| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| a window. However, many types of window | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | programming with their Digital Video |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | |
| | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | DIRECTV Receiver. |
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| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |
| will have easy access. | |
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