| The system includes a Digital Satellite | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| control. | programming with their Digital Video |
| | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | DIRECTV Receiver. |
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Kansas City |
West Palm Beach |
Sacramento |
Providence |
Independence |
Kingsport |
Mount Pleasant |
Fontana |
Kennett Square |
Freehold |
Scottsdale |
Washington |
Harrisburg |
Poteau |
Germantown |
Fremont |
Alcoa |
Thief River Falls |
Louisville |
Alma |
Canton |
Los Gatos |
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| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| of television system that involves improvements | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| in both the production and reception of | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
| television broadcasts. | |
| | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| DIRECTV will accept a wide variety of | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| industry-standard formats and will transmit in | a window. However, many types of window |
| any or all of the Advanced Television Systems | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| Committee (ATSC) and other | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| industry-standard transmitting formats, | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| essentially remaining format-neutral. | |
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