RCA DRD480RE DIRECTV PLUS Second-Room Receiver

by RCA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004SSRE
• Item model number: DRD480RE
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314,048 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

RCA's DRD480RE 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 one 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 choice of basic channels, premium movie channels, pay-per-view selections, and music networks. The RCA DRD480RE broadcasts digital audio and analog-converted video through your existing home theater system. MPEG-2 digital compression provides outstanding audio and video. When linked with a Dolby Digital receiver, the RCA DRD480RE provides six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack. One-button record lets you tape any program being viewed or highlighted on the program guide.

An 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. If you have caller ID, the RCA DRD480RE will even tell you who is calling on your phone line. 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

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Happy with this Purchase!!, January 6, 2001

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"dsnydyke" (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DRD480RE DIRECTV PLUS Second-Room Receiver (Electronics)

I got tired of the poor signal and service from my cable company as the cost kept rising. I finally looked into the possibilities of a satellite dish even though the local cable is running a hard ad campaign against satellites! I purchased this second receiver along with the RCA DirectTV Plus 4440 eliptical dish. Although I live alone, I wanted to be able to be recording one show on one TV while watching something else in another room. Although this set is more expensive than many single LNB systems, I will not have to buy a new system to handle HDTV in a few years. Both receivers and the dish were installed free of charge by a local company who contacted me before the items even arrived.

I can't be happier with my purchases. The receiver units are very small, the remote is ergonomically friendly to my hand and easy to operate. I was easily able to program the remote for my TV also. The one drawback is that is is limited in the non-RCA Proscan devices that it will operate. True universality and a lighted keypad would make it near perfect in my opinion. The system is Dolby digital compatible so I can watch on-the-air movies the way they are meant to be heard through my home theatre system. A real plus.

I have found that I get more channels for less money than I paid for cable and the signal is a better quality. All-in-all I am very pleased with my choice after a several week investigation into systems!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality & service, July 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA DRD480RE DIRECTV PLUS Second-Room Receiver (Electronics)

My RCA reciever did not last a year, the charge for replacement was $75--I decided to buy another brand.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Insufficient Warranty, July 24, 2002

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"derwood99" (Savannah, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DRD480RE DIRECTV PLUS Second-Room Receiver (Electronics)

We bought this RCA receiver when we got satellite 16 months ago. Its features were adequate but not intuitive. After 4 months of minimal use as a second-room receiver the unit stopped receiving 2/3 of all channels. Tech support offered very little information, aside from the fact that the warranty expired after 3 months, and would cost [$$$] plus shipping to repair - we paid [$$$] as a new unit. I would look elsewhere for this price range. You are likely to find better support away from RCA.