Get a complete overview of Dish Networks digital satellite receiver.

Here's your complete overview of Dish Networks digital satellite receiver.

You'll find all the detailed information you need to decide which digital receiver is right for you.

Of Course DVR and HD are the newest and hottest pieces of equipment available.

With the new dual tuners you no longer are required to have a satellite receiver in every room that you want satellite service.

The good thing about these receivers is that two remotes come with one receiver.

This allows both TV's to operate as if each TV has its own receiver.

I really don't see a disadvantage with these types of digital satellite receivers.

Some people still like the idea of having seperate receivers for each TV in the event that there are problems. In that case, if there was a problem both TV's most likely will be showing symptoms.

You'll also get detailed information like:

Front Panel Features

Rear Panel Features

Receiver Specs. and much more!

Single Tuner

DISH Network's entry-level feature-rich satellite receivers feature a sleek, slim-line chassis design and use the DISH Home Interactive User Interface which offers interactive features that enhance your television viewing experience.

On-screen Interactive Electronic Program Guide with live video 4-component Infrared universal remote control V-chip type technology for Parental Control DISH Interactive user interface, including "Instant Weather" State-of-the-art technology for reliability and performance.

FEATURES

The World's Leading Interactive Program Guide Improved guide: picture-in-guide view OnDemand Weather unlimited channel storage in your Favorites list separate adult and pay-per-view lock options instantaneous extended program descriptions Instant weather updates: OnDemand Weather immediate current and 5-day forecast weather information for nearly 1,000 cities nation-wide DISH 500 - Allows reception of 119 and 110 degree W.L. orbital location for reception of over 500 potential channels. 4-component Univeral remote control Dual LNB - Allows viewing of different satellite TV channels on two TVs with a second receiver DISH CD Music Song Titling

TECHNICAL ASPECTS

Advanced MPEG-2/DVB compliant Power, Channel Up and Channel Down Front Panel Buttons Software upgradeable via satellite System information available at a push of a button V-chip technology for Parental Control based on ratings and content IR Blaster: sends an infrared command to VCR to record programmed shows Easy access Smart Card Inbound DISH Network electronic mail support

PROGRAMMING GUIDE FEATURES

NEW! OpenTV offers a new improved Electronic Program Guide and instant weather updates, more interactivity on the way. On-screen Program Guide with complete program listings Page-At-A-Time Scrolling in on-screen Program Guide Interactive information "soft keys" in the menu explain the feature functions On-screen transparent channel and program information banner 4 user defined Favorites Lists Closed caption support Alternative language support Pay-per-view on-screen purchase summary

OUTPUT CONNECTIVITY

SVHS Output jack 1 set RCA-type audio/video output Off-air antenna input (F-connectors) 2400 baud internal modem/phone jack

DISH ANTENNA AND LNBF

Outdoor unit Compact, unobtrusive 20" dish antenna DISH 500 - Twin LNBF design for a multi-receiver, multi-satellite household Advanced low noise block converter with integrated feed (LNBF) for reliable, high-quality digital signals

Dual Tuner

DISH Network's entry-level receiver is also available in a dual-tuner model! This allows for independent satellite TV viewing on two separate televisions, all in a slim-line chassis design.

Two satellite tuners Independent TVs supported DISH Home Interactive TV Slim-line chassis design State-of-the-art technology

RECEIVER FEATURES

Two Satellite Tuners Independent viewing of satellite TV programming in two rooms with a single receiver Agile modulated mono output Send the second tuner’s signal to multiple televisions via home distributions DISH Home Interactive TV Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Access up to two days of program listings/information Enhanced Automatic and Manual Event Timers Programs the satellite receiver to record directly to a VCR or automatically tune to a program at a designated time for viewing Custom program controls Parental control locks Program information Themes lists Favorites lists Browse One-touch channel return Picture-in-guide view OnDemand Weather Closed caption support Alternate audio support Caller ID capable On-Screen DISH CD song titling Software upgradeable via satellite

