JVC/Echostar Dishnetwork HD Receiver Specs

• Dimensions (approx.): W: 15 7/8 inches H: 2 5/8 inches D: 12 1/8 inches
• Weight: 7 lbs.
• Color: Matte Black

Packout Options, Pricing & Availability (as of 8/2000):

• Standalone 6000 (Part #100878) $499
  Includes Remote Control, S-Video cable, Component Y,Pr,Pb Cables Availability - NOW
  Purchase 6000 through Retailers only, NOT Call Center as of 8/2000
• System 6020 (Pricing & Availability TBD)
  Includes Model 6000 receiver, DISH 300, dual LNBF, remote control, S-video cable, Component Y,Pr,Pb cables
• System 6023T (Pricing & Availability TBD)
  Includes Model 6000 receiver, DISH 500 with twin LNBF and DISH 300 with a dual LNBF, remote control, S-video cable, Component Y,Pr,Pb cables

Installation Options/Requirements:
See Dishnetwork.com, Model 6000 Homepage (under the Equipment section) for complete installation diagrams and instructions, as well as a User Guide, and more...

• 1-2 receiver installations use Cascaded twin installation. DISH 500 with Twin LNBF, DISH 300 with 1 Dual LNBF, and 2 SW21 Switches.
• Greater than 2 Receiver installations use DISH 500 with 2 dual LNBF's, DISH 300 with 1 Dual LNBF, and an SW64 Switch Please see the Inverness (S) or Riverfront (H) shared drives "Product Roll-Out Documents/SW44" folder to see the installation configurations listed below.
• Up to 4 Receiver installation with 2 satellite locations. 2 DISH 300's, 2 Dual LNBF's and 1 SW44 Switch
• Up to 4 Receiver installation with 3 satellite locations. DISH 500, DISH 300, 3 Dual LNBF's, 1 SW44 Switch and 2 cascading SW21 Switches. NOTE: We recommend ports number 3 and 4 to be used for cascades (see diagrams)
• Up to 8 Receiver installation with 2 satellite locations. 2 SW44 Switches, 2 Dual LNBF's and 4 Power Pass Splitters (splitters can be all ports power passing, or only one port power passing).

Warranty:
Warranty on the 6000 receiver, 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

• What High Definition capable televisions does the Model 6000 support? The Model 6000 is compatible with nearly all shipping and announced HD-capable televisions and projectors with both HD component and RGB outputs.
• Does any TV with component video inputs (Y,Pr,Pb) support delivery of high definition programming from the model 6000? No. Only high definition television which accepts 720P or 1080I formats on the component (Y,Pr,Pb) video inputs. 480I and 480P component video Y, Pr,Pb inputs support standard definition 480I and 480P resolutions only, and were designed for interface with DVD players and not for HDTV.
• How is the 6000 different from the 5000 with the modulator? The 6000 is a fully integrated solution delivering analog, digital, and high definition satellite programming. It is a highly cost effective way to enjoy HDTV, for all you need is an HDTV capable monitor and the receiver. The 5000 on the other hand, has an upgrade path to adapt HDTV using a modulator, which requires a separate digital tuner/decoder to deliver HD content.
• If I don't have an HD set, will I be able to view standard definition channels with the 6000? The model 6000 fully supports standard programming and traditional televisions using composite and S-Video outputs. The 6000 goes beyond our older receivers in its ability to convert HD signals to a form that can be displayed on standard television. The downconverted output for older televisions would offer a picture comparable to DVD, while passing through the Dolby Digital sound. Of course, in order to experience the full benefits of the HD picture, on would still need to upgrade to a HD-ready television.
• Can both HD and SD outputs be active at the same time? No. When HD output is selected, only RGB or Component Video (Y,Pr,Pb) outputs are active. Conversely, when SD output is selected, only RCA Composite and S-Video outputs are active.
• What HD programming is currently available (as of 8/2000)? DISH Network currently offers two channels of HD programming: HBOHD on channel 9440 and SHOWTIME HD on channel 9430. An HDTV Pay-Per-View channels is expected later this year. An HDTV Demo channel will also be available to both retailers and consumers on channel 9443 late August 2000.

