| If you choose an HDTV set without a | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| you own the system, when used with either an | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| analog or HDTV set. | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | will have easy access. |
| already have the service. | |
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Staten Island |
Charlotte |
Alexandria |
Hemet |
Chambersburg |
Union |
Palo Alto |
Naples |
Gardena |
Tucson |
Oxnard |
Delaware |
Pekin |
Woodbridge |
Thomson |
Owasso |
Eugene |
Saugus |
Cockeysville |
Bluffton |
Stuttgart |
Whiteville |
St. George |
Oakland |
Chapmanville |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | The DVR service will only delete programs |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | when the recorder has reached its full |
| a window. However, many types of window | capacity and needs to make room for other |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | shows you've requested it to record. When |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded |
| | programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." |
| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | You can easily control how long programs are |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | stored using recording "Options." It's also |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | easy to transfer any recorded programs to |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | tape using your VCR. |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | |
| home theater system has surround-sound | |
| capability. | |
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