Couple of DVR Questions (Direct TV)

[jimmymagick]

To thank me for being a long-time subscriber, DirectTv emailed me an offer for a free DVR and a couple of bucks a month off my bill. (Of course, I have to extend my subscription for a year.)

Questions:

1. Does the DVR replace my current satellite box?

2. I don't have a phone jack near the box but I read somewhere that I would only have to hook the thing up to a phone line once a week or so to download info.

Does that sound right (or do I need to drill another hole down to the phone in my basement)?

Thanks.

[redcoates7]

1. Yup, the DVR is your satellite receiver, so you'd either deactivate your existing machine or install it in another room

2. You could hook up once a week and then force a download if you wanted. All you guide information comes from the satellite though, so you could theoretically go longer. Make sure you have a phone line connected for initial installation though!

DVR service is way cool...enjoy!

[uofmtiger]

DVR service is way cool...enjoy!It is addictive, too. I refuse to watch live TV anymore.
:thmbsp:

[jimmymagick]

Hey, thanks a lot. I was starting to feel a little stone-age using a VCR to time shift.