Philips Electronics Singapore RC188EC RF REMOTE CONTROL User Manual safety legal
Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd RF REMOTE CONTROL safety legal
Contents
- 1. USERS MANUAL
- 2. users manual
USERS MANUAL
Warning and Attention 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.
For Your Safety
Important Software Notice
As with all software controlled products, unexpected behavior could arise if the user tries to perform operations in a non-
routine manner. This product, like almost any other high tech product, is subject to bugs and hence EchoStar CANNOT
AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT ALL FEATURES, SUCH AS PARENTAL CONTROL, WILL WORK
AS INTENDED UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. EchoStar endeavors to improve such conditions and will periodically
download improvements.
In compliance with the terms of the GNU Public License (GPL), EchoStar is making some source code available to the
public to download from www.echostar.com.
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2007 EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Englewood, Colorado 80112. All rights reserved.
The information in this guide may change without notice. We may issue revisions to tell you about such changes.
Please send comments or questions about this guide to: Technical Publications, EchoStar Technologies Corporation, 94 Inverness Terrace
East, Englewood, Colorado 80112.
Part Number: 153532
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 website at
www.dishnetwork.com.
We acknowledge all product names, trade names, or corporate names we mention in this packet to be the proprietary property of the
registered owners.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
applicance.
Do not try to open the case of the receiver. There is risk of electrical shock, which may cause damage to
the receiver and/or personal injury or death to you. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the receiver.
Opening the receiver case or making unauthorized changes will void the warranty.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
Note to Satellite TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the satellite TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40
of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
•Operate the receiver using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Unplug the receiver power
cord by gripping the power plug, not the cord.
•Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords; this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
•Never insert objects of any kind into the receiver through openings, as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
•Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing the antenna, take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them can
be fatal.
•Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage,
and will void the Limited Warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.
Proper Care of Your Equipment
•Always handle the satellite receiver carefully. Excessive shock and vibration can damage the hard drive.
•Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning.
•Always turn the receiver off, unplug it and let it sit for at least 30 seconds before moving it.
•The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the receiver manufacturer will void the Limited Warranty.
•Do not place the receiver in an enclosure (such as a cabinet) without proper ventilation.
•Do not stack the receiver on top of or below other electronic devices as this can cause heat build-up and vibration.
•Do not install the receiver in any area where the temperature can be less than 40°F or more than 113°F. If the receiver
is cold to the touch, do not plug it in immediately. Let it sit unplugged at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before
plugging it in.
•Use an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. During an electrical storm or when the receiver
is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, disconnect the lines
between the receiver and the antenna, and disconnect the telephone line. This will provide additional protection against
damage caused by lightning or power line surges.
On some TVs, the presence of fixed images for extended periods of time may cause them to be permanently
imprinted on the screen. Consult your TV user guide for information on whether this is a problem for your TV, what
operating/viewing restrictions apply to avoid this problem, and associated TV warranty coverage.
Satellite Dish
Coaxial Cable
from Satellite Dish
Electric Service Equipment
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art. 250, Part H)
Antenna Discharge
Unit
Ground Clamp
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty is a legal document. Keep it in a safe place. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for warranty
service! Any items returned without a copy of the Proof of Purchase will be considered out of warranty.
What the Warranty Covers
This warranty extends only to the original user of the equipment and is limited to the purchase price of each part. EchoStar
Technologies Corporation and its affiliated companies (“EchoStar”) warrant this system against defects in materials or
workmanship as follows:
•Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase, if EchoStar determines that the equipment is
defective subject to the limitations of this warranty, it will be replaced at no charge for labor. EchoStar warrants any such
work done against defects in materials or workmanship for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.
•Parts: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase, EchoStar will supply, at no charge, new or
re-manufactured parts in exchange for parts determined to be defective subject to the limitations of this warranty.
EchoStar warrants any such replacement parts against defects in materials or workmanship for the remaining part of the
original warranty period. Note: “Parts” means items included in this package, which may include the satellite dish
assembly, receiver, LNBF, remote control, or dish mounting hardware. It does not include other parts purchased
separately.
What the Warranty Does Not Cover
•This warranty does not cover installation of the system. If applicable, such installation will be warranted under a
separate installation agreement.
•This warranty does not cover consumer instruction, physical setup or adjustment of any consumer electronic devices,
remote control batteries, signal reception problems, loss of use of the system, or unused programming charges due to
system malfunction.
•This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, damage due to lightning, electrical or telephone line surges, battery
leakage, fire, flood, or other acts of Nature, accident, misuse, abuse, repair or alteration by other than authorized factory
service, use of accessories not recommended by the receiver manufacturer, negligence, commercial or institutional
use, or improper or neglected maintenance.
•This warranty does not cover equipment sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, shipping and handling, removal or
reinstallation, shipping damage if the equipment was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed, nor equipment
purchased, serviced, or operated outside the continental United States of America.
