| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | you own the system, when used with either an |
| | analog or HDTV set. |
| The DVR service will only delete programs | |
| when the recorder has reached its full | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| capacity and needs to make room for other | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| shows you've requested it to record. When | partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital |
| this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo | video recording to give you better |
| Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded | entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV |
| programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." | Digital Video Recording service powered by |
| You can easily control how long programs are | TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR |
| stored using recording "Options." It's also | service directly to you. |
| easy to transfer any recorded programs to | |
| tape using your VCR. | |
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Boston |
Richmond |
Houston |
Long Beach |
Des Moines |
Amarillo |
Bessemer |
Athens |
Norwalk |
Sebring |
Norman |
Waynesboro |
Deptford |
Sunrise |
Laramie |
Little America |
Marion |
Lincolnton |
North Salt Lake City |
Enumclaw |
Southampton |
Clifton |
Olive Branch |
Cedar City |
Blacksburg |
Tullahoma |
Carlsbad |
Camden |
Dothan |
Edmond |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| a window. However, many types of window | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | will have easy access. |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | |
| home theater system has surround-sound | |
| capability. | |
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