Dish Network Solo 381 - Manual (Page 80)

Connections and Setup
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Connecting Over-the-Air Antenna/Cable TV
Setting Up the Receiver to Control Your VCR
Use this section to set up the receiver to control your VCR so that you can use VCR timers. The
receiver’s front panel IR BLASTER sends a signal to control the VCR. This signal can bounce off
walls and other objects on its way from the receiver. However, shelves or smoked glass between
the receiver and VCR can block the signal. Make sure nothing blocks the signal and that you don’t
have the VCR too far away from the receiver.
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The 8VSB TV Antenna/Cable input on your receiver's back panel can be used to receive and view
programming from an over-the-air antenna or cable service. This connection can support viewing
both ATSC digital over-the-air broadcasts or analog NTSC over-the-air broadcasts. It can also
support viewing analog cable TV service.
You can add local over-the-air channels and assign them network affiliations. After you have
added channels, you can access the channels via the Program Guide or the Browse Banner in
much the same way as you would satellite channels.
Connect an external VHF/UHF over-the-air antenna or analog cable TV source to the 8VSB TV
ANTENNA/CABLE port. Peel off the black sticker and affix it to the cable close to where it
connects to the back of the receiver. The stickers are inside the front cover of this guide.
Note: The type of antenna required depends on the channels used by, and the locations of, the
local broadcasters for your area. Contact a professional installer if you are unsure about how to
connect an external antenna to this input.
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