You expect the latest and greatest TV innovations from DIRECTV and this is no exception. THE DIRECTV HD DVR combines the "ooh" of an incredible HD home theater experience along with the "aah" you'll feel when DIRECTV DVR lets YOU take control of when and how you watch TV.
GET THE PICTURE - Go from ordinary to extraordinary in 2 million pixels of phenomenal high- definition. That’s up to 10 times the picture quality of standard-definition.
TAKE CONTROL - Pause, rewind or digitally record your favorite HD programs with one simple click. Use the Season Pass feature to record every episode of your favorite shows automatically.
WATCH & RECORD - Watch a previously recorded high- definition program while recording two other high-definition programs – no matter the signal source.*
STORE MORE - Store up to 30 hours of high-definition programming or an amazing 200 hours of standard- definition programming.**
The DIRECTV HD DVR packs a monster 250 GB hard drive with the latest new features. Nothing else on the market compares:
- Access to HD and Standard-Definition DIRECTV programming, as well as off-air digital (ATSC) broadcasts (where available).
- Customize your viewing for 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i resolution formats. Now you can set up your HD DVR to record the highest quality format available to play back on your HDTV set.
- Optimize your home theater experience with component, composite and S-video connections, as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 digital optical audio outputs.
- High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) - One simple connection gives you the highest quality picture and audio for your HD television.
- Integrated ATSC tuner allows you to access digital and HD signals from your off-air antenna through the Advanced Program Guide, making it easy to watch and record from all of the channels you receive.
- Multiple screen formats (full screen and panel).
- Record two HD shows at the same time — even record two off-air HD shows simultaneously.†
- Record up to 30 hours of HD programming or up to 200 hours of Standard-Definition programming*.
- Easily find and record off-air digital and HD channels using advanced search features and our Advanced Program Guide® (up to 14 days).
- Pause live HDTV for up to 30 minutes, rewind, use instant replay and watch in slow motion. Plus, fast forward through all the recorded shows.
- Listen to superb theater-quality sound with Dolby® Digital technology.
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| DIRECTV hardware, programming and DVR service sold separately. To access DIRECTV HD programming, a Triple LNB Multi-Satellite Dish and HD television equipment are also required. |
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For full functionality, the DVR requires connection of two (2) satellite inputs from the satellite dish antenna. Professional installation highly recommended. |
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Actual recording capacity depends on type of program being recorded. |
- More vivid colors, wider images, and clearer, crisper high-resolution digital-quality pictures.
- Access to Dolby® Digital technology to enhance your surround sound experience.*
- HD broadcasts on local channels with the DIRECTV HD Receiver and an off-air antenna.**
- The Advanced Program Guide integrates off-air and DIRECTV® channels into one easy-to-use guide.
- Enjoy more than 125 NFL games in HD with NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ SuperFan and the DIRECTV® HD Package. That's more game than you'll find anywhere else – including digital cable!
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Surround sound audio equipment required and sold separately. |
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In cities where local off-air, High-Definition programs are available; reception may vary based on geographic location. Programs not delivered in HD in all markets. HD television required. |
Our Standard 4-ROOM DIRECTV SYSTEM has incredible digital-quality picture and sound. Get it in as many rooms as you like (including a satellite dish, 4 standard DIRECTV Receivers, and 4 universal remote controls).
PLUS – Get $100 off your lease upgrade to a DIRECTV HD-DVR Receiver after $100 mail-in rebate.
New customers who activate a DIRECTV HD or HD-DVR System and subscribe to the DIRECTV HD Package will receive the first Three Months of the DIRECTV HD Programming Package Free! (regularly $9.99/mo.)
Whether you're watching Discovery HD Theater, sports or a family film, nothing gives you state-of-the art home theater like DIRECTV HD.* It's the clear choice for anyone who wants to achieve a picture-perfect viewing experience.
Right now you'll get:
FREE - THREE MONTHS of the DIRECTV HD Package upon activation (a $30 value).
(with annual commitment to any TOTAL CHOICE programming package)
A wide array of incredible HD programming choices, including sports, movies, events and favorite shows like Sportscenter on ESPN HD, American Chopper on Discovery HD Theater and Across America on HDNET.
The best all-digital and HD experience on the planet. Offer ends 7-1-06.
Offer available on approved credit.
GET YOUR DIRECTV HD SYSTEM AND FREE HD PROGRAMMING TODAY!
CALL OUR SATELLITE SPECIALISTS AT 1-888-892-2434.
You want to grip your seat on a spine-tingling adventure. You want to exhilarate your senses in the front row of your favorite team's game. You want to feel the rush of wind on a hang glider alongside your favorite movie star.
You want nothing less than the clearest picture, the most amazing sound and the most sought-after HD programming. Your ticket to the ultimate thrill ride starts right here at DIRECTV.
