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dtappy3353
Explorer
Jul 25, 2018

Dish program recording

Folks:

We are camping and have power to run our PathwayX2 and VIP211z.

I'm sure this has been already beat to death, however, I Googled info to see how I could record some DISH Network programs. I'm aware that the 211z doesn't record, however, what is the most affordable/simple way to record from the 211z?


There are a few programs DW and I are missing. Maybe I should have invested in the 722. hmmmmmm....


Any suggestions trulyl appreciated.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Jul 25, 2018
    You can add a 1T external hard drive to the 211z and pay Dish a one time activation fee and record up to something like 100 hours of programming.
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Jul 25, 2018
    dtappy3353 wrote:
    What type and where do I get that?


    I believe the 211Z is only compatible with USB-2 drives. Order it from Amazon - but check the receiver manual first.

    Rob
  • Big_Katuna's avatar
    Big_Katuna
    Explorer II
    Jul 25, 2018
    Walmart, Bestbuy. Some have a separate power supply..

    I got one that didn’t.

    You can not record and watch a different channel.

    Having the pause and FF are worth it to me.

    I don’t think the Pathway works with 722.
  • dtappy3353's avatar
    dtappy3353
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2018
    I took a look at ebay which indicates I can but refurbished 722k's for around $55-$100 and don't have to mess around with not watching tv when recording a channel....or am I mistaken?
  • Robocop's avatar
    Robocop
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2018
    I have a 1TB external drive and have almost 500 hours of recorded programming. It also depends if you record HD as opposed to non-HD. As others noted, cheaper not buying from Dish.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jul 25, 2018
    BB_TX wrote:
    You can add a 1T external hard drive to the 211z and pay Dish a one time activation fee and record up to something like 100 hours of programming.


    If yoiu have the right programing package your don't even pay a fee.
  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    Jul 25, 2018
    If you have the optional USB OTA adapter and the external HD for your 211z, you can record a sat or OTA channel while watching the service your not recording. You can also watch pre-recorded programs while recording another program. Or you can record a sat and an OTA program while watching a pre-recorded program.
  • Larry-D's avatar
    Larry-D
    Explorer II
    Jul 25, 2018
    1TB USB hard drive from anywhere that's cheap, I used Walmart. Plug it in to the 211 and call dish to let them have, I think its $25.00 to activate the capability. Keep in mind that the 211 and Wally's recordings are not compatible with a Hopper. Didn't know that until I tried it, it didn't work and was told that by tech support.

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