| As high-definition programming increasingly | DIRECTV combines America's favorite |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | network channels, other popular networks not |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | available from many cable services, a pay per |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | view movie service with up to 55 choices of |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | movies and special events, and an |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No |
| | other systems offers as many quality program |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | options. |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| you own the system, when used with either an | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| analog or HDTV set. | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| | 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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Seattle |
Philadelphia |
Boise |
Knoxville |
Racine |
Fredericksburg |
West Covina |
Eugene |
Rockmart |
Dothan |
Salem |
Pacific Grove |
Altoona |
Fontana |
Valdosta |
Peoria |
Haverhill |
Poteau |
Cottonwood |
Stockton |
Brownwood |
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| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | Through an alliance with Music Choice, |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | channels that range from choices like Soft |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy |
| | Listening and many more. |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in | |
| many configurations, for single or multi-room. | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| The system includes a Digital Satellite | a window. However, many types of window |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| control. | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
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