What DVR reciever do you suggest?

[FiremanGTP]

I currently have a 811 reciever for my living room tv... but plan on getting rid of the HD and going to DVR. I just need to see what DVR is right for me.

My main concern is that I need a DVR that has similar inputs and outputs in the back as the 811 does.

I need the 3(r/g/b) component video outputs for the tv, and atleast 1 if not 2 rca audio/video (yellow and white) inputs for video games etc...

Also need the digital audio output like the 811 has.

I dont really need a dual tuner dvr but it wouldnt hurt either. I plan on purchasing it and then using the 625 in the other room as my "one free lease".. currently the 811 is the "one free lease" and I pay $5 for the 625.

I dont know what the setups are on the recievers but if the 501 508 or 721 have these input/output setup that I need... that would be great, otherwise Ill just pay the extra $5 for the newer reciever DVR fee.

 

[nuts4scuba]

The only pvrs that I know of that have component out are the 942 and 921. I don't believe any of the sd pvrs have them. Since I have a 721, I know for a fact that they don't.

 

[BobaBird]

The only Dish receivers with component output are the HD models.

DVRs with aux input are the SD 721 and HD 921. Both have only 1. The old D-VHS would also do the trick but lacks the features of the newer hard drive based DVRs. The 7100/7200 also has aux input but it's only for e-mail.

All DVR models have optical audio out.

 

[FiremanGTP]

thank you Bobabird.

So it looks like I am stuck with the 921.

Does anyone know if Dish will let me upgrade my 811 to the 921 and keep the 921 even if I cancel the HD subscription?

I guess I could BUY a 921 but they seem to be pretty expensive. :shocked

Thanks again for the help.

 

[mudder1310]

You would have to buy a 921 or 942 regardless, I don't think they're leasing either of them right now.

 

[Kountzer]

I just got my 1st dvr, or pvr, this evening. I'm recording my 1st show, as I type. Great. So far, so good. I plan to put the old legacy 2700 receiver in the bedroom. Next I need to get some switches and hook this stuff up. I have two dishes, one for 61.5 sat., and the other for regular dish 500.

DB aka kountzer

 

[FiremanGTP]

ok...

Im probably gonna toss out with the component RGB video cables for the s-video for now...

SO...

I need a good PVR/DVR that has s-vid out and atleast 1 composite (yellow/white) input.

And again, if the 501, 508 or 721 has this, it would definately help

Aslo, side Q..

I heard any newly added 721 has the $5 dvr fee now? True?

Thanks again!
~dan

 

[NightRyder]

ok...

Im probably gonna toss out with the component RGB video cables for the s-video for now...

SO...

I need a good PVR/DVR that has s-vid out and atleast 1 composite (yellow/white) input.

And again, if the 501, 508 or 721 has this, it would definately help

Aslo, side Q..

I heard any newly added 721 has the $5 dvr fee now? True?

Thanks again!
~dan

Check out the following link for receiver comparison.

http://ekb.dbstalk.com/101

As far as I know the 721 does not have the stupid $5 VOD fee.


NightRyder