EchoStar DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...d 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 ...

Page 2: ...DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF Installation Instructions ...

Page 3: ...ings 4 Follow all instructions Keep the following in mind when you install the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF Before you drill any holes in your building make sure there are no wires or pipes near the holes Install the equipment in accordance with the local building and electrical codes If you aren t sure call a licensed building inspector or electrician for help Never install the satellite dish near pow...

Page 4: ... 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 12 Connecting to a Switch 15 Wiring Diagrams 16 Troubleshooting Tables 18 Radio Interference 20 ...

Page 5: ...bel receiver without a DISH Pro Adapter However an additional satellite receiver must also be installed as follows For 110W 119W reception only a second operating satellite receiver must be connected to provide power to the LNBF For 110W 119W reception plus satellite reception from an additional compatible LNBF a DISH Pro or DISH Pro Plus receiver must also be installed to provide power to the LNB...

Page 6: ...layer DVR 522 L059 or later or current download DISH 721 Supported with a future version of software DISH Player DVR 921 L052 or later or current download Future DISH Pro Plus Dual Tuner Receivers All Locate and install the DISH 500 antenna using the instructions that came with the dish or satellite receiver Run RG 6 coaxial cables from the receiver location s to the DISH 500 antenna using Table 2...

Page 7: ...th 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 Tighten all outdoor cable connections up to 30 inch pounds maximum to ensure seal against moisture Damage caused by over tightening is not covered b...

Page 8: ...re installing a Legacy receiver in this step you must have a second satellite receiver powered on and connected to PORT 2 of the LNBF to complete this installation Plug in and turn on the satellite receiver and TV The Point Dish Signal screen should be displayed if not you can open this screen on most receivers by pressing MENU on the remote and selecting System Setup Installation then Point Dish ...

Page 9: ...ct OK or Done to exit the Installation Summary screen The Point Dish Signal screen should be displayed Make sure the signal strength bar is green and locked for the 119W and 110W satellites Note If the signal strength bar is not green and locked toggle the transponder number up one and then back down one Exit the Point Dish screen and follow your receiver user s guide instructions for taking a rec...

Page 10: ...Page7 Figure 6 Installing the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF with Upgraded Software ...

Page 11: ...he software upgrade is completed the following measures are no longer needed for future receiver operation Cable length must be shortened to 100 feet maximum Temporarily install RG 6 cabling with solid copper center conductor up to 200 feet between the receiver to the DP Plus Twin Download the receiver software using an LNBF other than the DP Plus Twin or prior to coming to the installation site R...

Page 12: ...eak the dish for the strongest possible signal on the 119W satellite signal Connect a single cable from the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF PORT 1 to the LNB port on a DISH Pro compliant splitter not a DISH Pro Plus Separator Then connect two cables from the receiver ports on the DISH Pro compliant splitter to SATELLITE IN 1 and 2 ports on the receiver This DISH Pro splitter in this installation is used o...

Page 13: ...pliant splitter Either connect both receiver SATELLITE IN connections to LNBF PORT 1 and 2 or install a DISH Pro Plus Separator Figure 14 on page 17 as follows a Connect a cable from the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF output PORT 1 or PORT 2 to the DISH Pro Plus Separator INPUT b Connect cables between the receiver SATELLITE IN 1 and SATELLITE IN 2 to PORTS 1 and 2 respectively on the DISH Pro Plus Separ...

Page 14: ...Page11 Figure 8 Installing the DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF on any DISH Network Receiver ...

Page 15: ...n LNBF Cabling must meet Cable Limitations identified below 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 Refer to Figure 13 on page 16 and the following for cable length limitation...

Page 16: ...na as needed Also confirm the LNBF is correctly identified as a DP Plus Twin Figure 9 DISH Pro Plus Installation Summary The summary screen in Figure 10 is similar to what should be shown for a Legacy 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 If not...

Page 17: ...Page 14 Figure 11 Connecting a Second Satellite Dish ...

Page 18: ...l not provide any signal to the switch To complete this installation install the DP Plus Twin LNBF first using these instructions then install the DP Plus 44 Switch using instructions which come with the switch Figure 12 shows an installation example Note The DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF is NOT compatible with the DISH Pro 34 switch in any installation Do not install these devices together in any syste...

Page 19: ... 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 If the cable length between the Legacy receiver and the DPP Twin was only 120 feet then the Single LNBF could be extended to the 80 feet max from the DPP Twin LNBF The DP DPP receiver to the DPP Twin separation wou...

Page 20: ...ure 14 DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF DISH Pro Plus Separator and a DISH Pro Plus Receiver Figure 15 DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF DISH Pro LNBF One DISH Pro Plus Separator One DISH Pro Plus Receiver and One DISH Pro Receiver ...

Page 21: ...have a switch in the system Remove any switches and run Check Switch You may have a DISH Pro splitter installed Replace with a DISH Pro Plus Separator Your receiver may need a software upgrade Refer to the user s guide that came with your receiver for information on taking a software upgrade You have only one operating Legacy receiver connected to the system You must have another satellite receive...

Page 22: ...oint it for the strongest possible signal Make sure the skew setting is correct for a DISH 500 installation at your Zip Code Run Check Switch Possible Reason What to Do Cable to the second dish is disconnected Check all the connections in your system and run Check Switch again The third satellite is from a DISH Network bandstacked FSS LNBF Some older Legacy receivers cannot receive programming fro...

Page 23: ...accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of t...

Page 24: ...allation Guide to Technical Publications EchoStar Technologies Corporation 94 Inverness Terrace East Englewood Colorado 80112 Part Number 136164 Printed in the United States of America DISH Network is a registered trademark of EchoStar Satellite L L C For information about DISH Network please visit our web site at www dishnetwork com We acknowledge all product names trade names or corporate names ...

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