RCA DRD420RE DIRECTV PLUS Second-Room Receiver

by RCA

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SSRB
• Item model number: DRD420RE
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,664 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #100 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > Satellite Television > Receivers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

RCA's DRD420RE DIRECTV second-room receiver provides the flexibility of watching different DIRECTV programs on different television sets at the same time. Your kids can watch movies in the living room while you listen to the news in the kitchen--using a single DIRECTV subscription. If your RCA DIRECTV systems are connected to the same phone line, DIRECTV can mirror your subscription package with only a small fee for each additional receiver.

DIRECTV has a wide selection of basic channels, premium movie channels, pay-per-view choices, and music networks. The RCA DRD420RE transmits digital audio and video through your existing home theater system with the use of an 18-inch satellite dish. Digital MPEG-2 compression provides a sharp, clear picture. The interactive channel banner lists five channels of programming at once. It also includes Scout, a search function that scans the program guide based on keywords you enter. Parents can lock out certain channels and set rating and spending limits with the Guardian feature. The universal remote control has color-coded buttons for easy operation. RCA offers a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor.

There are some terms and conditions with the purchase of this product. There is a limit of one DIRECTV system purchase and installation per customer. Only new residential DIRECTV customers may purchase a system. Buying this item signifies agreement to sign up for one year of DIRECTV programming. receivers must be activated within 45 days by calling (800) DIRECTV [[phone]]. Failure to activate service (or canceling service within one year of subscribing) may result in a $250 charge to the credit card used for the purchase. All returned systems and receivers will be inspected for original parts and access cards. If a receiver is returned without its access card, a $125 restocking fee may be charged to the credit card used for the purchase.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars My RCA receiver broke right after the warranty period, November 28, 2001

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"agnorger" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DRD420RE DIRECTV PLUS Second-Room Receiver (Electronics)

I have two RCA receivers in my house. The first one started to have problems after a few months - the remote went out and the reception freezes and pixelizes frequently. DirectTV has a replacement "program" cause they have been getting a ton of calls about this problem. RCA refuses to recognize it.

I love the satellite service but would not buy any RCA product ever again.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Problem Box, November 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA DRD420RE DIRECTV PLUS Second-Room Receiver (Electronics)

You have to hand it to RCA. Their warranty for parts and labor is 90 days. Mine lasted exactly 95 days before it started to have problems. Won't turn off, set top buttons don't work, unable to access program guide menu, skips channels, etc. It is still useable, but it has lost many of the capabilities it had when it was working properly. This has happened to a couple of people I know. RCA was not alot of help. After speaking with them, I figure it is probably cheaper, and less of a hassle to buy a new receiver than return this one for repairs. I will be looking at Hughes or Sony for replacement.
In terms of the satellite picture, it is very good. In my area, it is definitely cheaper than cable. I have found the Direct TV people to be pretty good with changing packages, questions on services, etc.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This box is flawed - go with a Hughes or Sony, January 4, 2002

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Tony Ursillo (Norwood, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DRD420RE DIRECTV PLUS Second-Room Receiver (Electronics)

My experience with the DRD420RE has been the same as most others here - disappointing. We purchased two boxes with our original installation of DIRECTV about a year and a half ago. The Hughes HIRD-E25 went in the family room and the RCA DRD420RE in the bedroom. Within two months, the RCA had gone on the fritz (power, reception, and remote problems). We had the RCA replaced (under warranty, thankfully) with another Hughes and we've been problem-free since. Beyond that, for the short time we used the box, I found the remote a bit too large to be comfortable and the buttons didn't have that crisp, sturdy feel you look for when you shop for remotes, cell phones, calculators (you know what I mean). Bottom line on this box - don't get it. Regardless of whether some people have had no issues, if so many on this board are citing defective boxes, common sense tells you there's a problem. Instead, insist on a Hughes box if possible. I should also note that we purchased a DIRECTV-TiVo combination box (the Sony SAT-T60) four months ago and we've had no problems with that either. By the way, if you haven't checked out TiVo yet, it will blow your mind. Visit the TiVo Web site and check out the reviews on Amazon.