| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | control. |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| will have easy access. | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
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Indianapolis |
Tampa |
Des Moines |
Sarasota |
Richmond |
Dayton |
Cedar Rapids |
Stuart |
Erie |
Sand Springs |
San Angelo |
Columbia |
Gaithersburg |
Pasadena |
Thief River Falls |
Ozark |
Newport News |
San Marcos |
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New Kensington |
Miramar |
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Celina |
Midland |
Bryant |
Denham Springs |
Hobart |
Tell City |
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| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | DIRECTV Receiver. |
| home theater system has surround-sound | |
| capability. | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | programming with their Digital Video |
| a window. However, many types of window | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| 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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