When a customer receives Direct TV programming, he or she has a number of choice as to what kind of Direct TV receiver that they can use. Many manufacture a variety of Direct TV receivers for consumers to choose from depending on their entertainment needs. Most new customers will receive a Direct TV receiver for free with installation and a new programming agreement. If a customer prefers to upgrade their Direct TV receiver, they can choose from at least five different receivers.



The Direct TV receiver is designed with offering the customer everything that he or she will need in order to have the best experience with their satellite television reception. It is one of the most popular and affordable Direct TV receivers and offers up to 225 channels of digital programming. The Hughes Director Direct TV receiver is most commonly the kind of receiver that is included in a free equipment and free installation offer from Direct TV.

The Direct TV receiver boasts all of the practicality that is presented in the Director receiver with additional features. Some of the features customers might be interested in include progressive picture adjustments, single-touch recording abilities, digital sound technology and a menu that can be customized to fit each individuals needs. Another choice is the DVR powered by TiVo Direct TV receiver that allows a person to immediately replay live television, pause, rewind or even view the program in slow motion. The need for timers and VCRs no longer exist with the sleek design and technology in this particular Direct TV receiver.

The HDTV DVR with TiVo Direct TV receiver provides new or existing customers with high-definition satellite television from Direct TV. Programming is viewed with up to 1080i lines of resolution for high-definition televisions, HDMI and component video output and an optical output for complete Dolby Digital 5.1. If a customer doesnt want to take advantage of a Direct TV receiver with DVR but still wants to get the most out of his or her high-definition television, then the Hughes HDTV Direct TV receiver would make an excellent choice. The Platinum HD provides Dolby Digital sound capabilities and up to 1080i lines of resolution is a wide 16.9 movie format or 4.3 standard format that lets the viewer choose his or her preferred viewing experience

The Direct TV Receiver or IRD (integrated receiver/decoder) is a device used to block/unblock and customize the different kinds of channels that are coming through your parabolic service. Every Direct TV Receiver comes with Locks and Limits (parental control), access card, on-screen guide and can be seen on as many televisions as you like. With any monthly service package you can get up to five Direct TV Receivers.

The Locks & Limits (parental control) is mostly for making sure that you don't spend too much money on Pay Per View in a given month without wanting to. It can however also be used to take control of what people may and may not watch while at home alone. In the case of curious growing children, that can be important. Everyone needs to know limits sometimes.

As the Direct TV Satellite Receiver is a virtual adventure and does the job of translating everything that goes on in the digital universe of a given channel at any one time, this can be quite useful to worried parents.

The access card that comes with every single Direct TV Receiver is in a sense a kind of identification plate just for your system and will offer all the security system and encryption information needed to make the very best use of the channels you do and do not wish to view most. Also, there is a microprocessor contained inside the access card that responds as an acting auxiliary processor for the Direct TV Receiver.