not learn the command Note You may need to press the button on the original remote several times for the DishHD remote to learn the command 8 After a button has learned a command successfully repeat step 6 and step 7 until all commands you want have been learned Note Once a learning session is complete it is not possible to modify it If you want to change a command you must relearn that command 9 To end the learning sequence Press one of the mode buttons on the DishHD remote This saves all the commands for that mode and exits learning to return to normal remote control operation lf the remote runs out of memory for learned commands it saves the commands you have learned for equipment in this mode exi
61. egal document Keep it in a safe place Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for warranty service Any items returned without a copy of the Proof of Purchase will be considered out of warranty What the Warranty Covers This warranty extends only to the original user of the equipment and is limited to the purchase price of each part EPG Holdings L L C and its affiliated companies warrant this system against defects in materials or workmanship as follows Labor For a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase if EPG Holdings L L C determines that the equipment is defective subject to the limitations of this warranty it will be replaced at no charge for labor EPG Holdings L L C warrants any such work done against defects in materials or workmanship for the remaining portion of the original warranty period Parts For a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase EPG Holdings L L C will supply at no charge new or remanufactured parts in exchange for parts determined to be defective subject to the limitations of this warranty EPG Holdings L L C warrants any such replacement parts against defects in materials or workmanship for the remaining part of the original warranty period Note Parts means items included in this package which may include the satellite dish assembly set top box LNBF remote control or dish mounting hardware It does not include other parts purchased separately What the Warranty Doe
62. embly is prohibited DISH Table ot Contents Important Safety Precautions V 1 Introduction WELCOME 2 How USE THIS GUIDE 2 WATCHING TV Now 4 ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION 6 MoviNG ONSCREEN Loco 6 2 DishHD 612t OvERVIEW 10 FRONT PANEL 10 BAcK PANEL 10 REMOTE CONTROL 11 USING THE ONSCREEN MENUS 15 3 Watching TV CHANGING CHANNELS 20 UsiNG THE PROGRAM GUIDE 20 UsiNG THE BROWSE BANNER 22 USING THEMES 23 4 Favorites List WHAT ARE FAVORITES LISTS 26 CREATING OR CHANGING FAVORITES LISTS 26 NAMING FAVORITES LISTS 27 USING FAVORITES LISTS 27 5 Locks WHAT ARE Locks 30 CREATING OR CHANGING RATINGS LOCKS 31 CREATING OR CHANGING CHANNEL Locks 32 HIDING LOCKED CHANNELS 33 LOCKING OR UNLOCKING THE FRONT PANEL 34 CREATING OR CHANGING A PASSWORD 35 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DisHHD STB 36 6 Digital Video Recording WHATISDVR 40 PAUSING APROGRAM 40 REVERSING FAST FORWARDING AND SKIPPING 41 SLOW MOTION AND FRAME BY FRAME 41 RECORDING A LIVE PROGRAM 42 PLAYING A RECORDED PROGRAM 2 RECORDING WHILE WATCHING RECORDED PROGRAM 43 DELETING RECORDED PROGRAMS 44 GROUPING AND SORTING RECORDED PROGRAMS 4 7 Record Future Programs TIMERS AND RECORDINGS 48 USING THE TIMERS LIST 49 USING THE DAILY SCHEDULE 50 CREATING AN AUTOMATIC TIMER 52 CREATING A MANUAL TIMER 52 DELETING A TIMER 53 8 Remote Control Setup IMPROVING DISHHD STB CONTROL 56 OPERATING OTHER DEVICES 8 RECOVER BUTTON 8 PR
63. es NOTES Appendix DISH Appendix INSTALLING THE TUNERS INSTALLING THE HARD DRIVE LIMITED WARRANTY 107 Appendix Installing the Tuners INSTALLING THE TUNERS These steps describe how to install the tuners into the DishHD 612t 1 Note Ensure that the AC cord is not connected to the DishHD 6121 or to power The DishHD 612t is sensitive to Electro Static Discharge ESD Wear a grounded protective ESD strap or ground yourself first by touching a grounded metal fixture such as a metal plumbing fixture a metal railing or a structural l beam before beginning installation Note Before starting take a look at the sides and bottom of the DishHD 6121 Note the placement of the front cover in relation to the sides and bottom see Figure 1 Top cover properly aligned Figure 1 Top cover alignment Remove screws from the back panel With the DishHD 612t on a flat surface remove the four screws from the back panel of the DishHD 612t using a Phillips 01 screwdriver see Figure 2 These screws fasten the top cover to the chassis of the DishHD 612t Put the screws in a safe place they are needed in Step 7 on page 116 Figure 2 Screw location on back panel of DishHD STB Appendix Installing the Tuners 2 Remove the top cover Remove the top cover of the DishHD 6121 Slide it away from the front panel until it stops and lines up on the corners that were just pulled away from the front panel see F
64. es through menus and selects a desired option View Live TV Satellite Programming Exits from of any menu guide and returns to viewing your satellite programming Info Hetrieves information on programs Digital Video Recorder DVR Buttons Pauses live TV and play or records programming Number Buttons Enters a channel number or navigate through menus Format Formats the picture to the desired width to match the program you are viewing SWAP PIP POSITION ALT AUDIO or your TV s format Alt Audio Changes to another 14 available language DISH He audio stream where supported Quick Start Guide Watching Your Satellite Programming You must be in SAT mode to operate your DishHD STB Press the SAT button to enter SAT mode o Turns the TV On or Off Select a program from the Program Guide one program at a time f SE Channel Up Down Enter a channel number GUIDE Tip Press the GUIDE button once to open the Program Guide or repeatedly to change among your Favorites Lists SKIP FWD Tip To skip ahead 24 hours in the Program Guide press the SKIP FWD button To back up 24 hours press the SKIP BACK button Tip While viewing a program press the BROWSE RIGHT ARROW button Then press either the UP or DOWN ARROW The information on other channels appears in the Browse Banner Press SELECT to watch the program
65. find you cannot You try to display programs that have ended in the Program Guide or Browse Banner but find you cannot Reference Troubleshooting Tables What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do You can change the applied Favorites List while using the e You may have applied a Program Guide by pressing the Favorites List other than the remote control GUIDE button You When you are using the Program list named Chan can choose another custom Guide or Browse Banner some You may have set up the Favorites List the All Chan list which channels are missing Program Guide so that when includes all the channels or the All the STB is locked the Guide Sub list which includes all hides certain channels subscribed channels Unlock the STB for the Program Guide to display these channels Reference Troubleshooting Tables Watching A Program What 15 Happening Possible Reason What to Do Verify the TV is set to the correct input or channel for your setup Make sure that the TV set is plugged into a working electrical outlet Make sure that the TV is turned on Use the RECOVER button page 68 Make sure that the TV is connected properly to the STB Make sure that the TV s text mode and closed captioned features are turned off Make sure that the TV brightness and contrast are adjusted correctly Make sure that the dish has a clear line of sight to the satellite Check whether branches or leaves have grow
66. for the 122 E satellite Select Done to exit the Point Dish screen If you receive a prompt that the STB needs to download software follow the onscreen instructions and do not disturb the STB until the TV is displaying DishHD video The software download process usually takes between five and fifteen minutes If you do not receive the software download prompt press VIEW LIVE TV The STB displays the Acquiring Satellite Signal message for a few minutes then displays programming Connections Using Troubleshooting Tools USING TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS Your DishHD 6121 has diagnostic tools that you can use to solve many common problems Resetting Your DishHD 6121 Use this procedure reset your DishHD 612t if the fan is running continuously or if the STB is not acting as you expect Acquiring satellite signal displays may download Program Guide and returns to Programming Press front panel POWER button and hold until front panel light blinks and release Press and hold the DishHD 612t s POWER button until the front panel light blinks 2 Release the POWER button The DishHD 612t takes several minutes to reset displays the message Acquiring Satellite Signal may download the Program Guide and then returns you to programming Point Dish The Point Dish screen is helpful for troubleshooting if you are having difficulty viewing programming 6 System Setup Select System Setup Installa
67. g the tuner amplifier code Aiwa 0406 Classic 1595 Denon 2134 Epoch 1431 JVC 0331 Kenlong 1613 Kenwood 0356 Korsun 1483 Marantz 0321 0892 2138 Nakamichi 0321 O dis 1610 Panasonic 0308 0521 Philips 0892 Sansui 0321 Sony 0689 0815 TCL 1591 Technics 0308 0521 Temeisheng 1603 1612 Victor 0331 Weida 1714 Yamaha 0354 Audio Codes Note If programming in AUX mode press 2 before entering the tuner amplifier code Apple 1115 Video VCD Codes Note If programming in AUX mode press 2 before entering the tuner amplifier code Akai 0598 Akira 0581 Amoisonic 0475 Baolijin 0726 BBK 0624 Caishi 0726 Caosde 0726 Denon 0600 Funai 0584 Gynco 0601 Hong Deng 0542 Idall 0595 JVC 0602 Kebao 0581 Kenwood 0604 0605 0606 Lingxian 1220 Malata 0626 Reference Remote Control Device Codes TV DVD Combination Codes Programming for combination eguipment Program the remote control in TV mode and then in VCR or AUX press 1 before entering the DVD code mode The first number is the TV code and the second number is the DVD code Boigle 1696 Konka 1939 1940 1956 1957 LG 1423 Malata 1812 Polaroid 1766 Sharp 0818 SVA 0899 Toshiba 1524 TV VCR Combination Codes Programming for combination equipment Program the remote control in TV mode first number and then in VCR mode second number Aiwa 1910 Audiovox 0180 Daewoo 1921 Emerson 0236 Mitsubishi 1150 Sony 1925 Reference Not
68. g for the widescreen HDTV display Connections Connecting to a TV e 4x3 1 is the setting to use on a 4x3 TV that uses vertical compression When viewing a 16x9 program a compatible TV automatically converts the picture to letterbox format black bars top and bottom to preserve the correct horizontal and vertical proportions e 4x3 2 is the setting to use on a 4x3 TV that does NOT have internal vertical compression When viewing a 16x9 program such a TV will not show black bars at the top and bottom and the picture will appear tall and vertically stretched 4 the back panel of the DishHD 6121 there is a toggle switch for 50Hz or 60Hz By default it is set to 60Hz This switch affects TV output in the following ways e When the switch is set to 60Hz the following TV formats are supported RCA Composite NTSC RCA Component HDMI 4980i 480p 720p and 10801 e When the switch is set to 50Hz the following TV formats are supported RCA Composite PAL RCA Component HDMI 576i 576p 720p and 1080i 5 Select Done 6 If required set up the HDTV to display in the format you desire Some HDTVs automatically adjust to the resolution setting of the DishHD 612t Standard Definition TV Connections Turn TV and Confirm sound Connect DishHD STB DishHD STB on and volume and TV with and confirm picture RCA Composite connections 1 Connect the DishHD 6121 the TV using the AUDIO VIDEO connection
