Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Over-the-Air Module MT2 EchoStar
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I MPORT ANT S AF ETY I NSTRUCTIONS • Install the Over -the-Air Module with care. Be sure not to dro p any loose parts in the openin g. • 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 allow s you to add tw o digital 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 assu me yo u have an over -the-air antenna suitable for your area already install ed in you r system. Refer to www .an tennaweb.or g 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 th e satellite recei ver m ust be covered if an OT A Module is not in stalled. Dam age to an uncovered module port is not covered by the receiver ’ s Limited Warranty . 3. Install the mod ule into th e module po rt, makin g sure the lab eling on the module is right-sid e up.
Page 5 4. Connect the cable from your over -the-air antenna to the O VER - TH E - A IR A NT ENNA I N port on the module (s ee Fi gure 3). Only one cable is needed because the module has an internal splitter to provide the dual-OT A tun er capability .
Page 6 Setting up the Receiver to Display OT A Channels 1. Using the remote control , press MENU , select System Setup , then Local Ch annels . Note : Y our Local C hannels screen may differ slightly . Figure 2. Local Chann els 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 displays in the Program G uide and o ther 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 , then Modulator Setup . Figure 3. Mod ulato r Setup 5. Under TV 1 Out , select Channel 3 or 4.
Page 9 R EMOVIN G THE OT A M ODULE Do not remove th e OT A Module unl ess 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 rece iver do es not det ect that the OT A Module is inst alled 1. The receiver will display that th e OT A Module is detected on the System Info Three screen. Us in g the DISH Net work remote control, press MENU , select System Setup , then Inst allation , then System Info .
Page 11 3. V erify the mo dule 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 ov er -the-air TV b roadcasting uses advan ced technology to deliver superb picture qu ality and CD-quali ty soun d.
Page 13 Inst allation Consid erations • Follow local, state, and National Electric Code requirements for grounding t he over -the-air antenna. • RG-6 coaxial cable is preferred for the O VER THE A IR A NTENN A I N connection. If you are diplexing the O VER THE A IR A NTENN A I N and S ATELLITE I N cables, RG-6 cable must be used.
Page 14 Limited W arranty This Limited W arra nty is a legal document. K eep it i n a safe place. Reme mber to keep your Sales Receipt for wa rranty service. W e will consider any items you return without a copy of the Proo f of Purchase to be out of warranty .
Page 15 CONDITIONAL ACCESS NUMBERS, HAS BEEN AL TERED OR REMOVED. THIS W ARRANTY SHALL ALS O BE VOID IF THE DE VICE HAS BEEN OPENED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PE RSON.
Page 16 its sole discretion determines has vo ided 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 echn olo gies L.L.C., Englewo od, Colorado 801 12 . Al l rig hts reserved. The information in these In stall ation In stru ctions may change w ithout notice. W e may i ssue revision s to tell you ab out such ch anges.
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