A satellite dish hooks up to a receiver that unscrambles the signal for processing on your digital television set. A coaxial cable from the satellite dish hooks up to the receiver, which feeds the digital signal to the TV through a high-definition media interface, or HDMI, cable. This single cable carries digital picture and sound for a fast, reliable connection between the receiver and your TV set. Hooking up the components typically takes less than half an hour. Writer Bio