Legal Limitations
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. ECHOSTAR SHALL NOT
BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS SYSTEM, NOR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SYSTEM. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
ECHOSTAR'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THIS SYSTEM. EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS SYSTEM IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
ECHOSTAR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO HONOR THIS WARRANTY IF ECHOSTAR DETERMINES ANY
OF THE ABOVE EXCEPTIONS TO HAVE CAUSED THIS SYSTEM NOT TO HAVE PERFORMED PROPERLY. THIS
WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF ANY FACTORY-APPLIED IDENTIFICATION MARK, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO SERIAL OR CONDITIONAL ACCESS NUMBERS, HAS BEEN ALTERED OR REMOVED. THIS WARRANTY SHALL
ALSO BE VOID IF THE RECEIVER HAS BEEN OPENED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON.
If You Need Assistance
1 Call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474). Have the date of purchase and either your customer
account number, the receiver conditional access number, or the receiver model number ready. Display the Important
System Information menu to find these numbers.
2 A Customer Service Representative will assist you.
3 If the Representative determines you should return any equipment, you will be directed to call a Return Authorization
representative. Before shipping any equipment, you must talk to a Return Authorization representative and must obtain
a Return Authorization (RA) number.
4 You will be given the appropriate address for which to return your equipment. Whether under warranty or not, you will be
responsible for the cost of shipping back the defective equipment. For faster service, see the Advance Exchange
Program below.
5 Returned equipment must be packaged properly, using either the original shipping materials or the packaging in which
the replacement equipment is shipped. Include a copy of the Bill of Sale. Any items returned without a copy of the Proof
of Purchase will be considered out of warranty. Follow the instructions given to you by the Customer Service
Representative.
6 Write the RA number in large, clearly visible characters on the outside of the shipping box that you use to return the
equipment. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside
of the box will be returned to you at your expense.
Advance Exchange Program
The Advance Exchange Program allows you to have replacement equipment shipped immediately to you (depending
upon where you live, it could take three to five business days). Along with replacement equipment, you will receive a
prepaid shipping label and instructions on how to return the defective equipment. The shipping charge, for receiving
replacement equipment and returning the defective equipment, is a one-time fee based on EchoStar's competitive bulk
shipping rates (additional charges may apply outside of the continental US). This fee will be charged to your billing
account or your valid credit card. If you do not ship the defective equipment to EchoStar within ten days after receiving the
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replacement, your billing account or credit card will be charged the market price of the replacement. If you return the
defective equipment after ten days, you will receive a full refund less an administrative fee.
If your equipment is out of warranty and can be repaired your billing account or credit card will be charged the standard
repair fee for the replacement. If damage to the defective equipment is found, which EchoStar in its sole discretion
determines has voided the warranty, or makes the equipment unrepairable, billing account or credit card will be charged
the market price of the replacement.
Post Receipt Exchange Program
You may choose to ship the equipment to us at your cost. To provide faster service, upon receipt of your equipment you will
be shipped a replacement. Your original equipment will not be available for return.
The equipment you return will be checked to verify whether it is covered under this warranty. If the defective equipment is
covered under this warranty, it will be replaced and shipped back to you at no additional cost (additional charges may apply
outside of the continental US).
If your equipment is out of warranty and can be repaired your billing account or credit card will be charged the standard
repair fee for the replacement. If damage to the defective equipment is found, which EchoStar in its sole discretion
determines has voided the warranty, or makes the equipment unrepairable, your billing account or credit card will be
charged the market price of the replacement.
Accessory Warranty
An accessory is any DISH Network branded equipment, displaying the DISH Network logo, excluding the receiver, cables
and hookups, and non-mechanical components. A one-year warranty becomes effective upon the activation of the DISH
system or date of purchase, if bought separately. A proof of purchase is required to verify the purchase date. If an
accessory has an expired warranty, no exchange will be issued. You may purchase replacement accessories from DISH
Network or your local retailer.
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER AGREEMENT
Thank you for choosing DISH Network as your television service provider. DISH Network is happy to answer any questions
you may have and to provide you with technical and other customer support. You may contact us 24 hours a day, any day
of the year, by any of the following means:
Phone: 1 (800) 333-DISH (3474)
Email: feedback@customermail.dishnetwork.com
Mail: DISH NETWORK CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
P.O. BOX 9033
LITTLETON, CO 80160
Website:www.dishnetwork.com
To view this Residential Customer Agreement (the "Agreement") in Spanish, please visit our website at
www.dishnetwork.com or call us at 1 (800) 333-DISH and we will send you a copy. Para ver este Acuerdo en español por
favor visite www.dishnetwork.com o llame al 1(800)333-DISH y le enviaremos una copia. "DISH Network" is a trademark
of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. For purposes of this Agreement and any customer agreement(s) applicable to the
promotion(s) pursuant to which you are receiving Services and/or Equipment, "DISH Network", "we" or "us" shall mean
EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. or, where applicable under the particular circumstances, third party billing agents, and "you" or
"your" refer to you, the DISH Network subscriber.
