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Technical Details
- Accelerated 32 - bit processor, 7 - line program guide
- Dolby Digital sound capability
- Master touch universal infra red / UHF remote control
- Software upgradeable via satelite
- One button record
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Amazon.com Product Description
RCA's DS4280RE DIRECTV system incorporates an 18-inch satellite dish and a room receiver to bring digital picture and sound quality into your home. DIRECTV has a wide selection of basic channels, premium movie channels, and pay-per-view and music networks for you and your family to choose from. The satellite dish has dual LNB (low-noise blocking) converter outputs for connection of multiple room receivers. You'll need more than one receiver to watch different programs on separate televisions.
The RCA DS4280RE provides digital audio and analog-converted video through your existing home theater system. MPEG-2 digital compression produces a sharp, clear picture. When it's linked with a Dolby Digital receiver, the RCA DS4280RE provides six independent soundtrack channels through the digital output jack. An interactive channel banner lists five channels of programming at once. One-button record allows you to tape any program being viewed or highlighted on the program guide. The channel banner 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 DS4280RE 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 [(800) 347-3288]. 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.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beats a Sony A55,
By "derri5" (Topeka, KS) - See all my reviews
This review is from: RCA DS4280RE Dual LNB DIRECTV System with Free Pro-Installation (Electronics)
I had initially purchased the Sony SAT-A55 receiver with the idea it would be what most Sony products are. Let's just say that it was not close to be what it was cracked up to be. After a little research (which I should have done to begin with) I purchased the RCA DRD480RE.The hook up was very simple, with a good instructional manual for the dish and receiver. First thing I noticed excellent picture clarity and color reproduction. Using the S-Video connection gave the best picture just short of component. The digital 5.1 optical works great with awsome sound. The 32 bit processor does a good job in surfing, and the different choices of menus and favorite channels is handy. This receiver and two other RCA's have the WINK (tm) Interactive chipset. With this you get downloads from the satellite, and view certain interactive programming. You can watch a show, and get bio's, more information, and even place an order of so inclined. Last but not least, the receiver is vented well, and does not run very hot at all. The Sony almost melted my program card. The RCA DRD480RE is a very good receiver, at a fair price. Don't let the brand put you off, an EXCELLENT receiver.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: RCA DS4280RE Dual LNB DIRECTV System with Free Pro-Installation (Electronics)
This unit was quite easy to install. The on-screen utilities told me where to point the dish, and the included installation directions werequite easy to follow. It took about 2 hours to get the mast bolted to my house, leveled, attach the dish, and point it. (Routing cables to the right spot took a bit longer...) As the manual says, if you've installed a garage door, you can install a satellite dish. I'm getting about 96% signal strength, picture quality is good, on-screen menus are easy to use and the rf remote is very nice. This unit has a nice feature called "scout" which will go out and locate programs that match a keyword that you enter. It's not TIVO, but it does come up with some relevant shows. The only bad thing I've had happen is that occasionally when I change channels, the digital fiber optic audio output looses integrity. I have been able to work around this by resetting my receiver. When I first started using the unit with a digital RCA jack, I did not have this problem.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Free Installation? Yes, but when?,
By Mugsy (Whitehall, Montana United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: RCA DS4280RE Dual LNB DIRECTV System with Free Pro-Installation (Electronics)
The dish is well made, and if you have the right stereo equipment, the digital auto capability of this dish is well worth the extra money. Direct TV is great. I would give the equipment and Direct TV 5 stars. But I would give the "free installation" 0 stars. I guess it's o.k. if you don't care when the equipment is installed! (...) It isn't rocket science. The really irritating part is that the dish purchase doesn't include the required installation kit! (...)
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