What Dish Receiver to use with 1518

[finleyt]

Which dish receivers will work with the 1518 carryout? Since I have to buy a new one I want to make sure it works.

Thanks
Tom

[Winegard Tech Help]

Tom,

Depends on what you're looking for. We recommend staying away from a dual-tuner DVR as they can end up providing a headache unless you know exactly how it will work, which I can explain if necessary.

If you're wanting HD, then a VIP211k would be a good choice. The setup will be a bit different than normal now that DISH has changed a few things, but we have a process to get it configured.

If you're only wanting to use SD programming, then the 311 should be fine. There is a modified setup to this as well, so if you end up picking either this or the 211K let me know and I can get you the correct instructions for your receiver.

[Bill Adams]

Could you post the new procedure when using a 211 or 311?
Thanks.

[finleyt]

I ordered a VIP211K so will need the instructions pertaining to it if different from what comes with the 1518.

Thanks for the help.

Tom

[Winegard Tech Help]

finleyt,

If your receiver attempts to put you through a five-step setup wizard, follow this procedure:


1. Hook up the receiver to the TV alone, power it up and let it start the install wizard
2. When prompted to program the remote on Step 1, press the Record button. When it lists a number in the box on the screen, select continue.
3. When the screen progresses to Step 2 (Download Software), let it progress until it displays the screen that states to check your connections. At this point, select OK, then when it progresses back to the download software screen, press *#*# on the remote to enter the point dish screen.
4. Once on the point dish screen, set the satellite to 119 and the transponder to 11. Then connect the coaxial cable and once it is connected, plug in the 12V plug for the antenna. After a search, we should have a locked indicator for Echostar 119 west and a green bar. If in-motion, let it finish the conical here.
5. Once we are locked, select done on the point dish screen. It will take us back to the message stating to check our connections, press select and it will restart the process on the Download Software screen. Let this run it’s process (it will take 20+ minutes and will appear to be frozen at times, but it will finish if we are locked).
6. Test the screen resolution on step 3
7. Let it fail the Ethernet connection on step 4
8. Call DISH for activation at step 5