ViP722 Software History
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L724, 2-16-12?
Wider rollout on 2-22
- Flubs
- Downloaded VOD content disappears after daily reset
L723, 2-7-12?
- Features
- All Sub favorite list changed to My Channels, All Chan no longer sticks as the default list²
Dish explains: L750 minimizes access to the “All Channels” EPG list. “All Channels” has been removed from the Favorites Lists menu and can now only be selected by toggling through the Favorites Lists while in the EPG. If a customer selects “All Channels” and exits the EPG, the EPG will default to “My Channels” the next time it is accessed. This is being done in an effort to reduce customer confusion caused by being able to view channels to which they are not subscribed.
L722, 12-2-11
- Features
- Fixes
- HDCP force TV2 fix¹
- Misc stability fixes¹
- Source (dishsupport.com)
L721, 9-29-11
- Features
- Install Wizard¹
- EPG Updates¹
- Fixes
- Source (dishsupport.com)
L677, 9-13-11
- Features
- Adaptive Streaming¹
- 3D FVOD¹
- Locks password pop-up changes¹
- DISH On Demand updates¹
- Misc updates¹
- When sorting through movies, you can select the * key and it will sort Free/Subscribed movies²
- Fixes
- Moving shows to custom folders is much faster²
- Flubs
- Bug: Most Dish On Demand options give error “Attention 789 This feature is available only if your receiver is connected to your broadband...”²
Workaround: Go into network setup and “reset connection”
Status: Unresolved
- Source (dishsupport), Discussion (DBSTalk), Discussion (SatelliteGuys)
L720, 7-13-11
L676, 5-24-11
- Features
- PPV Rental Indicator¹
- HDMI Detect¹
- SRS Volume Leveling¹
- Live Sports Theme¹
- Basic Remote¹
- Pause buffer change, ¹
- On Demand changes/fixes¹
- Removed guide display option for no video window²
- Lower banner popup (initally added to Platinum, HBO, Cinemax channels)²
- Fixes
- Closed Caption fixes¹
- VOD in EPG/Banner fixes¹
- DVR folder fixes¹
- Go into a sub-menu and select Info, then when you exit the Info it would dump you back to the root of your directories²
- Flubs
- Search history erased²
- If on the phone when you turn the it on, it picks up the line to check for a dial tone and makes all kinds of clicks and noise until it decides to hang up²
- Source (dishsupport.com) and Source (DBSTalk)
L674, 1-25-11
L673, 1-17-11
- Fixes
- SVOD Multi-subscription fix¹
- Potential black screen driver fix¹
- Misc. On Demand fixes¹
- Source (dishsupport.com)
L672, 11-18-10
- Features
- VOD Network Folders¹
- Live VM¹
- Fixes
- SVOD fix¹
- Pop-up rework 535 fix¹
- Sling Adapter fixes¹
- Black screen from standby¹
- Other fixes, Misc.¹
- Source (dishsupport.com)
L671, 10-19-10
- Features
- Sling Adapter full support¹
- Misc Under the Hood Changes²
- Fixes
- Skip 100 ch. up/down in view fix¹
- Reboot fixes¹
- Source (dishsupport.com)
L670, 9-29-10
First version not shared with the 622.
