| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | DIRECTV Receiver. |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | The DVR offers hours of digital recording |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | without videotape, allowing you to |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | automatically record every episode of your |
| will have easy access. | favorite shows every time it's on! You can |
| | record two shows at once and even pause live |
| | TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create |
| | instant replays. |
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Kent |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | The DVR service will only delete programs |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | when the recorder has reached its full |
| a window. However, many types of window | capacity and needs to make room for other |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | shows you've requested it to record. When |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded |
| | programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | You can easily control how long programs are |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | stored using recording "Options." It's also |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | easy to transfer any recorded programs to |
| | tape using your VCR. |
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