Learn More About Dish Network Receivers

Once you’ve made the smart move in choosing Dish Network as your satellite system, your next step is to choose which equipment that most closely matches with your system requirements and entertainment needs. Most satellite retailers offering Dish Network include this equipment at no extra cost; however, before selecting your Dish Network satellite retailer, you may want to take a moment to review exactly what kind of receivers and advanced systems are available.
The purpose of this article is to provide the Dish Network customer information on the various types of satellite equipment available in a format that is easy to read and understand.

The Dish
The actual dish is approximately 18” and has no moving parts. Through your satellite retailer, a Dish Network professional will come and install this disc outside of the home.

Dish Network Receivers

301 Model
-The 301 Model is the most basic and widely-chosen standard receiver.
-This receiver provides access to an easy-to-view programming guide instantly through your remote control.
-This system includes the V-Chip lock and limit feature. This parental control feature allows you to control and limit the viewing of different channels, movies, and pay-per-view spending.
-Both manual and automatic event timers are also included. This enables the viewer to set reminders for specific shows and entertainment events available on Dish Network.
-At only two inches high, the actual receiver or “box” can be placed on top of most televisions, and features a low-profile, sleek design.

501 and 508 Models
-501 and 508 systems include all of the functions of the 301 model with the addition of PVR or personal video recorder.
-Using state-of-the-art digital technology, PVR systems provide recording and playback functions through the satellite receiver. These functions allow the viewer to record a favorite show, play back movie scenes, instantly re-play sports action, and pause or rewind at the touch of a button.

PVR 721
-Like the 501 and 508 satellite receivers, the PVR 721 also integrates a personal video recorder
-The PVR 721 satellite receiver also includes two-tuners, allowing the viewer to record two television programs simultaneously.
-PVR 721 also features Picture-in-Picture programming with no additional equipment or special hook-up needed.
-PVR 721 includes standard digital recording and playback functions.
-120 GB hard-drive comes standard allowing the viewer to record up to 90 hours of Dish Network programming.

6000U Network System
-The 6000U model is the most technologically advanced of all the network systems.
-The 6000U model features HDTV or high definition television.
-HDTV provides the sharpest picture and sound available. With HDTV picture and sound are crystal clear -- six times sharper than what is available on standard televisions!
-The 6000U receiver allows viewing of high definition or standard television programming.