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Replacement Receiver Setup

Installation of a new or replacement receiver that has not been activated or their account has been suspended.

  1. Perform Check Switch Test

    Enter the "Installation Summary" screen from Point Dish by selecting "Check Switch". Select "Test" from the Installation Summary screen.

  2. Confirm Ready to Download (Warning 055)

    Select "Yes" on the 055 message.

    After the download you will see a series of pop-up messages. It will take approximately 15 minutes after the download for the receiver to activate. Once video is present, you will need to follow the pack out material to set up TV2.

  3. Download software (Warning 061)

    Allow the receiver to complete the download process and progress automatically to the next step.

    If the message remains on screen for longer than 5 minutes, hard reset the receiver.

  4. Verify Switch Matrix Correct

    If you have not done so, perform step 1. Access "Point Dish" select "Check Switch".

  5. Verify TV1/TV2 remote functionality

    Access System Info from TV1 and press record on the TV1 and TV2 remotes.

  6. Verify TV1 Programming

    Select VIEW TV from the TV1 remote and verify that you are receiving programming.

  7. Verify HD

    Access "HDTV Setup". Choose the best resolution supported by the TV and verify that you are connected with HDMI or Component cables.

  8. Verify TV 2 functionality

    Verify programming on TV2 and that the remote functions properly.