THIS RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER AGREEMENT DESCRIBES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH DISH
NETWORK WILL PROVIDE ITS SERVICES TO YOU. THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNTIL CHANGED OR
REPLACED. IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING DISH NETWORK CUSTOMER AND DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS, OR ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO, OR REPLACEMENT OF, THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS,
PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY AND WE WILL AT OUR OPTION CANCEL YOUR SERVICES OR ALLOW YOU TO
CONTINUE TO RECEIVE YOUR SERVICES UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR IMMEDIATELY PRIOR
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER AGREEMENT. IF YOU ARE A NEW DISH NETWORK CUSTOMER, YOUR ACTIVATION
OF A DISH NETWORK ACCOUNT AND RECEIPT OF DISH NETWORK SERVICES SHALL CONSTITUTE YOUR
ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL BE LEGALLY BINDING UPON YOU.
IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING DISH NETWORK CUSTOMER, WE WILL NOTIFY YOU OF ANY CHANGES TO, OR
REPLACEMENT OF, THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND YOUR CONTINUED RECEIPT OF
DISH NETWORK SERVICES FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF SUCH NOTICE SHALL CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE
OF SUCH CHANGED OR REPLACED TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND THEY WILL BE LEGALLY BINDING ON YOU.
1. THE DISH NETWORK SERVICE
A. Services Defined. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Services" shall mean all video, audio, interactive and other
programming services and all other services that are currently available from DISH Network (whether subscription based,
pay-per-view based or otherwise) and that we may provide to consumers in the future.
B. Changing Your Programming Selection. Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement or the customer agreement(s), if
any, applicable to the promotion(s) pursuant to which you are receiving Services and/or Equipment, you may change your
programming selection at any time by notifying us. A fee may apply to such changes ("Transaction Fee"). In addition (and
without limitation), you may be charged a monthly fee ("Service Access Fee") if you fail to subscribe to one of the following
DISH Network basic programming packages: America's Top 60, America's Top 120, America's Top 180, Great Wall TV
Package, DISH Latino, DISH Latino Dos DISH Latino Max, America's "Everything" Pak, Latino "Everything" Pak, or any of
their successor packages. Some Services are only available if you purchase and maintain a minimum level of
programming.
C. Programming Availability. Certain Services transmitted by us, including but not limited to some subscription Services,
sporting events and broadcast network Services, may be blacked out in your area of reception. If you circumvent or
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attempt to circumvent any of these blackouts, you may be subject to legal action. You must be at least 18 years of age, or
the applicable age of majority where you reside, in order to receive adult-oriented programming services.
D. Ordering Pay-Per-View. You may order DISH Network special events and pay-per-view Services by using your on-
screen Program Guide and remote control unit to select the movies and other events we offer. To receive the full
functionality of DISH Network pay-per-view Services, your DISH Network receiver must be connected to a land-based
telephone line. You may also order DISH Network special events and pay-per-view Services by calling the following toll
free number: 1-877-DISH-PPV (3474-778) and using our automated system or speaking with a live operator at one of our
Customer Service Centers. A fee will apply for using our automated system ("Pay-Per-View Automated Fee") or calling
one of our Customer Service Centers ("Pay-Per-View Live Operator Fee").
E. Private Home Viewing Only. DISH Network provides Services to you solely for your private home viewing, use and
enjoyment. You agree that no Services provided to you will be viewed in areas open to the public or in commercial
establishments. Services may not be rebroadcast, nor performed, nor may admission be charged for listening to or
viewing any Services. If we later determine that you utilized your Equipment (or sold, leased or otherwise gave
possession of such equipment to a third party who you knew or reasonably should have known intended to use it) to
permit the viewing of Services in a commercial establishment or any other area open to the public, we may disconnect
your Services and in addition to all other applicable fees, you agree to pay us the difference between the price actually
paid for Services and the full commercial rate for such Services, regardless of whether we have or had the rights to
distribute such Services in a commercial establishment.
F. Additional Tuners and Receivers. We may allow you to place additional receivers on your account in our sole
discretion. Each additional receiver will be authorized to receive the same Services as your initial receiver. This option is
only available if your initial DISH Network receiver and all additional receiver(s) are located at the same residence and are
continuously connected to your same land-based telephone line. Unless otherwise specified in the customer
agreement(s), if any, applicable to the promotion(s) pursuant to which you are receiving Services and/or Equipment, DISH
Network will charge you a monthly additional outlet programming access fee ("Additional Outlet Programming Access
Fee") for each tuner activated on your account beyond the first. If you desire to receive Services at two different residential
locations, you must open a separate account for each location. You agree that you will not directly or indirectly use a
single account for the purpose of authorizing Services for multiple DISH Network receivers that are not all located in the
same residence and connected to your same land-based telephone line. If we later determine that you did, we may
disconnect your Services and, in addition to all other applicable fees, you agree to pay us the difference between the
amounts actually received by us and the full retail price for the Services authorized for each DISH Network receiver on
your account.
G. Changes in Services Offered. We reserve the right to add, delete, rearrange and/or change any and all programming,
programming packages and other Services that we offer, and our prices and fees related to such programming,
programming packages and Services at any time, including without limitation during any term agreement period to which
you have agreed under the terms and conditions of any other agreement with DISH Network. If a change affects you, we
will provide you notice of such change and its effective date. In the event that we delete, rearrange or change any
programming, programming packages or other Services, you understand and agree that we have no obligation to replace
or supplement any programming, programming packages or other Services previously offered that have been deleted,
rearranged or otherwise changed. You further understand and agree that you will not be entitled to any refund because of
a deletion, rearrangement or change in the contents of any programming, programming packages, or other Services
previously offered.
