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TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN

Subject: DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF Installation Information & Special Considerations

Introduction

To prepare you for the upcoming release of the DP Plus Twin LNBF, this bulletin provides important information

about this advanced LNBF. Before doing this installation, you should know how this LNBF is used, know its

special considerations, and read the attached DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF User’s Guide. Please visit the Retailer

Website for any updates to this guide.

How It Works

• This LNBF receives the 119º West and 110º West orbital locations and delivers them to up to two

receivers. Either output port can feed on a single cable:

o A DISH Pro single-tuner receiver

o A DP Plus dual-tuner receiver with a DP Plus Separator

o A Legacy receiver (without a DISH Pro Adapter)

• A third port labeled LNB IN supports reception of a third orbital location delivered from a DISH Pro

compatible LNBF.

Special Considerations

Refer to the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF User’s Guide for detailed installation instructions and for the special

considerations below.

• DP Plus dual-tuner receivers require a software download to complete the installation. A special

download procedure is included in the user guide.

• There is a 200’ cable length limit for DISH Pro and DP Plus dual-tuner receivers with some additional

limitations as detailed in the user guide.

• When connecting a Legacy receiver, a second receiver must also be connected to power the LNBF:

o If the second receiver is DISH Pro or DP Plus, the DP Plus Twin will be fully functional.

o If the second receiver is Legacy, the LNB IN port (for a second satellite dish) cannot be used.

• Legacy receivers will recognize the DP Plus Twin as an SW64 switch – this is normal.

• The DP Plus Twin may be connected to a DP Plus 44 switch, but not to DP21 switches or DP34 switches.

• A DP Plus Separator allows a DP Plus dual-tuner receiver to be fed by a single cable – it cannot be used

to feed two single-tuner receivers.

• The DISH Player-DVR 921 cannot be installed using two cables directly connected to both DP Plus Twin

ports at this time. The 921 software will be upgraded later to add this support.

• The DISH 721 does not have support for the DP Plus Twin at this time. The 721 software will be

upgraded later to add this support.

Summary of content (25 pages)