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

2 Remote Controls: “TV1” operates via infrared remote control commands; “TV2” operates via UHF Pro remote control commands One Infrared (IR) 4-component universal remote control – controls “TV1” (the room with the dual-tuner receiver). Can be programmed to operate (via IR) up to three additional components. One UHF Pro/IR configurable 4-component universal remote control. Controls “TV2” (second TV location) when configured for UHF Pro (blue key); can control “TV1” if configured for IR (green key). Configured as “TV2” UHF Pro remote, it controls satellite receiver up to 200 feet away through walls and other obstructions. It can be programmed to operate (via IR) up to three additional components, such as TVs, VCRs and DVD players. "TV Power" button

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

Buttons Power, Channel Up, Channel Down Indicator Lights Green “POWER” TV1 LED indicates the TV1 tuner is on Blue “POWER” TV2 LED indicates the TV2 tuner is on IR Blast/Receive IR remote sensor, IR blast emitter (TV1 only) to control the start of a VCR program recording Door and smart card receptacle (unused)

REAR PANEL FEATURES

2 satellite tuner inputs 1 UHF Pro remote antenna input 1 telephone jack 3-prong power cord TV1 Connections 1 set RCA-type audio/video outputs 1 S-video output 1 RF modulated output (channel 3/4) 1 TV antenna/cable input TV2 Connections 1 set RCA-type audio/video outputs 1 agile modulated output (channels 21-69; 73-125); mono audio

RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (approx.): 1.75”H x 15”W x 10.625”D Weight (approx.): 5.25 lbs. Color: Matte black with silver buttons

DISH ANTENNA AND LNBF

Outdoor unit Compact, unobtrusive 20" dish antenna DISH 500 - DishPro LNBF design for a multi-TV, multi-satellite household Advanced low noise block converter with integrated feed (LNBF) for reliable, high-quality digital signals

DVR Receiver

The DISH Network DVR receiver is an advanced dual tuner, two TV output satellite receiver and integrated digital video recorder (DVR). The dual tuners and two TV outputs provide the unique ability to record two shows simultaneously as well as allow for independent viewing of live satellite TV programming and recorded events when connected to two televisions.

Two Satellite Tuners Integrated Digital Video Recorder Name-Based Recording Up to 100 hours of 100% digital recording Record, pause, and play back live TV Record two shows simultaneously Provides multi-room viewing options Dolby Digital outputs

CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING DISH VIDEO-ON-DEMAND FEATURES

Name-Based Recording Pick any show and the DVR will find all new episodes and record them regardless of any changes in program length or broadcast schedule! 120 gigabyte hard drive, DVR Up to 100 hours of 100% Digital Video Recording (DVR) Two Satellite Tuners Record two live programs at the same time Record a live program while watching another live program Record two live programs while watching another pre-recorded program Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Interactivity, live TV pause Ability to pause live TV (up to 2 hours on each tuner) Play, stop, fast forward (4 speeds) Fast reverse (4 speeds) Skip forward (30 seconds) Skip back (10 seconds) Set manual/auto record event timers and quick record Recorded events management features to play, delete or protect a recorded event

RECEIVER FEATURES

Extended EPG (Electronic Program Guide) 9 days of programming stored onto the hard drive for quick and easy access to program listing information Enhanced Automatic and Manual Event Timers Programs the satellite receiver to record directly to the hard drive or automatically tune to a program at a designated time for viewing Dolby Digital Toslink optical digital output for Dolby Digital and Linear PCM digital audio Custom program controls Parental control locks Program information Themes lists Favorites lists Browse One-touch channel return Picture-in-guide view OnDemand Weather Closed caption support Alternate audio support Caller ID capable On-Screen DISH CD song titling Software upgradeable via satellite

