| DIRECTV combines America's favorite | | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| network channels, other popular networks not | | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| available from many cable services, a pay per | | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 as |
| view movie service with up to 55 choices of | | opposed to 4:3 of the current NTSC system. |
| movies and special events a day, local | | Films will retain their original size and |
| channels in many markets, and an | | resolution, and the sound can be delivered in |
| unprecedented sports subscription lineup. | | "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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| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the service, |
| of television system that involves | | your recorder must be continuously connected |
| improvements in both the production and | | to a land-based phone and two (2) satellite |
| reception of television broadcasts. | | inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
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| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | | DIRECTV will accept a wide variety of |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - but | | industry-standard formats and will transmit in |
| with a new name! | | any or all of the Advanced Television Systems |
| | Committee (ATSC) and other industry-standard |
| Digital Satellite Recorder is the latest | | transmitting formats, essentially remaining |
| advancement in their technology - a satellite | | format-neutral. |
| receiver that combines access to programming | | |
| with their Digital Video Recording (DVR) | | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| service with TiVo. | | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| | already have the service. |
| Learn about satellite dishes, programming, | | |
| installation, and multi-room systems. Select the | | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| best Satellite TV System for your needs. | | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |