| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | The DVR service will only delete programs |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | when the recorder has reached its full |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | capacity and needs to make room for other |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | shows you've requested it to record. When |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." |
| will have easy access. | You can easily control how long programs are |
| | stored using recording "Options." It's also |
| | easy to transfer any recorded programs to |
| | tape using your VCR. |
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Scottsdale |
Durham |
Chicago |
Biloxi |
Philadelphia |
Seattle |
Greenville |
Nashville |
Carlsbad |
Las Vegas |
Phoenix |
Clinton Township |
Solon |
Anaheim Hills |
Oak Harbor |
Denver |
Middletown |
Sun City |
Tomball |
Bay Minette |
Macon |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| a window. However, many types of window | already have the service. |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | DIRECTV Receiver. |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | |
| 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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