About Satellite Tv Reception; Why Connect To A Phone Line Or Broadband - Dish Network HDTV DVR Satellite Receiver User Manual

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Satellite television uses satellites in a stationary orbit over the Earth to deliver television
and audio programming. This type of orbit enables the satellites to stay aligned over one
place on the surface of the Earth. Once the satellite dish is aimed at the satellite, the dish
does not have to move to follow it.
Rain and Snow Fade
Heavy rain, snow, or dense cloud cover can
reduce the satellite signal, which may interrupt
your programming service. Your service will
return after the weather condition has passed.
Aiming the satellite dish to get the strongest
signal during installation helps prevent rain and
snow from interrupting the signal.
Solar Interference
Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind
the DISH satellite as it orbits the Earth. This
event occurs during a few days at the beginning
of the spring and the beginning of the autumn
and lasts only a few minutes.
During these brief periods, you will not be able to
see programs on DISH. When the sun has
moved from behind the satellite, the programs
reappear. This is an unavoidable natural event
and has an adverse effect on many satellite
program providers.
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Your satellite receiver is equipped with a standard telephone jack that you use to connect
to an active telephone line. Keep the receiver connected to an active telephone line so
that you are able to order pay-per-view programs using your remote control, use all of the
DishHOME Interactive TV features, and use other services from DISH (see the
instructions on page 95).
Your satellite receiver can be connected to your broadband home network. Currently this
connection allows you to order pay-per-view programs using your remote control, as well
as providing access to additional features and servces (see connection instructions on
page 94).
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About Satellite TV Reception

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