Purchasing a new television is always thrilling; however, making your Dish Network switch to the new unit comes as a challenge. However, it only takes a few cables and some adjustments of settings to have the Dish service running on your new television. Below is the procedure of how to connect Dish Network to a new TV:
Before You Begin
- Find the Dish receiver, which is commonly a small device with wires at the back. It links to your dish antenna and provides video and audio feeds to your TV.
- Make sure your new TV has all the necessary input/output jacks for your Dish receiver to hook up to. All the current TVs have HDMI inputs, but older Dish boxes came with composite AV or component video inputs. Determine which cables are necessary.
- If you are going to mount your new TV to the wall, do this before fitting Dish cables to the set. Cabling is more manageable when the links are established with the TV on the table rather than on the wall.
Connecting Video Cables
If both your Dish receiver box and the new TV have HDMI connections then this is the best video connection to use. HDMI transmits raw digital signals of video and audio for the best quality of the signal.
- Plug in an HDMI cable from your Dish box HDMI output to an HDMI input in your new television. In most cases, both ends of HDMI cables are similar which means that they can be connected in any direction.
- Alternatively, to HDMI, you can use component video. This carries separated analog signals for high quality. Now, the color-coded component cables should be plugged into the matching ports on your TV and the Dish box.
- If your equipment only has composite AV connections, you should use the yellow, red, and white-colored leads. The pictures are not so clear, but it will be functional.
Connecting Audio Cables
HDMI transmits video as well as audio signals. If you connected HDMI for video, no additional cables for audio are needed More items. Able to produce sound through TV speakers when the device is turned on.
However, you may want to connect separate audio cables if:
- You need sound from your Dish receiver but your TV is off.
- Do you have an internal loudspeaker or an external loudspeaker
- Your TV speakers are problematic or are they of low-quality
To connect analog audio:
- Find the L and R audio out jacks on your Dish receiver box.
- Plug an RCA stereo audio cable into these ports and your external audio device or speakers.
Setting up Dish Remote to work with TV
Current Dish Network remotes are universal remotes that can be used to control your Dish receiver, TV power, and volume. This convenient feature means that one is rarely caught handling more than a single remote at any one time.
To set up your Dish remote to control your new TV: To set up your Dish remote to control your new TV:
- Power up your television as well as the Dish box.
- On the Dish remote, there is a button labeled TV Input.
- Press the Input button until its mode light at the top turns orange. This represents TV control mode.
- Go to System Setup highlight Remote Control and then Program Remote by pressing the Menu button on your remote.
- Choose a TV brand from the TV list shown on the screen. If possible, choose your particular TV model number.
- Check how basic Test TV functions such as power, volume, and input selection work. If commands are not effective, then the steps on how to reprogram the remote should be followed.
Activating HD Channels
HDMI cables connecting your Dish box let you watch high-definition channels. But, you have to know how to enable this high-definition service on your account in the first place.
To unlock HD channels:
- Locate the ‘Menu’ button on your Dish remote and press it.
- Go to the Settings section and click on Account Info.
- Select HD Enabled.
- Dial the number given and say to the customer service representative that you would like to be connected to your receiver ID.
- The rep will engage the high-definition capability. Hang up when complete.
In a few more moments, the Dish guide will show you the list of available HD channels on your current subscription package. Switch to an HD channel and watch with the excitement of high-definition picture quality!
Having Satellite TV installed on your brand-new television does not have to be a frightening experience. As long as your devices have the correct ports, you have the right cables, and you set your remote and settings correctly, you will have your Dish Network up and running on a new TV in no time. Unwrap that box and embrace the best of your favorite shows, sporting events, movies, and much more in high definition. Happy viewing!
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