Product Description

DIRECTV High Definition Satellite Receiver ? . 1080i Picture Resolution. Dolby Digital 5.1 Technology. Multiple Screen Formats. On-Screen Caller ID. ATSC Digital Tuner. (DIRECTV Activation Form Must Be Agreed To For Shipping)

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• Brand: DIRECTV

Customer Reviews

You can't win...
There are 2 models made by different companys but look the same. This model the 600 series doesn't allow you the flexiblity to program it even from Direct TV. The 100 series works better but it's already been phased out. The newer HD reciever from Direct TV doesn't have an off air antanna connection. You can't win.

That was Fast
I got my hr20-100c (R-refurbished) thru directTV's "free" dvr replacement program. The unit looks good. Confusing remote..I can't imagine using it in the dark for about a month.

Anyway, I left it on all day to let it burn in and came back tonight...poof, it was stuck on an HD channel with the picture and sound playing, but would not repond to any inputs from the console or remote.

I unplugged the unit and plugged it back in and NOTHING. I had read all the reviews and didn't really expect to have similar quality issues.
I guess you get what you pay for ($0).

So, they're going to send me a "new" unit via fed-ex and I am hoping this one works.

Overall playing with it, I think the dual-tuner buffer problem is a reall issue. I use it all the time. I'm going to have to get use to the "record one channel" trick.

I also have an hr10-250 tivo unit which is rock-solid. But, I want my HD channels...that's why I bought that plasma.

I have no idea if the hr21 is a better unit or not. This unit has the OTA antenna tuner, which I actually have connected since I live about 25 miles from New York City.

Bummers...

HDMI Port stopped working....
I got a new Directv service with H20 receiver. Just after completing 3 months warranty period, HDMI port stopped working. There was no VIDEO/AUDIO through HDMI port. Called Directv support and they said it's a known issue and they would replace it with a refurbished one. But the twist was I had to extend my contract for another two years to get the faulty receiver replaced. Which sounded ridiculous. I decided to use Component Cables for viewing 1080i instead of HDMI. I regret for switching from Comcast to Directv.

I don't want to get stuck with Directv due to faulty receivers. Eventually I may have to pay early termination fee if my Component port also stops working.