Direct TV's Most Advanced DVR Now Available
 

The new DVR's exclusive features, combined with familiar favorites such as one-touch search and recording, instant replay and dual tuner functionality, plus the ability to view primetime network programming on demand, make the Direct TV(R) Plus DVR the most advanced DVR on the market.

Exclusive features such as Series Link(TM), Record Now/ Pay Later pay-per-view, Bookmarks and Direct TV Mix Channels, allow viewers to simply choose their favorite programming and watch it at their own convenience. Series Link(TM) automatically records an entire season of the viewer's favorite shows and tracks changes to the programming schedules. Record Now/ Pay Later allows viewers to record all pay-per-view movies and only pay for shows actually viewed. The Bookmarks feature allows viewers to mark their favorite scenes in recorded programs and jump back to them at any time while viewing the program. The Direct TV Mix Channels enable customers to view up to six live channels, all on one screen. In addition, the new DVR enables users to record and store up to 100 hours of Direct TV(R) programming, as well as pause and rewind live television for up to 90 minutes.

"Direct TV has pioneered the television industry for more than 10 years, and now with the launch of Direct TV(R) Plus and network primetime programming available on demand, is poised to deliver the next generation in television viewing to consumers across the country," said John Suranyi, president, Sales and Service. "Direct TV Plus is the most sophisticated and robust DVR available today and is yet another exemplary product that showcases Direct TV's position as a leader in the market."

Direct TV(R) Plus Quick Reference Guide

Direct TV(R) Plus Exclusive Features:

Series Link(TM)  Provides viewers with the power to seamlessly schedule a recording of an entire season of their favorite show. This feature automatically tracks changes to the programming schedule to ensure proper recording.

Record Now/ Pay Later  Users can record all pay-per-view (PPV) movies they might be interested in and only pay for shows they actually view.

Bookmarks  Customers can easily mark favorite scenes in their recordings and jump directly to them.

Interactive viewing experience  Supports Interactive programming, such as:

NFL SUNDAY TICKET(TM) interactive  NFL Sunday Ticket(TM) Game Mix enables viewers to watch up to eight live NFL games on one screen. Customers can use their remote to listen to and direct tune to each channel.

Direct TV Mix Channels  The first three Direct TV Mix Channels

Sports Mix, News Mix and Kids Mix  enable customers to view up to six live channels from different networks, all on one screen. Customers can use their remote to listen to and direct tune to each channel.

Direct TV ACTIVE  Provides customers with a variety of interactive services, including daily and extended weather forecasts, financial market summaries, daily horoscopes, lottery results, pay per view and special Direct TV promotions.

One-Touch Recording  Customers can record their favorite shows by pressing one button on their remote control.

Picture-in-guide  The user can browse through various features of Direct TV's new user interface while connected to their program, which is always present in a video window.

Playlist  Displays all recorded content in an organized list, including convenient groupings of series recordings and Direct TV extras. Additional Direct TV(R) Plus Features:

Advanced Search Capability  Users can quickly search for shows, genres, actors, directors, channels, or key words both in upcoming shows and shows they have previously recorded. Users can also return to previous searches to find matching programs.

Dual Tuner Functionality  Enables customers to watch one live program while recording another live program or record two live programs while watching a previously recorded program.

DVR Controls  Users have full control of their viewing experience with pause, instant replay, rewind, fast forward, slow motion and frame-by-frame viewing capability.

AutoRecord  Users can set the new Direct TV Plus to record all programs matching a keyword or other criteria.

Onscreen caller ID  Logs phone calls and offers the on-display convenience of users browsing current or previous calls without interrupting the television viewing experience(a).

Other significant features that will enhance the viewer experience include Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 optical outputs and USB ports to support future services.

(a) Customer must subscribe to a caller ID service through their phone
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