| The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| many configurations, for single or multi-room. | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| | will have easy access. |
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San Diego |
Grand Rapids |
Lake Worth |
Richmond |
Clearwater |
Bronx |
Bayside |
Marion |
Jupiter |
New Albany |
Davie |
Moorhead |
Wadsworth |
Cedar Rapids |
Rehoboth Beach |
Long Island City |
Chester |
Easton |
Davis |
Morrow |
Denver |
Center |
Waynesboro |
Brandon |
Fort Mill |
Torrington |
Ashtabula |
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| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| | DIRECTV Receiver. |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| a window. However, many types of window | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | programming with their Digital Video |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
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