Product Description ViP622 DVR is the first MPEG-4/MPEG-2 dual satellite-tuner, single off-air digital tuner, multi-TV high definition DVR receiver, and includes multi-media features using USB 2.0 such as: transfer of DVR events to the PocketDISH portable media player, load photos to view as a slideshow on a high definition television, encrypt and store or archive recorded programming onto any external hard drive.
BEWARE: Refurbished units sold as NEW by Dish NetworkJanuary 2, 2009 If you are ordering this receiver from Dish Network, beware that they are selling refurbished units as NEW units without telling customers. I confirmed this today after spending 2 hours on the phone with their tech support. While pokeing around in the back checking connections per their support person, I noticed a sticker that said "Remanufactured." I asked why their installer gave me a reman receiver instead of New like I was told when ordering their service. Their answer? "When we run low on New stock we just give people Refurbished units." WHAT? Without even telling them? YEP! I have had this receiver for a week and it has worked a total of 3 hours in that time. JUNK!
Nice features, buggy/flakey deviceJuly 6, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The basic features of the device are nice, WHEN THEY ARE WORKING. Sadly, they don't work as expected very well or very often. Dish seems to have done a pretty poor job in engineering this as many customers have a lot of problems when the features don't work as expected. Do some searching on the internet on "VIP622 problems" to see for yourself. Device reboots randomly, loses satelite signals on a clear day even though signal strength shows as strong, all DVRs recording mysteriously disappear from time to time, and everytime they update new software for the device brings new headaches.
Great HD DVRMay 25, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had HD receivers since 1998 and this is one of the best units I ever had. It does everything.. Records in HD while watching another HD program. Set timer for favorite HD programming. Stop live TV anytime and resume at your own pace ! Picture in Picture feature works great. Also can be used on two separate TV and to different programs. HDMI works great on my Sony 7.1 surround sound system. Once you run out of storage space , simply call dish network and purchase an external hard drive for this great receiver. Great quality unit! LOVE THIS RECEIVER 10+++++++++++++++++++
Top-of-the-Line DVR Lacks Feature Found in $100 TVsMay 9, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
DISH Network's ViP722 and ViP622 DVRs have a lot of great features, including the ability to tune local ATSC (digital over-the-air) stations and use all of the DVR features on them.
However, they neglected to enable the QAM (digital TV on cable) tuner capability that's built into the ViP's chipset -- and is found in even the cheapest TV sold at Wal-Mart.
Why would they leave out such a basic feature out of their top-of-the-line DVR?
Dish Network? Buyer beware!January 19, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Learn from my experience. Dish Network provided the best television picture I have ever seen. The channel selection is terrific. Their dual TV receiver is a wonderful product. If anything goes wrong, however, don't plan to ever get it fixed. This is their Achilles' heel. You will be put through a never-ending gauntlet of irrelevant questions, delay tactics and stumbling blocks. There will be a transparent and desperate attempt to prove that the problem is not theirs. In the event they deign to favor you with a service call, expect to wait a month and expect to pay for it. Apparently, if the dish they installed is not aimed correctly, it is your problem, not theirs. If the receiver goes on the fritz, well, no TV for you. I was a top-of-the-line, premium HD service customer and this is how I was treated.
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Special Features-
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