User Guide

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 the spring and the beginning of the autumn
and lasts only a few minutes.
During these brief periods, you will not be able to
see programs on DISH. When the sun moves
from behind the satellites, the programs will
reappear. This is an unavoidable natural event
and has an adverse effect on many satellite
providers.
WHY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE OR BROADBAND
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 DishHOME Interactive TV features, and other services from DISH (see the instructions
on page 106). A connected phone line also supports the Caller ID feature of your ViP-
series receiver (see the instructions on page 93).
Your satellite receiver also has an Ethernet jack and can be connected to your broadband
home network. This connection allows you to order additional content not usually available
through your satellite subscription, and you can order pay-per-view programs using your
remote control (if you do not connect a phone line to your receiver). See the connection
instructions on page 107, and more information about DISH Online on page 33.
MOVING ON-SCREEN LOGO
Whenever the receiver is turned off using the remote control or front panel POWER
button, you will see the DISH logo and helpful tips 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