| 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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| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| matter how many receivers you have. | (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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New York |
Omaha |
Hattiesburg |
Orange |
Toledo |
Costa Mesa |
Rockford |
Vancouver |
Chula Vista |
Richardson |
Rocky Mount |
Richland |
Olean |
Morristown |
Carson City |
St. Paul |
Middletown |
Whitewater |
Sullivan |
Milaca |
Olympia |
Manheim |
North Augusta |
Fairborn |
Brunswick |
Anaheim Hills |
Apex |
Hammonton |
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| DIRECTV has created a programming service | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | already have the service. |
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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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