| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| programming with their Digital Video | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | will have easy access. |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | |
| you own the system, when used with either an | |
| analog or HDTV set. | |
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Las Vegas |
Phoenix |
Yonkers |
Tyler |
Odessa |
Quincy |
Titusville |
Jackson |
Cypress |
Frederick |
Covina |
Concord |
Eunice |
Shelbyville |
South Sioux City |
Atlantic |
Madison |
Springfield |
Arcadia |
Dalhart |
La Crosse |
Kissimmee |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | same features as their Receiver with TiVo - |
| a window. However, many types of window | but with a new name! |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| one television in a single household to our | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| services. If your receivers are connected to | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| 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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