| The system includes a Digital Satellite | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | of television system that involves improvements |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | in both the production and reception of |
| control. | 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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San Diego |
Los Angeles |
Portland |
New York |
Miami |
Fresno |
Clearwater |
Boca Raton |
Wheat Ridge |
Kerrville |
Vacaville |
Tucson |
Altamonte Springs |
Taylor |
Imlay City |
New Haven |
Carrollton |
White Bear Lake |
Salem |
Stamford |
Worcester |
Pittsburgh |
Bonham |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| a window. However, many types of window | partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | video recording to give you better |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | Digital Video Recording service powered by |
| | TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | service directly to you. |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| | already have the service. |
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