Since these receivers are very much alike we have named these four. This thread will be locked but a "How to" replies (How to Replies thread)thread will be opened so that when we find a how to do something with our receivers it can be added. Now with general help topics also, we don't want to duplicate BFG's Help topics but find new hints or point the way to threads with new info. Replies Thread Here (How to Replies thread)

Reciever How To's:

How to Manually Record OTA on a Vip 622 or 942 (How to Manually Record OTA on a vip 622/942)
How to Restore a skipped Dish Pass program on 622 (622 How to: Restore a skipped Dish Pass Program (duplicate))
How to check your 622 reboots. (622 How to: Check on your reboots)
How to check your 622 temps. (Average 622/722 Temperature thread, Is your's Hot?)
How to Unlock frustrating secrets of Dish Pro NBR Timers (Frustrating Secrets of DishPro NBR Timers)
How to get to your recorded events and recording schedule on the 522, 625, 942 and ViP 622 (622: Found this out by accident...)
How to have 2 channels buffering at the same time (Single Mode) (How to Replies thread)

How to's info on 622 at Tech Portal


(pdf)
(from this pdf select install then images and wiring setups for very helpful info)
How to extend recording time while Dvr is currently recording that event (How to Replies thread)
How to Re-Initialize your Dvr Hard Drive (How To Re-Initialize The Hard Drive on DVR) (use as a last resort only)

Remote How To's:

How to Remote trick for those with many receivers (Dish Remote Tip)
How to switch your IR 1 Remote to a UHF remote (Dish Network Remote Tips!)
More Remote Tips (Updated Dish Remote Programming Tips!)
Remote Replacement Help Guide

Equipment How To's

How to properly hold the new Dish Plus LNB's (How to hold your Dish Plus LNB)
How to hook up two DP 44 switches
Best Transponders to peak to (Best transponders to peak to?)
More on peaking dish (sat strength and transponders?)
FAQ Legacy/Dishpro/DPPlus Conversation Thread
1000.2 Installation and Product Information (1000.2 Pdf) (links to pdf's)