Do I still have to pay a additional monthly DVR fee to Dish-network when buy this and when I install this device myself?
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Yes,DVR service you have to pay dish -network for it even thou you do the installatation yourself.
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DVR is a service you pay for. I installed mine with DVR right away and they had to run two cables in from the dish so that DVR can run while you switch channels. I dont know the answer because I don know if your dish needs to be a certain type. You should call direct tv.dont expect to get more services than you pay for though, the box feeds back to them.
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I'm not sure. It would make sense to get the HD antenna & receiver. If you ask Dish HD will be free.
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The vip211k does not have a DVR - but what I do like about it...is that it will allow you to connect your own external hard drive to function as a DVR. Instead of paying a monthly fee, there is a one-time charge ($40) to activate the receiver to accomidate the external hard drive. I put a 500GB on mine and it works wonderfully!
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I own the unit as I purchased it on Amazon BUT, DirecTV will charge you the monthly fee of $6 to use it. When they installed the Genie, they gave me one unit free plus the monthly charge for a remote client. I wanted to add another client in a guest room so I bought one but DirecTV had to come install it (they have to turn on the clients for you) and then added the additional $6 a month for the usage. Yes, it's a rip off in the first degree. I could not find a work around. I installed it and when I went to add an additional client, the message said I was not authorized to have more than one client on the system. Call Customer Support for assistance. Now you know that they "gotcha". still cheaper to buy your own from Amazon than from DTV. Hope this helps. J.
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If you could tell me where to find the number on the DVR, I would be glad to help you. I have the dvr that came with the dish package.
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DVR is a one time activation fee of $10. No other monthly charge for DVR service. The connection between the antenna and receiver should be RG-6, however the RG-59 will work OK as long as the total coax length does not exceed 50ft.
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Call dish network and they will walk you throught the initial set up. Also if you don't use the receiver at least once a month you will have to go through set up each time you use it. So be sure to turn it on and let it aquire satalite signal at least one time every month
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I bought and own this box along with the tailgater dish and i am not charged the $7 monthly fee. It is for dish network.
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Yes. but I think its worth it compared to cable/sat DVR prices 14.99 a month if you promise for one year of service else 19.99 a month
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You have to register it with the satellite company to set up dvr. Also the dvr depends on which receiver you have,some can be paired with dvr, others use an external hard drive
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Yes. I just signed up on my roommates account and I think they said it would be 11 extra dollars: 5 or 6 bucks for the tivo service and then the fee for an extra receiver in the house. The first person I talked to said I'd have to pay $21 because he was going to charge $10 for hd even though I didn't want hd. When I called back the second person said that wasn't necessary. Once everything was set up I still got hd channels showing up but the channels were black screens. Even if you don't sign up for hd they will show up on this receiver. Fortunately there are ways to get rid of these stations in settings. Obviously something you don't need to worry about if you do want hd. Yes. I just signed up on my roommates account and I think they said it would be 11 extra dollars: 5 or 6 bucks for the tivo service and then the fee for an extra receiver in the house. The first person I talked to said I'd have to pay $21 because he was going to charge $10 for hd even though I didn't want hd. When I called back the second person said that wasn't necessary. Once everything was set up I still got hd channels showing up but the channels were black screens. Even if you don't sign up for hd they will show up on this receiver. Fortunately there are ways to get rid of these... » Read More Yes. I just signed up on my roommates account and I think they said it would be 11 extra dollars: 5 or 6 bucks for the tivo service and then the fee for an extra receiver in the house. The first person I talked to said I'd have to pay $21 because he was going to charge $10 for hd even though I didn't want hd. When I called back the second person said that wasn't necessary. Once everything was set up I still got hd channels showing up but the channels were black screens. Even if you don't sign up for hd they will show up on this receiver. Fortunately there are ways to get rid of these stations in settings. Obviously something you don't need to worry about if you do want hd. « Show Less
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Ripped off??? I was able to send my DVR back to time warner, stop paying for rental and useage fee that only really let's you record one show if you still want to watch something, and stop paying for a program guide (really? Pay to see whats on TV?). So my trade off is over $22 in fees for something MUCH better and only $15. Not to mention I do not need to buy a not so smart or easy to use smart tv. As now I can get all the programing I need including Pandora, youtube and amazon prime which we use the most.
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the thing is Called LMB and no you will also need the dish satellite and receiver. to be able to use dish.
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No, you cannot. To use this, you first need cable/Fios/Uverse service. You also need to "rent" a cablecard from your cable provider. You then need to purchase this unit. Then you need to either purchase a lifetime (for this specific unit - not your life) service contract or you will pay monthly service fees (either of those are to Tivo). You will only avoid paying monthly DVR rental/lease fees to your cable provider.
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does anyone know if free lifetime service is available on devices purchased from 3rd party vendors (i.e., not directly from Tivo)?
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Thanks so much for the response! My husband suspected as much. The DirectV tech is coming back Sun. 1/1 to install the HD DVR receiver for the sum of $129 which includes running another cable (for $50). We question this extra cable thing and wonder if it will be necessary. I'll report the results. If the problem is not fixed, we will return the set as I refuse to watch a 'stretched out' picture!BTW, our 32' Sumsung (also new) in another room, already on the satellite DVR, does have that setting to enlarge and the picture is fine. HOWEVER, the blacks are too black (dark objects seem to run in together) even though I've tried all the adjustments. Any suggestions?Thanks again. Thanks so much for the response! My husband suspected as much. The DirectV tech is coming back Sun. 1/1 to install the HD DVR receiver for the sum of $129 which includes running another cable (for $50). We question this extra cable thing and wonder if it will be necessary. I'll report the results. If the problem is not fixed, we will return the set as I refuse to watch a 'stretched out' picture!BTW, our 32' Sumsung (also new) in another room, already on the satellite DVR, does have that setting to enlarge and the picture is fine. HOWEVER, the blacks are too black (dark objects... » Read More Thanks so much for the response! My husband suspected as much. The DirectV tech is coming back Sun. 1/1 to install the HD DVR receiver for the sum of $129 which includes running another cable (for $50). We question this extra cable thing and wonder if it will be necessary. I'll report the results. If the problem is not fixed, we will return the set as I refuse to watch a 'stretched out' picture!BTW, our 32' Sumsung (also new) in another room, already on the satellite DVR, does have that setting to enlarge and the picture is fine. HOWEVER, the blacks are too black (dark objects seem to run in together) even though I've tried all the adjustments. Any suggestions?Thanks again. « Show Less