| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| a window. However, many types of window | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | will have easy access. |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | |
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Dallas |
Portland |
Staten Island |
West Palm Beach |
Cleveland |
Newport News |
Cape Coral |
Nashville |
Bay City |
Stamford |
Overland Park |
Pittsburgh |
Bellflower |
Billings |
St. Paul |
St. Louis Park |
Peachtree City |
Ceres |
Brandon |
Brownsville |
Herndon |
Cleveland |
Marion |
Covington |
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| DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| entertainment, has strengthened its | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| video recording to give you better | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV | |
| Digital Video Recording service powered by | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| service directly to you. | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| | control. |
| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | |
| programming with their Digital Video | |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | |
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