| The system includes a Digital Satellite | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | already have the service. |
| control. | |
| | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | you own the system, when used with either an |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | analog or HDTV set. |
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Chicago |
Brooklyn |
Las Vegas |
Tampa |
Tulsa |
Pittsburgh |
Dayton |
Jackson |
Bronx |
Myrtle Beach |
Mundelein |
West Covina |
Bloomington |
Taylor |
New Castle |
Glen Ellyn |
Cupertino |
Sioux City |
Mason City |
Lawton |
Riverton |
Port Richey |
Woodburn |
Springdale |
Sulphur |
Fillmore |
Portland |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | of television system that involves improvements |
| a window. However, many types of window | in both the production and reception of |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | television broadcasts. |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| | 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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