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

2 Platinum Plus Remotes (1st) IR: 4-component universal, operate (via IR) up to three additional components, such as TVs and VCRs (2nd) UHF Pro/IR: controls satellite receiver up to 200 feet through walls and other obstructions DVR buttons Skip ahead, skip back, stop, play, pause, fast foward, fast reverse, record "DVR" button provides one-touch access to the Recorded Events Menu Picture-in-Picture (PIP) functions to display, move or swap the PIP image (via future upgrade) "TV Power" button

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

Buttons Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right and SELECT for menu/EPG navigation "POWER" "INFO" gives you instant access to program information "MENU" displays the Main Nenu to access key receiver functions "SYS INFO" displays receiver information including: receiver and smart card numbers, software version and remote address Indicator Lights "POWER" green LED light indicates receiver is on "RECORDING" light indicates digital recording has been initiated "MESSAGE" light indicates software download is in progress "ONLINE" light is for future use IR Blast/Receive To control the start of a VCR program recording Smart Card receptacle and door

REAR PANEL FEATURES

Two Satellite Tuner Inputs TV Antenna/Cable Input (F-connectors) Agile Modulated Output: Sends the second tuner's signal to multiple televisions using existing in-home TV cabling. Allows independent satellite TV viewing on two TVs at the same time. 2 sets RCA-Type Audio/Video Outputs 1 S-Video Output Optical Digital Output for Dolby Digital and PCM Digital Audio UHF Remote Antenna Input Phone Jack USB Port - for future use

RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Size: W: 16" D: 13-1/4 H: 3-1/2 Color: Black with silver buttons Weight 11 lbs. DISH ANTENNA AND LNBF

Outdoor unit Compact, unobtrusive 20" dish antenna DISH 500 - DishPro LNBF design for a multi-TV, multi-satellite household Advanced low noise block converter with integrated feed (LNBF) for reliable, high-quality digital signals

HD Receiver

DISH Network's HD receivers are next-generation high definition satellite receivers with integrated off-air tuners for reception of high and standard definition programming.

Standard-Def (SD) & High-Def (HD) compatible Optional Analog & Digital Off-Air Local HDMI, DVI & Component outputs Optical Dolby Digital output

HD RECEIVER FEATURES

Delivers standard-definition (SD) & high-definition (HD) programming Provides access to all DISH Network SD & HD channels Includes Enhanced HD Adaptor for current & future DISH HD programming Includes 8VSB Tuner Module: Receive off-air analog and digital broadcasts (requires off-air antenna) Provides seamless channel selection between off-air analog/off-air broadcasts and DISH Network standard and high definition satellite TV programming

RECEIVER FEATURES

High definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) single-tuner satellite receiver. Integrated off-air tuner for reception of local digital/HD and analog broadcasts. 480p, 720p or 1080i resolutions supported via HD outputs. HD connectivity: DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-D), HDMI, and HD Component video outputs. Both HD and SD content can be viewed on an HDTV using the HD video connections (SD content is up-converted). SD connectivity: Composite audio/video and S-video outputs. Both HD and SD content can be viewed on a SDTV using the SD video connections (HD content is down-converted). HD and SD outputs active simultaneously. 2-day stored Electronic Program Guide (EPG) features seamless on-screen navigation between off-air digital/analog programming, and DISH Network high-definition and standard-definition programming. DISH Home Interactive TV. Parental control locks, program information, themes lists, favorites lists, browse, one-touch channel return, closed-caption support and alternate audio. Caller ID capable On-Screen DISH CD song titling Software upgradeable via satellite

REMOTE CONTROL

Color: Silver UHF Pro 4-component universal remote control. Controls satellite receiver up to 200 feet through walls and other obstructions, and can be programmed to operate up to three additional components, such as TVs, VCRs and DVD players (via infrared).

