811 and 381 Software History

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• DP811
• DP381

P463, 1-6-11

• Features
  • New boot recovery for unsupported devices¹
• Fixes
  • EPG timeout fix¹
• Source (dishsupport.com)

P461, 6-23-10

Initial release only to the 381, added to the 811 6-29-10.

P429, 9-22-09

P428, 3-9-09

P427, 1-8-09

P426, 12-4-08

P425, 9-30-08

P424, 9-3-08

P423, 4-3-08

P422, 2-22-08

• Features
  • Updated Inactivity Standby Screen Text¹
• Fixes
  • Favorites losing check-marks with timeout¹
  • Improved satellite tuner performance to reduce chance of signal loss¹
  • Closed Captioning service screen navigation issue¹
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P420, 10-30-07

P388, 7-28-07

P389, 7-13-07

• Fixes
  • Bug in the inactivity standby feature that could prevent it from activating¹ (Inactivity standby helps keep the program guide and the software version up to date.)
• Flubs
  • Bug: EPG shows No Info²
    Workaround: Reboot
    Status: Resolved revert to P388
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P388, 5-24-07

• Features
  • Added check switch automatic path from pop up 004¹
• Fixes
  • Various timer fixes such as recovery after lost signal¹
  • QAM scan mode performance enhanced¹
  • Delay on DVI output relative to analog outputs reduced¹
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P387, 5-3-07

• Fixes
  • Check switch settings remain intact after software download¹
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)
• Released to all 811/381 receivers 5-10-07

P386, 4-3-07

• Fixes
  • Interactive trigger fixes¹
  • No EPG for OTA channels from neighboring market²
    Explanation from Dish: Restores program guide data for many digital off-air channels which was previously impaired due to network growth that created some incompatibilities with the method used previously in the DISH811 receiver to capture this data. As the numbers of services carried on the network increase, it may not be possible to maintain access to all guide data to local channels, however, the current implementation is expected to support this data for a significant amount of time forward.
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

Note from Dish: P386 does not target receivers with P384 software due to a difference in switch matrix configurations. A subsequent release of P387 is in progress to provide the same guide features in the near future.

P385, 2-8-07

• Fixes
  • Switch / signal error issue¹
• Other Features and Fixes the same as P384
• Flubs
  • Bug: Loss of check switch settings after download of P385¹
    Status: Resolved P387
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P384, 1-31-07

• Features
  • Tribune copyright text for extended event info.¹
  • Remove local channels from EPG when not subscribed¹
  • Timeout on HD setup config. changed to 15 seconds¹
  • Removed HDTV screen positioning adjustment¹
  • Device name updated for Dual Band (118.7) LNB in checkswitch summary menu¹
  • HSN mapped to Ch 84²
• Fixes
  • Misc. Caller ID, Search/Themes, and event timer UI fixes¹
  • 105 sat. detection on port 4 of a DPP44 switch¹
  • More robust checkswitch when using a DPPTwin¹
  • Allow entry of all 148 sat. transponders in point-dish menu¹
  • EPG 'no info' and download from main menu¹
  • QAM mode EPG fixes¹
  • Lost-lock error message on OTA channels no has reference number¹
• Flubs
  • Bug: Switch / signal error issue¹
    Workaround: Do a Check Switch
    Status: Resolved P385
  • Bug: No EPG for OTA channels from markets neighboring the subscribed LIL²
    Status: Resolved P386
  • Design: Loss of OTA program guide for those who do not subscribe to LIL²
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk), further discussion (SatelliteGuys)

Pulled from release 2-2-07, those who did not get it will be targeted for P385.

P382, 11-2-06

• Fixes
  • Further EPG data fetch fixes to eliminate repeated pop-up 332 message¹
  • Default (e.g. empty legacy switch/LNBF switch matrix) voltage switching fix¹
  • Increase to maximum PPV event handling to eliminate reports of pop-up 005, 013, 014, 084 messages on already purchased PPV events temporarily resolved with a receiver reset¹
  • Signal strength meter stuck at same level²
• Flubs
  • Bug:No EPG after viewing OTA for 1 hour (previously took 3 hours)²
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P381, 9-28-06

• Features
  • Added pop-up message number (783) when clearing channel locks settings¹
  • Updated text on the zoom mode (e.g. * remote key in view mode) pop-up message to be consistent with other HD capable models and actual functionality¹
  • Enhancements to the new account activation process (e.g. the 129 pop-up message)¹
• Fixes
  • Incorrect date display on Themes results list menu, e.g. when paging up/down¹
  • Automatic EPG updates from Inactivity Standby (e.g. Dish logo screen saver) in QAM mode¹
  • Corrected the display for some 110 orbital location spotbeam transponders in the point-dish/signal menu¹
• Flubs
  • Bug:Signal strength meter stuck at same level²
    Status: Resolved P382
• Software shared with the DP381, effective ??
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P380, 6-22-06

