Dish Network ViP 211z HD Satellite Receiver
- Up to 1080p HD output, also supports 1080i and 720p
- 10 percent smaller and 40 percent lighter than the previous model
- 2 USB ports for an optional ota tuner or external hard drive
- Compatible with dish 1000.2, 1000.4, and tailgater antennas
- Universal 4 component IR remote included
- 3.1 lb, dvr ready with an external hard drive
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ASIN: B00D2Z2PCGModel: VIP211ZCategory: AV Receivers
Overview
Dish built this receiver as a smaller, lighter update to its earlier single tuner model, aimed at the same tailgater and outdoor antenna setups. It outputs high definition video over hdmi or component cables to a single connected television. Adding an external hard drive turns it into a dvr, and a separate over the air tuner adds local broadcast channels.
This receiver fits a Dish Network subscriber who wants a smaller replacement for an older single tuner box, especially one using a Tailgater antenna for travel. DVR function only arrives once an external hard drive is added and an activation fee paid, so it is not dvr capable out of the box. Over the air channels likewise depend on a separate tuner accessory sold on its own.
Who it's for
A Dish Network customer replacing an older single tuner box, or one who travels with a Tailgater antenna, gets a smaller and lighter unit with the same satellite compatibility. Someone wanting recording ready out of the box, without adding a hard drive and paying an activation fee, should pick a receiver with dvr built in already.
Pros and cons
- Smaller and lighter than the earlier single tuner model
- Outputs full hd picture over hdmi or component
- Works with tailgater and multiple dish satellites
- Two usb ports support dvr or ota tuner add ons
- DVR requires a separately purchased hard drive
- Over the air tuning needs an added accessory
- One time dvr activation fee applies
Performance notes
Video decodes from the incoming satellite signal and outputs over hdmi at its full resolution or over component video for older televisions. Connecting an external hard drive to a usb port converts the box into a dvr, since no recording storage ships inside the unit itself. A separate over the air tuner accessory feeds local broadcast channels into the same program guide as the satellite channels.
Specifications
| Brand | Pace International |
|---|---|
| Model | VIP211Z |
| Connectivity | HDMI |
| Hdmi Ports | 1 |
| Brand Tech | Pace International |
| Weight | 3.1 poundslower than 86% of 43 av receivers |
| Color | Black |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I maintain or move the Dish ViP 211z between locations?
It runs on standard power and antenna connections, so moving it between a home setup and a tailgater antenna mainly means reconnecting the same cables at the new site.
Does the ViP 211z record shows without extra hardware?
No, dvr recording requires connecting your own external hard drive to a usb port and paying a one time activation fee.
Can I watch local channels without a satellite dish?
Only with a separate over the air tuner accessory connected to a usb port; without it, the receiver relies on the satellite signal alone.
Is the ViP 211z compatible with older Dish satellite dishes?
It works with the same multi-satellite dish models and the tailgater antenna described in its specifications, covering both fixed and portable setups.