The New DIRECTV receiver HR24 delivers a sharp, crisp picture that you would expect from the DIRECTV and great sound. In addition the HR24 has a built in integrated DECA technology. 

The new HR24 represents the next step forward in the evolution of HD receivers. This new unit has a sleek, compact design, smaller and slimmer than its predecessors. It has rounded corners and no buttons. It’s also designed for easy wall mounting with “keyhole” slots on the back. 

The front panel of the HR24 you will see the DIRECTV logo, that is the power switch which illuminates upon turning the unit on.  The entire receiver is touch panel with a door on the right for the access card. 

The rear panel of the DIRECTV HR24 has a satellite coax input, one component and one composite RCA video output, RCA L/R outputs and Digital Audio output, an HDMI output, a USB port, an Ethernet Jack (which is disabled if you have Ethernet-over-coax connected) and a phone jack. There is no S-Video output or optical/TOSlink output.

This is the New HR24 Receiver by DIRECTV
Redefining TV enjoyment with your HR24  

Supercharge your High-Def TV with our state-of-the-art HD DVR receiver. This new HR24 Receiver delivers up to 1080p HD resolution, the highest picture quality available, the same as Blu-ray^§. Plus, enjoy two times more DVR capacity than cable^†. Plus, with a 3D TV, you can enter the amazing world of HD 3D.

Experience the HD 3D TV revolution.  DIRECTV is the first TV provider to launch dedicated HD 3D channels, coming in June. Along with a 3D TV, 3D glasses and HD Access, our HD DVR receiver will open the door to this revolutionary home entertainment experience.

• Two times more DVR capacity than cable with the new HR24
  You now have more recording capacity than ever, so you can record and keep more of your favorite shows.

 

• DIRECTV offers the most movies in 1080p HD see them on your HR24
  With DIRECTV, you have access to the most movies in the same breathtaking HD quality as Blu-ray^™, plus thousands of other titles in HD, available anytime on DIRECTV on DEMAND.^††

 

• Set your DVR from anywhere.
  With DIRECTV, you can set your home HR24 DVR with any computer or mobile phone. Have an iPhone or iPod touch? Try our award-winning iPhone app.

 

• Theater-quality sound with you DIRECTV HR24
  Enjoy a true cinematic experience with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound in the comfort of your living room. ^‡‡

 

• Share your favorite memories with friends
  View photos on your TV screen and listen to music stored on your PC with DIRECTV Media Share.

 

• Watch your favorite shows on your PC
  With a DIRECTV Plus^® HD DVR receiver and your PC connected to your home network, you can watch your recorded programs on your computer.

 

• Favorite Shows
  With the new Similar Shows feature, you can get recommendations based on the shows you already love.

 

• Customize your Guide with your new HR24
  Customize your channel guide to show only those channels you're subscribed to. It's easy.

 

• Quick Tune
  Build your very own channel guide with just the channels you frequently watch.

 

• One-Line Guide
  Press the blue button on your remote to bring up the one-line channel guide. It won't get in the way of the picture.

• Customize your guide
  Customize your channel guide to show only those channels you're subscribed to. It's easy.

• Find what you want to watch faster than ever with the new HR24
  Smart Search is a simple, innovative and powerful tool to help you find exactly what you're looking for on TV. Try it today.
  
  

 

Additional Features

• High definition (mpeg-2, mpeg-4) and standard definition (mpeg-2) enabled. Includes two satellite tuners for access to SD and HD DIRECTV programming.^*

• Pause and rewind live HDTV for up to 90 minutes. Control what you watch — back up, slow down or use instant replay. You can even fast-forward in 30-second intervals and get a high-speed look at the show you've recorded.

• One-touch record, auto record, manual record and bookmarks. You can also record two shows at once while watching another recording.^# Use the Series Link™ feature to automatically record an entire season of your favorite shows.

• This DIRECTV Receiver was honored with the 2010 ENERGY STAR^®Excellence In Energy Efficient Product Design Award by the EPA.

• Press the red button on your remote to get the scores of all the major games on TV without changing the channel of the game you're tuned in to.

• Take advantage of DIRECTV interactive features like DIRECTV Active™. Get weather information, lottery results and horoscopes onscreen.

• Advanced Program Guide^®: Search the channel guide for shows up to 14 days in advance.

