| As high-definition programming increasingly | | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | | control. |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | | |
| receiver. | | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| DIRECTV is the nation's #1 digital satellite | | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 as |
| entertainment service. | | opposed to 4:3 of the current NTSC system. |
| | Films will retain their original size and |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | | resolution, and the sound can be delivered in |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | | "digital-quality" 5-channel, the first satellite TV |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | | service whose receiving system is built into |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | | HDTV sets, so viewers who purchase this |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | | HDTV equipment will have easy access. |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | | |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | | The system is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic |
| | Surround-Sound and Dolby Digital. To get true |
| The DVR service will only delete programs | | surround-sound, you will need a Dolby Pro |
| when the recorder has reached its full capacity | | Logic or Dolby Digital surround sound |
| and needs to make room for other shows | | processing unit. You will be able to experience |
| you've requested it to record. When this occurs, | | surround-sound if your home theater system |
| DVR will first delete TiVo Suggestions followed | | has surround-sound capability. |
| by the oldest recorded programs not marked | | |
| "Keep Until I Delete." You can easily control | | Using the most advanced satellite technology, |
| how long programs are stored using recording | | we deliver more than 225 channels of |
| "Options." It's also easy to transfer any | | programming to homes and businesses that |
| recorded programs to tape using your VCR. | | have receiving equipment, which features a |
| | small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver |
| Digital Satellite Recorder is the latest | | and a remote control. |
| advancement in their technology - a satellite | | |
| receiver that combines access to programming | | Offers an incredible selection of entertainment |
| with their Digital Video Recording (DVR) | | for every member of the family -- all in the 100% |
| service with TiVo. | | digital-quality picture and sound that they are |
| | known for. |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | | |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the service, |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | | your recorder must be continuously connected |
| | to a land-based phone and two (2) satellite |
| | inputs from a dual-LNB system. |