| DIRECTV combines America's favorite | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| network channels, other popular networks not | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| available from many cable services, a pay per | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| view movie service with up to 55 choices of | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| movies and special events, and an | |
| unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| other systems offers as many quality program | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| options. | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| | control. |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | |
| 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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Houston |
Sarasota |
Washington |
Riverside |
Laurel |
Vancouver |
Biloxi |
Lexington Park |
Greeneville |
Del Mar |
Roswell |
Hayward |
Lancaster |
Indio |
Long Beach |
Le Mars |
Bullhead City |
Warrenton |
West Point |
Euless |
Augusta |
Jonestown |
Woodbury |
Clifton |
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| If you choose an HDTV set without a | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| you own the system, when used with either an | home theater system has surround-sound |
| analog or HDTV set. | capability. |
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| The recorder with remote control will also be | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| already have the service. | a window. However, many types of window |
| | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
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