RCA DRD450RG DirecTV Receiver
January 6, 2010 | Posted by admin 
- This item must be used with an RCA Satellite Dish Antenna (suggested search: DSA200RW)
- 2 sets of AV outputs lets you enjoy DIRECTV programming in more than one location
- Dolby Digital 5.1-channel optical surround-sound output (for use with compatible receiver and speaker system)
- Caller ID displays phone-service data onscreen (see who’s calling before you get up to answer the phone)
- 1-button record initiates recording on your VCR; Advanced Program Guide lets you review other options while watching a program
Product Description
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 Dis… More >>
Categories: Directv Receiver | 
Tags: Directv, DRD450RG, Receiver | 
5 Comments »
The product was as described and easily was incorporated into my Direct TV system. The seller was very responsive and cooperative.
Rating: 5 / 5
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 GOLD! useful features for the tv loving junky! I love it. good upgrade from my last rca reciver …
Rating: 4 / 5
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. The RCA on the other hand, requires manual searching to figure out the commands=not intuitive. Does a lot of cool things though. I am a firm believer in Direct TV as being the best method of viewing. Highest resolution for the best price. Additionally, except in all but the heaviest rains, the reliability is superb. I was a cable subscriber for years, and would have blackouts that lasted for 3 days at times. My friend signed up with cable and went through 6 digital receivers in 6 weeks. (I know that is probably the exception) I find a lot of cable subscribers very happy with their service.
Anyhow, the RCA is a very nice unit, and is offered at such a good price, it makes Direct TV affordable. Works well, has relatively good reliability (I have had one problem with the Sony, and one with the RCA, after several years of usage)
Check out the Ultimate TV receivers, or TIVO. Once you experience them, their is no going back. Hope this helps.
Rating: 5 / 5
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 mistake (rather than allowing you to go back one level, you are dumped back to the top), and some basic functions are impossible to figure out without referring to the manual. The receiver is also rather slow to respond to the remote, compared to a Hughes DirecTV receiver I have also used.
Rating: 2 / 5
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 sit & wait the 3-4 min. as it downloads the program guide. How frustrating!!! I tried to get repair service help from RCA’s 800# but it was completely automated, no live people to help you and I was then referred to a long distance # for help. Give me a break RCA!! I have to pay for a phone call to get you to fix your defective product? Buyer beware!!! I’d recommend any alternative brand for your DirecTV system, there are other brands out there, but if you must get RCA make sure you invest in a protection/extended warranty because you’ll need it.
Rating: 1 / 5