Dish Network Dish ViP722K - Connecting an over - the -Air Antenna

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Connecting an Over-the-Air Antenna
CONNECTING AN OVER-THE-AIR ANTENNA
If you want to receive digital local channels from an Over-The-Air (OTA) antenna in
addition to your satellite-delivered TV programming, then connect the over-the-air antenna
to your ViP® series receiver’s optional OTA tuner module, or to your TV distribution
equipment.
• The MODULE EXPANSION PORT on your receiver's back panel can be used to install an
optional, over-the-air TV tuner module which may be obtained separately. The module
adds the capability of receiving and viewing digital local programming on the nearby
TV from an over-the-air antenna. For more information about installing the optional
over-the-air tuner module, see the Over-The-Air Module Installation Instructions.
• Once the optional tuner module has been installed, connect a standard VHF/UHF
over-the-air antenna to the OVER-THE-AIR ANTENNA IN port on the back of the module.
Peel off the black sticker and affix it to the cable close to where it connects to the back
of the satellite receiver. The stickers are inside the front cover of this guide.
• A remote TV can view over-the-air digital channels from the optional module with the
receiver in either Single Mode or Dual Mode. See Dual and Single Modes on page 13.
• For remote TVs receiving programming from HOME DISTRIBUTION, the over-the-air
antenna needs to be connected to your TV distribution equipment. When adding this
connection, the FCC requires that you install appropriate equipment between the
over-the-air antenna/cable and the satellite TV receiver to prevent you from
accidentally retransmitting DISH programming (see FCC Compliance in the
Appendix). TV distribution equipment devices include coax panels, amplifiers, or
Super Home Nodes, and are available through many companies.
• You can add over-the-air channels and assign them network TV affiliations. Once you
have done this, you can access these channels via the Program Guide or Browse
Banner on your receiver in much the same way as you would satellite-delivered local
TV channels.
Note: The type of TV antenna required depends on the channels used by, and the
transmitting locations of, the local broadcast TV stations for your area. View
www.antennaweb.org or contact a professional installer to help you select a suitable
antenna.
Make sure to follow the antenna installation instructions correctly. Ground an
outdoor antenna per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable
local electrical codes.
The audio/video quality on local over-the-air digital channels depends on the
distance and terrain between the broadcaster’s transmitting station and your
home, and on the placement and quality of the over-the-air TV antenna that
you are using. If you have questions about over-the-air digital channels,
contact the local broadcasters, not DISH.