| DIRECTV has created a programming service | | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 as |
| | opposed to 4:3 of the current NTSC system. |
| The DVR offers hours of digital recording | | Films will retain their original size and |
| without videotape, allowing you to | | resolution, and the sound can be delivered in |
| automatically record every episode of your | | "digital-quality" 5-channel, the first satellite TV |
| favorite shows every time it's on! You can | | service whose receiving system is built into |
| record two shows at once and even pause live | | HDTV sets, so viewers who purchase this |
| TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create | | HDTV equipment will have easy access. |
| instant replays. | | |
| | If you choose an HDTV set without a receiver |
| The DVR service will only delete programs | | built in, you can upgrade to an |
| when the recorder has reached its full capacity | | HDTV-compatible receiver when you purchase |
| and needs to make room for other shows | | a new monitor. However, your current |
| you've requested it to record. When this occurs, | | equipment will provide you with digital-quality |
| DVR will first delete TiVo Suggestions followed | | programming for as long as you own the |
| by the oldest recorded programs not marked | | system, when used with either an analog or |
| "Keep Until I Delete." You can easily control | | HDTV set. |
| how long programs are stored using recording | | |
| "Options." It's also easy to transfer any | | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| recorded programs to tape using your VCR. | | service. PREMIER package customers will |
| | receive the service free of charge, no matter |
| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than one | | how many receivers you have. |
| television in a single household to our services. | | |
| If your receivers are connected to the same | | Offers an incredible selection of entertainment |
| phone line, They can 'mirror' your subscription, | | for every member of the family -- all in the 100% |
| allowing you to receive the same level of | | digital-quality picture and sound that they are |
| programming on these televisions, only | | known for. |
| charging you a nominal monthly fee for each | | |
| additional receiver. | | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | | already have the service. |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - but | | |
| with a new name! | | The system is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic |
| | Surround-Sound and Dolby Digital. To get true |
| Learn about satellite dishes, programming, | | surround-sound, you will need a Dolby Pro |
| installation, and multi-room systems. Select the | | Logic or Dolby Digital surround sound |
| best Satellite TV System for your needs. | | processing unit. You will be able to experience |
| | surround-sound if your home theater system |
| | has surround-sound capability. |