- Features
- Screen saver yellow text update¹
- SVOD¹
- GoogleTV Hardware support¹
- Pop-Up Rework Phase I¹
- SRS Volume Leveling¹
- Extended boot (fan off on reset, forced boot recovery option via front panel)¹
- Favorites list color change¹
- New VOD UI, options on PVR Menu¹,²
- My Recordings
- DISH Cinema (was Movies & More)
- TV Shows (was TV Entertainment)
- Midnight Lounge (was My Media)
- My Media (was DishONLINE)
- Misc. Updates¹
- Fixes
- Flubs
- When using folders to view recordings, if you hit Info, and then Cancel, it takes you all the way to the top level.²
- Source (dishsupport.com)
L629, 6-29-10
L627, 4-23-10
- Features
- Ad on bottom of guide; turn off via TV Enhancements (menu-6-1-6)²
- Flubs
- Bug: No audio or video when powering on from standby while OTA is recording²
Workaround: PIP then Swap
L625, 2-1-10
- Fixes
- With channel order set to ascending, the channel locks menu's pink dots showing previous locked channels were shown in ascending order but the channel numbers and names were shown in descending order
- Source (DBSTalk)
L623, 12-15-09
L622, 8-5-09
- Features
- removal of Playlist and Transfer buttons¹
- Fixes
- Driver fixes¹
- DVR Custom Folder/Subfolder¹
- further check switch changes¹
- rapid channel change black screen¹
- revert default TV2 aspect ratio¹
- various DishONLINE crashes¹
- various reboot fixes¹
- missing screen updates after deleting Groups by Title¹
- DishONLINE 48 hour expiration¹
- HDD format pop-up¹
- Hawaii: stops searching for the unattainable 129° CONUS channels every time it's turned on²
- Flubs
- Bug: When using groups, if you edit a show's name and then return to the list of shows in the group, the name will not reflect the change until you exit the group list and then get back in²
- Source: SatelliteGuys
L621, 6-11-09
- Features
- Source (SatelliteGuys)
L618, 3-12-09
- Fixes
- Added 1080p support²
- Dish Pass timer event on 94xx channel no longer a duplicate of 55xx channel²
- Flubs
- Bug: When recording an OTA channel while watching a DVR recording from any source I get a “Lost satellite signal” error that blocks video and audio whenever the OTA tuner loses signal. The message does not go away. (report)²,4
Workaround: Press DVR or Guide followed by Cancel, then Skip back
- Source (DBSTalk)
L617, 2-5-09
L616, 1-6-09
L615, 12-11-08
Announced target date was 11-20-08. Initial release was to ZIP codes in CA, MO and WA.
- Features
- EHD folders²
- Pointer position no longer moves to next item after selecting a program in the DVR Edit or EHD archive lists²
- DishCOMM menu item “Add” changed to “Scan”²
- Fixes
- Flubs
- Bug: Auto-tune timers turn the receiver on but do not change the channel²
Workaround: Add another auto-tune timer a minute earlier, or disable Inactivity Standby
- Source (DBSTalk)
L614, 9-19-08
- Features
- “USB Drive” is replaced with “My Media”²
- Menu..Installation..Broadband Setup..Web Activation added for DVR on-line programming²
- Source (DBSTalk) and discussion (SatelliteGuys)
L613, 8-28-08
- Fixes
- Video only taking up 1/8 of the screen in the corner¹
- System Information in check switch for Eastern Arc Satellites 72 and 77¹
- Stuck in System Information screen¹
- 1080p fixes¹
- Normal/Letterbox setting on TV2 is now remembered²
- Source and discussion (DBSTalk)
L612, 8-13-08
- Fixes
- “Smart card not authorized” error after loading Movies on Demand menu²
- Flubs
- Bug: TV2 won't play back TV Entertainment programs downloaded with DishONLINE. TV1
plays them back just fine. On TV2, the screen says “Please wait...” forever.
Status: Unresolved
- Design: Semi-transparent program info screen has Episode # and Original Air Date in dark blue font
Status: Unresolved
- Source (DBSTalk)
L610, 7-31-08 (722 only)
- Features
- Standby screensaver says “Turbo Charged”²
- Program info screen has blue text for the episode and date²
- Support for 1080p VOD Events¹
- Support for free content on DishOnline TV Entertainment¹
- VOD in EPG (VOD movies available on channel 501)¹
- Field Card Swap Support¹
- New Graphics (slight change in the look of the logo in the EPG, Menu and DishONLINE menu)¹
- Archive info (HHK identifier) will appear in the counters screen¹
- Volume reduced on PCM channels to more closely match DD channels²
- Fixes
- “OTA Stops Acquiring Signal on 3 of 5” issue¹
- Flubs
- Bug: “Smart card not authorized” error after loading Movies on Demand menu²
Status: Resolved L612
- Bug: Picture shrunk to upper left corner of TV1 when TV2 being viewed and possibly changing screen format²
Workaround: Cycle through the formats
Status: Resolved L613
- Source (SatelliteGuys.US) and additional discussion (DBSTalk)
L512, 7-8-08
- Fixes
- DVR fixes¹
- Trick play features (FF, frame-adv, etc) respond predictably²
- Flubs
- Bug: Audio drop-outs and other issues²
Status: Unresolved (report)
- Source (DBSTalk)
L511, 6-13-08
L510, 6-5-08
L449, 2-21-08
- Features
- New Favorites Mode Popup (menu-8-3)¹
- IPTV (DishONLINE) updates¹
- Content Management¹
- LO Drift 1.2¹
- Auto Check switch¹
- Future Sat Support¹
- “Reset HDMI” in the Diagnostics menu is greyed out²
- Fixes
- Archos/Pocket Dish fixes¹
- External Hard Drive transfer fixes¹
- Reboot fixes¹
- After deleting a recording from within a folder, focus remains in the folder²
- Flubs
- The partial phase release on 2-26 led to a cycle of repeatedly downloading L449
- Guide reverts from future to current time after selecting a different list via the popup menu²
- Corrupted favorites lists (report)²
- Source and Discussion (DBSTalk), additional notes (SatelliteGuys.US)
L448, 12-4-07
- Features
- View banner has been removed from PIP window¹
- Support for Gen 5 Archos PMP devices¹
- Improvements in DishONLINE feature¹
- Increased the number of maximum channels¹
- Removed shortcut of pressing the up or down arrow while the box is off to get to
the System Info screen.²
- HD and SD volume levels appear to be much closer²
- Fixes
- Some reboot issues¹
- Closed Captioning scrolling problem and missing closed captioning on channel 200¹
- Some black screen issues¹
- Audio problem on MPEG 2 problem¹
- Missing Closed Captioning on TV1 coming out of stand-by²
- Flubs
- Bug: PIP Swap to a locked channel, after entering the code and pressing Select, the password window doesn't go away²
Workaround: Press Select or Cancel again
- Bug: No info banner when using Swap outside of PIP to switch tuners²
- Bug: No Closed Captioning from TV1 if TV2 is turned on first²
Workaround: Reboot
- Bug: Interferes with HDMI CEC of other devices (report)2,4
Workaround: Cut the line to pin 13 (only for the very ambitious)
Status: Unresolved
- Source and Discussion (DBSTalk), additional source and discussion (SatelliteGuys.US)
CJF1, 11-21-07
Open invitation Beta for DishOnline (manage timers over WWW) testing.
L447, 10-30-07
- Fixes
- Loss of audio on off-air channels¹
- Source (DBSTalk)
L446, 10-17-07
Initial rollout directed to customers in Atlanta and Denver, ZIP codes 80000-80399, 80500-80599, 80900-80999 and 30000-30299. Had a partial national release but was then halted.
- Features
- IPTV Movie Downloads¹
- New Remote Mode pop-up (when the user selects TV/VCR/Aux)¹
- Allow access to the external hard drive from TV1 or TV2 (only one at a time)¹
- Fixes
- Signal acquisition improvements¹
- DishCOMM modem improvements¹
- Miscellaneous maintenance¹
- Flubs
- Bug: No audio on OTA recordings (report)²
Workaround: Delete all OTA, add back one by one until you find the culprit
Status: Resolved L447
- Bug: Freezes when loading DishONLINE selection list²
Workaround: Ensure that port blocking is turned off for ports 2200 to 2299
- Bug: Unable to rename DishCOMM devices²
- Bug: With closed-caption enabled, turn receiver off. TV1 shows “Press SELECT to Watch TV” but no banner messages. Turn the receiver on and the captions disappear completely on every channel (TV1 only)2,3
Workaround: Reset
Status: Resolved L448
- Missing: No way to disable the Remote Mode pop-up²
Workaround: Cover end of the remote with your hand when you push TV/VCR/Aux
Status: Preferences setting to shut this off promised for the Spring 2008 update