69. g severe weather Although rare severe Acquiring weather can temporarily interrupt the satellite signal If so the problem Satellite Signal should resolve itself once the weather passes Please Wait e Verify there is nothing blocking your 5 view of the sky such as tree or plant growth Press the SYSTEM INFO button on the front of your DishHD STB Signal issues such as error messages 015 002 or 004 e Verify the power light on the DishHD STB s front panel is lit If not turn on the DishHD STB by pressing SAT then POWER on the remote control or by pressing the Power button on the front of the DishHD STB Snowy Blue or e Verify your TV is turned on and is set to the correct channel or input Black Screen If not turn the TV on and change it to the correct channel or input e Use the RECOVER button see Return to Satellite Programming e Press the SAT mode button For another device that isn t responding press that device s Mode button for example press TV to control a TV e Replace the batteries with four new AAA batteries Be sure the batteries are installed as indicated on the diagram inside the remote control s battery compartment 9 Press the SYSTEM INFO button on the front of the DishHD STB The oystem Info screen displays Press RECORD on the remote control Remote Control Press SELECT to exit the System Info screen Issues program your remote control to another device
70. ged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into it the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture the equipment does not operate normally or the equipment has been dropped The power plug must be readily accessible so that the equipment can be easily disconnected from the AC power The equipment is still connected to the AC power whenever it is plugged into a live power outlet even if it is turned off using the remote control or front panel buttons No flame sources such as lit candles should be placed on the equipment The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on it Operate the equipment using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label Unplug the equipment s power cord by gripping the power plug not the cord Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Never insert objects of any kind into the equipment through openings as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points This can cause fire or electrical shock Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or where it can fall into power lines or circuits When installing the antenna take extreme care to avoid touching power lines or circuits as contact with them can be fatal Unplug the equipment from the AC power outlet before cleaning Do not place the equipment in an enclosure
71. he timer reminder only works one time Subsequently pressing INFO results in the current program s information being displayed When the DishHD 612t is Off If the DishHD 612t is off when a timer is scheduled the DishHD 612t responds accordingly e DVR Timer Type remains off but records the scheduled event e Auto Timer Type turns on for the event and tunes to the correct channel Reminder Timer Type turns at the scheduled time After a period of time if you do nothing the DishHD 612t goes into standby mode Special Considerations When Using Timers e For Locked Programs you must enter the DishHD 612t password before you can create an automatic timer You can create a manual timer for a locked program without entering the password However if you do this when the timer operates the DishHD 612t may display only an error or password entry menu e For Blacked Out Programs if you set timer for a program that is blacked out in your area when the timer operates the DishHD 612t may only display an error Chapter 7 Creating an Automatic Timer CREATING AN AUTOMATIC TIMER 3 4 GUIDE e Create Timer Select a future Prose program and S elect GUIDE Press SELECT Select Options Select Priority Create Timer Lp and Done and Done type of timer dr or Cancel 1 Find the program that starts in the future to record using the Program Guide or Browse Banner Select the future event The Create
72. hoice in a list and press SELECT on the remote control Example Select the Locks option e Back panel connections of the STB are small uppercase Example Look at the IF INPUT connections e instructions in this guide are shown in two ways Instructions in the form of pictures are handy if you d like to learn something quickly These instructions are numbered left to right as shown in the sample below Instructions that are written out are helpful if you d like to learn more details 1 2 3 4 Press POWEH on the remote Press the UP VIEW LIVE TV to begin watchin Arrow to go up d one channel Press GUIDE Press VIEW LIVE TV to view the to go back to Program Guide viewing satellite programming Chapter 1 Watching TV Now WATCHING TV Now After you have ordered your programming package you can begin enjoying the features of your new DishHD 612t When you complete these simple tours you ll be familiar with the remote control and be able to find a program to watch pause live TV and record your favorite shows Finding a Program to Watch you want to know more about watching TV see Chapter 3 Watching TV starting on page 19 Four Ways to Find a Program 1 2 F m Program ighlight a curren Gu id e GAEE program by pressing lt gt the UP or Down ARROW and press SELECT 1 Arrow Press the UP 1 Number Pa d Enter a channel number with th
73. ic 0009 Supersonic 0009 0208 0805 SuperTech 0216 Supra 0178 SVA 0587 0748 0768 0865 0870 0871 0872 0899 Svasa 0208 Synco 0000 0036 0060 0092 0093 0178 0451 0474 1755 1826 Tacico 0009 0092 0178 0179 0474 1150 Tai Yi 0009 0 Taishan 0009 0374 0391 0817 Tashiko 0033 0092 0650 0721 1150 Tatung 0003 0009 0036 0051 0054 0060 0154 0156 0338 0474 0553 0628 1139 1150 1156 1687 TCL 0412 0698 0706 0727 0785 0806 0826 1027 1035 1036 1038 1039 1041 1042 1043 1046 Teac 0009 0037 0171 0178 0264 0282 0412 0587 0698 0706 0712 0898 1006 1755 1812 Techica 0218 Teco 0009 0030 0036 0051 0053 0068 0092 0093 0178 0218 0264 0280 0474 0628 0653 0762 Tedelex 0009 0208 0806 0891 1537 Tek 0795 0820 Telefunken 0074 0560 0587 0698 0712 0753 0754 0820 0821 0896 Telestar 0009 Tempest 0009 0264 Tera 0030 0031 0092 0149 0466 0474 Thomson 0560 0753 Tiane 0093 0817 TML 1756 Tobishi 0218 Tobo 0009 0264 0412 0748 Tongguang 0264 0412 Tongtel 0587 0780 Tonomac 0068 Toshiba 0003 0060 0070 0145 0149 0154 0412 0502 0553 0644 0821 1021 1150 1256 1343 1524 Toyoda 0009 0264 Transonic 0037 0264 0587 0698 0712 0780 0858 1069 Triad 0218 0556 Trio 1498 1687 Tuntex 0009 0030 0092 0474 Universal 1696 Victor 0036 0053 0160 0250 0376 0650 0653 Videocon 1540 Videomac 0009 Viewsonic 0864 0885 1742 2111 2277 2280 2281 Vision 0032 0264 0474 1826 2305 Vizio 1758 2116 Voxson 0178 Onwa 0218 0602 Orion 0011 0037 0177 0264 0412 Otic 1006
74. ight be using the wrong remote control Your batteries are low The DishHD remote control may not be set up Maybe you are trying to control TV volume but you set up the remote control to control a tuner or amplifier in AUX mode You may be experiencing interference from objects near your STB Remote control is not operating properly or the batteries are weak or dead The STB power cord is not plugged into a power outlet or there may be a problem with the power The remote control s may not be set to the address es used by the STB Your DishHD remote control is not working When you press the DishHD remote control MUTE or VOLUME button nothing happens Your remote control does not work well When you press the remote control POWER button to turn the STB on the STB front panel power light does not light up Program Guide or the Browse Banner Red means that you have not subscribed to that channel You must subscribe to a channel before you can view it The Program Guide and Browse Banner can display programs scheduled for an extended but not unlimited time beyond the present The Program Guide and Browse Banner can display only programs that have not yet ended These features cannot display a time earlier than the present What Is Happening In the Program Guide some channels have a red background You try to display future programs in the Program Guide or Browse Banner but
75. igure 3 Figure 3 Removing top cover of DishHD STB Note Do not rest the DishHD 612t on the front surface as the front panel door could break 3 Remove the washer and nut from F connector On the tuner remove the washer and nut from the F connector Put the washer and nut in a safe place since they are needed in step 5 4 Note Ensure that the AC cord is not connected to the DishHD 6121 or to power The DishHD 612t is ESD sensitive Wear a grounded protective ESD strap or ground yourself by first touching a grounded metal fixutre Install the tuner Insert the tuner so the F Connector protrudes from the rear panel Ensure all pins on the tuner are aligned and inserted fully into the connector see Figure 4 QM Figure 4 Installation of a tuner Appendix Installing the Tuners Note No pins should be visible around the connector The plastic on the tuner should be flush with the plastic on the connector 5 Replace the washer and nut on the F connector Place the washer and nut on the F connector see Figure 5 with the washer indentation facing to the back side of the box Tighten the nut to 0 90 0 05 N 8 0 5 in Ibs ensuring the hole in the back panel is entirely covered by the washer Indentation on washer should face the box Figure 5 Securing tuner to back panel of DishHD STB 6 Continue to Installing the Hard Drive Install the hard drive next using the inf
76. ill be able to apply only the All Chan or All Sub lists The STB does not allow you to change the All Chan or All Sub lists The STB does not allow you to apply an empty list If you have set the STB to hide locked channels these channels are not included in the Program Guide or other channel lists Troubleshooting Tables Favorites Lists What Is Happening You press the remote GUIDE button while the Program Guide is displayed You find that you can apply only the All Chan or All Sub list You try to change the All Chan or All Sub list The STB displays an ERROR message You try to apply an empty Favorites List The STB displays an ERROR message A Favorites List does not show channels that you know you have added to it Timers What Is Happening Possible Reason What to Do To create an event timer for the program first enter the password To be able to set up a new event timer delete one of the event timers you set up earlier Remember that a Reminder just reminds you that the program is about to start An Auto Tune timer reminds you and tunes the STB to the program A DVR timer reminds you tunes the STB and records the program to the STB s hard drive Remember that a Once event timer operates just one time A Mon Fri event timer operates Monday through Friday on the same channel at the same time A Daily event timer does the same Monday through Sunday A Weekly event timer operates once
