| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | of television system that involves improvements |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | in both the production and reception of |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | television broadcasts. |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | DIRECTV will accept a wide variety of |
| home theater system has surround-sound | industry-standard formats and will transmit in |
| capability. | any or all of the Advanced Television Systems |
| | Committee (ATSC) and other |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | industry-standard transmitting formats, |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | essentially remaining format-neutral. |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | |
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Houston |
Philadelphia |
San Antonio |
Phoenix |
New York |
West Palm Beach |
San Diego |
Jersey City |
New Orleans |
Falls Church |
Mequon |
Asheville |
Georgetown |
Castle Rock |
Columbia |
Long Branch |
Webster |
Norwalk |
Norco |
London |
Mitchell |
Mobile |
Hastings |
Ames |
Strongsville |
Tiffin |
Sandy |
Homosassa |
Westbrook |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| many configurations, for single or multi-room. | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | you own the system, when used with either an |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | analog or HDTV set. |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | 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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