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User Manual: DVR 921
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High Definition - Digital V
ideo Recorder
Feature
DISH PLA
YER-DVR 921
Number of Satellite Tuners
2
Supports HDTV
Yes
DISH Player
-DVR 921 is a dual-tuner satellite receiver that combines the power of digital video recorder (DVR) technology with
the
ability to receive and record high definition television programming directly from DISH Network and off-air digital
broadcasts.
DISH Player-DVR 921 features a 250 GB hard drive and comes with DISH V
ideo-On-Demand Service, which provides the ability to pau
se,
record, replay and fast-forward standard or high definition television programs.
Digital Video Recording
Yes
Recording Capacity*
Up to 180 hours (SD)
Up to 25 hours (HD)
HD V
ideo Outputs
DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI
(DVI-I/RGB)
SD V
ideo Outputs
Composite, S-Video, Coax
On-Screen Caller ID**
Yes
Optical Digital Audio Output
Yes
Remote Type
UHF Pro 4-Component
Universal
DISH
Pro Plus Compatible
Yes
Software Upgradeable via Satellite
Yes
RECEIVER FEATURES
•
Combined high definition (HD) and standard definition
(SD) two-tuner satellite receiver with Digital Video
Recording (DVR) capabilities.
•
480p, 720p and 1080i resolutions supported via
HD outputs.
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Integrated off-air tuner for reception of local digital/HD
and analog broadcasts that can record digital/HD
broadcasts onto the hard drive.
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HD Connectivity: DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-I/RGB) and HD
component video outputs – both HD and SD content
can
be viewed on an HDTV
using the HD video
connections
(SD
content is up-converted).
•
SD connectivity: Composite audio/video and
S-video outputs – both HD and SD content can be viewed
on an SDTV using the SD video connections (HD is down
-
converted).
•
T
wo satellite tuners for:
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Picture-in-Picture (PIP) to view two programs.
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Recording two live shows at once.
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Recording a live show while watching another
live show.
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Recording two live shows while watching another
recorded program.
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DVR capabilites:
•
250 GB hard disk drive for 100% digital
recording: up to 180 hours of SD programming, up
to 25 hours of HD programming, or a combination
of the two.
•
DISH V
ideo-On-Demand Service provides the ability
to pause live TV up to two hours, fast forward
or fast reverse in 4 speeds (4x, 15x, 60x,
300x), skip back 10 seconds, skip forward
30 seconds, forward and reverse slow
motion and frame-by-frame, manual/auto
timers for recording, and recorded events
management to play, delete or protect a
recorded event.
•
Extended Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
features
7 days of programming stored onto the hard drive
for quick and easy access to program- listing
information.
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Parental control locks, program information, themes
lists, favorites lists, browse, one-touch channel return,
closed-caption support and alternate audio support.
REMOTE CONTROL
•
UHF Pro 4-component universal remote control – controls
satellite receiver up to 200 feet through walls and other
obstructions and can be programmed to operate up to
three
additional components such as TVs, VCRs, and
DVD players (via infrared).
•
DVR buttons: skip forward, skip back, stop, play
, pause,
forward, back, record.
•
“DVR” button provides one-touch access to the Recorded
Events Menu.
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Picture-in-Picture (PIP) functions to display,
move or swap the PIP image.
•
“TV Power” button.
* Recording capacity depends on type of programming being recorded.
** Requires Caller ID
subscription with local phone company. Phone line must be connected to receiver.

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High Definition - Digital V
ideo Recorder
CONTINUED
FRONT PANEL FEA
TURES
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Buttons
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Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right and SELECT for
menu/EPG navigation
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POWER, SYSTEM INFO, MENU, OUTPUT
“SYSTEM INFO” displays receiver information
including: receiver and smart card numbers,
software version and remote address
“MENU” displays the Main Menu to access key
receiver functions
“OUTPUT” toggles between the HD and SD
outputs
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Indicator Lights:
•
The green “POWER” LED light indicates receiver
is on
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The red “RECORD” light indicates digital recording
has been initiated
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The blue “HD OUTPUT” light indicates high
definition outputs are being used
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The amber “SD OUTPUT” light indicates the
standard definition outputs are being used
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Sliding front door
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USB port
(for future use)
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Microphone input jack (for future use)
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Smart card recepticle
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IR Receive
REAR PANEL FEA
TURES
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2 satellite tuner inputs
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1 DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI/RGB output
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1 set HD Component (Y Pb Pr) video outputs
•
2 DISH Wire™ audio/video connection ports for
interface with select IEEE 1394 products
•
1 Optical digital output for Dolby Digital and
PCM digital audio
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1 S-V
ideo output
•
2 sets RCA-type audio/video outputs
•
1 coax RF (ch 3/4) output
•
1 set RCA-type audio/video inputs
•
1 A
T
SC antenna input for off-air
analog/digital broadcasts
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1 USB port (for future use)
•
1 UHF Pro remote antenna input
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1 telephone jack
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3-prong power cord
SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions (approx.): W: 16” D: 14.25" H: 5.25"
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Color: Platinum with platinum buttons
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W
eight (approx): 17.6 lbs.
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DISH 921 Standalone
Receiver Part Number: 118477