I noticed that if I unplug the satellite connections from the back of the receiver I can still watch shows off of the DVR. Is there a time limit that this will work before the receiver won't do anything until I hook it back up? Or am I good to go for as long as I need?
Watch DVR with no connection?
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Sometimes like this the DVR button does not work. Then go thru to the menus for the schedule. Don't expect timers to work without a satellite connection for time and schedule not even OTA.
-Ken
-Ken
It's a 722 and worked even after resetting it. It would be if we needed to move it to a location without a satellite connection but can still watch recorded shows. Just don't want to go through the hassle if it would stop after being unhooked for a day or so.
You should be able to watch shows that have already been recorded even if the receiver is unhooked from the Dish. We do this when we do trade shows and are unable to hook up a dish.
Make sure you understand the terms of your Residential Customer Agreement.
http://www.dishnetwork.com/downloads/legal/RCA.pdf
Make special note of item 1H.
http://www.dishnetwork.com/downloads/legal/RCA.pdf
Make special note of item 1H.
I took mine camping for four days and could not get the sat to work. (Another discussion), but watched prerecorded shows for the four days that I camped, but the dvr would not work with an external hard drive.
I have a no longer used 625 its been deactitived over a year, replaced with 722. I will have to plug it in but am pretty sure the recorded shows will still be viewable
Prices notwithstanding, the spirit of section 1H has always been there and will likely remain.
