| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| of television system that involves | | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| improvements in both the production and | | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 as |
| reception of television broadcasts. | | opposed to 4:3 of the current NTSC system. |
| | Films will retain their original size and |
| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | | resolution, and the sound can be delivered in |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - but | | "digital-quality" 5-channel, the first satellite TV |
| with a new name! | | service whose receiving system is built into |
| | HDTV sets, so viewers who purchase this |
| In addition to low prices, some offers include | | HDTV equipment will have easy access. |
| FREE installation and equipment. | | |
| | DIRECTV combines America's favorite |
| Digital Satellite Recorder is the latest | | network channels, other popular networks not |
| advancement in their technology - a satellite | | available from many cable services, a pay per |
| receiver that combines access to programming | | view movie service with up to 55 choices of |
| with their Digital Video Recording (DVR) | | movies and special events, and an |
| service with TiVo. | | unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No |
| | other systems offers as many quality program |
| DIRECTV combines America's favorite | | options. |
| network channels, other popular networks not | | |
| available from many cable services, a pay per | | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the service, |
| view movie service with up to 55 choices of | | your recorder must be continuously connected |
| movies and special events a day, local | | to a land-based phone and two (2) satellite |
| channels in many markets, and an | | inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| unprecedented sports subscription lineup. | | |
| | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | | |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | | If you choose an HDTV set without a receiver |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | | built in, you can upgrade to an |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | | HDTV-compatible receiver when you purchase |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | | a new monitor. However, your current |
| | equipment will provide you with digital-quality |
| The DVR service will only delete programs | | programming for as long as you own the |
| when the recorder has reached its full capacity | | system, when used with either an analog or |
| and needs to make room for other shows | | HDTV set. |
| you've requested it to record. When this occurs, | | |
| DVR will first delete TiVo Suggestions followed | | |
| by the oldest recorded programs not marked | | |
| "Keep Until I Delete." You can easily control | | |
| how long programs are stored using recording | | |
| "Options." It's also easy to transfer any | | |
| recorded programs to tape using your VCR. | | |