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 […]

Dish Network receivers, switches and LNB’s use DISH Pro technology that utilizes bandstacking which combines both the odd and even signals on one coaxial cable. The odd transponders are in the frequency range of 950 to 1450 MHz, while the even transponders are in the 1650 to 2150 MHz range. Because the frequencies are different, […]

An Over the Air antenna will provide a customer with their local channels digitally in HD. The two types of OTA broadcasts are Analog and Digital that have two frequency ranges. VHF which is channels 2 through 13 and UHF which is Channels 14 through 69. An OTA tuner is required to receive digital OTA […]