| As high-definition programming increasingly | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| programming with their Digital Video | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | control. |
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| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | Through an alliance with Music Choice, |
| of television system that involves improvements | DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only |
| in both the production and reception of | channels that range from choices like Soft |
| television broadcasts. | Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy |
| | Listening and many more. |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | a window. However, many types of window |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | |
| will have easy access. | |
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