Dish Network’s New ViP722 HD DVR Receiver

Vip722 HD DVR Dish Network

The Dish Network ViP722 HD DVR is a dual-tuner, two-TV HD-DVR receiver with more record time than the ViP622. The ViP722 DVR has a larger hard drive and it can record up to 350 hours of standard-definition programming or up to 55 hours of HD programming.

HardwareGeeks.com Reviews The ViP722 DVR
HardwareGeeks.com (press release) - USA

"So, I was thankful that Dish Network loaned us the VIP722 to test out because it offers up to 55 hours of HD video recording, and you can connect additional...(read the rest of the review here)

Introducing even Better HD technology from DISH Network.
Record images so deep and vivid they seem three dimensional. This top-of-the-line high-definition receiver and Digital Video Recorder gives you unprecedented picture quality and power over the way you watch TV. Imagine: you can pause and replay live high-definition programming or record it all on your powerful DVR.
Combining state-of-the-art imaging technology with startling life-like Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, DISH Network makes true high definition the most anticipated new television technology since color. Experience the widest range of true HD programming on the most advanced satellite television systems available today.

Dish Network’s HD Receiver Technology

Vip722 HD DVR So, what makes
DISH Network Better TV?


DISH Network is 100% digital satellite
television, which means it’s the sharpest, clearest and highest-quality television picture you can get. And it’s as easy on the wallet as it is on the eyes.

Better TV for you starts here!

Better Technology
with Better Features
• Independently watch and record
DISH Network programming on two TVs
• Record up to 200 hours of standard-
definition (SD), up to 30 hours of high-definition (HD) entertainment or a combination of the two1
• View and record HD over the air digital
broadcasts2 on TV1
• Supports Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
• Convenient On-Screen Caller ID3 with history
• Widescreen Electronic Program Guide with easy search features
• DishHOME Interactive TV for watching six screens at once and on demand entertainment, games, shopping, news, sports, weather and customer service

Dish Network’s  ViP722 DVR Satellite Receiver

Independently view programming on two TVs.
TV1 viewing location
• Connect to an HDTV to view SD and HD DISH Network programming and HD over the air digital broadcasts
• Supports four output resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• SD content is upconverted for use with HD outputs
• HD content is downconverted for use with SD outputs
TV2 viewing location
• Connect to an SDTV to view SD and down-converted H D programming

• RCA-type audio/video outputs and an Agile modulated output to distribute programming to a remote TV location

• Output resolution is 480i

Two satellite tuners allow you to select from two viewing options

Single Mode:
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) available on any TV, watch/record two live programs, record two live programs, record two live programs while watching a pre-recorded program

Dual Mode:
Independently view and record programming on two televisions

Other ViP 722 Specifications:

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

• 2 satellite tuner inputs

• 1 UHF Pro remote control antenna input for

included antenna

• 1 ATSC antenna input for off-air digital/HD broadcasts3

• 1 telephone jack

• 1 USB 2.0 port (PocketDISH compatible)

• 1 Ethernet port (for future use)

• 3-prong power cord

TV1 A/V CONNECTIONS

• 1 HDMI digital audio/video output

• 1 set of Component (Y Pr Pb) video outputs

• 1 S-Video output

• 1 set RCA-type audio/video outputs

• TV1/TV2 stereo Agile modulated output

• 1 optical digital output for Dolby Digital and PCM Digital audio

TV2 A/V CONNECTIONS

• 1 set RCA-type audio/video outputs

• 1 Agile modulated coaxial output to distribute programming to a remote TV location

REMOTE CONTROLS

• Can be programmed to operate up to 3 devices (TVs, VCRs, DVD Players)

• One universal infrared (IR) 4-component rmote control. Controls “TV1”

(main TV location).

• One universal UHF Pro configurable4-component dual frequency remote control. Controls “TV2” (second TV location).

- Controls the satellite receiver through walls and other obstructions (UHF Pro

operating range of up to 200 feet unobstructed).

SPECIFICATIONS

• Size (approx.): 3.5” H x 16” W x 13” D

• Weight (approx.): 11 lbs.