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Pro 501 Satellite Receiver

PMG Rev 2/2/01

A Division of EchoStar Communications Corporation
90 Inverness Circle East  Englewood, CO 80112

Pro 501

Product Documentation

PMG Rev 2/2/01

Introduction

The Pro 501 is an advanced Personal Television (PTV) DISH Network satellite receiver which empowers consumers with control over their television entertainment experience in ways they never thought possible.

Product Features

Unique Product Features:

  • Personal Television (PTV) includes the ability to pause live TV, play, stop, fast forward (4x, 15x, 60x, 300x), fast reverse (4x, 15x, 60x, 300x), skip forward (30 seconds), skip back (10 seconds), set manual/auto record event timers, one-touch record and includes recorded events management features to play, delete or protect a recorded event.
  • 40 gigabyte hard drive for up to 30 hours of digital recording.
  • Expansion port - allows Pro501 to be upgraded using future products being designed to allow increased recording capacity and possible interface with other peripherals for the ultimate in entertainment choice.
  • UHF/Infrared 4-Component Universal Remote Control - the first satellite receiver/digital video recorder with a UHF/IR remote control, ideal for multi-room distribution of live and recorded programming.

Advanced Features:

  • DISH Interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG), User Interface (UI) and interactivity capabilities. Associated features include:
Interactive applications such as Instant Weather with more applications coming in the future via satellite download.
Instant Weather
  • Access weather conditions instantly for nearly 1,000 U.S. cities, ski areas and national parks; channel 9500.
  • Five day forecasts updated every 12 hours.
  • Current weather updated every hour.
  • Favorites list for storing one local default city and 5 additional locations.
  • DISH Instant Weather is FREE to DISH Network subscribers.
New, improved EPG with 2 display options:
  • Full-Screen EPG: displays 6 lines of channel listings with current time, date and channel number.
  • Picture-in-Guide EPG: ½ screen displays 4 lines of channel listings, ¼ screen current time, date, and channel number, ¼ screen TV picture.
  • Increased channel storage in four user-definable favorites lists.
  • Instantaneous current and next program extended information: no more waiting for the information to download from the satellite, info is stored in the receiver’s memory for instant retrieval.
  • Separate locks for adult and PPV channels.
  • Optical digital output for Dolby Digital and Linear PCM digital audio.
  • Enhanced Automatic and Manual Event Timers – programs the satellite receiver to record directly to the hard drive, automatically tune to a program at a designated time for viewing or to command a VCR using infrared (IR) blast to record selected events (VCR must be powered on).
Standard Product Features:
  • On-Screen, Interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG) – easily access TV listings via remote control.
  • 2 Day EPG – view programming information 2 days into the future.
  • Page at a Time Scrolling – allows rapid scrolling through the EPG, one full page-at-a-time.
  • Program Information – by pressing the “Info” button, you can instantly access program information, such as start time, end time, and when available, a brief description about the program.
  • Convenient channel navigation using:
  • Themes Lists – access channels by category.
  • Categories include: Movies, Sports, News/Business, Family/Children, Education, Series/Specials, Music/Arts, Religious.
  • Favorites Lists – access a grouping of user selected channels.
  • Categories include: All Channels, All Subscribed channels (All Subs), and four user-defined lists with increased channel storage.
  • Music Titles – this music channel feature displays the title, artist, album and label of the song being played.
  • V-chip Type Technology – provides Parental Control over access to programming based on Channels, Ratings and Content.
  • Software Upgradeable via Satellite – allows receivers to automatically receive software upgrades via satellite when available.
  • Program Banner – allows channel surfing using transparent channel banners superimposed across the bottom of the screen, while the program being viewed remains unchanged.
  • Impulse Pay-Per-View with On-Screen Purchase Summary – easily order PPV programs via remote control and view recent purchase history.
  • Closed Caption Display –dialogue is scrolled across the bottom of the screen when available.
  • One-Touch Channel Return – jumps back and forth between the channel being viewed and the previous channel.
  • Alternate Audio (Alternate Language Support) – allows selection of various audio languages when supported by the program.
  • MPEG-2 DVB Compliant Technology – compliant with industry standards for DVB DBS digital television broadcasting.
  • Point Dish and Signal Strength Screen - provides azimuth and elevation information based on zip code for aiming the dish antenna. Signal strength meter to optimize signal reception.

