Thread: DishTV got HD

Hi friends,

Check DishTV channel no. 060, 070, 080....

There is ZeeTV HD, Zee Cinema HD, Discovery HD, ESPN HD.

But there is no video

Don't you think for viewing those HD Channel you need a HD setup box?

^yep that's too....but from this we come to know DishTV is also comin with HD like Big & Sun soon.

I saw last night on a news channel that Dish TV has now launched their HD service, suppose its good news for Dish customers

Varad Dilip Choudhari, its already launched i too saw last night news about dishtv launching their hd services and their market share increased due to that )

Good news for those who bought Dish TV shares then!

Yes definitely its a good news for all dishtv customers.

Also they have added 5 new HD channels- Zee TV HD, Zee Cinema HD, ESPN HD, Discovery HD, NGC HD and also few more HD channels are alaso coming soon on dishtv

Yes. But no mention on the web site. Also no idea about the CPE cost, package cost, any exchange offer for existing customers, etc.

Originally Posted by just4kix

Yes. But no mention on the web site. Also no idea about the CPE cost, package cost, any exchange offer for existing customers, etc.

Dish TV HD stb cost Rs.5990/-

and HD package cost Rs.150 for 4 channels- Zee tv HD, Zee Cinema HD, NGC HD, Discovery HD.

And also watch FIFA CUP live from ESPN in True HD on Dishtv.

At present their is no exchange offer but might come soon

Originally Posted by neo001

Dish TV HD stb cost Rs.5990/-

and HD package cost Rs.150 for 4 channels- Zee tv HD, Zee Cinema HD, NGC HD, Discovery HD.

And also watch FIFA CUP live from ESPN in True HD on Dishtv.

At present their is no exchange offer but might come soon

What is the source?

Originally Posted by just4kix

What is the source?

Appeared in news papers and also on Indiantelevision.com

Originally Posted by Varad Dilip Choudhari

Hi friends,

Check DishTV channel no. 060, 070, 080....

There is ZeeTV HD, Zee Cinema HD, Discovery HD, ESPN HD.

But there is no video

with normal Dishtv you cannot watch Dishtv hd Channels. to watch Dishtv HD channels you need to have Dishtv HD Box and HD ready TV/LCD

Originally Posted by jagan2

Don't you think for viewing those HD Channel you need a HD setup box?

Yes you need a Dishtv HD STB to view Dishtv HD channels.

To view the Dish TV HD, you need the new set top box, which costs Rs.5990 (source : news)


And then you need to buy the HD channels its Rs. 50 (Source : this was on another forum)

And then you need to buy basic pack and other things.

I guess you will have to pay around Rs. 11000 something...

But they have not started selling any yet... They are testing the channel, that's what the CC informed me...

Originally Posted by karthick

To view the Dish TV HD, you need the new set top box, which costs Rs.5990 (source : news)


And then you need to buy the HD channels its Rs. 50 (Source : this was on another forum)

And then you need to buy basic pack and other things.

I guess you will have to pay around Rs. 11000 something...

But they have not started selling any yet... They are testing the channel, that's what the CC informed me...

Yes, To view Dishtv HD, You need to buy a new Dishtv HD STB

Further, Dishtv HD Channel pack will have 4 HD CHANNELS- ZEE TV, NGC HD, ZEE CINEMA HD and Discovery HD. and FIFA world cup live in full hd on Dishtv absolutely free. (Source: indiantelevision.com)

Further Normal channels pack is extra, But i don't think that will cost Rs.11000, I think it will be more economical.

its obvious that you need an HD STB to view HD Channels, in DishTV HD they have changed the input to TV from RCA to HDMI and I think they also included HDD like BigTV.

Screenshots :

Inside the STB [BigTV]

Back View

^Screenshot's took from Techenvlave, thanks to the uploader.