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

Buttons Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right and Select for menu/EPG navigation Power, Info, Menu, Sys Info, Cancel Satellite/off-air mode lights IR sensor/IR blast emitter IR Blast/Receive To control the start of a VCR program recording Smart Card receptacle and door

REAR PANEL FEATURES

1 satellite tuner input 1 HDMI output 1 DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-D) output 1 set HD Component (Y Pb Pr) video outputs 1 S-video output 2 sets of RCA-type audio/video outputs 1 optical digital output for Dolby® Digital and PCM digital audio 1 ATSC antenna input for off-air analog/digital broadcasts 1 UHF Pro remote antenna input 1 telephone jack 3-prong power cord

RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (approx): H: 2.625" W: 16” D: 13" Color: Silver Weight (approx): 7.5 lbs.

DISH ANTENNA AND LNBF

Outdoor unit Compact, unobtrusive 20" dish antenna DISH 500 for a multi-receiver, multi-satellite household Advanced low noise block converter with integrated feed (LNBF) for reliable, high-quality digital signals

HD Receiver(Dual Tuner)

DISH Network's dual-tuner HD receiver is the latest innovation from DISH Network! Featuring one HD tuner and one SD tuner, this receiver offers everything you need to enjoy the best DishHD programming.

One Standard-Definition (SD) Tuner One High-Definition (HD) Tuner Optional Analog & Digital Off-Air Local HDMI, DVI & Component outputs Optical Dolby Digital output

HD RECEIVER FEATURES

Delivers standard-definition (SD) & high-definition (HD) programming Provides access to all DISH Network SD & HD channels Includes Enhanced HD Adaptor for current & future DISH HD programming Includes 8VSB Tuner Module: Receive off-air analog and digital broadcasts (requires off-air antenna) Provides seamless channel selection between off-air analog/off-air broadcasts and DISH Network standard and high definition satellite TV programming

RECEIVER FEATURES

High definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) dual-tuner satellite receiver. Integrated off-air tuner for reception of local digital/HD and analog broadcasts. 480p, 720p or 1080i resolutions supported via HD outputs. HD connectivity: DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-D), HDMI, and HD Component video outputs. Both HD and SD content can be viewed on an HDTV using the HD video connections (SD content is up-converted). SD connectivity: Composite audio/video and S-video outputs. Both HD and SD content can be viewed on a SDTV using the SD video connections (HD content is down-converted). HD and SD outputs active simultaneously. 2-day stored Electronic Program Guide (EPG) features seamless on-screen navigation between off-air digital/analog programming, and DISH Network high-definition and standard-definition programming. DISH Home Interactive TV. Parental control locks, program information, themes lists, favorites lists, browse, one-touch channel return, closed-caption support and alternate audio. Caller ID capable On-Screen DISH CD song titling Software upgradeable via satellite

REMOTE CONTROL

Color: Silver UHF Pro 4-component universal remote control. Controls satellite receiver up to 200 feet through walls and other obstructions, and can be programmed to operate up to three additional components, such as TVs, VCRs and DVD players (via infrared).

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

Buttons Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right and Select for menu/EPG navigation Power, Info, Menu, Sys Info, Cancel Satellite/off-air mode lights IR sensor/IR blast emitter IR Blast/Receive To control the start of a VCR program recording Smart Card receptacle and door

REAR PANEL FEATURES

2 satellite tuner inputs 1 HDMI output 1 DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-D) output 1 set HD Component (Y Pb Pr) video outputs 1 S-video output 2 sets of RCA-type audio/video outputs 1 optical digital output for Dolby® Digital and PCM digital audio 1 ATSC antenna input for off-air analog/digital broadcasts 1 UHF Pro remote antenna input 1 telephone jack 3-prong power cord

RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (approx): H: 2.625" W: 16” D: 13" Color: Silver Weight (approx): 7.5 lbs.

DISH ANTENNA AND LNBF

Outdoor unit Compact, unobtrusive 20" dish antenna DISH 500 for a multi-receiver, multi-satellite household Advanced low noise block converter with integrated feed (LNBF) for reliable, high-quality digital signals

HD DVR Receiver

DISH Network's HD DVR receiver is the industry's first receiver to offer both DVR and HD capabilities along with a multi-room function! Connect two or more TVs, get and record high definition programming, and enjoy a full spectrum of DVR features.

