| If you choose an HDTV set without a | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| you own the system, when used with either an | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| analog or HDTV set. | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| entertainment, has strengthened its | will have easy access. |
| partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital | |
| video recording to give you better | |
| entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV | |
| Digital Video Recording service powered by | |
| TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR | |
| service directly to you. | |
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Houston |
New York |
Miami |
Livonia |
Omaha |
Kalamazoo |
Garland |
Cherry Hill |
Conway |
Texarkana |
Brandon |
Stillwater |
Anchorage |
Auburn |
Garner |
Lodi |
Jupiter |
Conyers |
West Helena |
Howell |
Owatonna |
Ukiah |
Clearfield |
Valley |
Pampa |
Lancaster |
Layton |
Muscatine |
Dublin |
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| The DVR service will only delete programs | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| when the recorder has reached its full | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| capacity and needs to make room for other | a window. However, many types of window |
| shows you've requested it to record. When | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." | |
| You can easily control how long programs are | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| stored using recording "Options." It's also | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| easy to transfer any recorded programs to | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| tape using your VCR. | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| | home theater system has surround-sound |
| | capability. |
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