| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | programming with their Digital Video |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | already have the service. |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | |
| will have easy access. | |
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Houston |
Los Angeles |
Memphis |
Pittsburgh |
Dallas |
Milwaukee |
Seattle |
Bradenton |
Irving |
Morristown |
Manchester |
Clearfield |
El Dorado |
Rancho Cucamonga |
Logan |
Blackwood |
Tamarac |
Tahlequah |
Countryside |
Buffalo |
Medford |
Bracey |
Oacoma |
Red Bank |
Fairfield |
Whitehall |
De Pere |
Marmora |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | home theater system has surround-sound |
| | capability. |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in | |
| many configurations, for single or multi-room. | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
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