| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | | Offers an incredible selection of entertainment |
| of television system that involves | | for every member of the family -- all in the 100% |
| improvements in both the production and | | digital-quality picture and sound that they are |
| reception of television broadcasts. | | known for. |
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| DIRECTV has created a programming service | | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the service, |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | | your recorder must be continuously connected |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | | to a land-based phone and two (2) satellite |
| | inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| Digital Satellite Recorder is the latest | | |
| advancement in their technology - a satellite | | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| receiver that combines access to programming | | have a direct line of sight to the south through a |
| with their Digital Video Recording (DVR) | | window. However, many types of window glass |
| service with TiVo. | | degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, it's |
| | strongly recommended that you install your |
| The DVR service will only delete programs | | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| when the recorder has reached its full capacity | | |
| and needs to make room for other shows | | Using the most advanced satellite technology, |
| you've requested it to record. When this occurs, | | we deliver more than 225 channels of |
| DVR will first delete TiVo Suggestions followed | | programming to homes and businesses that |
| by the oldest recorded programs not marked | | have receiving equipment, which features a |
| "Keep Until I Delete." You can easily control | | small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver |
| how long programs are stored using recording | | and a remote control. |
| "Options." It's also easy to transfer any | | |
| recorded programs to tape using your VCR. | | If you choose an HDTV set without a receiver |
| | built in, you can upgrade to an |
| In addition to low prices, some offers include | | HDTV-compatible receiver when you purchase |
| FREE installation and equipment. | | a new monitor. However, your current |
| | equipment will provide you with digital-quality |
| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | | programming for as long as you own the |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | | system, when used with either an analog or |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | | HDTV set. |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | | |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| Learn about satellite dishes, programming, | | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 as |
| installation, and multi-room systems. Select the | | opposed to 4:3 of the current NTSC system. |
| best Satellite TV System for your needs. | | Films will retain their original size and |
| | resolution, and the sound can be delivered in |
| | "digital-quality" 5-channel, the first satellite TV |
| | service whose receiving system is built into |
| | HDTV sets, so viewers who purchase this |
| | HDTV equipment will have easy access. |