| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| a window. However, many types of window | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| | you own the system, when used with either an |
| Through an alliance with Music Choice, | analog or HDTV set. |
| DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only | |
| channels that range from choices like Soft | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| Listening and many more. | already have the service. |
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San Francisco |
San Diego |
Washington |
Brooklyn |
Las Vegas |
Atlanta |
Raleigh |
Cincinnati |
Edina |
Longwood |
Glendale |
Coral Springs |
Providence |
Lafayette |
Sioux Falls |
Racine |
White Plains |
Indialantic |
Shrewsbury |
Grove |
Mystic |
Oshkosh |
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| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| of television system that involves improvements | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| in both the production and reception of | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| television broadcasts. | control. |
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| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | |
| will have easy access. | |
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