| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | DIRECTV will accept a wide variety of |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | industry-standard formats and will transmit in |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | any or all of the Advanced Television Systems |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | Committee (ATSC) and other |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | industry-standard transmitting formats, |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | essentially remaining format-neutral. |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | |
| | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | of television system that involves improvements |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | in both the production and reception of |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | television broadcasts. |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | |
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Chicago |
New York |
San Antonio |
Atlanta |
Fort Worth |
Denver |
Yonkers |
San Francisco |
Indianapolis |
Jersey City |
Baton Rouge |
Zanesville |
Greenville |
Katy |
Miami Beach |
Sumter |
Leesburg |
Portland |
Richmond |
Porterville |
Bonita Springs |
Sandusky |
Pearland |
Atchison |
Baltimore |
Galveston |
Fayetteville |
West Yellowstone |
Keystone |
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| As high-definition programming increasingly | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| | home theater system has surround-sound |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | capability. |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | one television in a single household to our |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| you own the system, when used with either an | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| analog or HDTV set. | same level of programming on these |
| | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
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