Current Receiver Question (New Customer/Install)

[msajeff]

I'm in Orlando so I get local HDs off the satellite. I ordered a DVR and an HD box. Is there a standard receiver they install or is it luck of the draw? I'd like to take a look at and familiarize myself with the system manuals before install day (Aug 25th).

 

[charper1]

MPEG4 HD locals will net you the DirecTV H20

 

[briansanders007]

Directv's website has all the manual links that you will need. They only install directv hardware now. Most likely you will get an H10 or H20 for the hdtv box and a R15 for the dvr

 

[charper1]

Directv's website has all the manual links that you will need. They only install directv hardware now. Most likely you will get an H10 or H20 for the hdtv box and a R15 for the dvr

HD LIL via satellite is MPEG4 and the H10 can't do that; it will have to be the H20 only. Now if he really meant HD via ATSC tuner (OTA) then either can do that.

 

[msajeff]

Thanks guys....The HD locals are Mpeg4 off the satellite. When I ordered I confirmed that I was getting an HD box capable of receiving Mpeg4 and that I was getting the 24" dish. The install isn't for almost 3 weeks so I may call retention and see if they can set me up with the H10-250 & antenna and/or the free SuperFan. Is the cost to them anywhere close for an HD box plus DVR box (what I'm set up for) vs the H10-250 and a standard bowhat I prefer)?

 

[briansanders007]

good call. didn't even think of that. I probally won't see HD LIL for years living in Lincoln-Hastings DMA.

HD LIL via satellite is MPEG4 and the H10 can't do that; it will have to be the H20 only. Now if he really meant HD via ATSC tuner (OTA) then either can do that.