• Get up-to-the-minute news, sports, financial info, weather with your remote
• Dual A/V jacks connect to TVs AND whole-house A/V distribution systems
• Makes channel surfing easy by creating favorite channel lists for every family member
• Offers all the advanced features you probably won't find on so-called "free" systems
• Component Video outputs for highest picture quality

You don't have to empty your wallet to get a fully-loaded DIRECTV System. The Philips 5540 DIRECTV Receiver fits nicely into any budget without skimping on advanced features like electronic program guides, expansion jacks that make it easier to view satellite channels on all the TVs in your house, and compatibility with DIRECTV Interactive™ programming. Unlike so-called "free" systems that come with a low-end, outdated receiver that you'll probably want to upgrade in a matter of months, this entry-level-priced system offers enough advanced features to last for years! These features include:

Custom Favorites List — Only surf the channels you want to see by organizing and custom naming your favorite channels into convenient and easily accessible lists. Four different members of the family can have their own favorites list.

Electronic Program Guide — Maximize your entertainment with an Electronic Program Guide that lets you scroll through a list of show titles so you don't have to channel surf endlessly to find something good to watch. You can also pick up to 25 shows for the rest of the week and the receiver will send an on-screen alert when the show starts, so you'll never miss a pivotal TV event again.

WINK Enhanced — Use your remote to access up-to-the-minute news, sports, financial information, weather and more through DIRECTV Interactive™ powered by Wink Communications. You'll also be able to get program trivia, respond to free offers, even shop, all while you watch TV.

Expanded A/V Output Jacks — Most receivers in this price range only offer one set of A/V jacks, but this system offers two! Now you can route DIRECTV signals to your main TV or home theater surround sound receiver AND another system. These secondary systems can be modulators for viewing satellite channels on all the TVs in your house, or whole-house audio amplifiers so you can listen to satellite audio channels on the outdoor speakers in your patio. It also offers one set of component video outputs and an S-Video output for superior picture detail and sharpness. Finally, the 5540 has Dolby Digital audio outs, in both optical and digital coax formats, for the best possible audio performance.

SmartSurf™ — Find the type of shows you like faster thanks to its ability to channel surf by program theme or category. This feature makes it a breeze to get your fill of home improvement shows, sports events, award shows or just about any other form of entertainment.

Parental Controls — Set your own limits for your children. Now you can order HBO or SHOWTIME without worrying about your kids stumbling across The Sopranos or Oz.

Requires a subscription to one of DIRECTV's programming packages and an 18 x 24-inch elliptical DBS dish.

Important Note: Receiver is shipped without access card; DIRECTV will mail a card to you when you call to activate service.
U.S. sales only; Not valid in Canada, Mexico or other countries.

• Owner's & Installation Manual