Dish Network DuoDVR 625 - Manual (Page 54)

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Chapter 3
Using the System
Using Dual and Single Modes
Your DISH Network satellite receiver includes features that gives you greater
flexibility in how you watch TV. These features include two modes of
operation: Dual Mode and Single Mode .
Dual Mode
Dual Mode uses TV1 outputs to deliver programming to the nearby TV and
TV2 outputs to deliver programming to the remote TV(s). You can tell your
receiver is in Dual Mode because the DUAL front panel indicator will light and
the menu and other screens will display the following information:
Dual Mode allows you to watch different programs in two locations:
• Nearby TV - Programming from the receiver is delivered to the TV near the
receiver using short audio/video cables.
• Remote TV - Programming from the receiver is delivered to a TV located in
another room using existing in-home coaxial cable.
Single Mode
Single Mode delivers the same programming to all of the TVs connected to the
satellite receiver but provides dual tuner features like PIP. You can tell you are
in Single Mode because the SINGLE front panel indicator will light and the
menus and other screens will display the following information:
Tip: You can use
the Front Panel
Locks to prevent
the Mode from
being changed
accidentally. See
page 97 for
instructions.