• View and log Caller ID info provided by your local phone company.^##

• Parental controls/locks: Enjoy peace of mind over what your children are watching by locking out objectionable programming.

• Get recommendations from the shows you already love with the Similar Shows feature. Learn more

• Record more of your favorite shows! The DIRECTV Plus^® HD DVR lets you easily connect an external hard drive of any capacity for increased recording space. Learn more

  
  

  
  

INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 

• Search the Channel Guide up to 14 days in advance.
• Search and record your favorite shows via performer, title or topic.
• Parental Controls keeps your family safe and your mind at peace.
• Get weather information, lottery results and horoscopes onscreen.
• DIRECTV Active™ Channel

To receive HD programming on your HDTV, you need a receiver specifically designed to deliver HD content. DIRECTV offers two receivers for HD: the DIRECTV HD receiver and the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR receiver. These state-of-the-art receivers allow you to view both high-definition and standard-definition content.

The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR,  also features digitalvideo recording, which lets you pause and rewind live TV and record up to 50 hours of HD programming or 200 hours of regular tv to watch whenever you want went ever you want!! 

How will regular TV shows look on an HDTV set?

It really depends on screen size. Some standard-definition programming may look a little sharper and cleaner on your HDTV set, but more often, it looks worse. That's because all the little flaws and murkiness inherent in regular TV images become that much more obvious when blown up to larger sizes, especially when compared to crystal-clear HD channels. In addition, because SD programming has a narrow aspect ratio of 4:3, you'll see black bars on the left and right sides of the picture if you're watching on a wide-screen 16:9 set. If the black bars bother you, adjustments on all HDTVs can make 4:3 programming fill a 16:9 screen, but when doing so, they crop or distort the image.

Is HD and Digital TV the same?

All HDTV is digital, but not all Digital TV is HDTV. High Definition refers to the resolution of the video (720p, 1080i or 1080p). Digital TV means that the off-air signals are transmitted digitally (usually in ATSC) versus the older analog signals (NTSC). Digital TV broadcasts can be a mixture of standard definition

Where can I look to find out if I have the right DIRECTV HD Receiver?

If you open the access card front door panel, you'll find a white sticker with the model number, or through the On Screen Menu, Settings, Set Up, Info & Test.

Do I need to upgrade to a new dish to receive HD local channels?

You may need a new HD receiver and/or a new satellite dish to see our new channels on your DIRECTV Plus

Go to directv.com/hdcheck for a step-by-step guide to help you understand the equipment that's needed. Check directv.com/locals to see if local networks are available in your area. (Eligibility for Local networks based on service address.)

Can you tell me the recording capacity of my DIRECTV Plus^® HD DVR?

Actual recording capacity depends on the type of programming being recorded. Estimated Recording Space (Not a cumulative value) is about 30 hours of MPEG-2 HD, 50 hours of MPEG-4 HD (and 200 hours of Standard Definition (SD).

How is the sound quality on HD shows?

At best, standard-definition shows have 4-channel Dolby surround sound (left, center, right and one rear "surround" channel), but they usually have 2-channel stereo. High-definition broadcasts, on the other hand, support 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound (left, center, right, left and right surround and a subwoofer-the part for booming bass). This is similar to the sound you hear in a movie theater or, with the properly equiped home theater, on a DVD. Not all HD broadcasts have 5.1 Dolby Digital yet, but the majority do, and you'll hear-and feel-the difference. Of course, you'll need a home-theater audio system to take full advantage of it. (Dolby, Dolby Digital and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.)

Is a BBC (B-Band Converter) required to receive DIRECTV's new HD programming?

Yes, a BBC is required to receive DIRECTV's new HD content.

How do I know if I have the proper equipment and installation? What equipment do I need?

The only way to access the new HD services is to have all of the following:
(a) Advanced set top box: Models H20, H21, HR20 or HR21
(b) B-Band Converter (BBC) on each satellite input (HD DVRs require two BBC's) or must be a new Single Wire Multi-switch installation without a BBC
(c) Slimline 5-LNB antenna
(d) If a multiswitch is required, it must be a wideband 6x8. (WB68) or (WB616)

As of 3/1/06 DIRECTV® now requires all equipment to be returned to DIRECTV® if customer cancels service with DIRECTV. 

*All sales final no returns or exchanges.