Watching DVR without sat signal?

Bill.Satellite wrote:
No, he has 2 WD (Western Digital) 2GB hard drives which are USB powered and not externally power. That's why I said some would argue not necessary.

ok got it
thanks

No, he has 2 WD (Western Digital) 2GB hard drives which are USB powered and not externally power. That's why I said some would argue not necessary.

azjeffh wrote:

Bill.Satellite wrote:
You add an external hard drive with a separate power supply (some argue not necessary).

While I won't argue, I have two WD 2GB USB drives on my 211z's and they're working great.

your saying you can record on your 211Z without adding a hard drive?
seems odd as even Dishnet themselves tell you to be able to record with such u have to buy the add on hard drive?
Can u explain better for me

Bill.Satellite wrote:
You add an external hard drive with a separate power supply (some argue not necessary).

While I won't argue, I have two WD 2GB USB drives on my 211z's and they're working great.

usersmanual wrote:

Bill.Satellite wrote:
You add an external hard drive with a separate power supply (some argue not necessary). You then call Dish, tell them you have added a hard drive and want to activate the DVR service. There is a 1 time $40 charge and you have have as many DVR's on the account as you want. Once the software is downloaded to your receiver you will have a signal tuner DVR. It won't work like a standard DVR where you can watch one channel and record another but it will DVR whatever channel it is tuned to.

thanks I will look into that aspect when I set set up next month

You are welcome! Glad to help.

Bill.Satellite wrote:
You add an external hard drive with a separate power supply (some argue not necessary). You then call Dish, tell them you have added a hard drive and want to activate the DVR service. There is a 1 time $40 charge and you have have as many DVR's on the account as you want. Once the software is downloaded to your receiver you will have a signal tuner DVR. It won't work like a standard DVR where you can watch one channel and record another but it will DVR whatever channel it is tuned to.

thanks I will look into that aspect when I set set up next month

Thanks for all the replies. I have done a little experimenting and it does work after it gets a signal and locked on. I then moved the dish and the DVR works as long as you do not go back to scan for satellite. I was not aware of this and this is the first time I have tried it without a signal. I had to move it to my nieghbors site to get a signal lock but I did not want to leave it in his way.
Thanks
Jeff

You add an external hard drive with a separate power supply (some argue not necessary). You then call Dish, tell them you have added a hard drive and want to activate the DVR service. There is a 1 time $40 charge and you have have as many DVR's on the account as you want. Once the software is downloaded to your receiver you will have a signal tuner DVR. It won't work like a standard DVR where you can watch one channel and record another but it will DVR whatever channel it is tuned to.

jeffo wrote:
Have a Tailgater with 211z receiver. Trying to watch DVR programs without sat. signal and cannot get past the signal search menu.

Jeff

just setting up a new 211Z I was told they don't have recorder capability? what does one need to be able to do so with the 211Z

The OP was about a Dish Network receiver.