| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | of television system that involves improvements |
| a window. However, many types of window | in both the production and reception of |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | television broadcasts. |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | 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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Knoxville |
Kingsport |
Colorado Springs |
Beverly Hills |
Abingdon |
Moultrie |
Oakdale |
Weatherford |
Norfolk |
Hackensack |
Greeneville |
Milford |
Ruidoso |
Beaufort |
Rogers |
Montpelier |
Lake Geneva |
Jupiter |
Waseca |
Carmel |
Sunrise |
Mexico |
Paris |
Chincoteague |
Middletown |
Weslaco |
Manchester |
Hernando |
Barrington |
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| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | already have the service. |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | |
| | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| The system includes a Digital Satellite | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | programming with their Digital Video |
| control. | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
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