Unfortunately, upon activation I was informed by several DirecTV Tech Support that although this particular model is "HD-Ready" current HD programming currently uses larger capacity signals than this model can decompress. Therefore, current signals will always be downgraded to Standard Definition. This is an old model that does not fully support MPEG4 the current Hi-Definition DirecTV programming. Sellers please inform all future bidders of this item of this discrepancy that it is not HD-Ready as you may state in your auction description.