H. Multi-Month Subscriptions. For multi-month subscriptions, you may downgrade your Services only at your time of
renewal. You may not downgrade your Services during the term of a multi-month subscription.
2. BILLING POLICIES AND PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES
A. You agree to pay all amounts billed for Services and to pay all taxes, fees and other charges, if any, which are now or
may in the future be assessed in connection with any Services you receive from us. Unless you prepay for a multi-month
subscription to Services, we will bill you each month, in advance, for most Services and in arrears for other Services such
as pay-per-view ordered by you or anyone who uses your Equipment, whether with or without your permission, until you
cancel your Services. Bills you receive will show the total amount due, the payment due date, payments, credits,
purchases and certain other charges to your account.
B. You agree to pay us in full monthly by the payment due date indicated on your bill for your Services and for any other
charges due and owing to us, including without limitation any fees named in this Section 2. If you do not pay your bill in full
on or before its due date, you agree to pay an administrative fee for late payment ("Late Payment Fee") as described
below. Other fees and charges may also be assessed, including without limitation a returned payment fee ("Returned
Payment Fee") in the event such non-payment arises from non-sufficient funds. If you request a duplicate billing
statement, you will be assessed an additional fee (also referred to as a "Transaction Fee"). You may submit your payment
by mail, on our website, through our autopay program, by calling a DISH Network customer service representative or by
any other means we may designate. If payment is made by calling a DISH Network customer service representative, a
fee will be assessed ("Live Operator Payment Fee") as described below. If partial payments are made, they will be
applied first to the oldest outstanding bill. We do not assume the risk of undelivered mail. If you send checks or money
orders marked with a designation such as "payment in full," we can accept them without waiving any of our rights,
including without limitation our rights to collect any other amounts owed by you, notwithstanding your characterization of
such payment. DISH Network does not extend credit to our customers, and the Late Payment Fee is not interest, a credit
service charge or a finance charge. You understand and agree that in the case of late payment or nonpayment for any
Services ordered by you or for any of the charges stated below, we may report such late payment or nonpayment to credit
reporting agencies. If you do not pay your bill in full by its due date, or if you at any time otherwise fail, neglect or refuse
to make timely payment for your Services, we have the right to disconnect your Services at any time thereafter, in our sole
discretion, and in such event we shall be wholly relieved from any and all of our duties and obligations under this
Agreement. If your Services are disconnected for non-payment or for any other reason, DISH Network may require you to
pay, and you agree to pay, all past due charges, a fee for reconnection ("Restart Fee"), a deposit equal to a minimum of
two month's service charges and all outstanding balances accrued through the date of such disconnection, before we
reconnect your Services. Unless required by applicable law, deposits will not be held segregated from other funds and
shall not earn or accrue interest. Promotional pricing is valid only at time of installation. Additional charges may apply for
you to upgrade your Services or Equipment after installation or for non-standard installations.
C. If you paid for an annual or other multi-month subscription to any Services and your account is past due for any amount
owed to us, at our option we may suspend any or all Services until we receive payment in full of all past due amounts,
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and/or convert your annual or other multi-month subscription to a monthly subscription. If we convert your multi-month
subscription to a monthly subscription, we will first apply the amount you paid for your multi-month subscription to any past
due amounts and then any remaining amounts to any obligations you incur in the future.
D. If we use a collection agency or attorney to collect any money you owe us or to assert any other right which we may
have against you, you agree to pay the reasonable costs of collection or other action. These costs might include, but are
not limited to, the costs of a collection agency, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. If there are billing errors or other
requests for credit, you may contact our Customer Service Center by telephone or in writing. You must contact us within
twenty (20) days after the date you receive the billing statement for which you are seeking corrections. Failure to timely
notify us of a dispute shall constitute your acceptance of the corresponding bill. Undisputed portions of a billing statement
must be paid before the next billing statement is issued or you agree to pay an administrative fee for late payment. All
payments for Services must be made directly by you to us. For example, DISH Network shall have no obligation to provide
Services for which payment is made by you to a third party or payment is made by a third party on your behalf.
E. In addition to (and without limitation of) any amounts due for your Services and any other amounts due pursuant to any
customer agreement(s) pursuant to which you are receiving Services and/or Equipment, you agree to pay the fees
referenced below ("Fees") if and when applicable. DISH Network reserves the right to change these Fees, increase these
Fees or add additional Fees at any time and from time to time, in our sole discretion upon notice to you.
In the event billing is provided through a third-party billing agent, the above fees may differ.
F. Different or other payment and billing terms and conditions may apply when billing is provided through a third-party
billing agent, including without limitation, a local telephone company. See Section 9.F below.
3. CANCELLATION OF SERVICE
A. Your Services will continue until cancelled or disconnected as provided herein. Unless previously disconnected, your
subscription will be automatically renewed unless and until you contact us to cancel it as provided in the next paragraph.
