Dish Network's HD DVR ViP 622 with Mpeg-4

Dish Network provides relatively cost-effective options on having a High-Definition (HD) TV, bundled with Digital Video Recorder (DVR) technology.  The introduction of the Dish Player-HD DVR ViP622 with Mpeg-4  gives boob-tube fanatics the pleasure of seeing the sharpest and clearest picture TV available today (from the Dish Network, of course) without having to ruin their schedules just to adhere to regular TV programming. These two models are dual-tuner, high-definition (HD) satellite receivers with Digital Video Recording (DVR) functionality integrated to their features. See The Latest Dish Network Promotion...

By far, the dual-tuner feature is the most attractive facet as it gives a good variety of multi-tasking opportunities for users, such as viewing two programs at the same time (using the Picture-in-Picture module), recording two live shows simultaneously, recording a live show while watching another, and recording two live shows while watching a recorded program. This feature will also give all users the luxury of having to avoid commercials with its selective recording capacity.

These satellite receivers are also capable of converting a high definition (HD) picture quality to standard definition (SD). Equipped with a 250GB hard drive, the DVR capacity of these receivers can reach up to 25 hours of HD viewing or up to 180 hours of SD viewing. That's right, you can record in High Definition. Moreover, the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) can store 7-9 days-worth of program listings. With these technologies in place, you can now take a one-week vacation without missing any of your favorite shows.

The vip 622-model includes a name-based recording feature wherein the DVR searches and records TV programs based on the listing given by the user (which can be by movie title, by show title, or by actor’s name). This model also has the ability to independently view programs on two TV sets. Other features are a Video-On-Demand Service that will enable users to pause live programming for up to two hours, as well as manipulate the speeds of recorded programming.

In order to enjoy the benefits of this receiver, you also need to sign up with Dish Network’s Satellite TV service - which has received rave reviews from consumers everywhere. All you need now is a satellite dish antenna pointed at Dish Network’s HD Satellite, an HD Satellite receiver (ViP 622 with Mpeg-4), and an HD compatible television for you to start experiencing the latest craze in television viewing.

ViP 622 DVR HD Dual-Tuner MPEG-4 Receiver Specs

• MPEG-4 & MPEG-2 functionality.
• Independently watch and record programming on two TVs:
• TV 1: View and record high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD) programming.
• TV 2: View and record standard definition or down-converted HD programming.
• TV 1 display supports four resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i.
• TV 2 display resolution: 480i.
• Supports Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound.
• Up to 9-day widescreen electronic program guide (EPG) with easy search features.
• On-screen Caller ID with history.
• dish home Interactive TV.
• Ethernet port (for future use).
• Two USB 2.0 ports.
• Digital off-air broadcast viewing and recording, including HD.