77. is type of orbit enables the satellites to stay aligned over one place on the surface of the Earth Once the dish 15 aimed at the satellite the dish does not have to move to follow it Rain and Snow Fade gt Heavy rain snow or dense cloud cover can reduce the satellite signal which may interrupt your programming service Your service will return after the weather condition has passed Aiming the dish to get the strongest signal during installation helps prevent rain and snow from interrupting the signal Solar Interference Twice a year the sun moves to a position behind the DishHD satellite as it is orbiting the Earth This event occurs during a few days at the beginning of the spring and the beginning of the autumn and lasts only a few minutes During these brief periods you will not be able to see programs on DishHD When the sun has moved from behind the satellite the programs will reappear This is an unavoidable natural event and has an adverse effect on many satellite program providers MOVING ONSCREEN LOGO Whenever the DishHD 6121 is turned off using the remote control or front panel POWER button the DishHD logo displays on your TV screen This feature is included with your DishHD 612t to assure you that the connections between your DishHD 612t and TV s are not lost Press POWER or SELECT on the remote control to resume watching satellite TV programming Introduction Tips TIPS Always ha
78. ke sure they are secure and properly in place 2 Onthe back panel of the DishHD STB check the VIDEO FREQUENCY switch It should be set to 60Hz 3 Connect RCA type cables yellow between the DishHD 612t s CoMPOSITE RCA type video output and your TV s Composite RCA type input Verify the DishHD 612t and the TV are on Make sure the TV is set to the correct input for the RCA type connection Refer to your HDTV user s guide for assistance 6 Change the HDTV settings to match your TV s display settings as described in Setting Up to Display in HD f Change the TV to display from the HD input you connected in the previous sections If you can see a picture you are finished 8 Repeat steps 4 and 7 until the TV displays video from the DishHD 612t Setting Up to Display in HD Use the following steps to select the HDTV display format that best matches your TV or monitor 3 4 TV Aspect 5 FREQUENCY etup System 5 RE Cone UE HDTV Setup 6 Select Done HDTV 50H 60H Press MENU s User s Guide select System Setup elec Select the then HDTV Setup HD settings Frequency Switch default to 60Hz 1 Consult your HDTV user s guide for the HD format resolution that the TV supports 1080i or 720p 2 Press MENU select System Setup and then HDTV Setup to open the DishHD 612t s HDTV Setup screen 3 While in this menu select the Aspect Ratio option that best matches your TV e 16x9 is the settin
79. lease the mode button 2 Press UP to turn Limited Mode on DOWN to turn Limited Mode off 3 Press POUND 8 SAT Mode Discrete On When the SAT mode button is pressed using the DishHD remote control the remote control sends a turn on discrete command to the DishHD 6121 to ensure that the DishHD 612t is on This feature is always active and cannot be disabled Remote Control Setup Operating Other Devices Combination Devices you are programming the remote to operate a combination device such as a TV VCR or a TV DVD program the remote control in one mode and then repeat the procedure in the other mode For example to program the remote to control a TV VCR using code 1150 follow the instructions to program the remote to control the TV using code 1150 and then repeat the instructions for the VCR using the same code Setting Up Using Device Code Tables Set up the remote to control other devices using the device codes listed on page 101 55 9 11 c Turn Find code Press device on in tables and hold Test to make Mode button Enter Press Press sure until all Mode code POUND POWER WOTKS buttons from table to see if device light up turns off 1 Turn the device on using the device s front panel buttons or its remote control 2 Find the brand name of the device in the tables starting on page 101 If the brand isn t listed see Setting U
80. lite signal Your STB may be experiencing signal loss due to something blocking your dish s view of the Sky the dish being mis aligned or weather The VIDEO FREQUENCY switch may be set to the incorrect frequency The TV set may not be working properly The STB may not be properly connected to the TV There may be interference from other nearby electrical devices such as radio towers cellular telephones computers microwave ovens radios stereos or TVs The STB front panel power light is on but the TV image is black blue or Snowy The TV image has pixels small squares is freezing or you have intermittent black screens The TV image is shaky wavy or jittery TheSTB front panel power light is on and there is a picture on the TV screen but the picture e has sparkles or is grainy has a herringbone pattern lacks color or vertical hold wobbles looks washed out or fuzzy Reference Possible Reason Whatto Do You must add channels to a custom Favorites List before you can apply it Choose another list to change The All Sub list includes all channels that are part of your subscription Choose another list to apply add at least one channel to the empty list Change the Hide Locked setting on your STB if you do not want these channels excluded from the Program Guide or other channel lists Refer to page 33 If you have not added channels to any custom Favorites List you w
81. ment code e Each button on the remote control learns a command from the equipment s original remote control For this type of learning any button without a learned command does not have a function for that equipment Note If you ve found a code for the equipment first program the code using the instructions for Setting Up Using Device Code Tables on page 59 or Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan on page 60 If the remote control batteries are too low for learning the learning process is completely interrupted and all the mode buttons blink quickly eight times Learning N ends without saving learned commands and the remote returns to normal operation If the batteries are low change the batteries before beginning a learning session If You Have Programmed the Device Code Note If you have found a code for the equipment first program the code using the instructions for Setting Up Using Device Code Tables on page 59 or Setting Up Using Device Code Scan on page 60 1 Ensure the DishHD remote control is programmed to the desired remote address see Checking the Hemote Control Address on page 57 2 Place both your DishHD remote and the original equipment s remote control on a flat stable surface 3 On the DishHD remote press and hold the mode button for your equipment for about three seconds until all the mode buttons light up and then release it For example press and hold TV to learn commands from a TV remote control Your select
82. mer Review the information on manual event timers on page 52 Use the Program Guide or a printed schedule to find the program name Use the Start 1 min early option to start any event timer one minute early Use a manual event timer to start any event timer at the times you set yourself You may have several timers set up for the same time and the event timer you set is ata lower priority than others You may have selected New Episodes and the timer you set was for an episode that is not new Stopping the event timer applies only to the current showing of the program Editing an automatic event timer converts it to a manual event timer Such a timer starts and stops at the times you specify not the start and stop times of any specific program You may have tried to seta manual event timer with invalid start or stop times The STB may not be able to display a program name for a manual event timer The program may have started a little earlier than scheduled or it may have run over its scheduled ending time What Is Happening You set up an event timer but the timer does not operate at all You stop the operation of an event timer for one showing of a program that is repeated such as a regularly scheduled program but the timer operates for the next showing You edit an automatic event timer The timer does not start or does not end according to the program for which you set the timer
83. mode button flashes once at the end of the flash sequence Note For example if the TV code is 0011 the AUX mode button flashes once quickly indicating O for TV pauses flashes once quickly pauses flashes once quickly pauses flashes once pauses flashes once pauses and then flashes once indicating Limited Mode 3 Write the code in the space provided at the back of this document Chapter 8 Operating Other Devices Learning From Another Device s Remote Control After you have programmed your DishHD remote to control your equipment in TV DVD or AUX modes you may find not all of the commands used by the equipment s original remote control function as you expect The learning function of your DishHD remote control can support these commands Note It is not possible to learn any of the mode buttons SAT TV DVD or AUX It is also not possible for the remote to learn any commands in SAT mode It is possible to learn the red TV power button indirectly When in TV mode whatever code is learned for the main power button is also used for the red TV power button The remote control can learn commands in two ways e You can follow the instructions for using equipment codes to program a specific mode and then learn commands that add new or overwrite existing functions of the remote control s buttons in this mode For this type of learning any button without a learned command keeps the previous command if any for that equip
84. mpty until you add channels to them e f you choose a program using Themes or by entering a channel number using the remote control the DishHD 612t tunes to the channel for that program whether or not that channel is on the active Favorites List CREATING OR CHANGING FAVORITES LISTS You can create add channels to and remove channels from a Favorites List When you use your Favorites List only those channels in your list are shown in the Program Guide and Browse Banner Select Done S elect Modify List Press MENU S elect list to select Preferences create or change then F avorites Add or delete channels from the list a mark next to the channel indicates that channel will be part of the Favorites List Favorites Lists Naming Favorites Lists NAMING FAVORITES LISTS You can name your Favorites Lists whatever you want up to eight characters long 3 Edit Name RT Da Te To Ta a Lor SelectEdit Select Done mA E Select the list Name Press MENU to change Enter the name select Preferences for the list then Favorites eight characters USING FAVORITES LISTS Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide Press GUIDE again to select the GUIDE next Favorites List Press GUIDE repeatedly to scan through all the available lists You can tell which favorites lists is active by looking in the Program Guide Chapter 4 Tips TIPS
85. n into the line of sight Make sure that the dish is aimed at the satellite Check the strength of the signal using the Point Dish screen as described on page 87 Consult your installer to re aim the dish if necessary to obtain the maximum possible signal strength Note the local weather conditions Heavy rain snow or cloud cover may be interfering with transmission of the satellite signal Remove any snow or other debris which may have collected on the dish Check VIDEO FREQUENCY switch on back panel Make sure it is set to the correct frequency for your location Taiwan is 60Hz Make sure that the TV brightness and contrast are adjusted correctly and that the TV is working properly Refer to your TV s user guide for assistance Make sure that the TV is connected properly to the STB Refer to Chapter 10 beginning on page 82 Check other nearby electrical devices as possible sources of interference Check that all required coaxial cables are in place Check for moisture or water leaking into all connections Dry them out if needed then seal them with coaxial cable sealant Check the length of cable between your dish and STB If itis greater than 200 feet contact the person who installed your system Make sure the system is properly grounded The TV set may not be working properly The TV may be connected to the wrong input If the TV and the STB are working properly there may be interference with the satel
86. n t been broadcast yet SKIP Press SKIP BACK to skip back about 10 seconds a program SKIP Press SKIP FWD to skip ahead about 30 seconds the program SLOW MOTION AND FRAME B Y FRAME Your DishHD 612t has features that allow you to slow down live TV This section describes how to use the DVR buttons to use slow motion and frame by frame advance or reverse while you watch TV Press PLAY to exit any of the features described below Press PAUSE and then press BACK to reverse the program in slow motion at 1 4 the speed of normal play Press BACK again to reverse at normal speed a BACK Press PAUSE and then press FWD to forward the program in slow motion at D 1 15 the speed of normal play Press FWD twice to forward at 1 4 as fast as normal play Press FWD three times to play the program Of course you cannot 7 forward into the part of a live program that hasn t been broadcast yet PAUSE and then press SKIP BACK to reverse the recording frame by rame 5 Press PAUSE and then press SKIP FWD to advance the recording frame by frame Chapter 6 Recording a Live Program RECORDING A LIVE PROGRAM Use these steps to record a live program Remember if you tune to a program after it starts you can record only the part of the program playing after you have tuned to it 2 3 Select OK pe m RECORD or Options If you selected Options Select OK Pres
87. n that stadium You may have tried to tune to a program on a channel which you have not bought You may have just plugged in the STB andit is acquiring the satellite signal or the STB may have temporarily lost the signal Message Number 003 004 Reference Whatto Do If you have authorized the STB wait a few minutes to see if the message 15 removed Make sure that all required cables are in place and check that all cable connections are tight and dry for outdoor cables Make sure that the dish has a clear line of sight to the satellite Check whether branches or leaves have grown into the line of sight Check that the Signal Strength bar in the Point Dish screen is green and displays the word Locked as described on page 87 If not contact your installer to re aim the dish If you have not authorized the STB call the retailer Wait a few minutes to see if the message is removed Make sure that all required cables are in place and check that all cable connections are tight and dry for outdoor cables Make sure that the dish has a clear line of sight to the satellite Check whether branches or leaves have grown into the line of sight Check that the Signal Strength bar in the Point Dish screen is green and displays the word Locked as described on page 87 If not contact your installer to re aim the dish Make sure that you have selected the option for the right satellite on the Point Dish screen as
88. ne Select preferred language Note program contains descriptive audio select Alternate Audio to hear the descriptive audio portion Customizing DishHD 6121 Setting Up Audio Output SETTING UP AUDIO OUTPUT The DishHD 612t uses HDMI or an optical port for outputting digital audio The HDMI or optical output can provide two audio data types Dolby Digital and Linear PCM only Dolby Digital can provide full 5 1 channel sound Dolby Digital gives you the capability to enjoy programs in surround sound An external decoder is required to enjoy this feature Refer to your decoder user s guide Connect STB to an Select Done external decoder Audio Output 5 Select from Press MENU and the options select System Setup then Audio Output 1 Connect an external Dolby Digital decoder to the DishHD 612t s back panel Digital Audio Output using an HDMI or optical cable available at consumer electronics stores 2 Press MENU select System Setup and then Audio Output MENU 6 5 to open the Audio Ouput screen 3 Select of the following digital audio output options under Decoder e Dolby Digital PCM select this option only if the stereo system or amplifier can decode both Dolby Digital and Linear PCM signals Only select this option only if the stereo system or amplifier cannot decode Dolby Digital signals The audio output is also dependent on what is present in the program you are watching The
89. nels HIDING LOCKED CHANNELS When you hide locked channels you prevent the Program Guide Themes lists and the Browse Banner from displaying locked channels Hiding locked channels also prevents individuals from choosing these channels by using the UP or DOWN ARROWS or the remote control NUMBER PAD Enter password if requested Select Hide Show Locked Confirm you want to hide or Press MENU show the channels and select Locks by selecting Yes Press MENU and select Locks If the DishHD 6121 is locked enter the password using the NUMBER PAD Select Select Hide Locked to remove locked channels from the channel lists or Show Locked to display locked channels in channel lists 4 Select Yes Make sure the DishHD 6121 is locked as described on page 36 Chapter 5 Locking or Unlocking the Front Panel LOCKING OR UNLOCKING THE FRONT PANEL Locking the front panel prevents individuals from using the front panel buttons unless they enter the correct password It does not lock the remote control buttons Enter password if requested E aa Press MENU Select Front Panel Select Yes to lock and select Locks Lock or Unlock or unlock your DishHD 612t Unlock Front Panel Buttons Press MENU and select Locks 2 Ifthe DishHD 612t is locked enter the password using the NUMBER PAD The DishHD 612t displays stars as you enter the digits of the password Select OK Select Fr
90. ocked item or open the Locks menu e f you exit a locked item or close the Locks menu you must enter the password to access the item again Locking the DishHD 612t is a two step process 1 Choose the locks that you want Available locks types are e Ratings Locks locks programs based on ratings e Channel Locks locks channels regardless of content e Locked hides locked channels from being displayed in the Program Guide and other channel lists e Front Panel Lock prevents the front panel buttons from being used 2 Lock the system When the DishHD 6121 is locked anyone who wants to access locked items must enter the password Creating Changing Ratings Locks CREATING OR CHANGING RATINGS LOCKS You can lock programs based on the Regulations Governing the Classification of Television Programs of the Republic of China ratings G P PG R etc and expanded ratings violence language etc It is not possible to lock programs rated G Note The rating NR means Not Rated or No Rating The designation of NR can appear for films released before MPAA regulation in 1968 or it can appear when there is loss of signal rrm Los d 3 7 Done 3 Enter password Select Done Press T7 Wa Select Ratings 1 iS and select Locks Locks Select criteria for the locks 1 Press MENU and select Locks 2 Ifthe DishHD 6121 is locked enter the password using the NUMBER PAD The DishHD 612
91. ode you found 7 Press POWER to turn the device back on Try some other buttons to make sure they work Sometimes POWER works when other buttons do not If necessary repeat this procedure to find the best code for your device If you want to program Limited Mode follow the instructions in Turning Limited Mode On and Off on page 58 Remote Control Setup Operating Other Devices Checking the Device Codes You can find out what device code you ve set for each remote control mode TV VCR and AUX 1 Press and hold the Mode button until all the Mode buttons light up Press POUND twice Watch the Mode button and count flashes 1 Press and hold the appropriate mode button until all the other mode buttons light up and then release the button The mode button flashes 2 Press POUND 4 twice Watch the mode light to determine your code The mode button flashes the number for each digit of the device code with a pause between the groups of flashes A quick flash is for zero Note For example if the code is 0011 the mode button flashes once quickly pauses flashes once quickly pauses flashes once pauses and flashes once For AUX mode The first group of flashes tells you what the AUX mode controls A quick flash zero before the four digit code is for TV one regular flash is for a DVD VCR and two flashes is for a tuner or amplifier For Limited Mode If you programmed a TV or DVD VCR in Limited Mode the
92. of sight Make sure that the dish is aimed at the satellite Check the strength of the signal using the Point Dish screen as described on page 87 Consult your installer to re aim the dish if necessary to obtain the strongest possible signal Make sure the system uses RG6 coaxial cable if not call your dealer or installer Check the dish to STB cable run length is not more than 200 feet Check the coaxial cables and their connections to and from the multi dish switch Make sure that all required cables are in place and check that all cable connections are tight and dry for outdoor cables you have authorized the STB added it to your account wait a few minutes to see if the message is removed Make sure that all required cables are in place and check that all cable connections are tight and dry for outdoor cables Make sure that the dish has a clear line of sight to the satellite Check whether branches or leaves have grown into the line of sight Check that the Signal Strength bar in the Point Dish screen is green and displays the word Locked as described on page 87 If not contact your installer to re aim the dish If you have not authorized the STB call your retailer Program providers specify which programs are blacked out for specific areas not DishHD You must buy a channel before you can tune to a program on that channel Call your retailer to buy the channel or if you believe this message was
