| The system includes a Digital Satellite | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | of television system that involves improvements |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | in both the production and reception of |
| control. | television broadcasts. |
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| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | (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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Indianapolis |
Overland Park |
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York |
Stockbridge |
Danbury |
Nebraska City |
Monroeville |
Mooresville |
College Station |
Kosciusko |
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Danville |
Encinitas |
Santa Monica |
Carmel |
Astoria |
Los Gatos |
Crossville |
Los Angeles |
Roanoke Rapids |
Heber City |
Cinnaminson |
Harbor Springs |
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| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| one television in a single household to our | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| services. If your receivers are connected to | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| your subscription, allowing you to receive the | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| same level of programming on these | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| televisions, only charging you a nominal | you own the system, when used with either an |
| monthly fee for each additional receiver. | analog or HDTV set. |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| a window. However, many types of window | partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | video recording to give you better |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | Digital Video Recording service powered by |
| | TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR |
| | service directly to you. |
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