Shaw Direct


System Comparison


DSR 209 System HDDSR 505 System HDPVR 530 System
entry-level
DSR 209
SYSTEM
high definition
HDDSR 505
SYSTEM
high definition digital video recorder
HDPVR 530
SYSTEM
SYSTEM PRICE $99.00 $199.00 $499.00
SYSTEM
INCLUDES
  • Dual satellite elliptical dish
  • Receiver - high definition
  • 5-in-1 Ultra-High Frequency remote
  • Simple Satellite™
  • Dual satellite elliptical dish
  • Receiver - HD Digital Video Recorder with 160-GB hard drive and dual tuners to pause and rewind live TV
  • 5-in-1 Ultra-High Frequency remote
  • Simple Satellite™
PROFESSIONAL BASIC
INSTALLATION*
Included ($150 value) Included ($150 value) Includes two lines from dish ($150 value)
FRONT PANEL
CONTROLS
No Yes Yes
VIDEO
CONNECTIONS
  • RCA composite video
  • Coaxial cable
  • Digital Video Interface (DVI)
  • YPbPr Component Output
  • S-Video
  • RCA composite video
  • Coaxial cable
  • Digital Video Interface (DVI)
  • YPbPr Component Output
  • S-Video
  • RCA composite video
  • Coaxial cable
AUDIO
CONNECTIONS
  • RCA Stereo
  • RCA Stereo
  • Optical and Electrical SPDIF Connectors
  • RCA Stereo
  • Optical and Electrical SPDIF Connectors
PAY PER VIEW ORDERING OPTIONS
  • Automated phone system ($1 service charge
    per order)
  • Service Representative ($3 service charge
    per order)
  • With your remote
    (no service charge)
  • Automated phone system ($1 service charge
    per order)
  • Service Representative ($3 service charge
    per order)
  • With your remote
    (no service charge)
  • Automated phone system ($1 service charge
    per order)
  • Service Representative ($3 service charge
    per order)
CALLER-ID
CAPABLE
No Yes Yes
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
CAPABLE
No Yes Yes
HDTV DECODER No, receives only standard television signals Yes, receives standard and high-definition signals Yes, receives standard and high-definition signals
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER No No Yes
PRODUCT DETAILS PDF 209 spec sheet PDF HDDSR 505 spec sheet PDF  HDPVR 530 spec sheet
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*Basic installation included as part of the Simple SatelliteT warranty, which is sold as part of the Satellite System. Basic installation includes no more than one move per year. Basic installation is available in certain areas only. For more information, contact Shaw Direct at 1.888.554.7827.