Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MT2 EchoStar
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I MPORT ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS • Install the Over-the-Air Module with care. Be sure not to drop any loose parts in the opening. • Do not insert anything into the opening on the receiver other than the Over-the-Air Module. • Be aware that there may be parts or areas of the receiver inside the opening that are warm.
T ABLE OF C ONTENT S Page 1 I NTRODUCTION ............................. ................2 I NSTALLATION AND S ETUP ...........................2 Installation Considerations .............. ............. 2 Installing the MT2 Module .. .............. ....
Page 2 I NTRODUCTION The MT2 Over-the-Air (OT A) Module allows you to add tw o dig ital over-the -air tuners to your satellite receiver . This provides the ability to integrate over-the-air channels in to the on-screen Program Guide of compatible receivers for seamle ss viewing by both the TV1 and TV2 viewers.
Page 3 • These instructions assume you have an over-the-air antenna suitable for your area already installed in your system . Refer to www .an tennaweb.org or a local retailer for assistance in choosing and peaking an over-the-air antenna. Inst alling the MT2 Module 1.
Page 4 The module port on the back of the satellite receiver m ust be covered if an OT A Module is not installed. Dam age to an uncovered module port is not covered by the receiver’ s Limited Warranty . 3. Install the mod ule into the modul e port, making sure the lab eling on the module is right-side up.
Page 5 4. Connect the cable from your over-the-air antenna to the O VER - TH E - A IR A NTENNA I N port on the module (see Fi gure 3). Only one cable is needed because the module has an internal splitter to prov ide the dual-OT A tuner capabil ity . Figure 3.
Page 6 Setting up the Receiver to Display OT A Channels 1. Using the remote control, press MENU , select System Setup , then Local Channels . Note : Y our Local Channels screen may differ slightly . Figure 2. Local Channels Screen 2. Scan for channels by selecting Scan Locals .
Page 7 6. Select a channel and then select Edit Name to change the way the channel name disp lays in the Program Guide and other channel lists. Y ou can rename only one channel at a time. 7. Use the on-screen keyboard t o enter the channel name. 8. Select Done when you are finished making changes.
Page 8 a similar name. Refer to your TV’ s User Guide for help locating this connection. 4. Using the satellite receiver’ s remote control, press MENU , select System Setup , Inst allation , th en Modulator Setup . Figure 3. Modulato r Setup 5. Under TV1 Out, select Channel 3 or 4.
Page 9 R EMOVING THE OT A M ODULE Do not remove the OT A Mod ule unless necessary as you will no longer be able to tune to your over-the-air channels if the module is removed.
Page 10 T ROUBLESHOOTING The receiver do es not detect t hat the OT A Module is installed 1. The receiver will display that th e OT A Module is detected on the System Info Three screen. Us ing the DISH Network rem ote control, press MENU , select System Setup , then Installation , then System Info .
Page 11 3. V erify the module is installed correctly . Refer to the instructions on page 3. 4. V erify that the antenna is inst alled correctly and peaked for the desired channels.
Page 12 A BOUT O VER - THE -A IR TV B ROADCAST S Over-the -air TV signals are broad cast by local TV stations from a transmitter tower , and are received us ing an indoor or outdoor antenna. Digital over-the-air TV broadcast ing uses advanced techno logy to deliver superb picture quality and CD-q uali ty sound.
Page 13 Inst allation Considerat ions • Follow local, state, and National Electric Code requirements for grounding the over-the-air antenna. • RG-6 coaxial cable is preferred for the O VER THE A IR A NTE NNA I N connection. If you are diplexing the O VER THE A IR A NTE NNA I N and S ATELLITE I N cables, RG-6 cable must be used.
Page 14 Limited W arranty This Limited W arranty is a legal document. K eep it in a safe place. Remember to keep your Sales Receipt for warranty service. W e will consider any items you return without a copy of the Proof of Purcha se to be out of warranty .
Page 15 CONDITIONAL ACCESS NUMBERS, HAS BEEN AL T ERED OR REMOVED. THIS W ARRANTY SHALL ALSO BE VOID IF THE DEVICE HAS BEEN OPENED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON.
Page 16 its sole discretion determines has voided the warranty , or makes the equipment unrepairable, your billing account or credit card will be ch arged the market price of the replacement.
Page 17 Copyright © 2008. EchoStar T echnologies L.L.C ., Englewood, Colorado 80112. All rights reserved. The information in these Inst all ation Instru ctions may change without notice. W e may issue revisions to te ll you about such changes. Send any comments or questions about th ese Installation Instructions to: techpubs@echostar.
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