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For 15 years, DIRECTV has been Americas #1 satellite TV service, with over 50 million people enjoying a TV entertainment experience you just can't get with Dish Network or cable.

Every 8 seconds, someone switches to DIRECTV

With the most channels in HD, including your local channels, DIRECTV delivers the best that TV has to offer.

If you are not already enjoying DIRECTV HD, here is what you need to start experiencing it today.

DIRECTV is your exclusive ticket to all 64 NCAA games of the Big Dance.

Enjoy your favorite Polish programming and the best Polish music with two radio channels.

Experience the best in premium programming on DIRECTV with 33 channels of HBO, SHOWTIME, Cinemax and Starz.

Set your recordings wherever you are with any mobile phone or computer.

DIRECTV promises to deliver a crystal-clear picture, so you can enjoy your favorite shows, movies and sports without interruption.

As the leader in HD and sports, with technology and programming you will not find with Dish Network or cable, DIRECTV stands in a league of its own.

Get nine HBO channels, including two in HD, featuring an award-winning lineup of original series, Hollywood hits and exclusive sports events.

Whatever you are in the mood to see, you will find it on Cinemax. Get three channels, two in HD, of the best action, romance, comedy or foreign films.

Enjoy an exciting range of entertainment in your language including everything from Bollywood hits to spiritual programs.

Only DIRECTV gives you an enhanced viewing experience with extended coverage and stats at the press of a button on your remote.

DIRECTV has been ranked higher in customer satisfaction than cable by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

The more premium channels you add, the more you save.

With the most HD channels now, and soon the capacity for over 200 HD channels, DIRECTV is the only place to enjoy the best that TV has to offer.

If you want to get the most from your flatscreen, DIRECTV has most full-time HD channels now and will soon be able deliver over 200 HD channels.

See up to eight popular sports channels on a single screen and select any one to watch full screen.

Although DIRECTV equipment has multiple manufacturers and this complicates your choice somewhat, it also gives you the freedom to choose DIRECTV equipment.

When you program DIRECTV TiVo-like features, it will track and record your favorite shows whenever they are on the air.

DIRECTV receivers and DVRs support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i picture output and multiple screen formats.

DIRECTV receivers support On-Screen Caller ID so you can see who is calling you on the phone without having to get up and look at your phone.

With DIRECTV, you do not need to choose between two shows to watch. You can see both shows and record two shows at once!

Search and record your favorite shows via person, title, keyword or channel.

Record every episode of your favorite shows automatically — even if the day or time of the show changes during the week.

Customize the guide by choosing only the channels you want to see.

A DIRECTV receiver has parental controls that let you block programs you feel are unsuitable for your children.

DIRECTV will give you a free dish, a four-room receiver system, and remotes when you order one of their program packages. Installation is also free.

With an DIRECTV HDTV DVR you can view and log Caller ID info provided by your local phone company. .

In various cities local channels are broadcast in HD over the public air waves so, using an off-air antenna, you can view such programs in their HD clarity. However, in some cities you can view HD local channels without the use of this antenna. As the programming trend continues to move towards HD you'll be able to use the DIRECTV equipment to view all of it. Check availability in your city.

A DIRECTV DVR AIR IN connection connects the cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish) to this jack. Both standard analog (NTSC) and high definition digital (ATSC) program broadcasts can be received through a single antenna connected to this jack.

CABLE IN connects the RG-6 cable from your cable TV provider (if you have one) to your DIRECT HDTV DVR.

To access more of the incredible HD programming available than just off-air programming, you need an HD programming source from a service provider such as DIRECTV.

Using a DIRECTV HDTV DVR, you can record two shows at once while watching another recording.

With the DIRECTV Series Link feature, you can automatically record an entire season of your favorite shows, even if they change day or time.

A DIRECTV HDTV DVR can pause and rewind live HD TV for up to 90 minutes. Control what you watch - back up, slow down or use instant replay.

DIRECTV uses the latest HD technology giving you the ultimate viewing experience. HD programs have up to 10 times the amount of pixels seen on ordinary TV bringing life-like pictures into your own home.

With the DIRECTV HDTV DVR 14-day Advanced Program Guide you can search the channel guide for shows up to 14 days in advance.

DIRECTV customer service is better than cable companies.

Decades of operating as monopolies has made cable companies complacent and indifferent to customer needs and new technology as compared to DIRECTV, the consistent industry leader in customer service.

Picture and sound quality on traditional analog cable is poor compared to DIRECTV HD.

Digital Cable requires an analog to digital conversion that limits system performance and degrades viewing quality compared to the DIRECTV 100% Digital Satellite delivery that creates strikingly sharp and clear digital picture images.

DIRECTV provides more programming options for the dollar than cable TV.

If cable is not available or your local area, or if your local reception is poor, or you if you just want to view more great channels like CNN, ESPN, A&E, etc., DIRECTV will make you happy.

If you are a pro basketball fan, get the DIRECTV NBA League Pass and watch more games than you could ever get on cable TV.

Unlink cable TV, DIRECTV offers a huge selection of movies, sports, and concerts and many channels offer CD quality stereo music that can be plugged into a home music system and the audio channels are free.

Many movies on DIRECTV are already being broadcast in wide screen format while cable is still primarily standard format.

Unlike cable receivers, all DIRECTV receivers deliver Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound and Dolby digital optical output is available on some satellite receivers.

DIRECTV, sometimes spelled incorrectly as DIRECT TV or DIRECTTV, Satellite TV service can include digital video recorders (DVRs) that record and store hundreds of hours of programming and allow viewers to pause and rewind live programming to skip commercials.

Join the Millions of people who are switching to the #1 satellite TV service, DIRECTV - the largest satellite TV provider in the United States!

If you are moving to Latin America, please review our offerings for that market. In new residence, sports blackouts and local channels may be affected.

In these cases, to avoid delays and possible problems in installation of your DIRECTV system, we recommend that you obtain a written or verbal permission from your property management and/or the landlord.

If you live in a rented home apartment, or condo, please review your lease agreement to confirm permission before scheduling installation with DIRECTV. If you need to get permission from your landlord to install DIRECTV, you can use the DIRECTV Installation Permission Form to document the permission.

The DIRECTV HR20 100 to 165 unit can record up to 100 hours of HD programs. It can also record up to 700 hours of SD programs. The 100 to 165 unit features 2 composite stereo analog outputs, 1 digital audio output, and 1 HDMI audio output.

You can also access to manage your DIRECTV account via the DIRECTV website at www.directv.com. Commercial customers must call 1-800-DIRECTV to review options for account logins.

The DIRECTV HR20 145 to 200 unit can display programs in SD or HD and has the Advanced Program Guide as well as caller ID. With the 145 to 200 unit, you can pause and rewind live shows for up to 90 minutes.

Residential DIRECTV customers can access their account to veiw important account information by registering on the DIRECTV website www.directv.com.

DIRECTV is offered in different languages in countries all over the world such as Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, and Vietnamese with different packages and channels.

With access to over 130 high definition channels and the most live sports events broadcast in HD than any other provider, you will not be disappointed with DIRECTV programming.

For Alaska or Hawaii residents, if you move, new DIRECTV equipment might be needed.

The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR can be viewed in HD or SD so if you do not have a HD television yet but you are planning on getting one, you can still order this receiver. HD for this receiver is in MPEG-2 and 4.

If you move, you can keep your DIRECTV equipment and service by calling us at 1-866-WAY-U-MOVE (1-866-929-8668).

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