• Fixes
  • DPP Twin conflict
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P339, 6-8-06

• Features
  • Addition of Inactivity Standby as a feature to support improved download reliability¹
• Fixes
  • Improved DiSEcQ signaling support for DPPTwins and DPPQuads¹
• Flubs
  • Bug: Download erased Favorites lists²
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P338, 4-17-06

• Fixes
  • Corrections for switch control of DishPro and DishPro Plus switches when connected to multiple DishPro compatible receivers¹
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P337, 3-14-06

• Fixes
  • HD Zoom issue with certain HD monitors¹
  • Updated Daylight Savings Time processing¹
  • Corrected filtering for mapdown locals¹
  • Reduced occurrences of blackscreens when changing channels¹
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P335, 2-14-06

• Features
  • Network readiness for EchoStar X activation following launch¹
• Fixes
  • Clock keeps time while watching OTA²
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P334, 1-10-06

• Features
  • Authorization task enhancement¹
  • Additional modulation format support (Turbo QPSK)¹
  • Dynamic addition of DTV subchannels¹
  • Confirmation pop-up prompt after changing output resolution²
  • Signal meter added to OTA weak signal error screen²
  • Changed the Dish logo on the guide²
• Fixes
  • Duplicate channel filter¹
  • OTA EPG upgrade¹
  • Color space improvements to component outputs to add details in low luminance content¹
• Flubs
  • Bug: Clock loses time while watching OTA² (report)
    Status: Resolved P335
  • Bug: Offset Video Preview in EPG¹ (report)
  • Bug: HDTV Setup “adjust” has no effect when using the DVI outputs¹ (report)
  • Bug: Excessively bright component video output¹
  • Bug: Browse does not function while watching OTA¹
  • Bug: Unable to read timer screen after creating an event from search results¹ (report)
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P333, 12-13-05

• Fixes
  • Improves a software filter for network system information content¹
  • Prepares for a future release which will reduce the occurrence of “no info” in the EPG as well as improve screen positioning control¹

P332, 12-01-05

Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

This release was halted the day of issue and P330 was reloaded to those 811s that got it.

• Features
  • Turbo QPSK performance enhancement¹
  • Readiness for Echo X due to launch next year¹
• Fixes
  • Blackout pop up rewording and other fixes to graphics¹
  • Guide performance corrections for most “No Info” cases¹
  • Miscellaneous minor fixes (Maintenance)¹
• Flubs
  • Bug: Can't change aspect ratio or view digital locals²
  • Bug: Unspecified issue with Dish Home¹

P330, 8-24-05

• Fixes
  • Improvements in managing customer restrictions of access to adult content¹
  • Dial out in some interactive applications such as Fantasy Sports¹
• Source and Discussion (DBSTalk)

P289, 7-7-05

Discussion and download tips (DBSTalk)

• Features
  • Changed appearance of the point dish screen²
  • Added 61.5° transponders 3-7 to the point dish screen¹
  • Point Dish screen takes longer to respond to satellite change, may have added more configuration checking routines²
  • TV Guide logo on the EPG²
  • 608/NTSC Closed Caption service selection¹
  • Extended blackout support¹
• Fixes
  • Reduced incidents of BSOD²
  • Improved Dolby Digital compatibility¹
  • Improved video performance to eliminate intermittent stutter¹
  • Signal scanning for digital OTA channels was made more robust and less critical¹
  • Occasional cases of remote address changing to “1” unintentionally¹
  • Pause for OTA scan when interrupted by caller ID permitting resume rather than rescan¹
  • Improved performance switching from digital OTA to analog OTA via the guide which caused black screen with banner¹
  • With both 148° & 61.5° connected channels are now are in the guide only once and you can now browse/surf through them²
• Flubs
  • Bug: When manually creating a weekly Auto-tune timer, unable to set the day²³
    Workaround: Set the timer from the EPG

P287, 4-7-05

This version never went widespread.

• Fixes
  • Enhanced favorites lists management¹
  • Enhanced Closed Captioning control¹
  • Improved Dolby Digital compatibility for more sound systems¹

P285, 3-17-05

This version never went widespread.