B. You have the right to cancel your Services for any reason and at any time by notifying us via telephone, via e-mail or in
writing, at the phone number, e-mail address or mailing address set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement. Please
be aware that certain promotions have an optional or mandatory term agreement period and if you cancel your Services
prior to the expiration of that optional or mandatory term agreement period, certain early termination or cancellation fees
may apply.
C. In addition to all other rights that DISH Network may have to disconnect your Services, DISH Network has the right to
disconnect your Services at any time without providing notice to you if: (i) you fail to pay any bill in full when it is due; (ii) we
receive confirmation that you have received Services, or any part of the Services, without paying for them; (iii) you
otherwise violate the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any customer agreement(s) applicable to the promotion(s)
pursuant to which you are receiving Services and/or Equipment; (iv) you transfer, encumber or relocate any leased
Equipment (unless you relocate such equipment as part of a residential move into an area within which you can
permissibly continue to receive such Services); (v) you assign or attempt to assign any of your rights, duties or obligations
under the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any customer agreement(s) applicable to the promotion(s) pursuant to
which you are receiving Services and/or Equipment; (vi) you are receiving Services through a third-party billing agent and
become ineligible to receive applicable services provided by such third-party billing agent; or (vii) any act of bankruptcy on
your part or the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings against you.
D. If your Services are canceled or disconnected for any reason, you are still responsible for the payment of all outstanding
balances accrued, including without limitation any applicable Fees.
E. You understand that, except in certain limited circumstances, charges for Services, once charged to your account, are
nonrefundable and no refunds or credits will be provided in connection with the cancellation of subscriptions to Services. If
you received a discounted price in exchange for your agreement to pay for your Services on a multi-month basis, and you
cancel your Services prior to the expiration of your multi-month subscription, you understand and agree that you are not
entitled to any refund or credit for the unused portions of your multi-month subscription.
4. EQUIPMENT
A. In order to receive Services it will be necessary for you to purchase or lease certain reception equipment consisting
primarily of a DISH Network compatible satellite receiver(s), satellite antenna(s), low noise block converter(s) with
integrated feed(s) and remote control(s) (collectively, "Equipment"). Receiver(s) provided to you may also be equipped
with a conditional access card ("Smart Card") inserted into a slot in such receiver. Not all receivers with a Smart Card slot
require Smart Cards for proper authorization. Smart Cards remain the property of DISH Network at all times and any
tampering or other unauthorized modification to any Smart Card is strictly prohibited and may result in, and subject you to,
legal action. You agree to return Smart Cards to us upon our request.
B. Smart Cards are non-transferable. Your Smart Card will only work in the DISH Network receiver to which it was
assigned by DISH Network. If you report to our Customer Service Center that your Smart Card was lost, damaged,
defective or stolen, then we will replace it, as long as there is no evidence of unauthorized tampering or modification. A
replacement fee will apply ("Smart Card Replacement Fee"). In addition, in order to minimize downtime for your
Equipment, DISH Network will, upon your request, deliver a replacement Smart Card to you via overnight delivery in which
event our overnight delivery fee ("Overnight Delivery Fee") will apply.
Additional Outlet Programming Access Fee
(monthly, per each tuner after first):.................... $4.99
DISH Network DVR Service Fee (monthly, per
Digital Video Recording receiver): ...................... $4.98
Equipment Rental Fee (monthly, per leased receiver)$5.00
Late Payment Fee:..................................................... $5.00
Live Operator Payment Fee: ...................................... $5.00
Offset Fee: ................................................................. $2.00
Overnight Delivery Fee:............................................$18.00
Pay-Per-View Automated Fee:...................................$1.00
Pay-Per-View Live Operator Fee:...............................$5.00
Restart Fee:..............................................................$25.00
Returned Payment Fee: ...........................................$10.00
Service Access Fee (monthly):...................................$5.00
Smart Card Replacement Fee:.................................$50.00
Transaction Fee:.........................................................$5.00
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C. DISH Network reserves the rights to alter software, features and/or functionality in your DISH Network receivers,
provide data and content to Personal Video Recorder/Digital Video Recorder ("PVR/DVR") products, store data and
content on the hard drives of PVR/DVR products, and send electronic counter-measures to your DISH Network receivers,
through periodic downloads. DISH Network will use commercially reasonable efforts to schedule these downloads to
minimize interference with or interruption to your Services, but shall have no liability to you for any interruptions in
Services arising out of or related to such downloads.
D. DISH Network's PVR/DVR Products allow you to record programming in digital format. Total recording time varies
depending on your receiver and the nature of the programs being recorded. DISH Network does not guarantee access to
or recording of any particular programming. Most programming is the copyrighted material of the third party that supplies
it, is protected by copyright and other applicable laws, and may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, or
redistributed without the written permission of the third party that supplied it except as permitted by the "fair use"
provisions of the U.S. copyright laws. DISH Network may, in its sole discretion, add, change or remove features of its
PVR/DVR Products and, upon notice to you, introduce or change fees for the use of PVR/DVR Product features. DISH
Network will notify you of any change that is within its reasonable control. Unless otherwise specified in the terms and
conditions of the customer agreement(s) applicable to the promotion(s) pursuant to which you are receiving Services and/
or Equipment, we will charge you a monthly DISH Network DVR service fee ("DISH Network DVR Service Fee") for each
PVR/DVR receiver activated on your account.