I will advice some caution before jumping into the HD bandwagon.

a) Only NatGeo HD and Discovery HD are true HD channels (1080i).
b) Channels such as "Colors HD" (currently on Sun DTH) are not HD - they are upscaled channels, i.e., SD upscaled to HD.
c) I expect that Zee HD and Zee Cinema HD will also show upscaled content.
d) ESPN HD is expected to be true HD (1080i); at least for FIFA World Cup.

I don't think it has officially launched the site states coming soon.

Originally Posted by just4kix

I will advice some caution before jumping into the HD bandwagon.

a) Only NatGeo HD and Discovery HD are true HD channels (1080i).
b) Channels such as "Colors HD" (currently on Sun DTH) are not HD - they are upscaled channels, i.e., SD upscaled to HD.
c) I expect that Zee HD and Zee Cinema HD will also show upscaled content.
d) ESPN HD is expected to be true HD (1080i); at least for FIFA World Cup.

Dishtv is giving FIFA world cup in full HD telecasted by ESPN.
further Zee TV HD and Zee Cinema HD will also come in full HD not the upscaled one.

Originally Posted by alokmis

I don't think it has officially launched the site states coming soon.

Dishtv has officially launched their HD service, and i hope soon they will come up with other packages and pricing.

As they already have Dishtv Tru HD box @ Rs.5990/-.
HD Pack @ Rs.150 That includes 4 channels Zee tv hd, Zee cinema hd discovery hd and NGC HD and giving FIFA world cup free of cost live in full hd

Originally Posted by neo001

further Zee TV HD and Zee Cinema HD will also come in full HD not the upscaled one.

Says who? Dish TV? Naturally.

Sun DTH is also saying that they are giving "Colors HD" - but that is an upscaled channel.

And note the difference: Full HD vs. True HD. Anything upscaled will give a resolution of 1920x1080 via HDMI thus claiming to be full HD. That does not mean that it is true HD.

While it is possible that the said channels will be true HD, the content is not created in HD (as yet).

Originally Posted by just4kix

Says who? Dish TV? Naturally.

Sun DTH is also saying that they are giving "Colors HD" - but that is an upscaled channel.

And note the difference: Full HD vs. True HD. Anything upscaled will give a resolution of 1920x1080 via HDMI thus claiming to be full HD. That does not mean that it is true HD.

While it is possible that the said channels will be true HD, the content is not created in HD (as yet).

I think they say it as Colors. check their website

Originally Posted by just4kix

Says who? Dish TV? Naturally.

Sun DTH is also saying that they are giving "Colors HD" - but that is an upscaled channel.

And note the difference: Full HD vs. True HD. Anything upscaled will give a resolution of 1920x1080 via HDMI thus claiming to be full HD. That does not mean that it is true HD.

While it is possible that the said channels will be true HD, the content is not created in HD (as yet).

HD content will require more space what will be the optimum space of the hardisk to view HD channels (if say a provider gives 8-10 HD channels)and in a better chance to record and store data what would be the optimum space?

I think I have answered this query somewhere. A typical Blu-Ray disc (dual layer / 50 GB) contains about 2 hours of feature film plus extras, alternate sound tracks, etc. The actual content size must be about 35 GB. I have not measured the total size or actual feature size (don't have a BD-ROM), but I think that the feature film alone would be around 25 GB.

So 25 GB = 120 mins. You all do the math. But also consider this. MPEG4 H.264 or AVCHD can use variable bit rate to compress much more. Blu-Ray movies are not compromised that way.

Dish TV states Tru HD but the Zee channels are upscaled.

As dishtv says all the HD channels are available on dishtv in 1080i format which is tru hd

Originally Posted by alokmis

Dish TV states Tru HD but the Zee channels are upscaled.

Originally Posted by yoursraman

As dishtv says all the HD channels are available on dishtv in 1080i format which is tru hd

As per actual reports, what alokmis says is correct - Zee TV HD and Zee Movies HD are upscaled channels and not true HD.