| DIRECTV combines America's favorite | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| network channels, other popular networks not | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| available from many cable services, a pay per | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| view movie service with up to 55 choices of | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| movies and special events, and an | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No | DIRECTV Receiver. |
| other systems offers as many quality program | |
| options. | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | you own the system, when used with either an |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | analog or HDTV set. |
| 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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Orlando |
Jacksonville |
Indianapolis |
Louisville |
Lexington |
Carlsbad |
San Diego |
San Francisco |
Cherry Hill |
Roanoke |
Concord |
Canton |
North Little Rock |
Santa Monica |
Spokane |
Canastota |
Henderson |
Harvard |
Brentwood |
Estes Park |
Three Rivers |
Middleboro |
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| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| one television in a single household to our | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| services. If your receivers are connected to | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| your subscription, allowing you to receive the | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| same level of programming on these | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| televisions, only charging you a nominal | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| monthly fee for each additional receiver. | |
| | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| a window. However, many types of window | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| 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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