E. DISH Network receivers contain components and software that are proprietary to DISH Network. You agree that you
will not try to reverse-engineer, decompile or disassemble any software or hardware contained within any receiver or
Smart Card. Such actions are strictly prohibited and may result in the termination of this Agreement, disconnection of your
Services and/or legal action.
F. To optimize the operation of your Equipment, you must continuously connect each DISH Network receiver on your
account to your same land-based telephone line. Failure to connect each receiver to your same land-based telephone line
may result in interruption or disconnection of Services.
G. If your Equipment is stolen or otherwise removed from your premises without your authorization, you must notify our
Customer Service Center by telephone or in writing immediately, but in any event not more than three (3) business days
after such removal to avoid liability for payment for unauthorized use of your Equipment. You will not be liable for
unauthorized use that occurs after we have received your notification.
H. You are licensed to use the software provided in your DISH Network receiver(s), as updated by DISH Network from
time to time, solely in executable code form, solely in conjunction with lawful operation of the DISH Network receiver(s)
that you purchased or leased, and solely for the purposes permitted under this Agreement. You may not copy, modify or
transfer any software provided in your DISH Network receiver(s), or any copy thereof, in whole or in part. You may not
reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile or translate such software, or otherwise attempt to derive its source code,
except to the extent allowed under any applicable laws. Any attempt to transfer any of the rights, duties or obligations of
this license agreement is null and void. You may not rent, lease, load, resell for profit or distribute any software provided
in your DISH Network receiver(s), or any part thereof. Such software is licensed, not sold, to you for use only under the
terms and conditions of this license agreement, and DISH Network and its suppliers reserve all rights not expressly
granted to you. Except as stated above, this license agreement does not grant to you any intellectual property rights in
the software provided in your DISH Network receiver(s). If you breach any term or condition of this license agreement,
this license agreement will automatically terminate.
5. LEASED EQUIPMENT
A. DISH Network may, from time to time, lease certain Equipment to subscribers. If you elect to lease Equipment from
DISH Network, the terms and conditions of the customer agreement(s) applicable to the lease promotion(s) pursuant to
which you are leasing such Equipment shall apply, which are in addition to (and without limitation of) the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. Unless otherwise specified in such customer agreement(s): (i) such Equipment, except for
the satellite antenna, shall at all times remain the sole and exclusive property of DISH Network and we will have the right,
in our sole discretion, to provide or replace leased Equipment with new or reconditioned Equipment and to remove, or
require the return of, such Equipment upon cancellation or disconnection of your Services for any reason and (ii) we will
charge you a monthly equipment rental fee (an "Equipment Rental Fee") for each leased receiver activated on your
account. No leased Equipment provided to you by DISH Network shall be deemed fixtures or part of your realty. Our
ownership of such Equipment may be displayed by notice contained on it. You shall have no right to pledge, sell,
mortgage, otherwise encumber, give away, remove, relocate, alter or tamper with such Equipment (or any notice of our
ownership thereon) at any time. Any reinstallation, return, or change in the location of such Equipment shall be performed
by us at our service rates in effect at the time of such service. You shall not attach any electrical or other devices to, or
otherwise alter, any such Equipment without our prior written consent. We reserve the right to make such filings as may be
determined to be necessary by us in our sole discretion to evidence our ownership rights in such Equipment, and you
agree to execute any and all documents as may be so determined to be necessary for us to make such filings. You are
responsible for preventing the loss or destruction of leased Equipment and we recommend that such Equipment be
covered by your homeowners, renters or other insurance policy.
B. Upon termination of your Services, you must notify our Customer Service Center or call the telephone number set forth
in the customer agreement(s) applicable to the lease promotion(s) pursuant to which you are leasing the applicable
Equipment to schedule the return of your leased Equipment. If such Equipment is not returned undamaged and in working
order, normal wear and tear excepted, certain charges will apply as described in the customer agreement(s) applicable to
the lease promotion(s) pursuant to which you are leasing such Equipment. You are responsible for, and agree to pay, any
costs of repair, replacement or other costs if you do not return such Equipment undamaged and in working order, normal
wear and tear excepted.
C. You shall notify us promptly of any defect in, damage to, or accident involving your leased Equipment. All maintenance
and repair of such Equipment shall be performed by us or our designee(s). DISH Network may charge you for any repairs
that are necessitated by any damage to, or misuse of, such Equipment.
6. TRANSFER OF ACCOUNT, SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT
DISH Network may sell, assign or transfer your account to a third party without notice to you. You may not assign or
transfer your Services without our written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld. We may, however, refuse to
allow you to assign or transfer your Services if you lease your Equipment or if your account has an outstanding balance.
