| As high-definition programming increasingly | | If you choose an HDTV set without a receiver |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | | built in, you can upgrade to an |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | | HDTV-compatible receiver when you purchase |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | | a new monitor. However, your current |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | | equipment will provide you with digital-quality |
| receiver. | | programming for as long as you own the |
| | system, when used with either an analog or |
| The DVR offers hours of digital recording | | HDTV set. |
| without videotape, allowing you to | | |
| automatically record every episode of your | | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| favorite shows every time it's on! You can | | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| record two shows at once and even pause live | | already have the service. |
| TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create | | |
| instant replays. | | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| Digital Satellite Recorder is the latest | | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 as |
| advancement in their technology - a satellite | | opposed to 4:3 of the current NTSC system. |
| receiver that combines access to programming | | Films will retain their original size and |
| with their Digital Video Recording (DVR) | | resolution, and the sound can be delivered in |
| service with TiVo. | | "digital-quality" 5-channel, the first satellite TV |
| | service whose receiving system is built into |
| DIRECTV is the nation's #1 digital satellite | | HDTV sets, so viewers who purchase this |
| entertainment service. | | HDTV equipment will have easy access. |
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| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than one | | Using the most advanced satellite technology, |
| television in a single household to our services. | | we deliver more than 225 channels of |
| If your receivers are connected to the same | | programming to homes and businesses that |
| phone line, They can 'mirror' your subscription, | | have receiving equipment, which features a |
| allowing you to receive the same level of | | small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver |
| programming on these televisions, only | | and a remote control. |
| charging you a nominal monthly fee for each | | |
| additional receiver. | | DIRECTV combines America's favorite |
| | network channels, other popular networks not |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | | available from many cable services, a pay per |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | | view movie service with up to 55 choices of |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | | movies and special events, and an |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | | unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | | other systems offers as many quality program |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | | options. |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | | |