How to Get Dish Network Satellite TV Signal on all TVs in the House
Many households have more than one TV. To get Dish Network service on all TVs you need to buy additional receivers. Here's how Dish Network subscribers can get satellite TV signal on multiple TVs.
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Instructions
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Use the toll-free number 1-888-284-7116 to call Dish Network customer service and inquire about receiving satellite TV signal on multiple TVs.
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Browse through company's web site (www.dishnetwork.com) to find information about receivers that transmit signal to more than one television set. On the home page, select Products & Services > Receivers. From the resulting sub-menu, click the type of receiver for which you want detailed information.
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Identify the receiver that is suited to your needs and budget. Dish Network supports several dual tuner receivers each of which in addition to showing satellite TV on two television sets has its own set of features.
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DISH 322 - This is Dish Network's standard receiver for two television sets. It supports basic features including independent viewing of different programs on the two TVs, display of on screen caller ID, on screen electronic program guide (EPG), parental locks and access to latest weather reports, sports news and current affairs.
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DISH Player-DVR 625 - This is a standard receiver supporting two television sets. Accompanied with an integrated DVR, this receiver in addition to enabling viewers to watch different channels on two different TVs, allows up to 100 hours of digital recording, shows programming schedules up to nine days in advance, enables simultaneous recording and program viewing, displays on screen EPG and picture-in-picture.
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ViP622 DVR - This is Dish Network's one of the latest HD receiver with integrated DVR. It shows HD as well as standard definition (SD) programs all of which can be independently viewed and recorded on separate TVs. Subscribers can hook up a maximum of two televisions - an HD and an SD - with each receiver. Viewers can further use this receiver to record up to 200 hours of SD and 30 hours of HD programming. Another feature includes Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
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Tips & Warnings
Before buying the new receiver, check latest offers for existing customers.
If possible, contact the local authorized Dish Network dealers to see if they are offering better deals.
Use MODE button on the receiver as a toggle for enabling/disabling the dual mode also referred to as shared view to receive/restrict satellite TV signal on both TV sets.
The dual tuner receiver you get is based on the programming you subscribe to and the type of television set you own.
To get a high-end two TV receiver, you might be required to upgrade your programming package or buy additional equipment.
The picture-in-picture feature is available only if the receiver is set in single mode, which means only one TV receives the signal. To receive satellite TV signal on both the television sets, the receiver needs to be in dual mode.
