| 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 |
| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | analog or HDTV set. |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | video recording to give you better |
| home theater system has surround-sound | entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV |
| capability. | Digital Video Recording service powered by |
| | TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR |
| | service directly to you. |
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New York |
Atlanta |
Santa Ana |
Scottsdale |
Alexandria |
Cheyenne |
Ashland |
Pinellas Park |
Lawrenceburg |
Gastonia |
Columbus |
Morehead City |
Elberton |
Shelbyville |
San Bernardino |
Opelousas |
Enumclaw |
San Dimas |
Horsham |
Dalhart |
Carrollton |
Wytheville |
Princess Anne |
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| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | DIRECTV combines America's favorite |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - | network channels, other popular networks not |
| but with a new name! | available from many cable services, a pay per |
| | view movie service with up to 55 choices of |
| The system includes a Digital Satellite | movies and special events, and an |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | other systems offers as many quality program |
| control. | options. |
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| 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 |
| | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| | will have easy access. |
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