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2 DISH Pro Plus 44 Multi-Dish Switch Inst allation Guide[...]

3 Import ant Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Use only attachments/acces sories specified by the manufacturer . 6. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Keep safety in mind while installing the DISH Pro Plus 44 Switch. In this guide, the fo llowing[...]

4 Note to Sate llite TV System Installe r : This reminder is provided to call the satellite TV system i nstaller ’ s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for pro per grounding and, in particular , specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sy stem of the building as cl[...]

5 Content s Introduction .................... ............................... .................. 6 Features ..................... ................................ ...................... 6 Installation Instructions .. ......... ............................... ......... 7 Mounting and Connecting the Switch .......................... 7 Run Check Switc[...]

6 Introduction This guide explains how to install the DISH Pro Plus 44 Multi-Dish Switch. Y ou should use this guide along with the Installation Instructions provided in your receiver user ’ s guide. Features A DISH Pro Plus 44 switch allows you to receive signals from up to four DISH Networ k™ satellites, and route these signals to as many as [...]

7 Inst allation Instructions The following instructions assum e you have already installed and pointed your dish(es) for the strongest possible signal, have run Check Switch, and have allowed the receiver to take a software upgrade. If not, you must complete the dish installation using the instructio ns which came with the dish and receiver before [...]

8 Note : The DISH Pro Plus 44 sw itch can be installed inside or outside your home or building. Note : Mount the switch so that the dish connections are horizontal (as shown in Figure 1), and put drip loops in all coaxial cables. This help s prevent water from dripping into switch connections. The switch is UL approved to take the place of a ground[...]

9 Figure 1. Mounting the Switch 2. Connect the coaxial cables from the LNBFs in your system to the ports on the switch labeled T O D ISH (see also the wiring diagrams that begin on page 17). Note : Y ou can only connect to LNBFs marked with the DISH Pro logo, DISH Pro Plus logo, or those used with a SuperDISH.[...]

10 Note : Receiver models 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, JVC D-VHS, 7100, and 7200 cannot receive satellite signals connected to the T O D ISH P ORT f . Therefore, connect LNBFs for the three satellite locations you want these models to receive on T O D IS H Ports c through e . It is recommended that FSS LNBFs be connected to P ORT f since the recei[...]

11 4. Connect the cables from the rece iver ’ s back panel S ATELLITE I N port(s) to the T O R ECEIVER S ATELLITE I N port of the power inserter installed in the previous step, or to switch ports d through f labeled T O R ECEIVER S ATELLITE I N . Note : If installing a DISH Pro Plus two-tuner receiver using a single cable, install a DISH Pro Plus[...]

12 Run Check Switch After you have connected your switch to the LNBFs and receivers in the system, you will need to run Check Switch on each receiver in your system , one at a time. Follow these instructions for each receiver: 1. Open the Point Dish/Signal Stren gth screen. See your DISH Network satellite receiver user ’ s guide for instructions.[...]

13 2. Select Check Switch or T est , depending on your receiver model. The Check Switch screen will open. Select Check or T est , depending on your receive r model. 3. The Check Switch procedure will ru n. When it finishes, you will see an Inst allation Summary screen. • For DISH Pro and DISH Pro Plus receivers, this screen should identify the in[...]

14 • For non-DISH Pro receiver mo dels 2800, 3900, 4900, and 6000, th is screen should identify the installed switc h as an SW21 4Sat . Y ou should see all of the satellites received by your sy st em on the Satellite line, and the words Even and Odd under the Dish Input numbers. Y ou should also see the message Satellite reception verified . Figu[...]

15 • For non-DISH Pro receiver mo dels 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, JVC D-VHS, 7100, and 7200, this screen should identify the installed switch as an SW21 4Sat . Y ou should see all of the satellites received by your system from switch ports c through e (except FSS satellites) on the Satellite line, and the words Even and Odd under the Dish Inpu[...]

16 4. If you do not see the info rmation as described in step 3 of this procedure, you will need to check all cables and switches, and then run Check Switch again. Select Det ails for information that ma y be helpful in trouble- shooting the problem or in reporting it to the DISH Network Customer Service Center . Adding More Switches Y ou can insta[...]

17 Wiring Diagrams Figure 6. DISH Pro Plus 44 Connect ions The wiring diagram in this Guide omit cable drip loops and grounding fo r clarity. Make sure to use drip loops, and to ground the system per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local electrical codes.[...]

18 Figure 7. Additional DISH Pro Plus 44 Switches[...]

19 Limited W arranty This warranty extends only to th e orig inal user of the DISH Network DISH Pro Plus 44 Switch (“you,” “your”) and is limited to the purchase price of the switch. EchoS tar T echnologies Corpor ation and its affiliated companies (“we,” “our ,” “us”) warrant this switch control against defe cts in materials or[...]

20 REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY . WE S HALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON THIS DEVICE, NOR FOR ANY INCIDE NT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF , OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS DEVICE. UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES [...]

21 Advance Exchange Program The Advance Exchange Program al lows you to have replacement equipment shipped immediately to you (depending upon where you live, it could take three to five business days ). Along with replac ement equipment, you will receive a prepaid shipping labe l and inst ructions on how to return the defective equipment. The shipp[...]

22 Post Receipt Exchange Program Y ou may choose to ship the equipment to us at your cost. T o provide faster service, upon receipt of your equipmen t you will be shippe d a replacement. Y our original equipment will not be available for return. The equipment you return will be checke d to verify whether it is covered under this warranty . If the d[...]

23 If Y ou Need Help Review this Guide. Call the DISH Networ k Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474). Have the date of purchas e and your customer account number ready . A Representative will assist you. The Representati ve will try to troubleshoot any problem you may be ha ving. He or she also will check whether the switch is co vered u[...]

24 FCC Rules Note : This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in stallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,[...]

25 Copyright © 2004. EchoS tar T echnologies Corporati on, Englewood, Colorado 801 12. All rights reserved. The information in this Guide may change without notice. Revisions may be issued to tell you about such changes. Y ou should address comments or questions about this Guide to T e chnical Publications, EchoS tar T echnologies Corporation, 94 [...]