
Review:
The Dish 811 is a High Definition Dish Network satellite receiver with intergratred HDTV off-air tuner . The 811 supports 481p, 720p and 1080i high definition outputs. With a local high definition antenna and the Dish Player 811, you can watch local high definition broadcast without the need of an external HDTV Tuner. For most consumers the 921 is a better choice. The Dual Tuner DVR 921 provides HDTV abilities with the added features of a dual tuner DVR. If you do not need DVR functions and only need a basic HDTV satellite receiver, then the Dish 811 is a prime choice.
Receiver
High definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) single-tuner satellite receiver.
Integrated off-air tuner for reception of local digital/HD and analog broadcasts.
480p, 720p or 1080i resolutions supported via HD outputs.
Parental control locks, program information, themes lists, favorites lists, browse, one-touch channel return, closed-caption support and alternate audio.
NEW! Open TV offers a new improved Electronic Program Guide and instant weather updates, more interactivity on the way.
On-screen Program Guide with complete program listings
Page-At-A-Time Scrolling in on-screen Program Guide
Interactive information "soft keys" in the menu explain the feature functions
On-screen transparent channel and program information banner
4 user defined Favorites Lists
Closed caption support
Alternative language support
Pay-per-view on-screen purchase summary
Dish Pro Plus Ready
TV Connections
HD connectivity: DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-D) and HD Component video outputs.
SD connectivity: Composite audio/video and S-video outputs - both HD and SD content can be viewed on an SDTV using the SD video connections (HD is down- converted).
HD and SD outputs active simultaneously
Remote
UHF Pro 4-component universal remote control - controls satellite receiver up to 200 feet through walls and other obstructions and can be programmed to operate up to three additional components such as TVs, VCRs, and DVD players (via infrared).
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Chapter Index and Safety (13KB)
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