We could brag about our groundbreaking HD broadcasts, equipment and service, but we believe in making your reason to choose DIRECTV HD as simple and crystal clear as the service we provide. Quite simply, we offer:
- All of your favorite channels in 100% digital quality — a noticeable advantage when compared to what you'll see from cable's analog channels when displayed on HDTV.
- A wide variety of HD and digital quality programming, including your favorite shows from major networks via off-air antenna*.
- Access to select games in HD with a subscription to NFL SUNDAY TICKET (only from DIRECTV), plus an unbeatable lineup of HD events, sports and pay per view movies.
- Award-winning customer service, with DIRECTV representatives who understand HDTV.
- Commitment to providing you the best in HD technology and programming.
You'll see the puck, the sweat, even the seams on the curveball. You'll be moved again by your favorite movies with details you've never seen before.
- Enjoy up to 10 times the pixels of ordinary TV - clear pictures, vibrant colors and wider images.
- Enhance your surround sound experience with the latest Dolby Digital technology.
- Access the best in HD programming, including ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater, Universal HD, HBO HD, SHOWTIME HD, adult programming, HD PPV and more!
- The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide makes it easy to access all of your HD channels — including those you receive via an off-air antenna.*
Movies, sports, local channels, pay per view, special events – what would you like to watch in high-definition? With high-definition programming from DIRECTV, the choice is yours, because our selection of HD programming includes something for everyone.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
High-definition programming from DIRECTV is available in many ways, including:
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The DIRECTV HD Package includes ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD, Discovery HD Theater, HDNet, HDNet Movies and Universal HD — all for just $9.99 per month. It's your ticket to getting the most out of DIRECTV HD programming. |
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Watch local sports, events and your favorite shows on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX and other major networks in high-definition via an off-air antenna*. |
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Now you can watch your favorite movies and critically-acclaimed original programming with super-clear images and booming sound on HBO HD and SHOWTIME HD. |
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Score more than 100 games in high-definition with NFL SUNDAY TICKET and NFL SUNDAY TICKET SuperFan – only from DIRECTV! You'll go everywhere the action is in eye-popping HD. |
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Enjoy hit movies, special events and adult programming in a wide-screen format on this special DIRECTV High-Definition channel. |
It's easy to start enjoying the best in HD television from DIRECTV. Here's all you'll need:
1. An HD-Ready Television Set
Many television manufacturers offer a great selection of high-definition televisions for you to choose from. Whether it's price or performance ,there are high-definition televisions available today to meet your needs.
Call one of our satellite specialist for questions about High Definition Televisions and
DIRECTV's HD Package.
2. A DIRECTV HD System (DIRECTV HD Receiver + Multi-Satellite Dish)
To enjoy our wide variety of high-definition and standard-definition programming, you'll need:
• A DIRECTV HD Receiver or the all-new DIRECTV HD DVR.
• An 18"x20" DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish.
3. An Off-Air Antenna (optional)
An off-air antenna allows you to access major broadcast networks' (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) HD prime-time programming available in your area. ***Call and ask about a list of cities where DIRECTV makes the off-air antenna option available with purchase of the DIRECTV HD System.
The Advanced Program Guide on your DIRECTV HD Receiver will allow you to integrate your off-air HD channels seamlessly into one guide.
***In cities where local off-air high-definition programs are available, reception may vary based on geographic location.
EXPLORE A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF BOUNDLESS ENTERTAINMENT
High-definition television (HDTV) is the most technologically advanced form of digital TV:
- The astonishing picture clarity and lifelike audio of HD creates a realistic experience that fully involves the senses.
- The picture is wide and sharp, more like a movie theater screen than a TV screen - you'll feel like you've walked right into the program.
- The adoption of this exciting new technology is rapidly accelerating as more and more HD programming becomes available.
WHY HD PROGRAMMING IS BETTER THAN WHAT YOU'RE WATCHING
- PICTURE CLARITY - HD television provides a picture 5 to 10 times clearer than analog broadcasts.
- WIDE-SCREEN FORMAT - The wide-screen format of the HD picture is 16:9 vs. 4:3 for standard television - this means you'll see your favorite movies the way they were meant to be shown.
- CRISP DIGITAL SOUND - HD programming offers the same incredible digital audio quality of a DVD player. And if you hook up Dolby Digital surround sound, you won't believe the home theater experience you'll have.
WANT ANSWERS TO YOUR HD QUESTIONS?
Want more technical information about HDTV? Find out more about HD programming in our in-depth glossary or call one of our satellite specialists at 1-888-892-2434.
ATSCAcronym for "Advanced Television Systems Committee," an organization developing voluntary standards for digital television. For more information, go to www.atsc.org.
Analog TVAnalog TV has been used to transmit conventional TV signals to consumers for many years. This method uses amplitude and frequency modulation of a radio transmission carrier.
