What does the 211 come with?

[Spatch]

I am getting a 211 installed on Sunday. It is repacing my 811 which I have hooked up with component cables. Will the 211 the installers bring have the correct wires to hook it up? I plan on unhooking the 811 tonight and putting all the parts aside that I will be returning to Dish. I just need to know if I need to leave the component or if I will get new ones.

 

[Mike4HDTV]

It does not come with component cables, only the red, white, yellow AV cables. One remote is included.

 

[DaveyBoy26]

My 211 came with component cables(cheap ones), but no HDMI

 

[Spatch]

How would they install a new setup for a person if it doesn't come with they required cables? The unit is comming with the installers not from dish directly.

 

[RobertsD]

The installers get the same package as when Dish ships it to you. Some people have gotten component cables inside the box, but most people don't. There doesn't seem to be any ryme or reason for it...

 

[animalhouse]

My 211 came with component cables(cheap ones), but no HDMI

Same here. Only I went out and bought an HDMI cable. Made no sense having an HD receiver and an HD TV and NOT get the most that I could out of them.

 

[webbydude]

As an installer I've seen both. With and without cables. Honestly, the best thing I would recommend is to buy your cables ahead of time. If you like what the installer brought, then simply return the cables for a refund.

 

[boba]

As an installer I've seen both. With and without cables. Honestly, the best thing I would recommend is to buy your cables ahead of time. If you like what the installer brought, then simply return the cables for a refund.

You already have the 811 that you are replacing hooked up with component cables, use them. If the 211 comes with component cables you can put them with the 811. I don't think DISH requires that you return the cables with the 811, just the receiver and remote go back.

 

[Sassan]

my 211 came with the component cables today. I tried using Monster cable I had, and it didn't work. Hooked up the cable it comes with, and it worked fine!