JVC/Echostar Dishnet 6000 Features

Tags:
Unique Product Features
  • Delivers Standard Definition and High Definition satellite programming
  • 15 PIN RGB video output (for HDTV) - this video output allows you to display programming on high definition television monitors and some PC monitors which use this type of connection.
  • High Definition Component video (Y,Pr,Pb) output - the most widely used HDTV video interface.
  • Hardware upgradeable using an optional 8VSB off-air analog/digital tuner cartridge - tuner cartridge allows reception of off-air analog broadcasts, off-air digital or HD broadcasts, standard definition satellite, and high definition satellite programming.
  • Hardware upgradeable - a second upgrade port allows upgradability to future technologies
  • Supports all 18 ATSC input formats and outputs and both 720P and 1080I HDTV resolutions - these HDTV formats represent the ultimate in picture quality offered by our HDTV standard
  • Optical Dolby Digital Output - Dolby Digital 5.1 surround can be delivered through an optical digital audio connection. This allows delivery of the highest quality digital sound.
  • New look to User Interface and EPG - modernized look but same layout as traditional Echostar EPG
  • High Definition content can be viewed using HD outputs (Component Y,Pr,Pb or RGB) or HD content can be automatically downconverted for viewing using SD outputs (Composite RCA or S-Video).
  • Standard Definition content can be viewed using SD outputs, or SD content can be automatically upconverted for viewing using HD outputs.
  • Five methods to adapt a non-HD 4:3 image to a 16:9 HDTV screen: black bars, gray bars, zoom, stretch, and combined zoom-stretch. Manipulates a 4:3 image to fill the screen simply by toggling the asterisk button on the remote control

Standard Product Features
  • Dish 500 Compatible - can be used with our DISH 500 2 orbital location, single dish solution which allows reception of more channels than a typical 18" dish antenna
  • On-Screen, Interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG) - easily access TV listings with touch of remote control
  • 2 Day EPG - view programming information 2 full days into the future
  • Page at a Time Scrolling - allows rapid scrolling through the EPG, one full page-at-a-time
  • Program Information - by pressing the info button, you can instantly access program information, such as start time, ending time, and when available, a brief description about the program when available.
  • Transparent Info Pages - allows continued viewing of the programming while program information is displayed
  • Convenient channel navigation using:
    * Themes Lists - access channels by category
    * Themes list categories include: Movies, Sports, News/Business, Family/Children, Education, Series/Specials, Music/Arts, Religious
  • Favorites Lists - access a grouping of user selected channels
  • Favorites list categories include: All channels, All subscribed channels, and four User-defined lists holding up to 120 channels
  • Music Titles - this music channel feature displays the title, artist, album and label of the song being played
  • IR Blast - allows receiver to send commands to a VCR to activate power-up and recording of a program.
  • Enhanced Event Timers - programs the satellite receiver to automatically tune to a program at a designated time for viewing or to command a VCR to record selected events
  • V-chip Type Technology - provides Parental Control over access to programming based on Channels, Ratings and Content
  • Software Upgradeable via Satellite - allows receivers to automatically receive software upgrades via satellite when available
  • Transparent Browse Banner - allows channel surfing using channel banners superimposed across the bottom of the screen, while the program viewed remains unchanged.
  • Impulse Pay-Per-View with On-Screen Past/Future Purchase Summary - easily order PPV programs via remote control, with the ability to conveniently view purchase history.
  • Closed Caption Support - dialogue is scrolled across the bottom of the screen
  • User-Selectable Receiver Diagnostic Testing - convenient tool for troubleshooting problems
  • One-Touch Channel Return - jumps back and forth between the channel being viewed and the previous channel
  • Alternate Audio (Alternate Language Support) - allows selection of various audio languages (when supported by the program) for a particular program
  • MPEG-2 DVB Compliant Technology - compliant with industry standards for DBS digital television broadcasting
  • Dish Antenna Aiming Screen Based Upon User ZIP code
  • Dish Antenna Peaking (Signal Strength) via Audio Tone and 2-Color Bar Graph

Front Panel Features:
  • 10 front panel buttons
    Info: displays important receiver information (i.e., model, receiver, smart card and software numbers, remote address, etc.) HD/SD output selection: High definition and standard definition outputs can not be active at the same time, this button allows for toggling between high definition output (as indicated by the blue light on the front panel) and standard definition output (as indicated by the amber light on the front panel) View, Menu, Cursor up, Cursor down, Cursor left, Cursor right, Select, Power

Rear Panel Features:
  • Satellite Tuner Input
  • High Definition Component video (Y, Pr, Pb) Outputs
  • 15-PIN RGB Video Output (for HDTV)
  • S-Video Output (for Standard Definition TV)
  • 2 sets RCA Audio and Composite Video Outputs (for SDTV)
  • Phone Jack
  • Accessory Jack
  • UHF Remote Antenna Input
  • Optical Digital Output for Dolby Digital and PCM Digital Audio
  • Upgrade port for the Optional 8VSB off-air tuner cartridge
  • 2nd upgrade port to support future technologies

Remote Control Features:
  • UHF/Infrared Remote Control (1.5 UHF, 33-Button, or "Blue Button" Remote Control) - controls satellite receiver up to a distance of 100 feet through walls and other obstructions and cab be programmed to operate most TV's, VCR's and certain other components.
  • Same remote control as included with the Model 4900, except the TV/VIDEO button is replaced by HD/SD output button



Dishnet 6000 Specs