Hughes Network Systems (HNS), the provider of broadband satellite network solutions and manufacturer of satellite television receivers, has introduced the new Digital Satellite Recorder for DIRECTV.

According to an official release, the Digital Satellite Recorder is a low-cost digital video recorder (DVR) set-top box. Manufactured by HNS in cooperation with DIRECTV and TiVo, the Digital Satellite Recorder will retail for approximately $200 and will be available from HNS through leading consumer electronics retailers from later this year.

The low-cost, easy-to-use product gives consumers complete control over how they watch television. When combined with the DIRECTV(R) Digital Video Recording service, the new Digital Satellite Recorder will enable consumers to customise their viewing experience. With dual tuners, the DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder enables customers to record two programmes at the same time or record one programme while watching another. The service provides viewers with the ability to pause, instantly replay and rewind live TV, and fast forward and playback recorded programmes in normal speed, slow motion or frame by frame.

The Digital Satellite Recorder has a 40 GB hard disk drive that can digitally record up to 35 hours of programming, so viewers can watch shows whenever they want. By using the WishList feature, viewers can tell their receiver to find shows based on their favourite actors, directors, teams and interests. The DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder system includes a digital satellite receiver, an 18-inch satellite dish antenna with dual-output LNB (customers can also use an 18- by 24-inch or 18- by 20-inch multi-satellite dish with this receiver) and a universal remote control. Additional features include digital-quality picture and sound capability, an S-Video output, two sets of A/V outputs and Dolby(R) Digital.



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