| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| of television system that involves improvements | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| in both the production and reception of | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| television broadcasts. | matter how many receivers you have. |
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| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| 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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| The recorder with remote control will also be | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| already have the service. | a window. However, many types of window |
| | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | |
| programming with their Digital Video | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| | 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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