| If you choose an HDTV set without a | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| you own the system, when used with either an | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| analog or HDTV set. | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | will have easy access. |
| already have the service. | |
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New York |
Chicago |
Dallas |
Las Vegas |
Naples |
Hollywood |
Lubbock |
Ithaca |
Woodbridge |
Victoria |
Plano |
Greenville |
Alvin |
Newberg |
Indiana |
Pickerington |
Norwalk |
Glendale |
Dandridge |
Reedsburg |
St. Louis |
Allentown |
Cody |
Gaithersburg |
Starke |
Obetz |
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| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| one television in a single household to our | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| services. If your receivers are connected to | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| your subscription, allowing you to receive the | |
| same level of programming on these | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| televisions, only charging you a nominal | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| monthly fee for each additional receiver. | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| | control. |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | |
| a window. However, many types of window | |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | |
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