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What equipment do I need to digitally record?

You will need the following equipment:

  • Set-top receiver — You need a DIRECTV Plus DVR. Some customers have a TiVo®-based DIRECTV DVR or DIRECTV HD DVR set-top receiver, and they digitally record, too.
  • Dish — A satellite dish, installed by DIRECTV. The dish for the HD DVR is slightly larger because it can also receive high-definition programming from a separate satellite.
  • Remote control — We include a universal remote with all of our receivers.
  • Phone line — Land-based phone line connected to the receiver.

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