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When I turn onn my t.

When I turn onn my t.v. all I get is static, I have tried pushing the satellite button and t.v. button but still get static, what am I doing wrong
Robert asked this question 11 months ago
  • tivosat

    expert trainer Dish Network http://www.directly.com/in/tivosat-4 tivosat@hotmail.com 15 year Airforce...

  • MOLON LABE

    US Navy Helicopter Aircrew, Combat Search-And-Rescue (retired) Dish Network Trouble Shooter (you got...

    On your TV's original remote there should be a button labeled "INPUT" or "SOURCE" (if you don't have the original remote, check the TV itself, there may be a button on it somewhere as well.
    Make sure the Dish Box is on then try pressing this until you either get a picture or you cycle through all the options.
    The TV should say something like AUX 1, Video 1, HDMI, SAT, ANT 1, or something along those lines.

  • SuperAIRBORNEMan

    I've been a tech for Dish Network for 12 years & Directv for 3 years. I also was a Paratrooper (509th)...

    Ur on the wrong channel. Try 3 or 4. Then go try inputs or ur sources. If it's hd its for sure a input like HDMI or RCA jacks. If it's the 2nd tv off the receiver try 22,60,73 or 116. Let me know if u need more assits.

  • Field Service Specialist IV

    9 + years

    if your tv is where the dish rcvr is located

    take tv remote (not dish remote) and change to channel 3..it still no picture
    push the 'input; or source' button and cycle thru the inputs till you see a picture

    if your tv has no dish rcvr
    take tv remote and turn tv to channel 22 or 60 or 73 or 116

  • prophet

    Relax, I'm here to help!

    check the back of the receiver and look for how your box is connected to your tv. this will tell you what input you need to be on and that should fix your problem