| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| home theater system has surround-sound | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| capability. | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | |
| a window. However, many types of window | |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | |
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Las Vegas |
Orlando |
Pittsburgh |
Bronx |
South Bend |
Overland Park |
Slidell |
Chula Vista |
Lake Worth |
Elizabethtown |
Richland |
Laurel |
Summerville |
Richmond |
Seneca |
Ocean City |
Saranac Lake |
Sault Ste Marie |
Riviera Beach |
Bridgeton |
Oconomowoc |
Fontana |
West Sacramento |
Hoffman Estates |
Escanaba |
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| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | programming with their Digital Video |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| will have easy access. | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| | DIRECTV Receiver. |
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