Hello,
I am new to these forums and DishNetwork and was hoping one of you might be able to help me out. My current setup is VIP622 hooked up to my 42" plasma and a VIP211 hooked up to my Old Samsung Rear Projection. Everything has been working great but I have been having issues getting my old S1 SA Tivo working with the 211. I can get the Tivo to change the channels on the receiver just fine and the recording works as well but I have been having issues with the ScreenSaver "Feature" on the VIP211. It seems there is no way to turn this feature off but only delay it up to 8 hours. The other work around is to set VCR Timers to keep it active but that has proven very difficult to get working just right.
I called DishNetwork and all they told me is that the screensaver is required for updates but I was under the impression that the update timer set for 3:00AM was used for this. The person I talked to was very kind and helpful but I am having a hard time understanding why Dish would not allow you to disable the screensaver. The only solution Dish had to offer was to set me up with a Standard definition receiver (free of charge) that has the option to turn the screensaver off. I will still have my vip211 to watch live HD but will be using the other receiver with my tivo to record my shows. This would all be fine and good with me other than the little problem of the $5 a month charge for an additional receiver. I have decided to go with this solution for the time being but if anyone has any suggestions on how I can disable the screensaver on the 211 I would be very grateful!
*Update* I just noticed that this thread is discussing the same issue and it looks like there is no fix.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=64986&highlight=screensaver
Thanks!
Fritz
I am new to these forums and DishNetwork and was hoping one of you might be able to help me out. My current setup is VIP622 hooked up to my 42" plasma and a VIP211 hooked up to my Old Samsung Rear Projection. Everything has been working great but I have been having issues getting my old S1 SA Tivo working with the 211. I can get the Tivo to change the channels on the receiver just fine and the recording works as well but I have been having issues with the ScreenSaver "Feature" on the VIP211. It seems there is no way to turn this feature off but only delay it up to 8 hours. The other work around is to set VCR Timers to keep it active but that has proven very difficult to get working just right.
I called DishNetwork and all they told me is that the screensaver is required for updates but I was under the impression that the update timer set for 3:00AM was used for this. The person I talked to was very kind and helpful but I am having a hard time understanding why Dish would not allow you to disable the screensaver. The only solution Dish had to offer was to set me up with a Standard definition receiver (free of charge) that has the option to turn the screensaver off. I will still have my vip211 to watch live HD but will be using the other receiver with my tivo to record my shows. This would all be fine and good with me other than the little problem of the $5 a month charge for an additional receiver. I have decided to go with this solution for the time being but if anyone has any suggestions on how I can disable the screensaver on the 211 I would be very grateful!
*Update* I just noticed that this thread is discussing the same issue and it looks like there is no fix.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=64986&highlight=screensaverThanks!
Fritz
