| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | home theater system has surround-sound |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | capability. |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | DIRECTV asks customers to connect the |
| will have easy access. | receiver to a land-based phone line for billing |
| | and pay per view ordering purposes. You |
| | cannot connect a cellular phone to your |
| | receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. |
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Columbus |
Rochester |
New Orleans |
Scottsdale |
Madison |
San Antonio |
Fayetteville |
Columbia |
Brunswick |
Hicksville |
Clayton |
North Vernon |
Franklin |
Danvers |
Deerfield Beach |
Sturgeon Bay |
Washington |
Claremont |
Loveland |
Roseville |
Hearne |
Mission |
Michigan City |
Holland |
Camden |
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| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | |
| programming with their Digital Video | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| 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. |
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