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7. LIMITATION OF OUR LIABILITY
A. NEITHER WE NOR OUR THIRD PARTY BILLING AGENTS NOR ANY OF OUR OR THEIR AFFILIATES WILL BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS IN SERVICE OR FOR ANY DELAY OR FAILURE TO PERFORM, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION IF SUCH INTERRUPTION OR DELAY OR FAILURE TO PERFORM ARISES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF DISH NETWORK'S ACCESS TO ALL OR ANY PORTION OF
SERVICES, THE RELOCATION OF ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICES TO DIFFERENT SATELLITE(S), A
CHANGE IN THE FEATURES AVAILABLE WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT, ANY SOFTWARE OR OTHER DOWNLOADS
INITIATED BY US OR ANY ACTS OF GOD, FIRES, EARTHQUAKES, FLOODS, POWER OR TECHNICAL FAILURE,
SATELLITE OR UPLINK FAILURE, ACTS OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND OUR
CONTROL.
B. NEITHER WE NOR OUR THIRD PARTY BILLING AGENTS NOR ANY OF OUR OR THEIR AFFILIATES WILL BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM LOSS OF RECORDED MATERIAL OR THE PREVENTION OF
RECORDING, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LOSS OF PREVENTION OF RECORDING DUE TO ANY
FAULT, FAILURE, DEFICIENCY OR DEFECT IN SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT.
C. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED TO THE CONTRARY BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW, NEITHER WE NOR OUR
THIRD PARTY BILLING AGENTS NOR ANY OF OUR OR THEIR AFFILIATES MAKE ANY WARRANTY, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING YOUR DISH NETWORK EQUIPMENT OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR
ANY SERVICES FURNISHED TO YOU. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED
AND EXCLUDED.
D. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR THIRD PARTY BILLING AGENTS, OR ANY OF OUR OR THEIR AFFILIATES HAVE
ANY LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO DISH NETWORK EQUIPMENT OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR RESULTING FROM OUR
FURNISHING OR FAILURE TO FURNISH ANY SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT TO YOU, OR FROM ANY FAULT,
FAILURE, DEFICIENCY OR DEFECT IN SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT FURNISHED TO YOU.
E. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPOSE VIEWING RESTRICTIONS ON YOURSELF, MEMBERS OF YOUR
FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD, AND GUESTS, AS YOU DEEM APPROPRIATE. WE, OUR THIRD PARTY BILLING
AGENTS, AND OUR AND THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO ANYONE DUE TO, OR BASED UPON,
THE CONTENT OF ANY OF THE SERVICES FURNISHED TO YOU.
8. WARNING AGAINST PIRACY AND INFRINGEMENT
A. It is a violation of various U.S. federal and state laws to receive any Services, or any portion of such Services, without
paying for them. The penalties for violating such laws can include imprisonment and civil damage awards of up to
$110,000 per violation.
B. Title 47, Section 605(e)4, United States Code (U.S.C.) makes it a federal crime to modify Equipment to receive
encrypted (scrambled) television programming without payment of required subscriptions. Conviction can result in a fine of
up to $500,000 and imprisonment for five years, or both. Any person who procures Equipment that has been so modified is
an accessory to that offense and may be punishable in the same manner. Investigative authority for violations lies with the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Equipment may incorporate copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of such copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
9. GENERAL
A. Physical Address/Change of Address. When setting up your DISH Network account, you agree to provide us with the
physical street address where your Equipment will be located and your Services will be provided. A post office box does
not constitute a physical address and is not sufficient to meet this requirement. You agree to give us prompt notice of your
change of name, mailing address, physical address where your Equipment is located, and telephone number. You may do
this by notifying our Customer Service Center by telephone or in writing at the phone number or mailing or e-mail address
set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
B. Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given by us under this Agreement may be provided via the mail, on your
billing statement, as a bill insert, via broadcast on a television channel, through publication on the website set forth in the
first paragraph of this Agreement, by telephone or by any other reasonable means. If we send you notice by mail, on your
billing statement or as a bill insert, it will be considered given when deposited in the U.S. Mail, addressed to you at your
then-current billing address in our records. If we send you notice via broadcast on a television channel or through
publication on the website set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement, it will be considered given when first broadcast
or published. If we send you notice by telephone, it will be considered given when personally delivered to you or when left
as a message at your then-current phone number in our records. Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, any notice
required or permitted to be given by you under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by first class mail
addressed to us at the mailing address set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement, and shall be deemed given when
received by us at such mailing address.
C. Credit Checks. You authorize DISH Network to investigate your financial responsibility and creditworthiness, including
without limitation acquiring credit reports and histories, and to report any payment defaults to credit reporting agencies.
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you have the right to notify DISH Network if you believe we have reported inaccurate
information about your account to any consumer reporting agency. Please include the specific item of dispute and why you
believe the information reported is in error in any such notice.
D. Personal Information. If you have an on-line account with us, you are fully responsible for maintaining the confidentiality
of your password and account username and for all activities that occur under your password and/or account username.
You agree to: (i) keep your account username and password confidential and not share them with anyone else, and (ii)
immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your password and/or account username or other breach of security.
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E. Applicable Law. This Agreement, including without limitation all matters relating to its validity, construction,
performance and enforcement, and any claim, complaint or dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement or Services,
shall be governed by the laws and regulations of the State of Colorado without giving effect to its conflict of law provisions.
These terms and conditions are subject to amendment, modification or termination if required by such laws or regulations.
If any provision in this Agreement is declared to be illegal or in conflict with any law or regulation, that provision shall be
modified to the minimum extent necessary to make such provision legal and no longer in conflict with such law or
regulation, without affecting the validity of any other provisions.
