JVC Satellite Receiver with Dual DISH Network Tuners & Digital Video Recorder

TU-DVR921RU (Silver)

Transform the way you look at TV with the TUDVR921RU. You can enjoy Standard and High Definition broadcasts from DISH Network and off-air sources, digitally record your favorites (even two at the same time) and control playback like a producer.

A Tale of Four Formats

Like a line from a Dickens novel, you could say that it's both an exciting and frustrating time for television. High Definition television (HDTV) is now available from a number of sources with more on the way, but Standard Definition (SD) signals are still the norm. If you want it all, you need an entertainment system that's compatible with both SD and HD formats. This cosmopolitan component goes both ways with ease. Both satellite tuners and the integrated off-air tuner are compatible with SD and HD signals. There are currently four types of video signals in use and the TUDVR921 can handle them all. HD connectivity is provided by a DVI output and HD component video outputs. If you're hooked up to an HD compatible TV and watch SD programming, the SD signal is automatically upconverted to HD. S-Video and composite A/V connections are also provided for hooking up to a standard definition TV. In this case, HD signals would be automatically downconverted to SD. Get it all with JVC's TUDVR921 and you'll likely agree this is among the best of times for television.

TV on Your Terms

How often do you get calls from network executives asking what time you would like them to schedule your favorite shows? Probably about as often as telemarketers offer to call back after dinner. The TUDVR921 gives you TV on your terms. Its internal 250GB hard drive can record up to 25 hours of HD programming, or up to 180 hours of SD programming, or a combination of both. Recording shows to watch at your convenience is the most obvious benefit, but that's only the beginning of what this Digital Video Recorder (DVR) can do. DISH Video-On-Demand Service gives you the power to view instant replays at the touch of a button, skip past commercials and pause live TV for up to two hours. So, if you are interrupted by a call from a Network executive asking for advice, you can pause your program and get back to it later. You also have four speeds of reverse and fast forward as well as slow motion and frame-by-frame control. You can watch one program while recording another, record two programs simultaneously or even record two different programs while watching a previously recorded program. DISH Video-On-Demand Service also provides easy to use timers for recording and recorded events management to simplify playing, deleting or protecting your recordings. Eventually even a 250GB hard drive can fill up. Especially if you suffer from Save Everything Syndrome. If you're the kind of person that has peanut butter jars full of mixed nuts and bolts or you suffer a deep sense of loss whenever your cursor nears a delete button, you'll love the built-in IEEE 1394 compatible A/V ports that enable you to archive your "keepers" to a compatible D-VHS Digital VCR. Enjoy TV on your terms, take control of your entertainment and start building your High Definition library today with the DISHDVR921 High Definition Digital Recorder.

A Perfect Fit

The TUDVR921 is even more appealing when you consider the added convenience of features like DISH Network's Extended Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that automatically stores up to nine days of programming information on the hard drive for quick and easy access. You can create favorites lists, tap into alternate audio when available (like programs dubbed into multiple languages) and provide adult supervision even when you're not there by taking advantage of Adult Guard Parental Control. You can enjoy your entertainment ala carte, or add some spice to your shows with Picture-in-Picture functions that even allow you to move the PIP image to different areas of the screen. When you compare JVC's TUDVR921 to the average satellite receiver, it's like the difference between a tailored suit and a jacket off the rack.

Control Issues

It goes through walls and doors and ceilings and floors and it's a lot more fun than a slinky. We're talking about the UHF Pro 4-component universal remote control that comes with the TUDVR921. With a range of up to 200 feet, this remarkable remote empowers you to control your DISH player from another room or conceal your receiver and still enjoy complete control. The remote can also be programmed to operate up to three additional components such as TVs, VCRs, DVD players etc. (via infrared). With all that power in the palm of your hand, you may never actually touch the controls on the front panel of the TUDVR921, but you will appreciate having them there if you need them. For example, it's movie night, the snacks are ready, the crowd is getting restless and the batteries in the remote have gone dead. That's when you will thank JVC for providing additional controls. Also on the front panel is a sliding door that conceals your smart card slot as well as a USB port and microphone input included for future use. In stark contrast to the planned obsolescence of many modern electronics, the TUDVR921 was designed to serve your entertainment needs today and throughout many tomorrows as well. In fact, as new technologies emerge, it can even upgrade itself via satellite. Hook-up to a TUDVR921 and take control of your TV entertainment like never before.

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Great Idea, Whose Time Hasn't Come! (August 23, 2004)

Ease of Use		(3/5.0)
Value		(3/5.0)
Performance		(2/5.0)
Overall Rating		(3/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tommy T. - Greenwood, SC

The concept of the two tuner, high definition capable, with digital video recorder all in one unit is a great one. Unfortunately Dish Network released this unit prematurely. I bough the unit for it HD capabilities even though I feel the price was way too high. The unit has a lot of bugs that have to be addressed on installation. Several of them can not be resolved unit Dish creates fixes and include them in future software upgrades. I am quite techno savvy and still had to make several long calls to dish to get this unit running. While it is easy to use once set up it is difficult to get up and running. I have had the unit over a week and have yet to view an HD broadcast due to resolution issues. I also had to purchase over $300.00 in extra switches and LNBS to get my system to operate with this unit. This will be a good unit when the price drops and the bugs are worked out. If I had it to do over I would not buy this unit yet! Wait a while to purchase this one!

JVC 921 DishNetwork HD Receiver (July 28, 2004)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(3/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Houston S. - Redding, ca

The best receiver money can buy. It not only receives HD broadcasts, it can record them too. It has two tuners so you can watch TV while taping another show. It has the Tivo like features so you can pause live TV. It's super easy to select programs to watch, select programs to record, and skip commercials. What more can you ask for? Sorry, it only works with DishNetwork.

Comparison Specifications

Compatible with 480p, 720p & 1080i Signals
DVI-HDTV/DISH DVI/RGB output, Optical Digital Audio output, 2 USB ports (front & rear)
2 IEEE 1394 compatible A/V ports, 1 set RCA-type A/V inputs
HD Component Video output, S-Video output, 2 sets RCA-type A/V outputs
ATSC Antennna input, UHF Pro Remote Antenna input, Coax RF (ch 3/4) output
On-screen DVR Command Menus, On-Screen Caller ID
DISH Video-On-Demand Service
Extended Electronic Program Guide (up to 9 days)
UHF Pro 4-Component Universal Remote

Additional Specifications

Dual Satellite Tuners, 2 Satallite Tuner inputs
Integrated Off-air Tuner
HD Connectivity (SD is up-converted) or SD Connectivity (HD is down-converted)
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
250 GB Hard Disk Drive
Record up to 180 hours SD format or up to 25 hours HD format (or combination)
Adult Guard Parental Control
Microphone input jack (for future use)
Extensive Front Panel Controls
Red, Green, Blue & Amber Indicator Lights

Manufacturer Specifications

DISH Pro Plus Compatible
Software is upgradeable via satellite
Sliding Front Panel

Dimensional Specifications

Approx. 17.6 lbs.
Approx. 16" x 14 1/4" x 5 1/4"

JVC TU-DVR921RU Warranty Details

1 Year Parts, 90 Days Labor

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