| DIRECTV has created a programming service | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| a window. However, many types of window | you own the system, when used with either an |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | analog or HDTV set. |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| | 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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Indianapolis |
Colorado Springs |
Little Rock |
New York |
Houston |
Wichita |
Baltimore |
Jackson |
Stamford |
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Jonesboro |
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| DIRECTV combines America's favorite | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| network channels, other popular networks not | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| available from many cable services, a pay per | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| view movie service with up to 55 choices of | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| movies and special events, and an | |
| unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| other systems offers as many quality program | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| options. | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| | matter how many receivers you have. |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | |
| (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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