DishPro adapters allow you to use a Legacy receiver with DishPro switches and LNBF's. The DISHPro Adapter is required for all DISH Network Receivers; 1000, 2000, 2700, 2800, 3000, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4700, 4900, 5000, 6000, 7100, 7200 and DVHS when used in conjunction with DISHPro LNBFs. Models 301, 501, 508 and 721 DO NOT require the DISHPro Adapter.
Why Install a DishPro Adapter
Legacy receivers (those that do not have the DishPro logo) can be used with DishPro switches and LNBF's only if there is a DishPro adapter between the LNBF (or switch) and the receiver.
Note: Do NOT use a DishPro adapter with a DishPro receiver as this will cause the receiver to lose its signal and you will be unable to view programming.
DishPro Technology Terminology:
DiSEqC 2.0 - Digital Satellite Equipment Control (pronounced "Die Sec"). A European specification that is an open standard, DiSEqC allows for two-way communications between DP receivers, DP switches and DP LNBFs for improved diagnostics. In a DishPro installation, the communication messages are part of a 22 KHz (kilohertz) tone. This tone rides on the power (voltage) generated by the receiver. This tone is passed to the DishPro switches and DishPro LNBFs beginning at
19 volts and can fall all the way 10.5 volts before the message is lost. This means DishPro installations provide greater reliability because the message remains uncorrupted over longer runs of up to 200 feet of 2200 MHz-rated RG-6 cable from the LNBF to the farthest receiver.
Bandstacking combines the signals onto a single cable. The odd transponders are accessed in the frequency range of 950 to 1450 MHz, while the even transponders are accessed in the frequency range of 1650 to 2150 MHz. Therefore, bandstacking simplifies installations by using only one cable per orbital location.
