| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | control. |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | |
| will have easy access. | |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| a window. However, many types of window | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | programming with their Digital Video |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | |
| | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | video recording to give you better |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | Digital Video Recording service powered by |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR |
| home theater system has surround-sound | service directly to you. |
| capability. | |
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