| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | one television in a single household to our |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | same level of programming on these |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| will have easy access. | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| | a window. However, many types of window |
| | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
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Houston |
Corpus Christi |
Aurora |
Huntington |
Boston |
Peoria |
Mooresville |
Hillsboro |
Bluffton |
Garden City |
Guymon |
Canton |
Statesboro |
Waterville |
Edina |
Hillsdale |
Ely |
Wichita Falls |
Ocoee |
Hammond |
Santa Clara |
Rochester |
Portland |
Grasonville |
Bessemer |
Bedford |
Bay City |
Woodhaven |
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| As high-definition programming increasingly | The DVR service will only delete programs |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | when the recorder has reached its full |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | capacity and needs to make room for other |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | shows you've requested it to record. When |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded |
| | programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | You can easily control how long programs are |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | stored using recording "Options." It's also |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | easy to transfer any recorded programs to |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | tape using your VCR. |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | |
| you own the system, when used with either an | |
| analog or HDTV set. | |
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