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DTV Pal

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This unit has a built in timer allowing it to "auto tune" when used in conjunction with a VCR, or DVR.  The most common complaint with the DTVPal (and the TR-40) is the poor reception the units provide.  They do not seem to pull in weaker signals well.  (''Around $60 retail'')This unit has a built in timer allowing it to "auto tune" when used in conjunction with a VCR, or DVR.  The most common complaint with the DTVPal (and the TR-40) is the poor reception the units provide.  They do not seem to pull in weaker signals well.   * Built in Timer* 7 Day EPG (''Around $60 retail'')This is a "low cost" alternative to the DTVPal, designed to be purchased outright with the government [[CECB coupon]] program.  It also has the built in timer feature. (''Around $40 retail'')This is a "low cost" alternative to the DTVPal, designed to be purchased outright with the government [[CECB coupon]] program.  It also has the built in timer feature.  * Built in Timer* 7 Day EPG (''Around $40 retail'')This is a DTVPal with the analog pass-through feature and an enhanced digital tuner for optimizing weak signal areas.  This unit is better at pulling in weak signals than the original DTV Pal and TR-40, however, other manufacturers still outperform the reception capabilities of this digital converter box.  This has the built in timer feature like the previous models.  (''Around $80 retail'')This is a DTVPal with the analog pass-through feature and an enhanced digital tuner for optimizing weak signal areas.  This unit is better at pulling in weak signals than the original DTV Pal and TR-40, however, other manufacturers still outperform the reception capabilities of this digital converter box.  This has the built in timer feature like the previous models.   * Built in Timer* 7 Day EPG* Improved Reception  (''Around $80 retail'')A DTVPal with a DVR.  This unit has a defect in that it overheats and will malfunction.  It is also excessively expensive at around $300 retail.  (''Around $300 retail'')DTVPal DVR is a digital video recorder for over-the-air broadcast television.  It is the final versions of the TR-50 converter box. Like the DTVPal and the DTVPal Plus, the DTVPal DVR has a seven day electronic program guide. This unit has a defect in that it overheats and will malfunction.  It is also excessively expensive at around $300 retail.   * Built in Timer* 7 Day EPG* DVR* Dual tuners (''Around $300 retail'') == Support == Dish Network no longer offers any DTVPal product with the exception of the limited availability of the DTVPal DVR, which as of 2010 is still available at Sears.* [http://www.dishnetwork.com/dtvpal/ Dish Network DTVPal Support] - Official Web Site
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