| If you choose an HDTV set without a | Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | same features as their Receiver with TiVo - |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | but with a new name! |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| you own the system, when used with either an | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| analog or HDTV set. | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
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| The DVR offers hours of digital recording | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| without videotape, allowing you to | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| automatically record every episode of your | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| favorite shows every time it's on! You can | control. |
| record two shows at once and even pause live | |
| TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create | |
| instant replays. | |
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New York |
Chicago |
Austin |
Jacksonville |
Tampa |
Los Angeles |
Birmingham |
St. Louis |
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Tulsa |
Las Vegas |
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Missoula |
Miami |
Great Falls |
Saginaw |
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Lincoln |
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| DIRECTV has created a programming service | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| a window. However, many types of window | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| | will have easy access. |
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