| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - | of television system that involves improvements |
| but with a new name! | in both the production and reception of |
| | television broadcasts. |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| matter how many receivers you have. | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | 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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| As high-definition programming increasingly | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | Through an alliance with Music Choice, |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only |
| | channels that range from choices like Soft |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | Listening and many more. |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | |
| 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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