- Source and Discussion (DBSTalk), additional source and discussion (SatelliteGuys.US)
L445, 10-9-12
- Fixes
- Reboot problems¹
- Permanent audio loss¹
- Timers¹
- Source (SatelliteGuys)
L444, 9-25-07
- Features
- Support for the upcoming mapdown of HD RSN channels for the NHL/NBA seasons¹
- Fixes
- Robustness for IP call-back/DishCOMM¹
- More signal loss fixes¹
- More a/v fixes¹
- Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)
L443, 8-30-07
Initial roll-out replaces L442 and L440 or older
- Features
- Q-Box support¹
- Move the Favorites List EPG toggle from the date/time banner to the Favorites List name banner¹
- Additional counters “Demod: 4500_SDS0” and “Demod: 4500_SDS1” for BCM4500 demodulator added after ZIP code²
- Sort within DVR Folders by either Date or Title²
- Fixes
- External Hard Drive Recognition¹
- Reboot fix¹
- HDMI/HDCP issues¹
- Signal loss issues¹
- Return of Customer Service apps to Dish Home²
- Correct phone number for EHD activation on the Bulletin Board Screen Saver²
- Flubs
- Bug: Loss of OTA signal, caused by Dish setting off-air type to “Cable”²
Workaround: Menu - 6 - 1 - 5, set to Air
- Bug: Loss of DishCOMM, caused by Dish setting modem type to “Local”²
Workaround: Menu - 6 - 1 - 4, set to Remote
- Bug: Screen goes blank during recording, unable to view live or recorded programs²
Workaround: Power cord reset
- Source and Discussion (DBSTalk), additional source and discussion (SatelliteGuys.US)
L442, 8-16-07
First software listed on Dish's software chart.
- Fixes
- FF trick modes being too fast¹
- Possible fix for the external hard drive archive authorization problem where even with the authorization, the pop-up was still appearing¹
- Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)
L441, 8-9-07
Initial public software, not acknowledged on Dish software chart.
DBSTalk.com's First Look at L441 (requires Acrobat Reader)
- Features
- ViP722 Support¹
- External Hard Drive Support (available 8/15)¹
- IP Call Back Support (to be implemented at a future date)¹
- Bulletin Board Screen Saver¹
- DVR Folders (Group by Title only)¹
- All HD Favorites List Display change¹
- New pop up when attempting to create a Favorites List without channels added¹
- Down mapped HD channels will now include Regional Sports channels¹
- EPG adds yellow text under the list name for the next list, ex: “Hit Guide To Go To All HD”²
- Recorded Event History removed²
- Fixes
- Signal Issue¹
- MPEG 4 macro blocking¹
- Invalid PPV pop up on purchased PPV events¹
- EXT timer option does not engage the PocketDISH²
- Freeze when transferring single or multiple shows to PocketDISH²
- Audio channel viewed in PIP now has scrolling titles behind the main screen²
- Flubs
- Bug: During transfer to external HDD, appears to freeze or status bar disappears²
- Bug: Doesn't save channels added to a Favorites list²
- Bug: No “Pay Bill” option in Dish Home²
Status: Resolved L443
- Bug: Bulletin Board Screen Saver shows main phone number for EHD activation rather than 1-888-241-2205²
Status: Resolved L443
- Bug: Timers fail to fire during EHD archival though History shows success²
- Bug: Pop-up for EHD authorization even if already authorized²
Status: Resolved L443
- Bug: Stop watching a show in the middle and exit from the HDD, return and hit Resume, show starts from the beginning²
Workaround: FF to the stopping point
- Bug: Seagate FreeAgent drives, once gone to sleep, may freeze after playback is stopped (no menu for start over, resume), may appear to delete but program is still there and playable, and not allow programs to be moved into archive²
Workarounds: 1) Use the disk utilities to set the sleep time, 2) Power cycle the EHD before use (and/or unplug when not in use, 3) Go to “Manage Device,” exit back to TV, go to “Manage Device” again
- Design: Timers re-record shows that have been transferred to external drive²
- Design: “Hit Guide to go to...” uses the default rather than custom list name²
- Design: A recording on the EHD from a locked channel reveals the title rather than showing “Locked Event” like the internal list²
Status: Unresolved
- Source and Discussion (DBSTalk), more discussion and EHD bug details (SatelliteGuys)
L440, 8-7-07
Limited to 72 receivers
Notes
- Per Dish sources
- User observations
- New to this version
- May have been present in earlier versions
Compiled from user reports on DBSTalk.COM, SatelliteGuys.US, and news://alt.dbs.echostar.
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