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Chapter 1

Why Connect to a Phone Line or Broadband Internet?

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 spring and the beginning of 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 providers of
satellite services.
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Your Hopper with Sling HD DVR is equipped with one standard telephone jack and two
Ethernet ports that you can use to connect to an active telephone line and to broadband
Internet service, respectively. Keep the Hopper with Sling HD DVR connected so that you
will be able to order pay-per-view programs using your remote control, use all of the
interactive TV features and Hopper with Sling apps, and access other services from DISH
(see the instructions on page 97). A connected telephone line also supports the Caller ID
feature of your Hopper with Sling HD DVR system (see the instructions on page 96).
Your Hopper with Sling can be connected to your broadband home network. Currently this
connection allows you to order additional content not usually available through your
satellite TV subscription, and you can order video on demand and pay-per-view events
using your remote control (just as you do if connected to a phone line). See the connection
instructions on page 97, and more information about DISH Online on page 39.
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Whenever the Hopper with Sling system is turned off using the remote control or front
panel POWER button, you will see the DISH logo and helpful tips still displayed on your
TV screen. This feature is included on your Hopper with Sling to assure you that the
connections between your Hopper with Sling and TV(s) are OK, and also provides useful
information about your whole-home HD DVR system and its features. Press the POWER
or SELECT button on the front panel or your remote control to resume watching satellite
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