Review:
The Dish Network 311 satellite receiver is the work horse basic receiver for Dish Network. Based on the very successful 301 receiver, the 311 provides simple on screen graphic menus and Dish Networks easy to use Blue Button Remote. The only real difference between the 301 and 311 is the absence of a removable smart card. The slot is still present for future use, if necessary, but out of the box the smart card is internal.
The 311 receiver is not a DVR or HDTV receiver but for most consumers the Dish Network 311 is correct choice. A simple, no bull satellite receiver when all you want to do is watch satellite TV.
Dish 311 Features
Receiver
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
OUTPUT CONNECTIVITY
SVHS Output jack
1 set RCA-type audio/video output
Off-air antenna input (F-connectors)
2400 baud internal modem/phone jack
Remote
One Infrared (IR) 4-component universal remote control - Can be programmed to operate (via IR) up to three additional components.
TV1 Connections
1 set RCA-type audio/video outputs
1 S-video output
1 RF modulated output (channel 3/4)
1 TV antenna/cable input
Dish 311 Manual
Chapter Index and Safety (32KB)
Chapter 1 (78KB)
Chapter 2 (366KB)
Chapter 3 (739KB)
Chapter 4 (728KB)
Chapter 5 (110KB)