| As high-definition programming increasingly | | If you choose an HDTV set without a receiver |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | | built in, you can upgrade to an |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | | HDTV-compatible receiver when you purchase |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | | a new monitor. However, your current |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | | equipment will provide you with digital-quality |
| receiver. | | programming for as long as you own the |
| | system, when used with either an analog or |
| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | | HDTV set. |
| of television system that involves | | |
| improvements in both the production and | | Using the most advanced satellite technology, |
| reception of television broadcasts. | | we deliver more than 225 channels of |
| | programming to homes and businesses that |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | | have receiving equipment, which features a |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | | small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | | and a remote control. |
| | |
| The DVR offers hours of digital recording | | To take advantage of the latest HDTV |
| without videotape, allowing you to | | technology and have access to over 225 |
| automatically record every episode of your | | channels of programming, you'll need an |
| favorite shows every time it's on! You can | | HDTV set with a built-in receiver or a |
| record two shows at once and even pause live | | standalone high-definition receiver, as well as |
| TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create | | an 18"x24" multi-satellite dish antenna with a |
| instant replays. | | Sat-C kit or an 18"x20" multi-satellite dish |
| | antenna (Triple-LNB). |
| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | | |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | | We feature satellite TV systems... from the |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | | basic systems to those with DVR and HDTV. |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | | |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the service, |
| | your recorder must be continuously connected |
| Learn about satellite dishes, programming, | | to a land-based phone and two (2) satellite |
| installation, and multi-room systems. Select the | | inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| best Satellite TV System for your needs. | | |
| | Offers an incredible selection of entertainment |
| DIRECTV combines America's favorite | | for every member of the family -- all in the 100% |
| network channels, other popular networks not | | digital-quality picture and sound that they are |
| available from many cable services, a pay per | | known for. |
| view movie service with up to 55 choices of | | |
| movies and special events a day, local | | |
| channels in many markets, and an | | |
| unprecedented sports subscription lineup. | | |