MACROVISION COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

The DIRECTV® HD DVR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited pay per view uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited pay per view uses only.

LINUX SOURCE NOTICE

The DIRECTV® HD DVR is powered by the Linux operating system. The machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code is available for the cost of distribution. Please visit www.tivo.com/linux for more information. To read the Linux software license, see Appendix B, “GNU General Public License” on page 166.

TELEPHONE LINE INTERRUPTION

Periodically, the DIRECTV® HD DVR dials in to the DVR service via your telephone line. If you pick up your telephone during the time information is being transferred, you will hear static noise. If you would like to use your telephone while the information is being transferred, you can hang up, wait at least 45 seconds, and pick up your telephone again. The HD DVR will disconnect and allow you to place your call. You can also interrupt the transfer at any time by temporarily unplugging the phone line from the HD DVR. If the transfer is interrupted, it will resume at a later time.

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

DIRECTV UPGRADES

Your HD DVR is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the HD DVR would not be in use. If your HD DVR is in use when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your HD DVR must be plugged in to receive the upgrade. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress.

LOCAL CHANNELS FROM DIRECTV

With this HD DVR and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some markets. Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.

DIRECTV DISCLAIMERS

DIRECTV® programming and DIRECTV® DVR service subscriptions required and sold separately.

Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address, social security number and/or major credit card. Deposit or prepayment may be required. Programming subject to

change. You must be physically located in the U.S. to be an authorized 9 DIRECTV customer. DIRECTV services not provided outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of

DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).

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