Special Considerations:
Additional Notes on HDTV:

• HDTV provides highest quality format of the new digital Television standard adopted for the United States. Typical HDTV resolutions include 1080I (most common) and 720P (less common).
• Wide screen format 16:9 vs. current 4:3 aspect ratio
• Uses Dolby Digital as the audio standard
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
• Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
• HDTV provides up to 6 times greater resolution than standard definition television
• Image Mode and Burn-In: When SD content is upconverted using the HD outputs of the model 6000, the 4:3 aspect ratio is maintained and vertical black bars are inserted to the sides of an image on 16:9 TV's. Burn-in on some displays can result due to the contrast between the active and blank portion of the screen. Burn-in or a "light shadow of the vertical bars" can become permanently visible on the screen when viewing 4:3 content using black bars for extended periods of time. Four methods exist to prevent burn-in. Select using * key on the remote to toggle between each option.
• Stretch - stretches a standard definition image on a 16:9 screen to fill the screen. Images are wider than normal in shape.
• Zoom - Expands the image in proper proportion to fill a 16:9 screen with a 4:3 image. Some image is cropped off of the top and bottom.
• Partial Zoom - A combination of the stretch and zoom modes used to fill a 16:9 screen with a 4:3 image. Less image distortion than the stretch mode and less image is cropped than the zoom mode.
• Grey Bars - An alternative to black bars, less likely though does not eliminate the possibility of burn-in. Note: At present, possible burn-in of 4:3 HDTV channel content on a 16:9 HDTV can not be prevented using the above methods. A future software download will address this and provide the ability to modify 4:3 HD content to fill a 16:9 screen and prevent burn-in.
• DISH Requirements: High definition programming is located at the 61.5* orbital location. Most installations require a DISH 500 and DISH 300 pointed at 61.5 to receive programming from all three orbital locations. Optional Tuner Cartridge will be available late summer/early fall 2000. This product will allow an existing Model 6000 Receiver to be upgraded to receive off-air analog and digital broadcasts.

Receiver Installation and Setup Key-notes:

• Determine you are in fact working with an HDTV. TV may have a 16:9 or 4:3 screen. Should say HD or HDTV on TV or in TV Manual. Should support 1080I or 720P resolution format.
• Many TV's have component video inputs but are NOT HDTV's. These inputs are for DVD players ONLY. Model 6000 component video outputs are for HDTV component video inputs ONLY!
• Begin setup with receiver in the SD output mode (indicated by amber light on front panel) and connect an SD type video cable using the SD video connections (composite or S-video) in all installations, leave connected.
• Connect HD component video cable or RGB video cable (not included) to TV as appropriate for the TV.
• Connect audio to the TV or surround sound receiver. (Optical digital audio cable not included)
• Set TV to the SD input being used
• Go into setup/installation menus and select HDTV Setup.
• Select 1080I or 720P as required by the HDTV. Most are 1080I, this is the factory default setting of the Model 6000.
• Select the HD Video output being used, component video (Y,Pr,Pb) or RGB. Y,Pr,Pb is the factory default setting of the Model 6000 Note: If either of these options are set incorrectly, you will get a distorted picture or no picture at all when in the HD mode)
• Switch TV to its HDTV input where the receiver is connected
• Select HD output on Model 6000 (blue light on front panel)
• If SD programming is not correctly positioned on a 16:9 screen when using the HD outputs of the 6000, go into the HDTV setup menu, select the adjust option, move 4:3 image using the up, down, left, right keys, select save.

Additional Notes on Model 6000:

• When the Model 6000 is upgraded using the optional 8VSB tuner cartridge, it is capable of receiving off-air analog and digital HDTV broadcasts. MSRP: $100.00 available fall 2000 (as of 8/29/00).
• Both HDTV outputs (component and RGB) are NOT active at the same time, the active output is selected in the HDTV Setup menu.
• No RF modulated output
• Reset unit by pressing and holding the power button for several seconds or unplugging the receiver. Smart card removal will not reset.
• Component video cables included with receiver. RGB or BNC type cables or adapters required for some TV's are not included. Cables available from most local electronics supply stores or HDTV dealers.

Dishnet 6000 Features

Go to Dishnetwork.com, Model 6000 homepage for a complete overview of HDTV, information on the Model 6000, access to User Manual, Installation Diagrams, FAQ's, etc.