| DIRECTV is the nation's #1 digital satellite | | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| entertainment service. | | have a direct line of sight to the south through a |
| | window. However, many types of window glass |
| Digital Satellite Recorder is the latest | | degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, it's |
| advancement in their technology - a satellite | | strongly recommended that you install your |
| receiver that combines access to programming | | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| with their Digital Video Recording (DVR) | | |
| service with TiVo. | | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 as |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | | opposed to 4:3 of the current NTSC system. |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | | Films will retain their original size and |
| | resolution, and the sound can be delivered in |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | | "digital-quality" 5-channel, the first satellite TV |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | | service whose receiving system is built into |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | | HDTV sets, so viewers who purchase this |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | | HDTV equipment will have easy access. |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | | |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | | If you choose an HDTV set without a receiver |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | | built in, you can upgrade to an |
| | HDTV-compatible receiver when you purchase |
| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | | a new monitor. However, your current |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | | equipment will provide you with digital-quality |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | | programming for as long as you own the |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | | system, when used with either an analog or |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | | HDTV set. |