High Definition Television is a digital television format, which combines high-resolution video and theater like sound to create a movie theater quality TV viewing experience. While the transition to HD television is very new for off-air broadcasters who have traditionally provided analog broadcasts, HDTV for DISH Network is simply an addition and improvement to the digital television standard we are already delivering.

Notable characteristics of HDTV are:
1. Better picture quality.
   • An HDTV image contains approximately 5 times as much picture information (picture elements or pixels) as displayed in Standard Definition Television.
   • The net result is an image far superior to those available today.
   
   
2. A wider, movie theater like picture. The picture of an HDTV is wider using a 16:9 aspect ratio as opposed to the 4:3 aspect ratio standard we use today. This results in an image similar to that found in a movie theater.
   
   

   4:3 NTSC Image Shape	16:9 HDTV Image Shape

   
   
3. Resolution formats. Resolutions may be 480, 720 or 1080 vertical progressive lines of resolution or 480 and 1080 interlaced lines of resolution. Our receivers do not support 1080p. Instead, use 720p for fast action, or 1080i for other programming.
   
   
4. Better sound quality. The sound format adopted for HDTV is Dolby Digital. CD quality movie theater level Dolby Digital 5.1 sound can be achieved (when present in the soundtrack).
   
   
5. Available today. Currently, HDTV is available to you via satellite or local broadcast in some markets.
   
   For an excellent explanation of HDTV, where we are and where we're going, we recommend visiting the following site: http://www.pbs.org/opb/crashcourse.

Product Information:

DISH Player-DVR 942 HDTV Information:

The DISH Player-DVR 942 is a true two-tuner full-featured satellite receiver, which allows reception of both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) DISH Network programming and allows recording to a built-in hard drive. It also has a built in 8VSB Tuner for off-air digital programming. The 942 satellite receiver delivers local off-air analog and digital HDTV programming (where available), in addition to the standard and high definition DISH Network digital satellite programming already supported. The 942 receiver also supports 8PSK for additional DISH Network HDTV content. It can record up to 25 hours of HD content.


DISH Player-DVR 921 HDTV Information:

The DISH Player-DVR 921 is a full-featured satellite receiver, which allows reception of both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) DISH Network programming and allows recording to a built-in hard drive. It also has a built in 8VSB Tuner for off-air digital programming. The 921 satellite receiver delivers local off-air analog and digital HDTV programming (where available), in addition to the standard and high definition DISH Network digital satellite programming already supported. The 921 receiver also supports 8PSK for additional DISH Network HDTV content. It can record up to 25 hours of HD content. Only one set of outputs is active at a time (either HD or SD).


DISH 811 HDTV Information (NOTE: the DISH 811 is NOT available in Hawaii):

The DISH 811 is a full-featured satellite receiver, which allows reception of both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) DISH Network programming. It has a built in 8VSB Tuner for off-air digital programming. The 811 satellite receiver delivers local off-air analog and digital HDTV programming (where available), in addition to the standard and high definition DISH Network digital satellite programming already supported. The 811 receiver also supports 8PSK for additional DISH Network HDTV content. Both SD and HD outputs are active at the same time.


ViP 622 DVR HDTV Information :

The ViP 622 DVR is a full-featured satellite receiver, which allows reception of both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) DISH Network programming. It has a built in 8VSB Tuner for off-air digital programming. The 622 satellite receiver delivers local off-air analog and digital HDTV programming (where available), in addition to the standard and high definition DISH Network digital satellite programming already supported. The 622 receiver also supports 8PSK for additional DISH Network HDTV content. It can record up to 30 hours of HD content. Both SD and HD outputs are active at the same time.


ViP 722 DVR HDTV Information :

The ViP 722 DVR is a full-featured satellite receiver, which allows reception of both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) DISH Network programming. It has a built in 8VSB Tuner for off-air digital programming. The 722 satellite receiver delivers local off-air analog and digital HDTV programming (where available), in addition to the standard and high definition DISH Network digital satellite programming already supported. The 722 receiver also supports 8PSK for additional DISH Network HDTV content. It can record up to 30 hours of HD content. Both SD and HD outputs are active at the same time.


ViP 222 HDTV Information :

The ViP 222 is a full-featured satellite receiver, which allows reception of both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) DISH Network programming. It has a built in 8VSB Tuner for off-air digital programming. The 222 satellite receiver delivers local off-air analog and digital HDTV programming (where available), in addition to the standard and high definition DISH Network digital satellite programming already supported. The 222 receiver also supports 8PSK for additional DISH Network HDTV content. Both SD and HD outputs are active at the same time.


ViP 211/DISH 411 HDTV Information (NOTE: the ViP 211/DISH 411 is NOT available to customers in Hawaii):

The ViP 211/DISH 411 is a full-featured satellite receiver, which allows reception of both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) DISH Network programming. It has a built in 8VSB Tuner for off-air digital programming. The 211/411 satellite receiver delivers local off-air analog and digital HDTV programming (where available), in addition to the standard and high definition DISH Network digital satellite programming already supported. The 211/411 receiver also supports 8PSK for additional DISH Network HDTV content. Both SD and HD outputs are active at the same time.


Model 6000 HDTV Information:

The model 6000 is an award-winning, full-featured satellite receiver, which allows reception of both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) DISH Network programming. When combined with the 8VSB Tuner Cartridge, the DISH Network Model 6000 satellite receiver delivers local off-air analog and digital HDTV programming (where available), in addition to the standard and high definition DISH Network digital satellite programming already supported. The model 6000 receiver also supports the Enhanced HD Module for additional DISH Network HDTV content.

This modular design allows you to upgrade the Model 6000 receiver based on your own specific requirements. As a compliment to your DISH Network programming, with off-air analog or digital HDTV broadcasts, you can enjoy the seamless integration of both programming sources. Without adequate off-air reception available in your area, you can enjoy cost savings by not having to purchase a feature you cannot use.

Model 5000 and HDTV Digital Modulator Information:

DISH Network's original HDTV solution. This combination enabled the 5000 receiver to receive and deliver DISH Network HDTV programming. The Model 5000 and the HDTV Digital Modulator are no longer sold. The combination can no longer receive DISH Network's HD programming. An upgrade to a newer HD receiver is available.

Programming:

In order to receive HDTV programming, you must have signal from the appropriate orbital locations.