93. ol a tuner or amplifier When the remote control is set up as described on pages 58 and 65 press the AUX mode button to set the remote to AUX mode The AUX mode button stays lit for two seconds to show you ve set the remote to AUX mode Make sure to keep the remote in AUX mode to use the following buttons To use the features described in this section make sure you are in AUX mode by pressing the AUX Mode button Press this button for AUX Mode Power Turns the tuner amplifier on and off Volume and Mute Buttons Control tuner amplifier volume A Arrows Select Buttons Scroll up down dk through channels S 4 with the ARROW buttons HANS Change tuner amplifier inputs with the SELECT button Switching Between TV and Tuner Amplifier Volume Control When you set up the remote to operate your TV the VOLUME and MUTE buttons adjust the TV volume To use the remote to adjust the volume of a remote controllable audio DishHD 612t or amplifier instead of adjusting the TV s volume use the steps 7o Use a Tuner or Amplifier s Volume Control To switch back to control the TV s volume use the steps Use the TV s Volume Control see page 67 Chapter 8 Operating Other Devices To Use a Tuner or Amplifier s Volume Control Note You must first program the tuner or amplifier into the AUX mode of the remote control to use these steps 1 2 Press Press andhold the POUND Press
94. ong 0009 Haiyan 0264 0412 0817 Hanimex 0218 Hankook 0019 0030 0056 0178 0180 0409 0628 Hanns G 2298 2304 Hannspree 1348 1351 1352 1826 2298 2304 Harvermy 0093 Harwa 0773 Heran 1826 HiPlus 1420 1435 2113 2224 2225 2226 2230 2235 2253 2287 Hisense 0145 0156 0208 0227 0811 0821 0848 1022 1026 1070 1072 1075 1082 1083 1170 1208 Hitachi 0151 0156 0157 0165 0178 0179 0182 0381 0409 0474 0508 1063 1099 1150 1156 1643 Hitachi Fujian 0108 0150 Hitec 0698 Hongmei 0009 0093 0264 0817 0848 1910 Hongyan 0264 0412 0817 Hua Tun 0009 1150 Huafa 0009 0145 Huanghaimei 0009 Huanghe 0009 0817 Huanglong 0009 Huangshan 0009 0264 0412 0817 Huanyu 0227 0264 0817 0848 1910 Huaqiang 0264 0412 Huari 0145 0264 0412 Huodateji 0051 Hyundai 0706 0767 0865 Imperial Crown 0001 0009 0264 0374 0391 0412 0661 Inkel 0571 Inotech 0773 0820 Jean 0003 0009 0051 0092 0156 0179 0236 0474 0721 Jiahua 0051 JiaLiCai 0009 0264 0412 0646 Jinfeng 0051 0208 0226 0817 Jinhai 0848 1910 Jinque 0009 0264 0412 0817 Jinta 0009 0264 0412 0848 1910 Jinxing 0009 0037 0054 0145 0156 0264 0556 0698 0817 0821 1006 1011 1012 1013 1044 1353 JNC 0896 JTV 0795 Juhua 0264 0412 0817 Changhong 0009 0156 0264 0508 0783 0817 0820 0848 1005 1008 1023 1025 1030 1033 1156 1910 Chengdu 0009 0817 Chimei 1837 1852 2072 2302 Ching Tai 0003 0009 0092 0179 0474 Chun Yun 0000 0009 0033 0092 0161 0179 0180 0474 0700 0706 0843 1150 1687 1756 1834 2230 Ch
95. onsult your N TV user s guide for information on whether this is a problem for your TV what operating viewing restrictions apply to avoid this problem and associated TV warranty coverage For a live program the onscreen pause timer shows how long you ve paused the program You can pause up to one hour for a live program If you think you might be away from the TV for more than an hour but don t want to miss any of the program consider recording the program see page 42 Digital Video Recording Reversing Fast Forwarding and Skipping REVERSING FAST FORWARDING AND SKIPPING This section describes how to use the DVR buttons to move forward and back guickly while you watch TV Press BACK once to reverse the program four times as fast as normal play Press BACK twice to reverse at 15 times normal speed three times to reverse at 60 BACK times normal speed and four times to reverse at 300 times normal speed The onscreen bar shows how far you ve gone For a live program you can only reverse back to the last channel change or back one hour whichever occurs first Press FWD forward once to fast forward through the program four times normal D speed Press FWD twice to forward at 15 times normal speed three times to FWD forward at 60 times normal speed and four times to forward at 300 times normal speed The onscreen bar shows how far you ve gone Of course you cannot forward into the part of a live program that has
96. ont Panel Lock to lock or unlock the front panel Select Yes To activate the Front Panel Lock you must lock the DishHD 6121 Make sure it is locked as described on page 36 Creating Changing a Password CREATING OR CHANGING A PASSWORD Set up your password before using the DishHD 612t locks 3 4 8 Change Password 5 Lock System 3 Enter a password Select Change and select OK Password or Lock System Enter password if requested Press MENU and select Locks Press MENU and select Locks 2 Ifthe DishHD 612t is locked enter the password using the NUMBER PAD The DishHD 612t displays stars as you enter the digits of the password Select OK 3 Select Change Password If Change Password is grayed out select Lock System and go to step 6 to create a new password Enter the current password using the NUMBER PAD Select OK Press SELECT Enter the new password using the NUMBER PAD Select OK Oo A Enter the new password again for confirmation using the NUMBER PAD The DishHD 612t displays stars as you enter the digits of the password Select OK 8 Memorize the new password From now on enter this password to lock or unlock the DishHD 612t If you forget your password call the DishHD Customer Service Center Chapter 5 Locking and Unlocking Your DishHD STB LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR DISHHD STB You must lock the DishHD 612t in order for any locks you c
97. ormation provided in nstalling the Hard Drive Appendix Installing the Hard Drive INSTALLING THE HARD DRIVE These steps describe installing the hard drive into the DishHD 612t Note Follow safe hard drive handling instructions e Stabilize the hard drive to room temperature before installing it If a hard drive is moved from an extreme hot or cold temperature environment prior to installation allow it to stabilize at room temperature after installation for 15 to 20 minutes before applying power to the STB Every attempt should be made to store and transport the hard drive in an environment close to room temperature e Keep hard drives in an environment that does not experience temperature swings greater than 10 degrees Celsius e Ensure that the AC cord is not connected to the DishHD 612t or to power The DishHD 612t is sensitive to Electro Static Discharge ESD Wear a grounded protective ESD strap or ground yourself first by touching a grounded metal fixture such as a metal plumbing fixture a metal railing or a structural before beginning installation e Place the hard drive on either the following or similar matting Semtronics Corp Ultraclean WS 7000 Series Rubber Mat 0 093 thick 70 Shore A hardness or CMG 1697 Type 22 0 375 thick blue matting 45 Shore A hardness e Touch only the sides of the hard drive e Never handle or move a drive while it is running e Never connect or disconne
98. p Using Device Codes Scan on page 60 3 Press and hold the mode button until all the other mode buttons light up and then release the button The mode button flashes ForAUX mode only If you are not programming in AUX mode continue to step 5 Press 0 for a second TV 1 for a second DVD VCR 2 for a tuner or amplifier or 3 for a second DishHD STB 5 Enter one of the four digit device codes from the table using the number buttons Use four digit device code for the brand name of your device 6 f you do not want to program Limited Mode continue to step 7 If you want to program Limited Mode add a 1 after entering the four digit equipment code for the brand name of your device If you want to disable Limited Mode enter only the four digit device code without 1 at the end Press POUND If the code was entered correctly the mode button flashes three times 8 Press POWER to turn off the device If the device does not turn off continue to step 10 If the code works the device turns off 9 Turn the device on and try some other buttons to make sure they function as expected If the buttons work as expected stop here Sometimes POWER works when other buttons do not Chapter 8 Operating Other Devices 10 If the code does not work complete steps 3 through 8 with another code from the tables necessary try every code listed for your brand until one works for your device 11 If you are unable to find a co
99. quickly find the program you want to watch e To group programs into folders select Group then select a Group Option e To sort programs by name date or other categories select Sort then select a Sort Option The My Recordings list rearranges itself to match your sorting or grouping selection Digital Video Recording Tips TIPS you have a program paused press PLAY to watch the program Also press PLAY to switch from forward or reverse to play Press VIEW LIVE TV to catch up with the program as it s showing now QUESTIONS How can fast forward through commercials If you re watching a pre recorded program or if you ve delayed a live program press SKIP FWD or FWD on your remote control However you cannot skip ahead while watching live TV Chapter 6 Notes NOTES Record Future Programs DISH He Chapter Setting Up and Using Timers TIMERS AND RECORDINGS e USING THE TIMERS LIST e USING THE DAILY SCHEDULE CREATING AN AUTOMATIC TIMER CREATING A MANUAL TIMER e DELETING A TIMER Chapter 7 Timers and Recordings TIMERS AND RECORDINGS A timer is your instruction telling the DishHD 612t the programs you want to view in the future For most Digital Video Recorder DVR timers you select a specific program specific channel and tell the DishHD 612t how often you want to record that program DVR recordings are listed in the My Recordings screen which yo
100. quipment Inthe event that your issue has not been resolved through performing a problem check your local retailer dealer or distributor will send a technician to your residence to examine the equipment and if such technician determines that the equipment needs to be returned the technician will provide you with replacement equipment You must provide the technician with a copy of the Bill of Sale or other Proof of Purchase Any product for which a Bill of Sale or other Proof of Purchase is not available will be considered out of warranty Please note that in making a service call to your residence a service charge and or a no problem found charge may be billed by your local retailer dealer or distributor Accessory Warranty An accessory is any DISH HD branded equipment displaying the DISH HD logo excluding the set top box cables and hookups and non mechanical components A one year warranty becomes effective upon the activation of the DISH HD system or date of purchase if bought separately A proof of purchase is required to verify the purchase date If an accessory has expired warranty no exchange will be issued You may purchase replacement accessories from EPG Holdings L L C or your local retailer Index Inactivity Standby 78 Installation Connecting to TV 82 Dish Antenna 86 Hard Drive 111 HD Display Settings 84 HDMI Connection 82 Safety Instructions v Standard Definition Connection 85 Tuners 108 YPbPr Connection 8
