| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | of television system that involves improvements |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | in both the production and reception of |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | television broadcasts. |
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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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Houston |
Miami |
Washington |
San Diego |
Colorado Springs |
York |
Grand Prairie |
Evansville |
Virginia Beach |
Portland |
Hamilton |
Leesburg |
Richland |
Bonham |
Panama City |
Marion |
St. Marys |
Maple Shade |
Runnemede |
New Windsor |
Debary |
Demopolis |
Sewickley |
Danville |
Chandler |
Kill Devil Hills |
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| The recorder with remote control will also be | DIRECTV asks customers to connect the |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | receiver to a land-based phone line for billing |
| already have the service. | and pay per view ordering purposes. You |
| | cannot connect a cellular phone to your |
| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| programming with their Digital Video | one television in a single household to our |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| | same level of programming on these |
| | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
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