| If you choose an HDTV set without a | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | control. |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| you own the system, when used with either an | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| analog or HDTV set. | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| already have the service. | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
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New York |
Jacksonville |
New Orleans |
Des Moines |
Riverside |
Nashville |
Baltimore |
Springfield |
Santa Clara |
Zanesville |
Dayton |
Gonzales |
Anniston |
Florence |
Debary |
Kansas City |
New Albany |
Ellensburg |
Gunnison |
Bedford |
Gardena |
Malden |
Baker City |
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| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | will have easy access. |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | |
| home theater system has surround-sound | |
| capability. | |
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