101. reate to take effect To lock the DishHD 612t you must first create a password see Creating or Changing a Password in the previous section Be sure to refer to this section whenever you set any lock on your DishHD 612t Enter password Lock System if requested Press MENU Select Lock Enter a password and select Locks or Unlock and select OK System Press MENU and select Locks 2 Ifthe DishHD 612t is locked enter the password using the NUMBER PAD The DishHD 612t displays stars as you enter the digits of the password Select OK 3 Select Lock System or Unlock System If you are locking the DishHD 6121 it displays message prompting you to enter a password 4 Enter a password using the NUMBER PAD The DishHD 612t displays stars as you enter the digits of the password Select OK 5 Confirm the password by re entering it Select OK All the locks you have set are now in effect Tips TIPS e Ifthe DishHD 6121 displays a message prompting you to enter a password the DishHD 612t is locked e When you lock a rating you also lock all other more restrictive ratings For example if you lock PG rated programs then all programs with R ratings are also locked QUESTIONS e Why didn t a lock set take effect You must lock the DishHD 6121 for any lock you set to take effect See page 36 for details e What if forget my password If you forget your password you will need to sp
102. refer to the Remote Control chapter in the User Guide 6 Press GUIDE on the remote control until the list at the top of the Program Guide says All Sub Check to see if your channels have returned T a Check to see if the missing channels are locked refer to the Locks m chapter in the User Guide NE EEG Missing Channels button on the front of the DishHD STB until the front panel lights go out and come back on After releasing the POWER button the DishHD STB returns to normal operation within a few minutes 0 Tip Some DishHD STB problems can be resolved by pressing and holding the POWER Quick Start Guide Digital Video Recorder DVR Functions Go to list of recorded programs Pause live TV Or recorded Skip back 10 gt program Skip forward Reverse at 4 30 seconds different speeds Exertonvard at 4 different speeds Stop playback or recording Starts playback GUIDE 5 Press Select a future Create Timer GUIDE program and o Select Create press SELECT Tim _ the frequency and type of timer Tip To record a program that is currently playing press the RECORD button and RECORD follow the on screen instructions Tip Press the DVR button twice to quickly access your recorded programs quickly access your DVR timer schedule press the DVR button three times 0 Tip The DVR still r
103. remote control press and hold the button you want learned If the DishHD remote learns the command the mode light blinks off and then back on If the mode light blinks three times or remains lit the DishHD remote did not learn the command Note You may need to press the button on the original remote several times for the DishHD remote to learn the command 8 After a button has learned a command successfully repeat step 6 and step 7 until all commands you want have been learned Note Once a learning session is complete it is not possible to modify it If you want to relearn a command begin with step 1 9 end the learning sequence Press one of the mode buttons on the DishHD remote This saves all the commands for that mode and exits learning to return to normal remote control operation lf the remote runs out of memory for learned commands it saves the commands you have learned for equipment in this mode exits learning and returns to normal remote control operation The DishHD remote cannot learn additional commands Remote Control Setup Operating Other Devices cancel learning do not press any buttons on either remote control for at least 30 seconds The DishHD remote control times out and returns to normal operation Note No learned commands are saved if the DishHD remote control times out before completion Controlling a Tuner or Amplifier Use the following remote control buttons to contr
104. ress RECORD then select OK to record or Options Press DVR twice and selecta recorded program Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide Find a current program you want to record now Press SELECT to tune to that program Press RECORD Select OK to begin recording now or Options to customize your recording settings you selected Options see Recording a Live Program for your choices Select OK oO c N Press DVR twice on the remote control The My Recordings screen opens You should see the program that is recording indicated by the red dot next to the listing N Select a program that you recorded earlier and start the playback 8 You should now be watching a pre recorded program while the DishHD 6121 is recording the other program Chapter 6 Deleting Recorded Programs DELETING RECORDED PROGRAMS Use these steps to delete previously recorded programs Select programs you want remove and Select Edit select Delete and Yes to confirm Press DVR twice 1 Press DVR two times or press DVR and select My Recordings To delete multiple programs select Edit Highlight and select the programs you want to remove then select Delete Select Yes to confirm you wish to delete the programs GROUPING AND SORTING RECORDED PROGRAMS Press DVR twice Select a group or sort option Press DVR two times or press DVR and select My Recordings 2 Choose a group or sort option to help you
105. riorities 2 3 and 4 e You can override a specific timer s priority by skipping or restoring a specific program Select a timer in the Daily Schedule then you ll have an option to Skip or Restore for that timer see page 50 Record Future Programs Using the Timers List Timer Options The Timer Options screen lets you set the following options Note Not all options are available for all timer types Protect Event prevents your programs from being erased when the DishHD 6121 fills up e Start Early begins recording a few minutes early e End Late continues recording after the scheduled program ends e Set as System Default makes the Start Early and End Late minutes the default for all timers e Maximum Recorded Events tells the DishHD 6121 how many recordings of a particular event to store on the My Recordings list All is represented by the sign or you can select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 15 20 or 25 The All option keeps all unprotected recordings until you delete them or until the hard drive is full USING THE TIMERS LIST Use the Timers List to complete any of the following items e View the general list of timers e If you select a timer from this list a detailed list with specific dates and times of upcoming timers for that program displays e Set priorities for each timer See Timer Priorities on page 48 e Create a Manual timer e Select Edit List to edit or delete a timer gt
106. s Not Cover e This warranty does not cover installation of the system If applicable such installation will be warranted under a separate installation agreement e This warranty does not cover consumer instruction physical setup or adjustment of any consumer electronic devices remote control batteries signal reception problems loss of use of the system or unused programming charges due to system malfunction e This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage damage due to lightning electrical or telephone line surges battery leakage fire flood or other acts of Nature accident misuse abuse repair or alteration by other than authorized factory service use of accessories not recommended by the set top box manufacturer negligence commercial or institutional use or improper or neglected maintenance e This warranty does not cover equipment sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS shipping and handling removal or reinstallation shipping damage if the equipment was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed nor equipment purchased serviced or operated outside of Taiwan or Hong Kong Appendix Limited Warranty Legal Limitations REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY EPG HOLDINGS L L C AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS SYSTEM NOR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FRO
107. s select the desired RECORD recording option When you record a live program you have the following recording options available e Stop Recording Manually the DishHD 6121 records until you press STOP e Extend End Time you can extend the stop time for the recording Choose this option for programs that might run into overtime like sporting events or awards shows e Create Recurring Timer you can set up a timer that automatically records a program Refer to Creating an Automatic Timer on page 52 e Record the Entire Event the DishHD 6121 stops recording at the end of the event This option is available only if the DishHD 612t was tuned to the channel at the beginning of the program PLAYING A RECORDED PROGRAM Use these steps to view the list of previously recorded programs and select one for viewing Start Over or Y m s g Select Start Start Over orResume Resume 1 Press DVR two times or press DVR and select My Recordings 2 Select a program to view Note start viewing a program from the beginning press PLAY the remote control 3 Select Start Start Over or Resume Digital Video Recording Recording While Watching a Recorded Program RECORDING WHILE WATCHING A RECORDED PROGRAM You can set up the DishHD 6121 to record two live satellite programs while watching a program you ve already recorded 1 2 Find a current program 3 5 RECORD P
108. such as a cabinet without proper ventilation Do not install the equipment in any area where the temperature can be less than 5 or more than 45 C If the equipment 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 Use an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection For added protection during a lightning storm or when the equipment is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the equipment and the antenna This provides some protection against damage caused by lightning or power line surges Tighten all of the coaxial cable connections only by hand If you use a wrench you may overtighten the connections and damage your equipment CON OOF BP OND 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Safety Proper Care of Your Equipment e Always handle the equipment carefully e fthe equipment is turned on and needs to be moved unplug the equipment and let it sit for at least 30 seconds before moving it e use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the equipment s manufacturer voids the Limited Warranty e Do not stack the equipment on top of or below other electronic devices as this can cause heat build up and vibration On some TVs the presence of fixed images for ex
