| 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 DVR service will only delete programs | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| when the recorder has reached its full | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| capacity and needs to make room for other | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| shows you've requested it to record. When | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| You can easily control how long programs are | will have easy access. |
| stored using recording "Options." It's also | |
| easy to transfer any recorded programs to | |
| tape using your VCR. | |
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Philadelphia |
Indianapolis |
Colorado Springs |
Tulsa |
Glendale |
Fort Lauderdale |
Wichita |
Torrance |
Peoria |
Rock Hill |
Clarksville |
Brandon |
North Little Rock |
Camarillo |
Elmira |
Manitowoc |
Fenton |
Eagle Pass |
Macomb |
Newton |
Glendale |
Albuquerque |
Gladewater |
Warren |
Crestwood |
Rochester |
Glen Ellyn |
Aberdeen |
Winnemucca |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| a window. However, many types of window | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| | you own the system, when used with either an |
| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than | analog or HDTV set. |
| one television in a single household to our | |
| services. If your receivers are connected to | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| your subscription, allowing you to receive the | already have the service. |
| same level of programming on these | |
| televisions, only charging you a nominal | |
| monthly fee for each additional receiver. | |
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