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EchoStar Technologies Corporation 136223 T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N B U L L E T I N Subject: DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF Installation Information & Special Considerations Introduction To prepare you for the upcoming release of the DP Plus Twin LNBF, this bulletin provides important information about this advanced LNBF. Before doing this installation, you should know how this LNBF is used, know its special considerations, and read the attached DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF User’s Guide.
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DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF Installation Instructions
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Attention and Warning Symbols You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system. This 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. Marks a procedure where the following may happen: • Personal injury or death may occur. • Equipment or property may be damaged. Marks the following issues: • Important operation or maintenance instructions follow.
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Contents Introduction.....................................................................................................2 Installing with Single-Tuner Receivers and Software-Upgraded Dual-Tuner Receivers...................................................3 Installing with any Dual-Tuner Receiver .......................................................8 Installing a Second Receiver .......................................................................12 Connecting a Second Satellite Dish ...................
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Introduction The DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF features DISH Pro Plus Technology and provides reception from the 110 and 119 orbital locations. The device includes two receiver outputs and one input from an additional DISH Pro Single, DISH Pro Dual, or a DISH Network bandstacked FSS LNBF supporting a third orbital location.
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Installing with Single-Tuner Receivers and Software-Upgraded Dual-Tuner Receivers The following instructions describe how to install the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF on a DISH 500 antenna with DISH Pro and Legacy single-tuner receivers and with DISH Pro Plus dual-tuner receivers that have upgraded software, as shown in Table 1. For dual-tuner receivers that do not have upgraded software, you must instead use the instructions in Installing with any Dual-Tuner Receiver starting on page 8. Table 1.
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b. Connect and power both receivers before running Check Switch. Cable Limitations • • Only RG-6 coaxial cables rated for 950 to 2150 MHz can be used in this installation. Do not use existing cables such as RG-59. These other cables may cause signal loss. Also, be sure that any outdoor connections are made using waterproof F-connectors.
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Figure 3. Attaching DISH Pro Plus Twin with Screws Install the satellite receiver(s) using the user's guide that came with your receiver(s). Direct connect the RG-6 coaxial cable from the LNBF’s PORT 1 to a peaking meter. Peak the dish for the strongest possible signal on the 119W satellite signal. Connect the cable from LNBF PORT 1 to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN connection(s) referring to Table 2 on page 3. a.
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Figure 4. DISH Pro Plus Installation Summary • The summary screen below is similar to what should be shown for a Legacy receiver connected to the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF. Make sure the summary screen shows reception from both 110W and 119W satellites on all available satellite tuners. If not, consult your receiver user's guide to re-peak your DISH 500 as needed. Note that the DP Plus Twin will be identified as SW64. This is OK and does not indicate a problem. Figure 5.
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Figure 6.
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Installing with any Dual-Tuner Receiver These instructions describe how to install the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF on a DISH 500 antenna with any dual-tuner DISH Network satellite receiver such as DISH 322, DISH Player-DVR 522, DISH 721 (supported with a future version of software), and DISH Player-DVR 921. Use these instructions if you do not have the upgraded software on the dual-tuner receivers listed on page 3. Refer to Figure 8 on page 11 while completing these instructions.
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- If you are connecting a Legacy receiver (no DISH Pro or DISH Pro Plus label), RG-6 cable length must be 150 feet or less to the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF. Cable length between the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF and a connected compatible LNBF must be 80 feet or less. Tighten all indoor coaxial cable connections to the receiver only by hand. If you use a wrench, you may over-tighten the connections and damage your equipment.
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Exit the Point Dish/Signal screen and follow your receiver user's guide instructions for taking a receiver software upgrade. If exiting the Point Dish/Signal screen does not start the upgrade process as described in the receiver user's guide, then, turn off the receiver for at least 20 minutes to allow the receiver to take a software upgrade. After the receiver has completed taking the software upgrade, go to the Point Dish/Signal screen.
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Figure 8.
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Installing a Second Receiver Install another receiver to the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF completing one of the following: • • For single-tuner receivers and software-upgraded dual-tuner receivers, refer to the instructions that start on page 3. Skip the steps to install and peak the DISH 500. For any dual-tuner receiver, refer to the instructions that start on page 8. Skip the steps to install and peak the DISH 500.
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Select Check Switch or Switch and then select either Check or Test to run Check Switch. When the Check Switch procedure finishes, you should see a summary screen similar to one of those shown in Figures 9 and 10. • The summary screen in Figure 9 is similar to what should be shown for DISH Pro and DISH Pro Plus receivers connected to the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF. Make sure the summary screen shows reception from 110W and 119W satellites and the third satellite location on all available satellite tuners.
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Figure 11.
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Connecting to a Switch The DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF can be connected to a DISH Pro Plus 44 switch to provide 119W and 110W satellite signals to the switch. When used this way, LNBF PORT 1 will default to the 119W position and LNBF PORT 2 will default to the 110W position. The LNBF port marked LNB IN is not used and will not provide any signal to the switch.
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Wiring Diagrams Example: If you have a Legacy receiver attached 150 feet from a DISH Pro Plus Twin and a Single LNBF 50 feet from the DPP Twin, then the DP or DP Plus receiver must be within 150 feet of the DPP Twin. The cable length between the DPP Twin and the Single LNBF is limited to 50 feet because the maximum distance between the Legacy receiver and the Single LNBF is 200 feet.
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Figure 14. DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF, DISH Pro Plus Separator, and a DISH Pro Plus Receiver Figure 15.
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Troubleshooting Tables When you run Check Switch, you do not see “DPP Twin” identified as a device or LNBF on a DISH Pro Plus or DISH Pro receiver. Instead, all you see are Xs. Possible Reason What to Do • The DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF may not be properly connected. • Check all the connections in your system and run Check Switch again. • The cables between the receiver and the farthest LNBF may be longer than 200’ for DISH Pro or DISH Pro Plus receivers or 150’ for Legacy receivers.
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When you run Check Switch, you see “DPP Twin” identified as the device or LNBF but you have signal confirmed from only one satellite. Possible Reason What to Do • • If the Check Switch Summary Screen shows “119W” on Dish Input 2, you need to point your dish 9 degrees to the east and repoint it for the strongest possible signal. • If the Check Switch Summary Screen shows “110W” on Dish Input 1, you need to point the dish 9 degrees to the west and repoint it for the strongest possible signal.
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Radio Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifying this receiver may void your authority to use the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Copyright Notice Copyright © 2004 EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Englewood, Colorado 80112. All rights reserved. The information in these Installation Guide may change without notice. We may issue revisions to tell you about such changes. Please send comments or questions about this Installation Guide to: Technical Publications, EchoStar Technologies Corporation, 94 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood, Colorado 80112. Part Number: 136164 Printed in the United States of America.
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