109. t displays stars as you enter the digits of the password Select OK Select Ratings Locks Highlight the least restrictive rating that you want to block Press SELECT to lock the highlighted rating and all ratings more restrictive than it for example locking the PG rating automatically locks the R rating Select the expanded rating code s if you want to also lock these ratings To unlock a rating code select the code Select Done Make sure the DishHD 612t is locked as described on page 36 Chapter 5 Creating Changing Channel Locks CREATING OR CHANGING CHANNEL LOCKS You can lock any channel This type of lock keeps individuals from viewing these channels unless they enter the correct password Enter password if requested Press MENU q Select Channel Locks Select the channel s you want locked Channel Locks 23 and select Locks Press MENU and select Locks 2 lf the DishHD 612t is locked enter the password using the NUMBER PAD The DishHD 612t displays stars as you enter the digits of the password Select OK Select Channel Locks Highlight and select each channel that you want to lock or unlock Press the UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight the channel You can also move to each channel number using the NUMBER PAD If the checkbox next to the channel has a checkmark the channel is locked 5 Select Done Make sure the DishHD 612t is locked as described on page 36 Hiding Locked Chan
110. t on page 87 4 Make sure your TV is tuned to the correct channel or input Use RECOVER as described on page 68 5 sure your remote control has fresh batteries If you see the Remote Battery Low warning your TV screen it s time to change the batteries Follow the instructions on page 11 6 Check for anything that might be blocking the dish antenna s view of the sky such as tree branches or snow f If the picture on the TV is shaky wavy or jittery check the Video Frequency Switch on the back panel Make sure it is set to the correct frequency for your location Taiwan is 60Hz 8 For more information visit www DishHDasia com Note If you need the receiver conditional access number or the STB model number display the System Information screen to find these numbers using your remote control press MENU 6 1 3 to display the System Information screen Also write down any error messages that the STB displays on the television screen Reference Troubleshooting Tables Whatto Do Check the coaxial cables and their connections to and from the multi dish switch Make sure that all required cables are in place and check that all cable connections are tight and dry for outdoor cables Note the local weather conditions Remove any snow or other debris which may have collected on the dish Make sure that the dish has a clear line of sight to the satellite Check whether branches or leaves have grown into the line
111. table below shows what type of output you will hear Signal Present in Program eee Output Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital PCM Both DolyDigita PCM Dolby Digital E ENE Dolby Digital Note When both audio signals are present in the program the DishHD 612t defaults to Dolby Digital output unless you have selected PCM Only This also applies to the analog audio outputs Chapter 9 Resetting to Factory Defaults 4 f Volume Leveling is desired select Enable to turn on Volume Leveling Volume leveling keeps the volume levels consistent between programs and commercials preventing drastic volume changes while watching television Note When volume leveling is enabled only the digital PCM and RCA analog line outputs are affected 5 Select Done RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS You can reset the DishHD 612t to discard any changes you have made to it except for remote control address settings and locks Resetting the DishHD 612t to factory default settings also discards all Favorite Lists except the All Chan and All Sub lists If you set any locks on the DishHD 6121 and the DishHD 6121 is locked these locks are kept If the DishHD 612t is unlocked your locks will be lost You cannot reset the DishHD 612t to default settings to discard a password you have forgotten Only a Customer Service Representative can reset the DishHD 6121 to bypass DishHD 6121 lock wa 6 Ll System Setup
112. tended periods of time may cause them to be permanently imprinted on the screen Consult your TV user guide for information on whether this is a problem for your TV what operating viewing restrictions apply to avoid this problem and associated TV warranty coverage If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the antenna assembly Increase the separation between the equipment e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the DishHD set top box STB is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Quick Start Guide DishHD 6121 Power Input Press this Turns the DishHD 612t on off Press once for Input button for TV Power Press and hold SAT Mode Turns the TV on off for Recover Programming required DishHD STB Player Menu Accesses features and settings Volume and Mute Buttons Controls TV volume Programming required Themes oearches for programs using Themes Page Buttons Pages up down in menus Program Guide Displays current and future satellite program listings Browse Views what is on other channels while Recall watching TV Returns to the last Arrows Select channel viewed Buttons Channels up down navigat
113. test Program Guide Enabling this feature is recommended as it also helps improve the reliability of your STB To change the settings for this feature use the following steps Preferences 5 Select e Press MENU and select Activation ds Preferences then Inactivity Duration Inactivity Standby 1 Press MENU on the remote control Select Preferences and then Inactivity Standby Highlight Activiation and use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to switch between Enabled and Disabled 4 Highlight Inactivity Duration and use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select the amount of time the STB waits before turning off 5 Select Done Note Select Defaults to reset the changes you have made to this feature Customizing DishHD 612t Tips TIPS e To take full advantage of Dolby Digital 5 1 surround sound you need an HDMI or optical cable and a stereo that supports this feature QUESTIONS e Why is my audio in another language You may have selected an alternate language See the instructions on page 74 to change your preferred language e can I change the channel order in the Program Guide You can switch from ascending order lowest to highest or descending order highest to lowest by following the instructions on page 72 Chapter 9 Notes NOTES Connections 7 5 CONNECTING TOA TV CONNECTING TO YOUR DISH ANTENNA USING TROUBLESHOOT
114. the DishHD remote control is in the correct mode For example if you want to use the STB put the remote control in SAT mode see Remote Control Modes on page 58 Make sure you are using the correct remote control for the device Change the batteries as described on page 11 See Setting Up Using the Device Code Tables on page 59 and Operating Other Devices on page 58 Set up the DishHD remote control to operate either TV volume or tuner amplifier volume whichever you want See Switching Between TV and Amplifier and Volume Control on page 65 Move your STB to different locations For best results place the STB as high as possible above all other equipment in your entertainment center Try the STB s front panel button to see if the STB responds Replace the remote batteries with fresh ones Check that the STB power cord is not damaged and that the plug is inserted correctly into the outlet Make sure the remote control s are set to the same address es used by the STB see page 57 Possible Reason What to Do e f you want to buy a channel contact your DishHD retailer Reset the STB page 87 Try displaying the Program Guide again later By that time it may show programs for the time and date you want Contact the program providers for example the channel or network affiliate that broadcast the program for details on past programs The DishHD remote control is in the wrong mode You m
115. the plus AUX Mode button side of VOLUME press Testto make until all Mode ZERO Press Press sure volume buttons light up POUND SAT Mode Works on device AUX button flashes 3 times 1 Press and hold the AUX button until all the mode buttons are lit then let it go AUX mode button flashes Press the POUND button Press the PLUS side of the VOLUME button Press ZERO 0 Press POUND 2 The AUX button flashes three times Press SAT mode button Oo FP W To confirm the VOLUME buttons are operating the tuner amplifier s volume control press SAT and then try adjusting the volume Your tuner amplifier s volume should change rather than your TV s volume Remote Control Setup Operating Other Devices To Use the TV s Volume Control Press Press andhold the POUND Press the plus Test to make until all Mode ZERO Press Press Sure volume buttons light up POUND SAT works on device AUX button flashes 3 times Press and hold the TV button until all the mode buttons are lit then let it go The TV mode button flashes Press the POUND button Press the PLUS side of the VOLUME button Press ZERO 0 Press POUND The TV button flashes three times Press the SAT mode button To confirm the VOLUME buttons are operating the TV s volume control press SAT and then try adjusting the volume The TV s volume should change Oo of FP Chapter 8 Recover Bu
116. tion Select Installation Select Press MENU Point Dish Press MENU Select System Setup Select Installation A c N Select Point Dish This screen shows you information to help maximize your satellite signal The bar at the bottom of the screen tells you the signal strength Green is a good signal yellow is a marginal signal while red indicates the signal is not acceptable or is from the wrong satellite Chapter 0 Notes NOTES Reference DISH Reference Troubleshooting and Remote Codes e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES e REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE CODES Reference Troubleshooting Tables TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES Use these tables if you have problems using the system Many problems arise from basic 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 If you cannot find a solution then find the section in the following tables that relates to the problem e Read the What is Happening column until you find the problem e Read the information in the Possible Reason column e Try each of the suggested solutions in the What to Do column 3 Sometimes resetting the DishHD 612t can fix a minor problem such as your fan running continu ously See Resetting Your DishHD 612
