DISHPlayer-DVR 942 is the industry’s first dual-tuner high definition satellite receiver and integrated digital video recorder (DVR) with the ability to independently view programming on two televisions.
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RECEIVER FEATURES
• View and record DISH Network high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) programming.
• View HD or up-converted SD content on TV1, SD or down-converted HD on TV2.
• Two satellite tuners provide user-selected viewing options, including:
• Single Mode: Picture-In-Picture (PIP) on any TV; record/watch two programs.
• Dual Mode: Separate live program viewing on two televisions. Independently view playback of any recorded SD or HD program at TV1 or TV2.
• Digital Video Recording features (see “DVR buttons” under Remote Controls).
• Records Dolby® Digital when available.
• View analog† and digital off-air broadcasts on TV1.
• Record digital off-air broadcasts on TV1 (playback on TV1 or TV2).
• TV1 output resolutions: 480p, 720p, 1080i (480i content is up-converted).
• Stereo Agile modulated output sends TV2’s signal to multiple televisions via the home coaxial cable distribution.
• DISH CommTM Technology† will allow phone and audio data to be sent throughout a home over existing power wiring. Requires only one phone line connection among all DISHComm-enabled receivers in a home.
• “dish home” Interactive TV – Access breaking news, sports scores, weather information, TV and movie buzz, convenient customer service, games and more…on-demand with the push of a button.
• On-screen Electronic Program Guide (EPG) with instant access to up to nine days of program listings and information. Includes new optional widescreen 3-hour format.
REAR PANEL FEATURES
2 satellite tuner inputs.
Remote antenna input for included antenna.
1 telephone jack.
3-prong power cord.
1 USB 2.0 port.†
1 ATSC antenna input for off-air analog†/digital broadcasts.
TV1 connections:
1 HDTV digital audio/video output.
1 set of HD Component (Y Pr Pb) video outputs.
1 set RCA-type audio outputs.
1 optical digital output for Dolby® Digital and PCM digital audio.
TV2 connections:
1 set RCA-type audio/video outputs.
1 stereo Agile modulated output (channels 21-69; 73-125).

SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions (approx.): H: 3.5“ x W: 16“ x D: 13“.
• Weight (approx.): 11 lbs.
• Color: Silver.
• Receiver Part Number 129996.

CABLES INCLUDED
• 8‘ HDMI to DVI (TV1); DVI to HDMI adapter.
• 6‘ Component video (TV1).
• 8‘ RCA audio (TV1).
• 8‘ RCA A/V (TV2).
• 6‘ RG-59 (TV2).
• 25‘ RJ-11 phone cable.

REMOTE CONTROLS
One universal infrared (IR) 4-component remote control. Controls ”TV1“ (main TV location).
One universal UHF Pro configurable 4-component remote controls. Controls ”TV2“ (second TV location).
Universal 4-component remote control common features:
Control the satellite receiver through walls and other obstructions.
UHF Pro operating range of up to 200 feet (unobstructed).
Can be programmed to operate (via IR) up to three additional components such as TVs, VCRs and DVD players.\
AUX mode can be programmed to operate a second DISH Network satellite receiver via IR or UHF (not UHF Pro).
• DVR buttons: 30-sec. skip forward, 10-sec. skip back, stop, play, up to 1 hour pause each for TV1 and TV2, fast forward and reverse (4x, 15x, 60x, 300x), slow motion and frame-by-frame forward and back, record.
• Picture-In-Picture (PIP) functions to display, move or swap the PIP image in Single Mode.
• Dedicated ”TV Power“ button.
• ”Recover“ button toggles through TV and VCR inputs to help user return to satellite programming when they accidentally change channels on their TV or VCR.
QUICK FACTS
• Digital Video Recorder
• 250 GB hard drive
• Recording Capacity
• SD up to 180 hours
• HD up to 25 hours
• Two satellite tuners
• Digital/Analog† off-air tuner
• Two independent TVs supported
• TV1 HDTV
• TV2 SDTV
• HDTV digital audio/video output*
• Two USB 2.0 ports†
• “dish home” Interactive TV
• Name-based recording
• Recorded events management
• Parental locks
• On-screen Caller ID with history1
• Up to 9-day Picture-In-Guide with widescreen Electronic Program Guide (EPG) option
• DISHPro Plus-compatible
• DISH CommTM compatible†
• Software upgradeable via satellite
• Remote controls (2)

1Requires Caller ID subscription with local phone company. Phone line must be connected to receiver.
*Compatible with HDMI-equipped televisions.
†Enabled by a future software upgrade.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.