Archive for May, 2007

DISH Network and MGM Sign Video-On-Demand Movie Deal

May 29, 2007 No Comments

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(tm) satellite TV service today announced an agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) to carry the studio’s current and catalog movie titles on its Video On Demand platform, DISH On Demand, as well as through its Pay-Per-View ...

Dish Network News And Specials, Dish Programming Updates

Dish Network HD Channel Mapdown

May 27, 2007 No Comments

The addition of HD icons and Mapdown of HD channels will make it easier to identify and locate HD channels. Similar to local channels, HD channels will be mapped down in the electronic program guide to a location adjacent to the equivalent SD channel. An “HD” icon will now appear in the EPG and other ...

Dish Tips and Help, Technology

Dish Networks Record Link Feature

May 23, 2007 No Comments

Dish Network receivers have a new timer feature, called Record Link, is being added to many DISH Network receivers. This timer option, shown as “EXT”, sends data to compatible devices using the video signals, eliminating the need for IR blasters or emitters. The data included in the video signal can be additional programming information or ...

Dish Tips and Help, Technology

EchoStar Wins Patent Suit

May 21, 2007 No Comments

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 21, 2007 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) — EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the Forgent Networks, Inc. lawsuit: “A Texas jury today returned a verdict in favor of EchoStar, finding invalid the patent Forgent accused EchoStar of violating. Forgent had asked for over $200 million ...

Dish Network News And Specials, Technology

DISH On Demand from Dish Network

May 17, 2007 No Comments

DISH On Demand is DISH Network’s Video on Demand service. Movies On Demand, part of DISH On Demand, lets you rent the movie of your choice for 24 hours. Pause, Rewind and Fast- Forward your movies. . Dish Networks Dish On Demand: Supported Receivers: • DISH 508 • DISH Player-DVR 510 • DISH Player-DVR 625 ...

Dish Tips and Help, Technology

Dish Network’s DishCOMM Technology

May 14, 2007 No Comments

DishCOMM is a technology that allows compatible DISH Network satellite receivers to send and receive data via the home power lines. • DishCOMM is based upon HomePlug 1.0 technology, but adds capabilities and features specific to DISH Network receivers. • The first implementation of DishCOMM will allow compatible receivers to share the phone line. • ...

Dish Tips and Help, Technology

Upgrading a Dish Network IR Remote to a UHF Pro Remote

May 11, 2007 No Comments

TV1 of all dual-tuner, two-TV satellite receivers can be operated using UHF Pro instead of infrared (IR) by purchasing a replacement remote control kit and appropriate key. Dish Network Receiver Remote Controls that you can upgrade: • ViP622 DVR™ • DISH Player-DVR 942 • DISH Player-DVR 625 • DISH Player-DVR 522 • DISH 322 If ...

Dish Tips and Help, Technology

Dish Network Remote Control Programming Tips

May 9, 2007 No Comments

Introduction This document only provides the steps to program various remote features. For more details on each feature, refer to Chapter 8 – Remote Controls of the Installation Reference Handbook. Highlights • Discrete ON and OFF commands for learning remotes • Limited Mode & Easy Limited Mode • Power Scan • Recover Button • Extended ...

Dish Tips and Help, Technology

Satellite TV Tech

DVR Usage Increases: TV Show Rankings Become Harder To Track

Many primetime shows are seeing their ratings go through the roof when a week’s worth of DVR usage is...

Stream ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale Plus 15,000 TV Episodes Now at DISH Online

While 92% of consumers worldwide prefer to watch programming on their television sets, most of those people stream video content on...

DuoDVR Receiver Tips and Features – Record, Play, Pause in Two Rooms

Having a DVR receiver connected to your satellite television service is hardly a luxury these days and instead a...

DISH Network Creates Compatible Remote Access App for Android Tablets

Tablet or Pad? Technology adopters on both sides of the fence, whether they embrace the Android Tablet or the...

Top Ten Reasons to Give the Gift of GoogleTV this Year

The Logitech Revue with GoogleTV is changing the way we watch television by combining the best features of the...

It’s Official: You Can Now Stream Live TV From DISH Network on Your iPad

Today, Mashable listed its top ten gadgets for holiday gifts this season, with Apple’s iPad making the cut because “it’s...

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