Aspect RatioA numerical expression of the relationship of width to height of a TV picture. 4:3 refers to the aspect ratio of a conventional TV screen with the ratio of "4" unit width to "3" unit height regardless of the actual size of the screen. 16:9 refers to the aspect ratio of wide screen DTV formats - typically HD is 16:9.
CompressionThe reduction of the size of digital data files by removing redundant and/or non-critical information ("data" being the elements of video, audio and other information).
Dolby DigitalAn audio compression technology that can deliver high-quality digital audio for up to 5.1 discrete channels. Also referred to as AC-3. For more information, go to
www.dolby.com.
DTVAcronym for "Digital Television." A technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. DTV encompasses High Definition Television, Standard Definition Television, and other applications, including datacasting, multicasting and interactivity transmitted in digital form.
HDTV"Acronym for "High Definition Television." HDTV provides significantly improved picture quality with more visible detail than Standard Definition Television. Typically broadcasts in a wide screen format (16:9 aspect ratio) and may be accompanied by digital surround-sound capability.
LetterboxImage of a wide screen picture on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio television screen, typically with black bars above and below.
NTSCAcronym for "National Television Systems Committee" and the name of the analog color TV format used in the U.S.
PixelTerm used for "picture element." A pixel is a tiny sample of video information. These are the "little dots" that make up the overall television picture.
ResolutionThe density of lines (vertical resolution) and dots (horizontal resolution) per line which make up a visual image. The higher the numbers, the sharper and more detailed the picture will be.
ScanningThere are 2 types of scanning modes: Interlace Scanning and Progressive Scanning.
- Interlace Scanning
Interlace scanning requires two fields to transmit and display a frame of video. The first field displays the odd lines, the second field displays the even lines. The fields are aligned and timed so that the human eye blends the two fields together and sees them as one. Examples of Interlace Scanning are 1080i and 480i formats.
- Progressive Scanning
Process by which horizontal lines are scanned in succession like reading lines of text on a page. Example of Progressive Scanning is 720p format.
SDTVAcronym for "Standard Definition Television." A general term applied to conventional analog TV or DTV modes with 480 lines of vertical resolution.
Video InterconnectThe input/output of a video device. There are various connections available. Below is a summary of the options, ranked in order of overall connection quality. Some of these options may not come standard with all HD equipment purchases.
- HDMIAcronym for "High Definition Multimedia Interface." HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC and was created as a digital interface standard for the consumer electronics market. The HDMI protocol combines high-definition video, standard-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital interface. For more information, go to www.hdmi.org.
- DVIAcronym for "Digital Video Interface." DVI is a trademark of the Digital Display Working Group. DVI only maintains its quality up to 20 feet of cable. For more information, go to
www.ddwg.org.
- Component VideoThere are two classifications of component video: HD and SD. Each uses a three jack cluster of wires with the ends color coded red, green, and blue. For each type listed below, the output of one device has to be of the same type as the input of another device (i.e. if the output of receiver is Y Pb Pr, the input of the TV must be Y Pb Pr).
HD - There are 2 types: Y Pb Pr and RGB.
SD - There are 2 types: Y Cb Cr and RGB.
- S-VideoOriginally called "Super Video." When introduced it was considered superior in quality to RF. This format separates luminance (black & white) from chrominance (color).
- Video (NTSC)Traditional video connection that is typically a yellow RCA cable. This format is a composite of luminance and chrominance.
- RFThe most basic video feed commonly associated with older televisions and VCRs. A coaxial cable feeds the TV signal, and is typically on channel 3 or 4.
HD SYSTEM OFFER: For access to DIRECTV High-Definition programming, a three - LNB or five - LNB Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna is required, along with a DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver and High-Definition television equipment. Offer available to residential customers who activate the DIRECTV HD Package ($9.99/mo.) and commit to and pay for 24 consecutive months of any DIRECTV TOTAL CHOICE programming package ($44.99/mo. or above) or DIRECTV PARA TODOS programming package ($29.99/mo. or above) within 30 days of order. In the fourth month, your DIRECTV HD Package will roll to the regular payable monthly charge, unless you call to change service. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change. Taxes not included. FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE DIRECTV SYSTEM WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE MAY RESULT IN A CHARGE OF $150 U.S. DOLLARS PER DIRECTV RECEIVER NOT ACTIVATED. IF YOU FAIL TO MAINTAIN AND PAY FOR AN ANNUAL PROGRAMMING COMMITMENT, DIRECTV MAY CHARGE A PRORATED FEE OF UP TO $150. IN LIEU OF PAYMENT, YOU HAVE AN OPTION TO SEND YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM EQUIPMENT TO DIRECTV. VISIT DIRECTV.COM OR CALL 1-800-DIRECTV FOR DETAILS. DIRECTV services not provided outside the U.S. Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement; a copy is provided at DIRECTV.com and in your first bill. ©2005 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, TOTAL CHOICE and DIRECTV PARA TODOS are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
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