| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | of television system that involves improvements |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | in both the production and reception of |
| programming with their Digital Video | television broadcasts. |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | |
| | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| already have the service. | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| | will have easy access. |
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New York |
Los Angeles |
Milwaukee |
Raleigh |
Fort Lauderdale |
Chattanooga |
Gainesville |
Boise |
Merced |
Cherry Hill |
Anderson |
Jacksonville Beach |
Coraopolis |
Marlborough |
Austell |
Mill Valley |
Imlay City |
Clinton |
Grand Island |
Ville Platte |
Amesbury |
Sullivan |
Dedham |
Minden |
East Lansing |
Centreville |
Wickliffe |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | The DVR service will only delete programs |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | when the recorder has reached its full |
| a window. However, many types of window | capacity and needs to make room for other |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | shows you've requested it to record. When |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded |
| | programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." |
| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | You can easily control how long programs are |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | stored using recording "Options." It's also |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | easy to transfer any recorded programs to |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | tape using your VCR. |
| 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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