| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | one television in a single household to our |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | same level of programming on these |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| will have easy access. | 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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Phoenix |
Tulsa |
Miami |
Atlanta |
Dallas |
Orlando |
Minneapolis |
York |
Kingsport |
Lima |
Durham |
White Plains |
Camarillo |
Medford |
Roseburg |
Grants Pass |
Williamsburg |
Tinley Park |
El Dorado |
Livermore |
Gary |
Burleson |
Hutchinson |
Absecon |
Magnolia |
Holland |
Dumas |
Union |
Grovetown |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | video recording to give you better |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | Digital Video Recording service powered by |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR |
| | service directly to you. |
| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| | DIRECTV Receiver. |
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