RCA DRD450RG DirecTV Receiver *(see Terms and Conditions)

RCA DRD450RG DirecTV Receiver *(see Terms and Conditions)
alaScore 63

10 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 10 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 68/100. The average review date is Jun 7, 2004. We have compared these reviews to 30491 reviews from other Satellite Receivers. The alaScore™ for this product is 63/100 = Good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 10 reviews)

User Reviews  

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RCA DRD450RG DirecTV Receiver

 

RCA DRD450RG DirecTV Receiver

The product was as described and easily was incorporated into my Direct TV system. The seller was very responsive and cooperative.

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oops

 

oops

No problem with product or vender, however direct tv would not activate the unit by model and serial number plus acess card number. They want instead a sticker number and card numer. This change in policy renders many older units unusable.

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RCA=Junk

 

RCA=Junk

Please do yourself a favor and steer clear of the RCA DirecTV receivers. Mine began giving me TONS of problems after just 5 months of use. Without warning during TV viewing it kept resetting "searching for signal" about 5-6X a night, then you have to...

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RCA=Junk

 

RCA=Junk

Please do yourself a favor and steer clear of the RCA DirecTV receivers. Mine began giving me TONS of problems after just 5 months of use. Without warning during TV viewing it kept resetting "searching for signal" about 5-6X a night, then you have to...

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Nice Price, Does a Decent Job

 

Nice Price, Does a Decent Job

I have owned both RCA and Sony Direct TV receivers for several years. I understand Sony either no longer makes them, or no longer makes the Ultimate TV Direct TV receiver. The one advantage of the Sony is that their menuing system is very intuitive....

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NOT BAD!!! But could be better!

 

NOT BAD!!! But could be better!

This reciver is not that bad it works very well, Clear picture. Its pretty fast but no athlon 3000+ (lol) the 2 min download and seaching for sat comes on without notice at times right when your wacthing a movie! :( other from that this reciver is...

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Good Receiver, Awful Remote

 

Good Receiver, Awful Remote

I've had this and the similar DRD450RG for about a month. They are decent receivers, but both come with the same remote that has the distinction of being the worst-designed remote I have ever owned. They are unintuitive, unforgiving when you make a...

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Good receiver with a couple of minor problems

 

Good receiver with a couple of minor problems

We purchased the DRD450RG receiver to replace an older Hughes receiver. The optical output with Dolby Digital were the main selling points, but we were dismayed in finding out the number of channels that had the Dolby Digital encoding. Good Points:...

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Ok machine, Does not support RF remote as RCA states

 

Ok machine, Does not support RF remote as RCA states

I purchased this receiver as a replacement. I recently upgraded the wiring in my house so that I would have the capability to watch Directv from other rooms. Anyway, the manual for this device indicates that you can use an RF remote with it. The...

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Great picture. Problem with Dolby Digital signals

 

Great picture. Problem with Dolby Digital signals

I purchased this receiver about 2 weeks ago for the optical output. Everything works great until you receive a signal encoded in Dolby Digital. The audio periodically cuts out.

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Product Specifications

With an RCA -DIRECTV Receiver you can enjoy DIRECTV Programming in another location of your home without buying another satellite dish! This RCA -DIRECTV Receiver has digital compression technology to provide sharper, clearer images for a sensational entertainment experience. Combine this great picture with digital audio capability and Dolby Digital Sound to experience an entertainment like never before! The Advanced Program Guide, Viewing Suggestions, Caller ID Display Capability, One-Button Record, and Two Sets of A/V Outputs make this RCA -DIRECTV Receiver the ultimate in convenience!
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