| 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 system includes a Digital Satellite |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| will have easy access. | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| | control. |
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Oklahoma City |
Brooklyn |
Texarkana |
Dayton |
Fairfax |
Conyers |
Boulder |
Winchester |
Sandusky |
Ontario |
Newark |
Lancaster |
New Bern |
Batesville |
Ithaca |
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Coral Springs |
Prineville |
Waynesboro |
Franklin |
Port Washington |
Glendale |
Brentwood |
Broken Bow |
Sylvester |
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| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | a window. However, many types of window |
| programming with their Digital Video | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | DIRECTV asks customers to connect the |
| already have the service. | receiver to a land-based phone line for billing |
| | and pay per view ordering purposes. You |
| | cannot connect a cellular phone to your |
| | receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. |
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