Do I need to download a file from the web so that the unit can work ?Or do I just have to connect the unit directly to the dish to unblock channels?
1283865
Not sure what you mean by 'unblock channels'. If you're looking to get Free To Air channels you don't need any additional files or software. If you're looking to unlock encrypted broadcasts you will not be able to do that with this box as it is shipped.
1283866
It will not unscramble/unblock channels, it will only show channels that are free to air. Most free to air channels are religious or public TV channels, does not work on direct TV or dish network channels.
1283867
There is firmware to correct some bugs. It worked out of box, but occasionally required reboot. Only works with FTA channels.
1650335
If you have the right software, yes. I used it for my Dish Network DVR and had to call dish and let them know and with in a few minutes of, "special programing" it was working. It is some type of conversion 'soft ware' and I am sure you can get it online free. A better person to ask might be the one who sale's this item.
916734
Probably will not work. In my experience, Slinglink only works for Dish Network applications.
448775
USB is too slow for DVR use. You need a faster eSata cable. If they didn't put one in the box you can buy one on Amazon cheaply. Make sure your dish has an eSata port. Should be am eSata port on the drive. Note! You may lose all your shows on your Dish console. Google about this or read you Dish manual. On my DirectTV, the drive inside is ignored in favor of the external. Good luck.
145935
do you have it set up through your cable or dish? i don't and it works just fine. i didn't want to go through all the re-connecting because ia can never get it the same. i just put it through the game poet on the side of my tv.
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It will work work for either dish-dtv, as for HD "I don't have a receiver" but my understanding is the receiver is what converts signal to HD. All the dish does is capture the signal the receiver does the rest. Hope this helps.
1643359
Once you have a dish setup for all your homes, then all you need to do is take your receiver from any location (ANY STATE)to any of your homes regardless the state and it will work, KEEP IN MIND if you don't call Direct-TV and have it updated to that local area you won't get local channels, it will be trying to pull in the other locations local channels in which you won't get either....... Really simple and we do this twice yearly ourself; we go between Arizona & Oregon in an RV that also have a Satellite Dish(tailgater type dome model) on top and it automatically locks onto the satellite needed, so we use same Receiver between AZ and OREGON and every where we go in between...... :) Once you have a dish setup for all your homes, then all you need to do is take your receiver from any location (ANY STATE)to any of your homes regardless the state and it will work, KEEP IN MIND if you don't call Direct-TV and have it updated to that local area you won't get local channels, it will be trying to pull in the other locations local channels in which you won't get either....... Really simple and we do this twice yearly ourself; we go between Arizona & Oregon in an RV that also have a Satellite Dish(tailgater type dome model) on top and it automatically locks onto the satellite... » Read More Once you have a dish setup for all your homes, then all you need to do is take your receiver from any location (ANY STATE)to any of your homes regardless the state and it will work, KEEP IN MIND if you don't call Direct-TV and have it updated to that local area you won't get local channels, it will be trying to pull in the other locations local channels in which you won't get either....... Really simple and we do this twice yearly ourself; we go between Arizona & Oregon in an RV that also have a Satellite Dish(tailgater type dome model) on top and it automatically locks onto the satellite needed, so we use same Receiver between AZ and OREGON and every where we go in between...... :) « Show Less
900698
You need to purchase an external hard drive and plug it in to the 211z using the USB cable. Call Dish and they will activate it for you. They charge a one time fee of $40.
1301160
You need an external hard drive and then hook up with dish network to install, of course there's gonna be a small fee to complete the procedure. It's just a small pinch, and after all it might be worth the cost to accomplish your wishes, we all hate our wallets a little bit.
231899
Your best bet, Is to contact Dish. You'll have to contact them anyway to get a HD card to program your box anyway. Hope this helps.
1561863
I'm not sure. It would make sense to get the HD antenna & receiver. If you ask Dish HD will be free.
1872531
It's because the soft and networks which is download initially in satlink belong to china . So you need to update satlink w-s 6906 software and than connect to already set to any satellite dish and it's will start to work .
2278102
Yes, I just received my 705 today and downloaded no problem from a VIP 622. I used the USB cable included with the 705. 1. Download and install plugin. 2. Make sure Archos is in Windows Media Player mode (DRM enabled) and not hard disk mode 3. Connect devices together via USB cables (I used the front USB port behind the door) 4. Follow onscreen prompt to use USB device. 5. Select Archos 705 from list on left 6. Select "Send to device" to get to show listing Notes: HBO and Cinemax recordings cannot be transfered due to some stupid copy-protection Dish turned on. They have a note up on their site about it. I have Cinemax and Showtime - Showtime works, Cinemax doesn't. Idiots. This is one BIG point against it which is making me second-guess the purchase since Dish integration was my primary reason to buy it. Shows can be batch transferred (thank god) SD only "at this time" according to the popup. No HD recordings. Shows are listed in recorded order (no folders)
1677248
I have had no problem getting OTA digital stations. The box has a connection for a satellite, dont have a dish, but I see no reason it should not work. What the box does is select what input you send to each tv. It doesnt care what the signal is, it just switches it.
807940
Your Satellite Dish should be DISH Network and it should be an HD Satellite Dish. If these requirements are met along with a DISH network subscription then you should be able to use the 612 Dual Tuner with this system. If you have the Over the Air(OTA) module installed in your receiver then you should also be able to hook up an aerial antenna to your receiver as well to receive your local OTA channels. I hope this helps. Good luck.
2061084
That was the whole reason we bought the unit because it DOES work with DirecTV. Most everyone we ever spoke directly with in the DISH network, never seemed to know what worked and what didn't. We gave up on DISH many years ago.
1711833
You need to have dish network service. This Joey needs a Hopper from Dish to work