Front Panel Features:

  • 9 front panel buttons

Cursor Up

INFO MENU Cursor Left SELECT Cursor Right SYS INFO POWER

Cursor Down

  • "Info" button gives you instant access to program information.
  • "Menu" displays the Main Menu to allow access to the Program Guide, System Setup, Themes, Favorites, Timers and other functions.
  • "Sys Info" displays receiver information including: receiver and smart card numbers, software version and remote address.
  • Mode Light: The green "Power" LED light indicates receiver is on; the red "Recording" LED light indicates digital recording has been initiated.
  • Smart Card receptacle and door
  • IR sensor/IR blast emitter

Rear Panel Features:

  • Satellite Antenna Input
  • RF Modulated Output: Outputs satellite source on channel 3 or 4, or passes through a connected antenna/cable feed to the television
  • S-Video Output
  • 2 sets RCA-Type Audio/Video Outputs
  • Optical Digital Output for Dolby Digital and PCM Digital Audio
  • Telephone Jack
  • Expansion Port
  • Accessory Jack
  • UHF Remote Antenna Input
  • 2 Pronged Power Cord

Remote Control Features:

  • UHF/Infrared 4-Component Universal Remote Control (“Blue Button") – controls satellite receiver up to a distance of 100 feet through walls and other obstructions and can be programmed to operate up to three additional components, such as TVs and VCRs.
  • New skip ahead, skip back buttons (30 seconds forward, 10 seconds backward).
  • Added stop, play, pause, forward, reverse, record buttons for control of PTV.
  • “PTV List” added to asterisk button for one-touch access to the Recorded Events Menu.
  • Remote Control Part Number: 104314

Specifications:

  • Approximate Dimensions: W: 14.96” H:3.1"” D:10.10"
  • Approximate Weight: 8.5 lbs.
  • Color: Matte black with silver buttons

Packout Options, Pricing & Availability (as of 2/2/2001):

  • Standalone Pro 501 (Part #103199). Estimated MSRP: $249

Includes remote control (Part #104314), assorted cables

Availability – First Quarter 2001

  • DP-501-22A System (Part #103678). Estimated MSRP: $299

System contents include:

  • Pro 501 Receiver
  • Remote Control
  • UHF Remote Antenna
  • DISH 500 dish antenna
  • 2 Dual LNBFs
  • 2 SW21 switches

Estimated Availability - First Quarter 2001

  • DP-501-22B System (Part #103678). Estimated MSRP: $299

System contents include:

  • Pro 501 Receiver
  • Remote Control
  • UHF Remote Antenna
  • DISH 500 dish antenna
  • Twin LNBF

Estimated Availability – First Quarter 2001

Warranty:

Warranty on Pro 501, parts and labor is valid for one year from date of sale. If the equipment fails within the first 30 days, the customer will receive a new replacement. Outside of 30 days they will receive a refurbished receiver or parts replacement. If the product is out of warranty, it will be replaced for a charge. There are some items that are not covered under warranty, including replacement of lost or damaged Smart Cards, installation of the system, cosmetic damage, damage due to lightning, electrical surges, fire, flood, or other acts of Nature, accident, misuse, abuse, repair or alteration by other than authorized factory service, improper or neglected maintenance. If the customer has an extended warranty, damage due to an electrical surge is covered. Other restrictions apply, refer to the Warranty outlined in the User Manual for more details.

FAQ’s:
  • Can I watch one recorded program while recording another? Yes, you can choose a prerecorded program from the PTV List to watch while the Pro 501 records a live program.

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