MPEG-4 enabled

Has 2 HD satellite tuners

TV1 - HD output only (HDMI, component),
TV2 - SD output only (at release TV2 viewable only with Sling which allows TV2 in HD)

HD (mpeg-2, mpeg-4) and SD (mpeg-2) enabled

Has 2 satellite tuners for access to SD and HD DIRECTV programming and 2 ATSC tuners for access to local HD broadcasts, where available

Able to record shows and watch them whenever you want, plus pause and rewind live TV

Able to record up to two shows at the same time or watch one recorded show while recording two others

Broadcom BCM7400 Digital Video Decoder

Able to pause and rewind live HD TV for up to 90 minutes so you can control what you watch anytime

Able to record two shows while watching another recording

Has front features capacitive-touch technology with no buttons and is backlit instead of using LCDs

New UHF 2G remote has a built in touch pad and a trigger on the back to select the items you have chosen (pre-release only)

Ships with the 32.0 remote

Quickly search thousands of listings across the Program Guide, DVR and Video On Demand

Search by program title, description, or actor for instant results

View search results in an easy to read graphical layout

Improved guide which offers more information and channel logos

Seamlessly navigate your Program Guide, DVR and TV viewing options

Quickly find your favorite channels using familiar network logos

View poster art for movies and TV shows

Enhanced feature to help you find exactly what shows you’re looking for (e.g. search by actor, movies, directors, genre, etc.)

You can easily go back to your recent searches to find the movie, actor or your favorite professional or college team

Allows you to create your own channel guide with the channels your family most often watch and enjoy

Has Series Link feature that automatically records an entire season of your favorite shows, even day or time of broadcast change

You can group your favorite channels into one list so you get fast access you your most watched channels

Has a 14-day Advanced Program Guide so you can search the channel guide for shows up to 14 days in advance.

Sling Catcher to view content from other sources

Allows you to watch TV anywhere and anytime with your PC, laptop computer or an internet-enabled phone

3.5”x 16”x 12.5” dimension, 11 lbs.

Compatible with resolutions of 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (1080p for applicable Video-on-Demand where resolution may vary depending on programming)

Dolby Digital audio (audio quality may vary depending on programming)

View HD and SD programming (where an HD receiver allows viewing of subscribed SD programming or channels)

Picture-in-picture (PIP) feature so you can watch two things on one screen

View over-the-air digital SD and HD broadcasts (requires optional over-the-air module)*

On-screen Caller ID with history for subscribers with caller ID subscription with local phone company.

Supports External Hard Drives which currently allows transfer contents to ViP922 only.

Video-on-demand (VOD) so you can choose from thousands of movies titles or TV shows

External HDD support ($39.99 enabling fee required)

Ethernet port

HomePlug Turbo

2.8”x 15.2”x 11.8” dimension, 8 lbs.

Audio outputs include 1 digital optical, 1 digital coaxial and 2 stereo (L/R, RCA)

Video outputs include 1 standard HDMI, 1 component (YPbPr), 1 S-Video and 2 Composite (RCA)

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Has view and log caller ID info capabilities

Best of CES Awardee for Home Video Category in 2009

World’s First “Slingloaded” HD DVR at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show

ViP922 User interface and Remote control were selected as CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award honorees

DVD Scheduler received the Best Branded Mobile Apps in 2009.

Recipient of an Energy Star Excellence Award in 2010 for being the only TV service provider for its contributions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.