| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| home theater system has surround-sound | you own the system, when used with either an |
| capability. | analog or HDTV set. |
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| DIRECTV has created a programming service | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | already have the service. |
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San Antonio |
San Diego |
Springfield |
Brooklyn |
Akron |
Lancaster |
Schaumburg |
St. George |
Pembroke Pines |
Pekin |
Glendale |
Ludington |
Evanston |
Willcox |
Raton |
Pittsburg |
Providence |
Marathon |
Buena Park |
Okeechobee |
Dinuba |
Litchfield |
Belfast |
Redington Beach |
Stuttgart |
Colorado City |
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| DIRECTV combines America's favorite | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| network channels, other popular networks not | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| available from many cable services, a pay per | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| view movie service with up to 55 choices of | control. |
| movies and special events, and an | |
| unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| other systems offers as many quality program | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |
| options. | |
| | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | |
| 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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