117. to adjust the DishHD s HD display settings to match your TV Connections Connecting to a TV YPBPR Connections The YPBPR connections provide high guality video to your HDTV or HD monitor Use these connections if your TV does not have an HDMI connection Pb Y RA LE Connect 6 Confirm sound DishHD STB Turn on monitor and volume and monitor with WAA and DishHD STB on YPbPr Component and confirm picture audio cables connections 1 Connect component video cables to the YPBPR component green blue and red connections on the DishHD 612t Connect the other end of the component video cables to the YPbPr component connections on the TV 2 Connect audio red and white RCA type cables between the DishHD 612t s AUDIO outputs and TV s audio inputs Be sure to connect the audio cables to the same TV input source as the YPbPr cables 3 your DishHD 612t and TV Change your TV to the correct input or source Consult your HDTV user s guide for assistance If you do not see a picture refer to No Picture on the HDTV on page 84 Turn up the volume on your HDTV and confirm you have sound Hefer to Setting Up to Display in HD on page 84 to adjust the DishHD 612t s HD display settings to match your TV Chapter 0 Connecting to a TV No Picture on the HDTV program is not displaying on your HDTV try the following suggestions 1 Check all the cable connections to ma
118. ts learning and returns to normal remote control operation The DishHD remote cannot learn additional commands learning do not press any buttons on either remote control for at least 30 seconds The DishHD remote control times out and returns to normal operation No learned commands are saved if the DishHD remote control times out before completion Note No learned commands are saved if the DishHD remote control times out before completion Chapter 8 Operating Other Devices If You Have Not Programmed a Code for the Device 1 Ensure the DishHD remote control is programmed to the desired remote address see Checking the Hemote Control Address on page 57 2 Place both your DishHD remote and the original equipment s remote control on a flat stable surface 3 On the DishHD remote press and hold the mode button for your equipment for about three seconds until all the mode buttons light up and then release it For example press and hold TV to learn commands from a TV remote control Your selected mode button blinks 4 start learning commands for this mode press and hold the RECORD button for about three seconds until the mode button is lit The button remains lit while learning 5 Point the front of the original equipment s remote to face the small square IR window on the front left side of DishHD s remote On the DishHD remote press the button you want to teach 7 On the original equipment s
119. tton RECOVER BUTTON Use RECOVER if you accidentally change the channel or video input on your TV and cannot get the picture back from your DishHD 612t When you use RECOVER the remote control sends commands to your TV to change channels or video inputs to try to return you to watching satellite programming This procedure works only if you have accidentally changed the TV channel or video input It does not recover lost satellite signal See Troubleshooting Tables on page 90 for information on solving problems Note The remote must be programmed to control the TV and DVD VCR if applicable for to work as described RECOVER first tries to tune your TV to channel 3 then channel 4 and then other video inputs with each press of RECOVER Press the RECOVER button until your satellite TV programming is restored Using the Recover Button To use RECOVER the remote control must be set up to control the TV and DVD VCR if applicable Note Press any remote control button other than RECOVER to end this procedure 2 1 x Press and hold RECOVER Make sure until all Mode Press RECOVER 4 If no System yourTV is buttons lightup 89ain and wait for 2 Info screen on the TV or DVD Mode When the System repeat steps 2 and 3 buttons to flash once Info screen displays until the S ystem Info then all 4 Mode buttons you have recovered screen appears to flash once your satellite programming press SELECT to exit 1
120. tton 68 Remote Control 56 Resetting Factory Defaults 76 Resetting Your STB 87 Snowy Blue or Black Screen 94 Timers 98 Tools 87 Notes NOTES Information 6121 Write the following information in the spaces provided below You may need to provide this information if you call the DishHD Customer Service Center To get the Conditional Access Numbers display the System Info screen by pressing MENU 6 1 3 on your DishHD remote control Remote Control Settings vema TV Input Channel Settings 183452 DISH He 183452
121. u can find quickly by pressing DVR twice on the remote control Timer Types There are three types of timers e DVR records an event onto your DishHD 61215 hard drive for later viewing e Auto Tune automatically changes the channel for live viewing of the event e Reminder creates an onscreen reminder when the event is about to air Timer Frequency Deciding how often you want to watch a program helps you make the best choice e All Episodes records each time that program is on that channel e New Episodes records current season programs each time they occur on that channel e Once records a program once good for movies sporting events or other one time programs e Weekly records a program once a week at that time on that channel e Daily records a program once a day at that time on that channel e Monday Friday records a program once a day Monday through Friday at the selected time on that channel Timer Priorities Priorities are used by the DishHD 612t to know which program you would prefer to record if multiple timers are scheduled to start at the same time The DishHD 612t can only record two satellite programs at one time If three programs are scheduled to record at the same time priorities tell the DishHD 612t which two programs to record e All timers have a priority that you can change at any time The larger the number the lower the priority for example priority 1 is higher than p
122. unfeng 0009 0264 Chung Hsin 0033 0036 0053 0108 0180 0474 1150 Chungfeng 0412 0646 Chunsun 0009 0817 Cinema 0672 Conia 0754 0820 0821 Conrowa 0009 0145 0156 0264 0412 0642 0696 0698 0753 1156 1170 Daewoo 0003 0004 0019 0030 0032 0039 0108 0451 0474 0623 0627 0628 0700 1150 1661 1921 Dawa 0009 Daytek 0672 Daytron 0180 0374 Dayu 0374 0391 0661 DEC 0785 0795 0891 Deitron 0374 Denon 0576 Denstar 0628 Diamond 0009 0216 0672 0698 0706 0820 0825 0896 DigiMax 0891 Digitex 0820 Digitor 0037 1985 DL 0587 0780 0848 0872 0891 Dongda 0009 Donghai 0009 DSE 0698 0767 0820 1985 DVX 0891 Ecco 0773 ECE 0037 1046 Elekta 0009 Emerson 0039 0177 0178 0179 0180 0181 0236 Enzer 0068 0753 Erae 1222 ESC 0474 Esonic 2221 2229 2234 Ether 0003 0009 0030 0161 Etron 0001 0009 0283 0646 0820 Feilang 0009 Feilu 0009 0817 Feiyan 0264 0412 Feiyue 0009 0817 1044 Firstar 0009 0033 0236 Fortress 0093 Frigidaire 1597 1826 2231 Fujimaro 1498 1687 Fujimaru 1687 Fujitsu 0095 0186 0683 Fujitsu General 0009 0186 Funai 0171 0179 0180 0264 0342 Furi 0145 0264 0412 0817 Futronic 0264 0795 Ganxin 0817 GE 0021 0027 0030 0047 0051 0092 0178 0180 0451 0560 0747 1454 General 186 TV Codes Note If programming in AUX mode press 0 before entering the TV code 888 0264 0412 Accent 0009 Acer 2303 Action 0650 Addison 0092 0108 0653 1150 Aiko 0009 0216 Aim 0068 0706 0753 0805 Aiwa 0848 1910 Akai 0009 003
123. ures such as setting locks choosing a program or creating a favorites list Open and Close Menus You can open the menus in either of two ways e Press MENU on the remote control to open the Main Menu then select any of the other menus from the Main Menu e Use the following buttons on the remote control to quickly open certain features Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide Press THEMES LEFT ARROW when watching a program to open the Themes and Search menu Press BROWSE RIGHT ARROW to display the Browse Banner Press DVR to access the My Recordings List To close a menu and return to watching a program press VIEW LIVE TV Highlighting Menu Options Use the remote control ARROWS to move the onscreen highlight to menu options When you move the onscreen highlight the option turns an amber color Selecting Menu Options When you select a menu option that option takes effect right away You can select a menu option in one of two ways e Move the highlight to the menu option using the remote control ARROW buttons Then press SELECT to choose Program Guide 1 the highlighted option In the example Program Guide is Themes amp Search 2 highlighted Locks Daily Schedule e option has a number next to it press the number on ELI 4 the remote control NUMBER PAD that matches the option E rences When you use the NUMBER PAD you do not need to System Setup 6 highlight the option or press the SELECT
124. ve the latest software Put the DishHD 6121 into standby mode plugged into an outlet when you re not using it and make sure your STB is enabled to accept nightly updates see Scheduling DishHD STB Updates on page 77 QUESTIONS How dol find something to watch Refer to page 4 For more information on finding something to watch see Chapter 3 Watching T V Why are some of the channels red in the Program Guide The channels that are red in the Program Guide are those that are not currently included in your subscription If you d like to add channels go to www DishHDasia com l m looking at program information in a guide bought at the grocery store but nothing matches what s on my DishHD 612t is something wrong No DishHD programming may vary from what you ll find in a local publication For best results use the Program Guide on your DishHD 612t Chapter 1 Notes NOTES DishHD 6124 About Your DishHD 6121 e OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL e REMOTE CONTROL e USING THE ONSCREEN MENUS DISH Chapter 2 Overview OVERVIEW e This DishHD 6121 is an advanced MPEG 4 dual tuner single TV high definition HD STB with integrated digital video recorder DVR e View and record DishHD high definition HD programming e Watch one program while recording another program or record two programs simultaneously FRONT PANEL Power Turns power Infrared Sensor Select on off press Receives IR
125. wa 0000 0037 0479 Akai 0037 0053 0106 0281 0288 0315 0642 Amoisonic 0479 Anam 0037 0162 0226 0240 0278 0480 0553 0579 1037 Anam National 0162 0226 0454 1562 Awa 0037 0043 0278 0579 0642 Blaupunkt 0226 Bluewin 2243 Casio 0000 Changhong 0048 0081 Daewoo 0017 0020 0045 0046 0104 0210 0212 0278 0368 0431 0554 0561 0642 0844 Daytron 0278 Deitron 0278 Denon 0042 Digitor 0579 0642 DSE 0000 0579 0642 Emerson 0000 0035 0036 0037 0045 0061 0121 0208 0209 0211 0212 0240 0343 ESC 0020 Fujitsu 0000 0045 0052 0366 Fijitsu General 0037 Funai 0000 GE 0035 0060 0226 0240 0320 0760 General 0045 0052 0366 Reference Mitsubishi 0521 1521 NEC 0741 Nintaus 1051 1202 Olympic 1517 Omni 2105 Onkyo 0627 1417 1418 1612 1769 2147 Orion 0695 Otic 1455 Palsonic 0672 0835 Panasonic 0490 0632 0703 1362 1462 1490 1579 1641 1762 Panda 0717 1203 PDVD 1210 Philips 0503 0539 0646 0671 0854 1267 1354 2049 2056 2084 2301 2334 2434 Pioneer 0142 0525 0571 0631 0632 1571 2442 Polariod 2110 Protint 1210 1211 Qisheng 1206 Rotel 0623 Sampo 1347 Samsung 0199 0573 0820 0899 1075 2269 Sansui 0695 1051 2058 SAST 1116 1201 1207 Sharp 0630 1256 2250 Shinco 0717 Sinotec 0764 Skysonic 0766 Skyworth 0766 0898 1258 Sony 0533 0772 0864 1033 1070 1431 1516 1533 1633 2180 Superb 0855 SVA 0717 0860 1105 1191 1209 TCL 1180 1182 1186 1189 1225 1260 Teac 0571 0717 0790 2155 Telefunken 0790 Tevion 1347 Thakral 0

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