An infrared (IR) blaster can link a DVD recorder to a cable TV box or satellite tuner, making recording a straightforward process.

It was equipped with twin digital satellite tuners which allowed the recording of one programme while viewing another.

- A new terminal standard for connecting digital satellite tuners with TV sets.

It was Microsoft's second product to integrate a built in satellite tuner with a digital video recorder and Internet access in a set-top box.

Some head units have an integrated satellite tuner, eliminating the need for the extra component.

By 1991 the first satellite tuner had arrived, which gave a much cleaner IRN feed and occasional news stories from MTV.

Satellite Radio Everywhere The first generation of satellite tuners came with docks that allowed users to connect the tuner to a home stereo system.

Some Japanese producers of home electronic consumer devices began to deliver TVsets, VCRs and even home acoustic systems equipped by built-in satellite tuners or receivers.

Twin digital satellite tuners - for connection to identical independent feeds from Astra 28.2 E. Allows simultaneous recording/viewing or recording of 2 channels at once.

A 72 inch video screen dominated one wall and next to it sat a large control center with VCR's, switchers and satellite tuner.