• Features
  • Added QAM support for DISH Network MDU installations¹
  • New Important System Information Screen (Phase 1 of Sys Info rework) providing enhanced trouble shooting and status information¹
  • Added EPG search feature
    Search may be initiated by pressing the “#” key on the remote from the Themes and Search Menu to find programs in the 2 day guide based on keywords in the title or extended information.¹
  • Added sub-menu for Closed Captioning “On/Off” control and for “Opacity”¹
  • New menu appearance
• Fixes
  • Improvement for compatibility with more manufacturers and models of Dolby sound systems connected by the SPDIF optical cable¹
  • Increased Favorites List capacity¹
  • Improvement video in Program Guide¹
  • Moved position of caller ID pop up higher on the screen to improve visibility¹
  • Added pop up for condition of selecting an event from the guide or browse when a timer was set for that event¹
  • Added support for manually adding an analog off-air channel when a digital off-air channel of the same number already existed¹
  • Changed conditions to restore video after setting a timer for a PPV event¹
  • Improved guide and channel selection treatment of non-sequential channel numbers for off-air digital channels¹

P284, 12-21-04

Discuss (DBSTalk)

• Fixes
  • Many of the cases of black screen with a banner¹
  • Modem dial out bug that could hang when using the interactive customer service application¹
  • Improved the accuracy of the internal time clock when tuned to off-air¹
  • Suppression of most cases of visible data on Line 21 used by some programmers on standard definition channels¹
  • Inconsistent beeps in the point dish screen¹
  • Rain fade lockups¹
  • Improved surfing of OTA channels¹
• Flubs
  • Bug: No guide info after upgrade²
    Workaround: Re-boot
  • Bug: Low reported signal strength for DTV, also flickering DTV²
    Workaround: Delete channels then re-scan, may have to do an unplug reboot
  • Bug: DTV stations lost from custom Favorites list while viewing one and using EPG to switch to another²
    Workaround: Delete channels then re-scan

P282, 11-18-04

Fixes

• receiver reboot when powering on the receiver connected to a new Dish LCD television¹
• zoom HD video output by 105% when DISH LCD display connected via DVI to correct certain underscan conditions¹
• reduce occurrences of Black Screen with the Browse Banner displayed¹
• display correct system time when tuned to off-air channels¹
• prevent channel tuning while EPG download is occurring¹
• additional EPG “Info Not Available” fixes¹
• inconsistent Tone on Point Dish screen¹

Flubs

• Bug: Reboots when surfing OTA channels²
• Bug: Favorites lists do not retain digital OTA stations²

P281, 10-15-04

Features

• HD EPG OTA guide data for some TV markets¹
• Election ITV application (like the Olympics coverage)¹
• Digital OTA subchannels listed on main EPG instead of secondary²

Fixes

• reduce some instances of macroblocking on HD channels¹
• timers firing from standby¹
• “recall” to/from OTA channels¹
• grey box on the screen when tuned to a music channel¹
• able to select a channel not in the current favorites list²

P280, 8-23-04

P269, 8-2-04

Fixes

• Dark DVI²

P268, 7-8-04

P267, 6-9-04

Fixes

• Problem with listening to Sirius channels for extended periods

P266, 5-18-04

P265, 3-23-04

Fixes

• Retains side slot when using DishPro switch

P264, 3-2-04

Discuss (DBSTalk)

Features

• Cached 2-day guide info, PIP on EPG now useable
• Local channel remapping (Local channel setup/Display options)
• Teach remote (System Setup/Diagnostics/Teach Remote); the receiver echos the UHF Pro remote's RF commands back as IR to train a learning remote
• Closed caption menu changed
• Video input 1 remapped from 001-01 to 0-01
• Video input 2 remapped from 001-02 to 0-02

Fixes

• Loud audible noise when viewing the EPG is gone
• Dark S-video output fixed for some receivers

Flubs

• Bug: Last channel in one of the Favorites lists doesn't show on the EPG

P263, 12-23-03

Fixes

• Recall button returns to a satellite channel from OTA digital channel

P262, 12-16-03

Discuss (SatelliteGuys.US)

Features

• Aspect ratios added, press *
• Interactive weather

Fixes

• corrects the problem with some programs only being fed out the right speaker
• addresses some Closed Captioning issues

Flubs

• When tuned to any HD OTA channel, the recall button does not change to the previous channel - it just reselects the current HD OTA channel.
  Status: Resolved, P263
• OTA channels mis-mapped or lost
  Status: Unresolved

P261, 12-4-03

Features

• none, just maintenance

P260, 12-1-03

• Initial software

Flubs

• Missing: OpenTV
  Status: Resolved, P262?

1. Per Dish sources
2. User observations
3. New to this version
4. May have been present in earlier versions

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