| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | a window. However, many types of window |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| will have easy access. | |
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Pittsburgh |
St. Louis |
Corpus Christi |
Des Moines |
Cape Coral |
Salinas |
Milwaukee |
Mason City |
Winchester |
White Plains |
New Albany |
Independence |
Moscow |
Gallipolis |
Bend |
St. Peters |
Craig |
Frankfort |
Denville |
Vidalia |
Easton |
Bay Minette |
Hempstead |
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| The system includes a Digital Satellite | The DVR offers hours of digital recording |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | without videotape, allowing you to |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | automatically record every episode of your |
| control. | favorite shows every time it's on! You can |
| | record two shows at once and even pause live |
| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | instant replays. |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| | you own the system, when used with either an |
| | analog or HDTV set. |
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