| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| a window. However, many types of window | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | control. |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | |
| 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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Los Angeles |
Brooklyn |
Kansas City |
Columbia |
San Diego |
Tulsa |
Jackson |
New Iberia |
Anaheim |
Seneca |
Clarion |
Dandridge |
Southgate |
Fort Lauderdale |
Opelika |
Collinsville |
Titusville |
Cranford |
Riverton |
Tuscaloosa |
Dixon |
Brentwood N California |
Goldrock |
Marinette |
Springboro |
Wall |
Rockford |
Oconto |
Caryville |
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| As high-definition programming increasingly | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| programming with their Digital Video | will have easy access. |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | |
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