| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | a window. However, many types of window |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| will have easy access. | 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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Chicago |
Cincinnati |
Phoenix |
Milwaukee |
Riverside |
Seattle |
Naples |
Akron |
Dallas |
San Francisco |
Fullerton |
Charleston |
Alpharetta |
Houma |
Auburn |
Torrance |
Methuen |
Colorado Springs |
Kanab |
College Park |
Kennewick |
Nanuet |
Oak Bluffs |
Brown Deer |
Cedar Rapids |
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| As high-definition programming increasingly | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | control. |
| 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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