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DirecTV HR20 (DirecTV Plus HD DVR)

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Manufacturer: Hughes Network Systems Part number: DVR HR20

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CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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DirecTV HR20 (DirecTV Plus HD DVR)

price range: $169.99

The DirecTV HR20 is easy to use and offers plenty of features, but its operational bugs make use more of a headache than with other DVRs.

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2.5 stars

40 out of 41 people found this review helpful

"When it works, it's great"

by tstarn04 on October 4, 2006

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1.0 stars

27 out of 33 people found this review helpful

"Not Ready For Prime Time"

by w6fxj on October 4, 2006

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4.0 stars

22 out of 27 people found this review helpful

"Quite a change from Tivo, but a competent HD DVR"

by dcis_steve on September 14, 2006

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Manufacturer: Hughes Network Systems
Part Number: DVR HR20

General
Product Type HD DVR
Width 15.1 in
Depth 12.2 in
Height 2.8 in
Weight 9.5 lbs
DVR
Max Recording Capacity 200 hour(s)
Video Compression Standard(s) MPEG-2, MPEG-4
Instant Replay Yes
Pause Live TV Yes
Simultaneous Record And Playback Yes
One Touch Recording Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Compatible Audio Encoding System(s) Dolby Digital
Personal TV Service Features
Now Playing Yes
On-Screen Program Guide Yes
TV System
Satellite TV Type DIRECTV
Tuner Qty 4
Reception System ATSC

Remote Control
Type Remote control
Supported Devices TV, VCR, Cable box, DVD player
Technology Infrared/radio
Connections
Connector Type 1 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 2 x Satellite antenna ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Phone line ( RJ-11 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear
Miscellaneous
Cables Included Video / audio cable, S-Video cable, Component video cable, Phone line cable
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 90 days

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