vip222

[arnoldzoo]

from newbie here, why do i have toreset my reciever two to three times aday? video freezes up but audio is fine. this is my second relacment reciever. seems like dish tech support is no help. is anyone else having problums with this reciever? are can you help me with this problum.

[Gentleman]

Someplace else I was crucified for commenting on the 222, even got banned for a day, this model receiver has horrific problems, I know I had one and went through all the things you are experiencing and more, I finally was able to get it replaced with a 722 and never looked back my experience with the 222 was total frustration

Bob

[ksat1]

We just got our system installed this week, with a 222. I had asked a couple questions earlier under the "technical discussions" thread prior to installation, and I found others who agree that the 222 is pure junk, "the biggest POS dish has ever released" to quote. It was suggested I change my equipment order prior to install, which I tried, but we had signed up in Jan under the better HD promotion, and DISH wouldn't change equip on the order without sticking us under the Feb promotion. That was a step backwards, so decided to take my chances with the 222. It has worked ok for all of 3 days, but you guys are not helping me to remain optimistic. At least I won't be surprised if/when ours go bad.

Just curious, how many do you have to go through before they allow you switch to a different model?

[dahenny]

I've had my 222 since last summer and am very satisfied with it.

I was 99% trouble-free until the last software update about a month ago. I experienced several BSOD's...Through the process of experimentation, I concluded that my unit was not cool enough. I repositioned the 222 alone, away from other equipment & nothing above it to trap heat and...bingo, I am back to 99.9% perfect operation.

Based on my experience with the unit, I FULLY RECOMMEND the VIP222.

[Skibum]

Aw, come on now guys. It's not nearly as bad as the 7200 model WebTV receiver. XD

[slicked25]

You wouldn't happen to have an OTA hooked up to it? I've got a 222 that's only locked up twice since upgrading to hd 3 months ago and this only happend when I hooked the OTA Antenna up. But since I removed the ota all is well.

[dahenny]

I've got OTA hooked up with no issues. The one thing I know causes lock-ups is the interactive channel on mine. It's buggy at best.

[arnoldzoo]

thanks for the responce. im on my second one. now they want to send a tech out to check there installatio! and charge me 49.$ to upgrade cost about 500.$ due to there dish it up promo. only one upgrade per year. they just wont admitt this is a bad model reciever. just has to be a problum on my end.

[arnoldzoo]

no ota hooked up, worked ok until there lastes software update. nothing but problums since.

You wouldn't happen to have an OTA hooked up to it? I've got a 222 that's only locked up twice since upgrading to hd 3 months ago and this only happend when I hooked the OTA Antenna up. But since I removed the ota all is well.

[Chuckm1062]

My 222 is also hanging up (no turn on) and sometimes just freezes while watchiing TV. This is the second unit installed and the average trouble free time is 3 days. Yes a simple front panel reset works and of course pulling the AC power cord. It does seem to be software related, since it hangs up after performing the evening prior. I'm wondering if I should just unplug the telephone line. I do have an OTA antenna hooked up, but fail to see how that would interfere on a good design.

DishNetwork only has the simple minded idea to replace this unit with a third 222 unit. They can't seem to make up their mind if I own this unit or if they own it. I say come get it and give a model that works reliabily if it is their unit. Don't buy this model no matter how tempting it is to feed 2 TV's.