| If you choose an HDTV set without a | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | of television system that involves improvements |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | in both the production and reception of |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | television broadcasts. |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| you own the system, when used with either an | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| analog or HDTV set. | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| entertainment, has strengthened its | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| video recording to give you better | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| Digital Video Recording service powered by | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR | will have easy access. |
| service directly to you. | |
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Chicago |
Baltimore |
Staten Island |
Corpus Christi |
Dallas |
Memphis |
Ocala |
Minneapolis |
Fall River |
Independence |
Tempe |
Massillon |
High Point |
Santa Cruz |
Mount Sterling |
Winter Garden |
Birmingham |
Ainsworth |
Andover |
Tunkhannock |
Novi |
Beavercreek |
Manteno |
Hiawassee |
Phenix City |
La Grange |
Carefree |
Valdez |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| many configurations, for single or multi-room. | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| The system includes a Digital Satellite | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| control. | home theater system has surround-sound |
| | capability. |
| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
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