February 25th, 2013
3D on DISH works with modern 3D HDTVs. Some older 3D TVs may require additional hardware in order to view today’s 3D content, so be sure to ask the TV manufacturer.
Depending on the 3D HDTV manufacturer, the glasses may have to be purchased separately from the TV. Consider purchasing more than one pair so that everyone in your home can enjoy the 3D experience.
High-speed HDMI cables (10.2 Gbps or higher) work just fine with the HDMI 3D pass-through technology found in 3D-capable HDTVs and Blu-ray players.
The ViP 922 HD DVR and Hopper whole-home HD DVR can both play 3D content.
That’s all you need to enjoy immersive and fascinating 3D content with DISH! Check out this page to see all of the great 3D titles currently playing on DISH!
Categories: Equipment & Remotes
July 2nd, 2012
An External Hard Drive (EHD) allows you to expand the disk storage of a DVR (Hopper, 922, 722k, 722, 622, 612), or enable the DVR feature on some receiver models (211k, 211, 411). The EHD must have its own power supply, support USB 2.0, and have only a single hard disk drive (flash memory is not compatible).
Plug the EHD into the wall outlet, use the USB cable to connect it to the receiver.
When you plug the EHD into the receiver’s USB port, you will be prompted with a “Warning” message. In the top right hand corner should be the number 865. This message is just letting you know that the receiver has detected your EHD and is ready to format and install the software needed to use it with your receiver. Select “yes” to begin the process. A second message, 867, will appear, letting you know the receiver will format the hard drive and reset the receiver, select “yes” again.
An “attention” message numbered 869 or 873 will appear while the receiver is working, please do not restart, turn off or disturb the receiver or EHD while it is on the screen.
Once the process is completed, your receiver will automatically reset. When it turns back on, your EHD will be ready for use!
Categories: Equipment & Remotes
August 19th, 2011
DISH Network’s ViP 922 receiver is the smartest choice for smartphone users. With apps for Apple’s iOS, Blackberry, Android and Windows, you can watch TV and manage your DVR no matter where you are. Combine that with being able to easily stream music, pictures and video from your computer the 922 is sure to complete your home theater system.
With 1 terabyte of storage, plus the option of adding more by connecting an external hard drive, you can store up to 1,000 hours of programming! No more deleting movies or shows before you have the chance to watch them. The ViP 922 also has two HD tuners, you can watch and record at the same time, or record two different programs! No more deciding between two shows that air at the same time or deciding which movie to record, with the 922 you can have both and in stunning HD!
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