| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| of television system that involves improvements | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| in both the production and reception of | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| television broadcasts. | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| DIRECTV will accept a wide variety of | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| industry-standard formats and will transmit in | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| any or all of the Advanced Television Systems | |
| Committee (ATSC) and other | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| industry-standard transmitting formats, | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| essentially remaining format-neutral. | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
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| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | The DVR offers hours of digital recording |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | without videotape, allowing you to |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | automatically record every episode of your |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | favorite shows every time it's on! You can |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | record two shows at once and even pause live |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create |
| home theater system has surround-sound | instant replays. |
| capability. | |
| | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | already have the service. |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | |
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