Dishplayer trys to connect to web TV

[David]

I put a new hard drive in my dishplayer and when ever i turn it on it
trys to connect to Web TV. Is there anything I can do to get it to
install the software that will enable it to function as a dish network
receiver. Thanks for any info.

[Hallerb]

Post by David
I put a new hard drive in my dishplayer and when ever i turn it on it
trys to connect to Web TV. Is there anything I can do to get it to
install the software that will enable it to function as a dish network
receiver. Thanks for any info.

It needs to phone home to get the software. Be sure if your area code cghanged
to update it in the meni.

connect phone line and let it call in

[David]

My phone nember has not changed. How would I get to any menus as when
the dishplayer boots up it trys to connect to Web TV. Any ideas?

Post by Hallerb

Post by David
I put a new hard drive in my dishplayer and when ever i turn it on it
trys to connect to Web TV. Is there anything I can do to get it to
install the software that will enable it to function as a dish network
receiver. Thanks for any info.

It needs to phone home to get the software. Be sure if your area code cghanged
to update it in the meni.
connect phone line and let it call in

[Hallerb]

Post by David
My phone nember has not changed. How would I get to any menus as when
the dishplayer boots up it trys to connect to Web TV. Any ideas?

Theres a prefix setting, if your number didnt change dont worry about it.
around here the web tv dial up area code changed and caused me grief.

just plug in everything and let it phone home

[Bill R]

Post by David
I put a new hard drive in my dishplayer and when ever i turn it on it
trys to connect to Web TV. Is there anything I can do to get it to
install the software that will enable it to function as a dish network
receiver. Thanks for any info.

In order to operate, the DishPlayer needs both the receiver
software and the CLIENT software. Since the client software
is stored on the hard drive (and you replaced that) it needs
to "call in" and get a new copy of the client software. It
does that by calling WebTV (now, the MSN TV servers). The
download takes about 40 minutes and you will have to go
through the complete setup once you get it.

[David]

The dishplayer will not get the software via Web TV. I've tried a
million times to connect to web TV but to no avail. My phone number
has never changed. People keep telling me to just let it get the
software but leaving it on all night did me no good. I've had it. I
put the dishplayer on Ebay at 3PM for a buy now $250. It sold in less
than 1 hour. I even told the Ebay uses that the player would get hung
up getting the update via web TV. I had a 6 year old model 3000 up in
my attic collecting dust. I call Dish network and they are letting me
trade the model 3000 for the new 510, it's cost me just $99. So I sold
the Dishplayer for $250 - $99 for the 510 and I'm still ahead of the
game $151. I know I have to pay $5 a month more for the 510 fee but I
figure that 5 goes into 150 30 times so I'm even after 2.5 years. I
did love my dishplayer though. I know a lot of people here hate dish
network but speaking only for myself they have been very good to me.
Quality over cable is far superior. I'm a big DVD fan so I know what
looks good on my 60" wide screen TV and I for one know that dish
network looks and without question sounds better than cable. I can't
wait for the 921 to be released. Anyhow thanks for all the help with
my problem with my dishplayer.

On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 11:15:27 -0500, Bill R

Post by Bill R

Post by David
I put a new hard drive in my dishplayer and when ever i turn it on it
trys to connect to Web TV. Is there anything I can do to get it to
install the software that will enable it to function as a dish network
receiver. Thanks for any info.

In order to operate, the DishPlayer needs both the receiver
software and the CLIENT software. Since the client software
is stored on the hard drive (and you replaced that) it needs
to "call in" and get a new copy of the client software. It
does that by calling WebTV (now, the MSN TV servers). The
download takes about 40 minutes and you will have to go
through the complete setup once you get it.

[TNGTony]

Post by David
The dishplayer will not get the software via Web TV. I've tried a
million times to connect to web TV but to no avail.

Okay...this sounds like the dreaded "black Monday" plague. This happened to
many Dishplayer owners at once. There was a fix available and I used it. I
just don't remember what it is! The fix DOES NOT include using the "Jenny"
code IIRC. I'm pretty sure I was able to keep my recordings, however my
timers were all blown up.

I THINK....you turn on the unit from the front panel and a second later
unplug the Dishplayer. Let it sit for a few seconds (maybe 10) and then
plug it back in. When you turn it back on, the Web TV screen and IDIOTIC
music will not be there. You may or may not need to use the 7225000 code.
I'm pretty sure that code is useless now.

Hope this helps.

See ya
Tony

[Hallerb]

Post by David
I call Dish network and they are letting me
trade the model 3000 for the new 510, it's cost me just $99. So I sold
the Dishplayer for $250 - $99 for the 510 and I'm still ahead of the
game $151. I know I have to pay $5 a month more for the 510 fee but I

Why didnt you do the 2 year commitment FREE 510? If your planning on keeping
the service anyway?

[William A. Grimes]

I had similar problems when I upgraded a hard drive in one of my DP's.
Just as I was about to give up I decided to play with the phone
settings and managed to find a setting that worked (can't remember
what it was).

Post by David
The dishplayer will not get the software via Web TV. I've tried a
million times to connect to web TV but to no avail. My phone number
has never changed. People keep telling me to just let it get the
software but leaving it on all night did me no good. I've had it. I
put the dishplayer on Ebay at 3PM for a buy now $250. It sold in less
than 1 hour. I even told the Ebay uses that the player would get hung
up getting the update via web TV. I had a 6 year old model 3000 up in
my attic collecting dust. I call Dish network and they are letting me
trade the model 3000 for the new 510, it's cost me just $99. So I sold
the Dishplayer for $250 - $99 for the 510 and I'm still ahead of the
game $151. I know I have to pay $5 a month more for the 510 fee but I
figure that 5 goes into 150 30 times so I'm even after 2.5 years. I
did love my dishplayer though. I know a lot of people here hate dish
network but speaking only for myself they have been very good to me.
Quality over cable is far superior. I'm a big DVD fan so I know what
looks good on my 60" wide screen TV and I for one know that dish
network looks and without question sounds better than cable. I can't
wait for the 921 to be released. Anyhow thanks for all the help with
my problem with my dishplayer.