| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| of television system that involves improvements | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| in both the production and reception of | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| television broadcasts. | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
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| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | same features as their Receiver with TiVo - |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | but with a new name! |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| will have easy access. | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| a window. However, many types of window | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | DIRECTV Receiver. |
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| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | video recording to give you better |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV |
| | Digital Video Recording service powered by |
| | TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR |
| | service directly to you. |
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