| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| The system includes a Digital Satellite | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | will have easy access. |
| control. | |
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Chicago |
Cleveland |
Miami |
Pittsburgh |
Santa Ana |
Englewood |
Altoona |
Lake Oswego |
Tupelo |
Borger |
Augusta |
Nampa |
Tigard |
Ocoee |
Alton |
Moore |
York |
Excelsior Springs |
Port Arthur |
Ehrenberg |
Mars |
Russellville |
Lansing |
Big Stone Gap |
Breckenridge |
Cedar |
Wilkes Barre |
La Quinta |
Key Largo |
Smyrna |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| a window. However, many types of window | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| | you own the system, when used with either an |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | analog or HDTV set. |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | The DVR offers hours of digital recording |
| | without videotape, allowing you to |
| | automatically record every episode of your |
| | favorite shows every time it's on! You can |
| | record two shows at once and even pause live |
| | TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create |
| | instant replays. |
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