| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 as |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | | opposed to 4:3 of the current NTSC system. |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | | Films will retain their original size and |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | | resolution, and the sound can be delivered in |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | | "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 has created a programming service | | Using the most advanced satellite technology, |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | | we deliver more than 225 channels of |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | | programming to homes and businesses that |
| | have receiving equipment, which features a |
| DIRECTV combines America's favorite | | small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver |
| network channels, other popular networks not | | and a remote control. |
| available from many cable services, a pay per | | |
| view movie service with up to 55 choices of | | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| movies and special events a day, local | | have a direct line of sight to the south through a |
| channels in many markets, and an | | window. However, many types of window glass |
| unprecedented sports subscription lineup. | | degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, it's |
| | strongly recommended that you install your |
| As high-definition programming increasingly | | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | | |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | | Offers an incredible selection of entertainment |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | | for every member of the family -- all in the 100% |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | | digital-quality picture and sound that they are |
| receiver. | | known for. |