It is very convenient to watch DVDs on your TV as it can be a form of entertainment and relaxation. If you have a Dish Network subscription, then it will be very easy for you to hook up a DVD player and then watch your DVDs through your satellite. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to watch DVDs with Dish Network:
Choose Your DVD Player
First of all, you will need a DVD player if you do not possess one already, though they are not very expensive. You have a few options:
- DVD/Blu-ray combo player: This corresponds to playing both DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Combo players start around $100.
- Game console: If you own a gaming console such as the Xbox One or PlayStation 4, then you can utilize this as your DVD player because they feature disc drives.
- Portable DVD player: These have a screen and a DVD player, so it is possible to watch movies at any place. Prices start around $70.
Any of these will suffice in playing DVDs through your Dish subscription. All you need is to plug the DVD device in your television system.
Connect The DVD Player
If you want to watch DVDs with help of Dish Network, then you must connect your DVD player with satellite TV system. There are a couple ways to do this:
- Connect with cable inputs: Almost all TVs are equipped with various types of inputs and cables at the back part. One of the most typical solutions is three-colored component video cables which ensure the high quality of the video and audio signals. These cables should be connected from the Outputs of the DVD device to the Component Video Inputs of the TV.
- Connect with HDMI: To get high quality audio and video, connect the DVD device to an HDMI port of the TV using an HDMI cable. HDMI transmits both video and audio in digital format with very high quality.
In either case, get your DVD device connected to ports on the actual television, so that when that input source is chosen, the DVDs can be viewed.
Connect With Your Satellite Receiver
Another way to connect your DVD player is to connect it to the Satellite Receiver from Dish Network rather than connecting it to the television directly. Here’s how:
- You may use component video cables or HDMI to connect outputs of the DVD device to the inputs on the back side of the Dish Network receiver box.
- Turn on your Dish remote and press the Main Menu button, navigate to the Settings option. Select multi-Room and then go to Video Source to turn on the External Input that is connected with your DVD player.
Now when you press the Input button on your Dish remote, you will be able to choose DVD input and watch DVDs on the satellite box. This can make it easy to view all your video inputs in one place, which can be advantageous.
Configure The TV’s Inputs
Once everything is connected, you need to make sure your TV is set up properly to display video signals from the various devices:
- Check your TV remote and look for the Input or Source button and press it to select the input where you connected your DVD player. This is often referred to as AV, Component, HDMI 1, and so on, please refer to the manual of your TV.
- If there is no signal or you see a black screen try going on the TV and accessing the Inputs tab. Ensure that the input that you have chosen is configured to accept video and audio signals.
- When watching the DVD input, use your TV settings such as 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio and resolution for the best picture quality.
Now when you put a DVD and press Play button on the DVD player, the video should be displayed on the TV screen because the selected input is from the DVD source rather than Dish Network tuner.
Use a Dish Remote to Control
After your DVD device has connected through your Dish Network setup, you are sometimes able to use only the Dish remote instead of having to switch between multiple remotes.
Press the Menu button on the Dish remote and find External Devices as one of the options to select. Right-click the CD/DVD device of your choice and click the manufacturer code that matches the device. Play through the basic Play, Stop, etc buttons to check if they can operate DVD player. This enables you to operate the DVD device independently using the Dish remote.
If certain codes do not function, enter other codes that are listed in Menu until you identify the code that corresponds with your DVD device. If properly set up, the Dish remote acts like other remote controls are in its hands.
Enjoy and Watch Your DVDs!
Upon coming through the different procedures of the setup, you can now have the privilege of watching DVD movies with Dish Network satellite TV. Here are some tips to get the most out of the viewing experience:
- If you are using an HDTV, select TV display aspects to Widescreen 16:9 when asked about it. This matches most DVDs.
- DVD menus and subtitles: add them or don’t, your choice. Almost all DVDs contain several options with audio and subtitles.
- Check the settings of the video on the TV such as the contrast or brightness levels if the DVD is too dark or the colors are faded.
Finally, you can enjoy your comedy, action, drama, and animations DVDs with the same Dish Network satellite system. Connecting devices to operate through your television or satellite receiver means that you do not have to keep changing between inputs and also dealing with different remotes. Thus, set a snack and prepare for the movie night! The subscription television is provided by Dish Network while your DVD player handles the rest.
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