F. Third-Party Billing Agents. We may enter into relationships with third parties to provide billing and other services on our
behalf, in which case the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall apply to such third parties as applicable under the
circumstances. Additional terms and conditions imposed by our third-party billing agents, including without limitation, local
telephone companies, may apply. For example (and without limitation), late fees imposed by our third-party billing agents
may be administered according to our third-party billing agent's billing procedures and applicable state tariffs and
regulations; our third-party billing agents may require you to pay all past due charges for Services, a restart Fee, and/or a
prepayment before we reconnect your Services; other services provided by our third-party billing agents, including without
limitation, local telephone service, may need to be restored before DISH Network Services can be restored, and a restoral
fee and deposit may be required to restore third-party billing agent services. Partial payments on third-party billing agent
bills may be applied to the balance due for other services billed on your third-party billing agent bill, including without
limitation, local telephone service, according to the third-party billing agent's billing procedures and applicable state
statutes and regulations. Contact your third-party billing agent for details. Failure to pay all or any part of your third-party
billing agent bill may result in disconnection of Services.
G. Remedies Cumulative. It is agreed that the rights and remedies provided under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement to DISH Network in case of default or breach by you of this Agreement are cumulative and without prejudice to
any other rights and remedies that DISH Network may have by reason of such default or breach by you at law, in equity,
under contract or otherwise (all of which are expressly reserved).
H. Other. No salesperson, installer, customer service representative, authorized retailer, or other similarly situated
individual is authorized to change the terms and conditions of this Agreement. DISH Network may, however, change the
terms and conditions of this Agreement at any time and from time to time in its sole discretion and will notify you if that
occurs. The terms and conditions of this Agreement that either are expressly stated to survive or by their nature would
logically be expected to survive its expiration or termination shall continue thereafter until fully performed. This Agreement
is in addition to any other written agreement(s), if any, between you and DISH Network, including without limitation any
installation agreement or customer agreement(s), if any, applicable to the promotion(s) pursuant to which you are
receiving Services and/or Equipment, and except as provided to the contrary herein all such written agreements shall
remain in full force and effect. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement to the contrary, any and all prior DISH
Network Residential Customer Agreements are hereby replaced and superseded in their entirety by this Agreement, and
such prior DISH Network Residential Customer Agreements shall be of no further force or effect whatsoever. In the event
of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any customer agreement(s)
applicable to the promotion(s) pursuant to which you are receiving Services and/or Equipment, the terms and conditions
of such customer agreement(s) shall be controlling. In the event of any ambiguity between the terms and conditions of
this Agreement and any customer agreement(s) applicable to the promotion(s) pursuant to which you are receiving
Services and/or Equipment, DISH Network shall have the sole and exclusive authority to interpret and/or make a final
determination in its sole discretion concerning any issue arising from such ambiguity.
STAYING LEGAL
Title 47, Section 605(e)4, United States Code (U.S.C.) makes it a federal crime to modify this receiver to enable it to
receive encrypted (scrambled) television programming without payment of required subscriptions. Conviction can result in
a fine of up to $500,000 and imprisonment for five years, or both. Any owner of this receiver who procures or willfully
causes its modification is an accessory to that offense and may be punishable in the same manner. Investigative authority
for violations lies with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
This product may incorporate copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of such copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home
and other limited pay-per-view uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patent No’s 4631603, 4577216, 4819098 are licensed for limited Pay-Per-View only.
FCC COMPLIANCE
The following text is extracted from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, as of the publication
date of this Guide. Contact the FCC (see following) or your library for the complete text of the regulations.
Telephone Communication
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the back panel of
this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If
requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant, such as RJ-
11. See installation instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined
by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this
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product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN
without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is
necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make
necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact DISH Network at 1-800-
333-DISH (3474). If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that
you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for information.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment
does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your
telephone company or a qualified installer.
Compliance Information Statement
EchoStar Technologies Corporation, 94 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood CO., (303) 706-4000, declares that: 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.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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in 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 the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Signal Strength Present at the Television
The attenuator provided with the satellite receiver will limit the signal present at your television set to below the FCC signal
strength limit of 75.6dBuV. If you choose not to install the provided attenuator, you must ensure that the signal strength
present at the TV set does not exceed 75.6dBuV.
Connecting to an Over-the-Air Antenna
In order to receive local broadcast channels, you may wish to install an over-the-air antenna into your TV distribution
equipment. When installing the over-the-air antenna, you must be careful to meet certain FCC regulations.
There are many devices that allow you to connect your antenna to your in-home distribution system such as splitters, and
amplifiers. The FCC requires that the isolation between the antenna port and the network port of your system meet the
following:
•80dB from 54 MHz to 216 MHz, at least
•60dB from 216 MHz to 550 MHz and at least
•55dB from 550 MHz to 806 MHz
Measuring the isolation of a device requires specialized equipment. In most cases, it is easier to purchase a splitter or
amplifier with the correctly specified isolation from your local satellite television retailer. The above requirements are
extracted from 47CFR15.115. For the complete text please visit WWW.FCC.GOV.
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