Standard-Def (SD) & High-Def (HD) compatible Optional Analog & Digital Off-Air Local HDMI, DVI & Component outputs Optical Dolby Digital output MPEG-4 Compatible

HD DVR RECEIVER FEATURES

Delivers standard-definition (SD) & high-definition (HD) programming Provides access to all DISH Network SD & HD channels Includes Enhanced HD Adaptor for current & future DISH HD programming Includes 8VSB Tuner Module: Receive off-air analog and digital broadcasts (requires off-air antenna) Provides seamless channel selection between off-air analog/off-air broadcasts and DISH Network standard and high definition satellite TV programming

CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING DISH VIDEO-ON-DEMAND FEATURES

Name-Based Recording Pick any show and the DVR will find all new episodes and record them regardless of any changes in program length or broadcast schedule! 500 gigabyte hard drive, DVR Up to 350 hours (SD) or 55 hours (HD) of 100% Digital Video Recording (DVR) Two Satellite Tuners Record two live programs at the same time Record a live program while watching another live program Record two live programs while watching another pre-recorded program Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Interactivity, live TV pause Ability to pause live TV (up to 2 hours on each tuner) Play, stop, fast forward (4 speeds) Fast reverse (4 speeds) Skip forward (30 seconds) Skip back (10 seconds) Set manual/auto record event timers and quick record Recorded events management features to play, delete or protect a recorded event

RECEIVER FEATURES

Dual-Tuner satellite receiver Tuner #1 supports HD or SD programming, tuner #2 is SD only. Integrated off-air tuner for reception of local digital/HD and analog broadcasts. 480p, 720p or 1080i resolutions supported via HD outputs. HD connectivity: DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-D), HDMI, and HD Component video outputs. Both HD and SD content can be viewed on an HDTV using the HD video connections (SD content is up-converted). SD connectivity: Composite audio/video and S-video outputs. Both HD and SD content can be viewed on a SDTV using the SD video connections (HD content is down-converted). HD and SD outputs active simultaneously. 2-day stored Electronic Program Guide (EPG) features seamless on-screen navigation between off-air digital/analog programming, and DISH Network high-definition and standard-definition programming. DISH Home Interactive TV. Parental control locks, program information, themes lists, favorites lists, browse, one-touch channel return, closed-caption support and alternate audio. Caller ID capable On-Screen DISH CD song titling Software upgradeable via satellite

REMOTE CONTROL

Color: Silver UHF Pro 4-component universal remote control. Controls satellite receiver up to 200 feet through walls and other obstructions, and can be programmed to operate up to three additional components, such as TVs, VCRs and DVD players (via infrared).

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

Buttons Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right and Select for menu/EPG navigation Power, Info, Menu, Sys Info, Cancel Satellite/off-air mode lights IR sensor/IR blast emitter IR Blast/Receive To control the start of a VCR program recording Smart Card receptacle and door

REAR PANEL FEATURES

1 satellite tuner input 1 HDMI output 1 DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-D) output 1 set HD Component (Y Pb Pr) video outputs 1 S-video output 2 sets of RCA-type audio/video outputs 1 optical digital output for Dolby® Digital and PCM digital audio 1 ATSC antenna input for off-air analog/digital broadcasts 1 UHF Pro remote antenna input 1 telephone jack 3-prong power cord

RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (approx): H: 2.625" W: 16” D: 13" Color: Silver Weight (approx): 7.5 lbs.

DISH ANTENNA AND LNBF

Outdoor unit Compact, unobtrusive 20" dish antenna DISH 500 for a multi-receiver, multi-satellite household Advanced low noise block converter with integrated feed (LNBF) for reliable, high-quality digital signals

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