| DIRECTV has created a programming service | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| a window. However, many types of window | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| | will have easy access. |
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Baltimore |
Seattle |
Cincinnati |
St. Louis |
New Orleans |
Roanoke |
Orange |
Scranton |
Massillon |
Sugar Land |
Indiana |
Waterloo |
Coshocton |
Ventura |
Hancock |
Vermilion |
Chambersburg |
Graham |
Kalamazoo |
Olympia |
Ankeny |
Bonner Springs |
Wake Forest |
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| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | same features as their Receiver with TiVo - |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | but with a new name! |
| programming with their Digital Video | |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| already have the service. | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
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