Distorted, Low, or No Audio

Does your TV have a picture but there is no audio? Or the audio is distorted or low? This problem is typically caused by a TV with low or muted volume, incorrectly connected cables, or an error in the DISH receiver.

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Try pressing the mute and volume up buttons on your DISH remote.

Mute and volume buttons on a 21 remote

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Unplug the power cord of your DISH receiver from the electrical outlet for 10 seconds, then plug it back in.

 

The reset process may take up to 5 minutes to complete.


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3
 

Identify the type of cable connecting your TV to the DISH receiver.

Make sure all cables are connected securely on the back of the TV and receiver. If any other equipment is connected between the TV and receiver, ensure these connections are secure as well.

HDMI

HDMI cable and port

Component

Component cables

RCA

RCA cables

Coax

Coaxial cable

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Please contact us for further assistance. Our technical experts will confirm the steps you've done and continue troubleshooting with additional steps.


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