The new Dish Network 942 Receiver combines the benefits of High Definition Programming and the ability to Record and play back programming on two seperate tv's. Most satellite retailers are charging a $200-250 upgrade charge over the standard 624 receiver that doesn't have High Definition capabilities.
Standard-Def (SD) & High-Def (HD) compatible
Optional Analog & Digital Off-Air Local
Component & DVI outputs
Optical Dolby Digital output
DISH 942 HD FEATURES
DISH 942 HD system delivers standard-definition (SD) & high-definition (HD) programming
Provides access to all DISH Network SD & HD channels
Includes Enhanced HD Adaptor for current & future DISH HD programming
Includes 8VSB Tuner Module:
Receive off-air analog and digital broadcasts (requires off-air antenna)
Provides seamless channel selection between off-air analog/off-air broadcasts and DISH Network standard and high definition satellite TV programming
CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING DISH VIDEO-ON-DEMAND FEATURES
Name-Based Recording
Pick any show and the DVR will find all new episodes and record them regardless of any changes in program length or broadcast schedule!
250 gigabyte hard drive, DVR
Up to 180 hours (SD) or 25 hours (HD) of 100% Digital Video Recording (DVR)
Two Satellite Tuners
Record two live programs at the same time
Record a live program while watching another live program
Record two live programs while watching another pre-recorded program
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
Interactivity, live TV pause
Ability to pause live TV (up to 2 hours on each tuner)
Play, stop, fast forward (4 speeds)
Fast reverse (4 speeds)
Skip forward (30 seconds)
Skip back (10 seconds)
Set manual/auto record event timers and quick record
Recorded events management features to play, delete or protect a recorded event
RECEIVER FEATURES
Dual-Tuner satellite receiver
Tuner #1 supports HD or SD programming, tuner #2 is SD only.
Integrated off-air tuner for reception of local digital/HD and analog broadcasts.
480p, 720p or 1080i resolutions supported via HD outputs.
HD connectivity: DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-D) 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 a SDTV using the SD video connections (HD content is down-converted).
HD and SD outputs active simultaneously.
2-day stored Electronic Program Guide (EPG) features seamless on-screen navigation between off-air digital/analog programming, and DISH Network high-definition and standard-definition programming.
DISH Home Interactive TV.
Parental control locks, program information, themes lists, favorites lists, browse, one-touch channel return, closed-caption support and alternate audio.
Caller ID capable
On-Screen DISH CD song titling
Software upgradeable via satellite
REMOTE CONTROL
Color: Silver
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).
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Buttons
Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right and Select for menu/EPG navigation
Power, Info, Menu, Sys Info, Cancel
Satellite/off-air mode lights
IR sensor/IR blast emitter
IR Blast/Receive
To control the start of a VCR program recording
Smart Card receptacle and door
REAR PANEL FEATURES
1 satellite tuner input
1 DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI (DVI-D) output
1 set HD Component (Y Pb Pr) video outputs
1 S-video output
2 sets of RCA-type audio/video outputs
1 optical digital output for Dolby® Digital and PCM digital audio
2 sets RCA-type audio/video inputs
1 ATSC antenna input for off-air analog/digital broadcasts
1 UHF Pro remote antenna input
1 telephone jack
3-prong power cord
RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (approx): H: 2.625" W: 16” D: 13"
Color: Silver
Weight (approx): 7.5 lbs.
DISH ANTENNA AND LNBF
Outdoor unit
Compact, unobtrusive 20" dish antenna
DISH 500 for a multi-receiver, multi-satellite household
Advanced low noise block converter with integrated feed (LNBF) for reliable, high-quality digital signals
