Changing channels, using the program guide, and browsing the banner is easy with DISH!

Sometimes it’s insight that creates a unique user experience. Learn how to change channels, use the Program Guide and the Navigation Banner. Things usually make more sense once explained. I will review the changing stations, using the Program Guide and the Explore Banner.

channel change

1. Using the UP and DOWN ARROWS
2. While watching TV, press the UP and DOWN ARROW keys on your remote to change channels one station at a time. You can also change channels in the same way by using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys on the front panel of the receiver.
3. Entering a channel number
4. While watching TV, when you know the specific channel you want to watch, enter the channel number using the NUMBER KEYPAD on the remote, press SELECT for faster response.
5. Using the program guide

You can use the Program Guide to see what shows are on, change channels, and set timers. To access this guide, press GUIDE.

• A red background behind a channel usually means that you haven’t subscribed to the channel. After you subscribe to a channel, you can tune to it.
• A yellow background behind the channel is for digital over-the-air channels. See the instructions for connecting a wireless antenna to your receiver.
• The Program Guide shows which favorites list is active. If All Chan is on, the Program Guide shows all channels. The All Subs list shows only the channels in your subscription. The All HD list shows only the HD channels in your subscription. If you activate another list, the Program Guide shows only the channels in that list.
• The Program Guide shows the programs that are airing now and those that will be airing in the next two days. The guide does not show programs that have ended.

1. Press GUIDE
2. Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to highlight a program that is currently airing
3. Press SELECT

While using the Program Guide, you can:

• Press PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to move one channel page at a time.
• Enter the number of hours you want to skip forward or backward in the schedule, then press the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW to move forward or backward in the schedule.
• Use of the exploration banner
• Use the Navigation Banner to see what other shows are on and not miss any of the shows you’re watching. When the Browse Banner is open, you will see the Program Banner information on the current program at the top of the screen. At the bottom right of the screen there is information about the next program on the same channel.
• To see what’s coming up on other channels, press the UP or DOWN ARROW while the Browse Banner is open

1. While watching a show, press BROWSE
2. Use UP or DOWN ARROW to browse current programs and RIGHT ARROW to browse future programs
3. Press SELECT

If you select a current program, the receiver will tune to that channel. If you choose a future program, the Create Timer screen will appear.