| If you choose an HDTV set without a | DIRECTV combines America's favorite |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | network channels, other popular networks not |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | available from many cable services, a pay per |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | view movie service with up to 55 choices of |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | movies and special events, and an |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No |
| you own the system, when used with either an | other systems offers as many quality program |
| analog or HDTV set. | options. |
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| As high-definition programming increasingly | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | 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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Cincinnati |
Bronx |
Memphis |
Louisville |
San Diego |
Cambridge |
High Point |
Hagerstown |
Plano |
Berkeley |
Haverhill |
Southgate |
Pekin |
Shawano |
Romeo |
North Las Vegas |
Dodgeville |
Dumas |
Lancaster |
Sebring |
Brookfield |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| a window. However, many types of window | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | control. |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | |
| 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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