| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| of television system that involves improvements | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| in both the production and reception of | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| television broadcasts. | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
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| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| 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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Memphis |
Irvine |
Visalia |
Wausau |
Plymouth |
Addison |
Silver Spring |
Port Jervis |
Minden |
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Reading |
Sterling Heights |
Riverton |
Canandaigua |
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Wall |
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| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | DIRECTV Receiver. |
| home theater system has surround-sound | |
| capability. | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| one television in a single household to our | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| services. If your receivers are connected to | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| your subscription, allowing you to receive the | you own the system, when used with either an |
| same level of programming on these | analog or HDTV set. |
| televisions, only charging you a nominal | |
| monthly fee for each additional receiver. | |
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