Watch recorded programs without being connected to dish

[Mauison]

We're in the process of moving and I'm not sure if we'll be able to get Dish at our apartment. The other buildings might be blocking the angle/elevation needed.

I read that with Dish Mover, you take your receiver and remote with you. I was wondering, would I be able to watch the programs I recorded on my DVR without being hooked up to the satellite dish?

Basically, hook it up to my TV, watch the rest of my recorded programs, then return the receiver and remote to Dish if I can't get the correct angle/elevation at my new apartment. Thanks in advance.

 

[garys]

Depends on your receiver, the newer ones need to see a satelite in order to function, the dvr on older one's will work.

 

[Purogamer]

You shouldn't have to have it connected, I know i've watched DVR programs off the 510 when it wasn't connected to the satellite...

 

[boba]

Garys' answer is correct & Purogamers is correct for his model. Try unplugging your receiver from the satellite and see if you can still watch the recorded programs.

 

[gdarwin]

622 works disconnected. Do it all the time to play recorded material at work.