What are the components of a Direct TV system?
A Direct TV system consists of an 18-inch or Direct TV PLUS dish, a digital set top decoder box and a remote control. Hardware currently is available under the brand names of RCA, Sony, Philips, and Hughes Network Systems. The equipment features an innovative on-screen guide that allows users to scan and select programming choices, order pay-per-view movies, set parental controls and spending limits, and customize their own channel lists with the remote control. Ultimately, the system allows the reception of programming from Direct TV.