Dish Network DuoDVR ViP 722k, User Manual

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8
Why Connect to a Phone Line or Broadband
Chapter 1
Solar Interference
Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind the
DISH satellites as they orbit the Earth. This event
occurs during a few days at the beginning of spring
and the beginning of autumn, and lasts only a few
minutes.
During these brief periods, you will not be able to see
programs on DISH. When the sun has moved from
behind the satellites, the programs will reappear. This
is an unavoidable natural event and has an adverse
effect on many satellite program providers.
W
HY
C
ONNECT TO A
P
HONE
L
INE OR
B
ROADBAND
Your satellite receiver is equipped with a standard telephone jack that you use to connect
to an active telephone line. Keep the receiver connected to an active telephone line so
that you will be able to order pay-per-view programs using your remote control, use all of
the Dish
HOME Interactive TV features, and other DISH services (see the instructions on
page 120). A connected phone line also supports the Caller ID feature of your ViP-series
receiver (see the instructions on page 102).
Your satellite receiver can be connected to your broadband home network. Currently this
connection allows you to order additional content not usually available through your
satellite TV package, and you can order Pay-Per-View events using your remote control (if
you do not connect a phone line to your receiver). See the connection instructions on
page 122, and more information about DishONLINE on page 36
.
M
OVING
O
N
-
SCREEN
L
OGO
Whenever the receiver is turned off using the remote control or front panel POWER
button, you will see the DISH logo and helpful tips still displayed on your TV screen. This
feature is included with your receiver to assure you that the connections between your
receiver and TV(s) are not lost and also provides useful information about your receiver
and its features. Press POWER or SELECT on the front panel or remote control to resume
watching satellite TV programming. Make sure you are using the correct remote control for
your current TV-viewing location.