HDTV and Home Theater Podcast #352 - DTVPal DVR from Dish Network

arad · Post by **arad** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:16 am

Although the US Government has opted to push the digital transition back a few months, we're still fairly confident that it will eventually happen. When it does, everyone receiving over the air television will still need a converter box if their TV doesn't have a built in digital tuner. Dish Network has three options available if you find yourself in that situation. We've had a chance to check out their DVR option, the DTVPal DVR.

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andrewleblanccox · Post by **andrewleblanccox** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:43 am

Does anyone know if Dish's DTVPal will accept an external hard drive for expanding [archiving] recordings? Also, would recordings transferred
from the VIP722 be compatible with The DTVPal?

arad · Post by **arad** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:36 am

The device has a USB 2.0 port for future use. I guess at some point that functionality can be added but there is nothing about that right now.

Thanks for listening to our show!
Ara

kbacon · Post by **kbacon** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:52 am

I got my DTV Pal DVR in mid January. I updated from f201 to f202 firmware.

I have had constant reboots!

I can be watching live TV or recorded events and the screen will go blank then the device reboots.

Many people are having these issues. I just hope they can be fixed in a firmware update since all sales are final from Dish Network and their warranty only lasts for 90 days!

If they would fix this issue I would be completely satisfied with the device.

eluebehusen · Post by **eluebehusen** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:20 am

Same issue: Random Reboots w/ Firmware 202. I have emailed tech support and will see where this takes me. For now, a big annoyance, but not catestrophic.