Dish Network Dual-tuner DVR receivers provide flexible viewing and recording options. To learn how to best set up the receiver, see which scenario below describes your viewing situation.
Scenario 1:  “I only have the receiver connected to one television.”
Your best set up choice is Single Mode. With Single Mode, you can use Picture-in-Picture, Record a […]

If you would like to remove or change your current programming, feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 800-333-3473.  At this time Dish Network is unable to remove or change services online or via email. 
Please note that there will be a $5.00 transaction fee for removing or changing your current programming.  If you are […]

In the promotional base programming price a $5.00 equipment rental fee for the first receiver activated is included.  For each additional receiver an additional $5.00 rental fee of $5.00 a month will be charged to your account. The rental fee helps offset the cost of the equipment. Many of Dish Networks satellite receivers cost up […]

Once a month a $5.00 service fee will be applied to all accounts that are not currently subscribing to one of basic satellite programming packages.  This minimal monthly fee allows Dish Network to deliver specialty programming and to provide specialty programming within a reasonable price range.

Component Video is a basic connection for HDTV. The cables are comprised of the red, green and blue color components are delivered separate as a video feeds. This is similar to how camera would have recorded them. Delivering the video this way prevents cross color contamination and a more solid and detailed image. 

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all- digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio […]

There are three types of DVI connectors: DVI-D, DVI-I, and DVI-A. DVI-D (True Digital Video) format is used for direct digital connections between source video and digital LCD monitors. This provides a faster, higher-quality image than with analog, due to the nature of the digital format. DVI-A (High-Res Analog) format is used to carry a […]

A receiver is a set-top-box or converter that is necessary in order for Dish Network to deliver the huge amount of programming associated with satellite TV. A receiver decodes the channels and routes them to the TV set. All receivers have several basic features such as an Electronic Program Guide and Parental Locks. Upgraded receivers […]

Each dish or antenna includes a Low Noise Block Feed, or LNBF. An LNBF is important because it receives the signal that is reflected off of the dish and translates the signal into information the receiver can understand. Most Dish Network systems today are sold with a DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF which can receive […]

Some Dish Network channels and packages are sold a la carte. There is a $5.00 per month Access Fee charged to customers if they do not also have a basic programming package. However, we recommend that a customer order the package that includes the channel instead of buying the channel a la carte. This is […]