DISH Network Video on Demand (VOD)
DISH Network Video on Demand offers 1080p resolution, allowing you to watch your favorite movies with amazing clarity and resolution equal to that of Blu-ray Disc™. DISH subscribers can choose from thousands of movies and TV shows and watch as often as you like in the 24-hour period from the moment you made your order. The movie charge will be added conveniently to your monthly bill.
DISH Network movies on demand and all other VOD services are available for these DISH DVR receiver models:
- 512 (SD/DVR)
- 522
- 612
- 622
- 625
- 722
- 922
To determine if you have a compatible receiver for DISH Network video on demand, check the model name on the front of your receiver or check on the DISH website.
1080p is simply the “short-hand identification for a set of high-def TV video modes characterized by 1080 horizontal lines of vertical resolution and progressive scan.” What this means is that you get a superior quality picture with amazing detail and clarity, enhancing your DISH Network movies on demand experience. Of course, DISH Network is the first satellite TV provider to offer this amazing feature.
To use the VOD feature for DISH Network movies on demand, simply connect your receiver to your phone line or home broadband, and once you’re connected, go to channel 1 or 501 and select the movie of your choice. Then, just follow the on-screen instructions, and you’ll be watching your selection in no time at all.
Another way to watch a movie using Video on Demand is to press the DVR button on your remote and select DISH Cinema—option 2. Then select a movie from new releases or use the Explore and Search options to make a selection. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to watch your movie.
If your TV is able to support 3D, you can order certain Video on Demand movies in 3D (this will require a DVR receiver with 3D signal capabilities). When you order a 3D movie, the receiver will perform a quick test to make sure your TV is compatible. If your TV is unable to display the 3D movie correctly, your selection will be offered in normal high-definition resolution.