| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | | DIRECTV will accept a wide variety of |
| of television system that involves | | industry-standard formats and will transmit in |
| improvements in both the production and | | any or all of the Advanced Television Systems |
| reception of television broadcasts. | | Committee (ATSC) and other industry-standard |
| | transmitting formats, essentially remaining |
| DIRECTV combines America's favorite | | format-neutral. |
| network channels, other popular networks not | | |
| available from many cable services, a pay per | | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| view movie service with up to 55 choices of | | service. PREMIER package customers will |
| movies and special events a day, local | | receive the service free of charge, no matter |
| channels in many markets, and an | | how many receivers you have. |
| unprecedented sports subscription lineup. | | |
| | We feature satellite TV systems... from the |
| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than one | | basic systems to those with DVR and HDTV. |
| television in a single household to our services. | | |
| If your receivers are connected to the same | | If you choose an HDTV set without a receiver |
| phone line, They can 'mirror' your subscription, | | built in, you can upgrade to an |
| allowing you to receive the same level of | | HDTV-compatible receiver when you purchase |
| programming on these televisions, only | | a new monitor. However, your current |
| charging you a nominal monthly fee for each | | equipment will provide you with digital-quality |
| additional receiver. | | programming for as long as you own the |
| | system, when used with either an analog or |
| Learn about satellite dishes, programming, | | HDTV set. |
| installation, and multi-room systems. Select the | | |
| best Satellite TV System for your needs. | | Excellent offers are available for both single |
| | and multi-room, HDTV and DVR Satellite TV |
| The DVR offers hours of digital recording | | systems. |
| without videotape, allowing you to | | |
| automatically record every episode of your | | The system is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic |
| favorite shows every time it's on! You can | | Surround-Sound and Dolby Digital. To get true |
| record two shows at once and even pause live | | surround-sound, you will need a Dolby Pro |
| TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create | | Logic or Dolby Digital surround sound |
| instant replays. | | processing unit. You will be able to experience |
| | surround-sound if your home theater system |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | | has surround-sound capability. |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | | |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| | have a direct line of sight to the south through a |
| | window. However, many types of window glass |
| | degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, it's |
| | strongly recommended that you install your |
| | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |