| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | one television in a single household to our |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | same level of programming on these |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| will have easy access. | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| | a window. However, many types of window |
| | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
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Orlando |
Philadelphia |
Columbus |
Kansas City |
Cypress |
Hemet |
Chattanooga |
Alliance |
Boulder |
Kennesaw |
Quincy |
Alexandria |
Southampton |
Edison |
Ardmore |
Ukiah |
Rensselaer |
Sebring |
Northampton |
Clarksville |
Burleson |
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| As high-definition programming increasingly | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| already have the service. | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
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