How Does DirecTV on Demand Work?
DirecTV On Demand works by downloading desired movies or TV shows directly to a DirecTV HD DVR set top box through a high-speed Internet connection for instant or delayed playback. Depending on the speed of the Internet connection and the length of the program, DirecTV On Demand content delivery times vary, but you can start watching the video before it is completely downloaded.
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Getting Started
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Before you can watch DirecTV On Demand programs, you must first be a DirecTV customer. DirecTV On Demand, also known as Direct Cinema, is part of your regular service plan and does not involve additional charges, except in certain instances. For example, the company's pay-per-view movies and TV shows are also available for download, but incur an additional charge. These selections are indicated onscreen by a dollar sign next to the title of the movie or TV show you wish to download, while free on-demand selections do not.
Features
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At the time of publication, DirecTV On Demand offers more than 6,000 movies and TV shows in its on-demand library, 400 of which are new releases and are classified as pay-per-view on-demand titles. With DirecTV On Demand, you can browse, search and watch YouTube videos directly on your TV through the DirecTV HD DVR. TV apps also come with the DirecTV On Demand service, allowing you to choose from a variety of content, such as sports scores and weather, that appears on the right side of your screen when activated.
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High-Definition Features
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Because DirecTV On Demand requires an HD DVR set top box, you can watch high-definition, on-demand movies and TV shows on your high-definition TV. High-definition movies and shows use 1080p technology, which is the same technology that's used on Blu-ray discs. These selections also provide Dolby Digital Surround Sound playback for TVs and home theater systems that support this technology. DirecTV On Demand pay-per-view titles are added the day their DVD counterparts hit the market, which is nearly a month before some DVD providers, including Netflix and Redbox.
Miscellaneous
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Because DirecTV On Demand movies and shows are downloaded through an Internet connection, they do not interfere with regular programming that's being broadcast via the set top box's satellite connection. Free on-demand videos come with an expiration date, at which time the program will be automatically deleted. Pay-per-view downloads are not billed to your account until you start watching the video. A wide variety of movie and TV show genres are available from DirecTV On Demand, including sports, romance, comedy and drama.
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