| Satellite TV service providers are coming up with | | | | (IR) remote control while the other one is UHF |
| numerous DVR based satellite receiver models | | | | based. The standard remote control is capable of |
| and the latest one to join this bandwagon is ViP | | | | controlling other electronic devices such as TV |
| 622 HDTV DVR receiver. This is a power packed | | | | and VCR. So by using a single remote control unit |
| receiver that is capable of storing up to 100 hours | | | | you can control multiple devices. The UHF based |
| of television program recording. So if you really | | | | remote control is a powerful unit that is capable |
| looking forward to watch TV in style then this | | | | of controlling the DVR receiver from 200 feet. |
| receiver is a must buy for you. | | | | The signals are very powerful and can even go |
| The satellite TV receiver has 2 separate high | | | | through wall or wooden door. |
| definition (HD) tuners namely TV1 and TV2. By | | | | A unique feature in this device is Name Based |
| using TV1 Tuner, you can view standard or high | | | | Recording that will enable you to record a |
| definition content in one TV set whereas TV2 | | | | television program on the basis of title. In this |
| tuner allows you to connect multiple television | | | | case the Electronic Programming Guide or EPG |
| sets in different rooms. The receiver is capable of | | | | plays a leading role. The main purpose of |
| modulating the output signals of both tuners by | | | | electronic program guide is to showcase the |
| using it's built in modulator that operates either on | | | | program scheduling information on the television |
| UHF or Cable TV channels. But sadly the | | | | screens. By using specialized video generating |
| modulator cannot operate on high definition (HD) | | | | equipment, the EPG is broadcasted to the |
| signals. | | | | viewers. Nowadays both cable and satellite TV |
| ViP 622 HDTV DVR receiver has two operating | | | | service providers are offering this interactive |
| modes namely single or dual mode. In single | | | | feature to their subscribers. |
| mode, you will be able to control both the tuners | | | | To use this feature all you need to do is to feed |
| with single remote while in dual mode you will be | | | | the title of your preferred television program and |
| able to record a television program and at the | | | | it will automatically record the show for you. It |
| same time you can watch a separate channel. | | | | has a built in 120 gigabyte hard drive that is |
| Another interesting feature of this receiver is | | | | strong enough to store 100 hours of television |
| Picture-in-Picture or PIP that will allow you to | | | | recording. So you can see that this receiver can |
| watch more then one television program in a | | | | offer you ample freedom. You don't have to |
| single TV set. All you need to do is to press the | | | | worry about missing your favorite television |
| PIP button in any one of the remote controls. | | | | shows. Just feed the necessary information to |
| The satellite TV receiver comes with two | | | | the DVR and it will do the rest on its own. It's |
| platinum plus remote controls that are | | | | simply magic. |
| ergonomically designed. One is a standard infra-red | | | | |