| DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| entertainment, has strengthened its | of television system that involves improvements |
| partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital | in both the production and reception of |
| video recording to give you better | television broadcasts. |
| entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV | |
| Digital Video Recording service powered by | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| service directly to you. | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| The DVR offers hours of digital recording | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| without videotape, allowing you to | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| automatically record every episode of your | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| favorite shows every time it's on! You can | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| record two shows at once and even pause live | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| instant replays. | will have easy access. |
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New York |
San Antonio |
Baltimore |
Austin |
Oklahoma City |
Little Rock |
Youngstown |
Bay City |
San Francisco |
Biloxi |
Farmington Hills |
South Bend |
Albuquerque |
Woodbridge |
Westminster |
Yakima |
Monroe |
Salem |
Andalusia |
Driggs |
Solon |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| many configurations, for single or multi-room. | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| | a window. However, many types of window |
| The system includes a Digital Satellite | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| control. | |
| | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | one television in a single household to our |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| but with a new name! | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| | same level of programming on these |
| | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
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