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Dano135
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_ 		27. August 2006 @ 16:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hello and thank you for the wonderful information provided within this site. I just received the HR10-250 from DirectTV. On the phone I was told I didn't need a phone line but I have since learned that the HD DVR must have a phone line compared to the non-HD that doesn't need a phone line.

Is this true and do you know a work around because I don't want to pay a monthly fee for a phone line but I will if i have to and do I just need one to set it up and then can I cancel the phone line.

Thank You,

Dan
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Weirdo007
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_ 		3. September 2006 @ 06:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The person who told you you didn't need one flat out lied to you. I have one of these, The Hughes HR10-250 requires a land-based phone connection to operate properly, in fact you can not complete the initial setup without it. The reason is because this particular model still incorparates the TiVO technology and software in it. The non-HD version which is DirecTv's R15 model does not require one. This is because DirecTv parted company from TiVo and started making their own in house DVR device. While DTV would like you to have a phone connection on the R15 it will not hamper usage if you don't, whereas with the HR10-250 it won't work right without it. Only option is to get a phone line, take it to a friend's house and set it up there and then come back home, or wait til DirecTv puts out their own HD-DVR model.
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