| twork is not a singular item. It is the name given | | | | the encrypted digital signals into broadcast signals |
| to a composite set of equipment. Only when all | | | | for the TV sets. The receivers are the set top |
| the equipments work in full coordination with each | | | | boxes that are part of the standard composite |
| other, the brand becomes a successful name. The | | | | unit of equipment. Different receivers are required |
| various tools and accessories that are required for | | | | for viewing different programs. The company |
| a complete functioning of the connection are dish | | | | offers up to four receivers free with subscription |
| Antenna, Dish Network Receivers, Remote | | | | packages. If you need extra receivers, you will |
| Controls and Digital Video Recorders. When all the | | | | need to pay a meager amount. |
| accessories are organized and connected to each | | | | Remote Controls: The remote controls help in |
| other, dish TV functions successfully. All the | | | | channel selection. The various satellite TV channels |
| equipments have a function to perform. It is | | | | can be tuned with the help of the remote |
| necessary for the users to know what the | | | | controls. The dish TV remote controls are |
| functions of the various tools are. | | | | programmed to function properly. They can be |
| Let us take the equipments one by one and try | | | | programmed to control approximately four |
| to understand its function. | | | | televisions. |
| Dish Antenna: This is also known as the dish. It is | | | | Digital Video Recorder: An important and popular |
| basically responsible for getting the satellite signals. | | | | feature of Dish TV is the DVR. Digital Video |
| The antenna is round in shape. It may also be | | | | Recorder has proved to be a boon in disguise for |
| called dish shaped. They are known ad dish | | | | many people. Many busy people use this device to |
| antennas for their shape. The antenna is installed | | | | record their favorite programs and watch them |
| on the roof top. It is preferable to face the | | | | later when time permits them. But buying a DVR |
| antenna to the south sky. This helps in clear | | | | that will fit all the TV sets might be a little |
| reception of satellite signals. A weak satellite signal | | | | expensive. It can be an added burden on your |
| may cause problem in the visual and audio quality | | | | pocket. |
| of the dish TV channels. Usually the dish antenna | | | | These are the basic and essential parts of a Dish |
| is free with the connection. But some providers | | | | Network kit. Without all these accessories, the |
| may charge for the antenna. Offering the antenna | | | | satellite TV provider will cease to exist as it is. All |
| for free has become a recent trend. Earlier the | | | | the facilities that are part of the connection are |
| subscribers had to pay for the kit. One is entitled | | | | incomplete without the accessories that are |
| to use the antenna for free as long as he does | | | | mentioned above. So when you opt for a |
| not terminate the contract or subscription. | | | | connection, make sure that you have all the |
| Dish Network Receiver: The receivers are also | | | | above mentioned things to help the TV function |
| known as decoders. Its main function is to decode | | | | smoothly. |