| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | same features as their Receiver with TiVo - |
| will have easy access. | but with a new name! |
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Seattle |
West Palm Beach |
Holland |
Bethlehem |
Grand Junction |
Beaufort |
Sterling |
Englewood |
Princeton |
Amsterdam |
Flushing |
Little Falls |
Glen Cove |
Castro Valley |
Angleton |
Weatherford |
St Marys |
Grenada |
Glens Falls |
St Michaels |
Falling Waters |
Maplewood |
Perrysburg |
Sarasota |
Carter Lake |
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| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | video recording to give you better |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | Digital Video Recording service powered by |
| home theater system has surround-sound | TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR |
| capability. | service directly to you. |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| a window. However, many types of window | already have the service. |
| 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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