| As high-definition programming increasingly | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| | home theater system has surround-sound |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | capability. |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | a window. However, many types of window |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| you own the system, when used with either an | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| analog or HDTV set. | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
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Baton Rouge |
Indianapolis |
Winter Park |
San Diego |
Santa Barbara |
Houston |
Fullerton |
Merced |
Minden |
Neptune |
Circleville |
Douglas |
La Palma |
Surfside Beach |
Fort Pierce |
Golden |
Grandville |
Deptford |
Hancock |
Pulaski |
Warrenton |
Rockwall |
Gloucester |
Hurricane Mills |
Saugus |
Brinkley |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | of television system that involves improvements |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | in both the production and reception of |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | television broadcasts. |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | DIRECTV will accept a wide variety of |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | industry-standard formats and will transmit in |
| | any or all of the Advanced Television Systems |
| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | Committee (ATSC) and other |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - | industry-standard transmitting formats, |
| but with a new name! | essentially remaining format-neutral. |
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