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Chapter 1
Introduction
WELCOME TO THE DISH NETWORK
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DISH INTERACTIVE
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Congratulations on choosing the DISH Network. You are about to
experience the excitement and convenience of Digital Broadcast Satellite
(DBS) service. DBS delivers the very best in picture and sound quality.
And the DISH Network consistently delivers state-of-the-art, satellite-
delivered products and services — with high performance, ease of
operation and a wide variety of entertainment options.
Your new receiver supports DISH Interactive, an exciting new feature that
lets you interact with your TV to obtain weather forecasts. In the future,
DISH Interactive may even allow you to buy products associated with the
shows you watch, participate in selected programs, and enjoy many other
advanced features.
ABOUT SATELLITE TELEVISION
Satellite television uses a satellite in a stationary orbit over the Earth to
deliver television and audio programming. This type of orbit enables the
satellite to stay aligned over one place on the surface of the Earth.
Once the satellite dish is aimed at the satellite, the dish does not have to
move to follow it.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
For more information on any specific feature or function, read Chapter 3,
Using The System.
For information on assembling and installing a satellite system, read
Chapter 4, Installation Instructions.
You can look up information on specific topics in the Table of Contents or
Index.
If you have a problem operating the system or receive an error message,
use the Trouble-Shooting Tables beginning on page 95.