| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| programming with their Digital Video | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | will have easy access. |
| 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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New York |
St. Louis |
Tucson |
Brooklyn |
Bronx |
Tallahassee |
Altamonte Springs |
Brownwood |
Taunton |
Auburn |
Coral Springs |
Sandersville |
Conneaut |
Springboro |
Juno Beach |
Solomons |
Cordele |
Front Royal |
Dania Beach |
Robinson |
Peru |
Franklin Park |
El Reno |
Covina |
Smith River |
Big Spring |
Fridley |
Roanoke |
Marion |
New Columbia |
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| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| home theater system has surround-sound | matter how many receivers you have. |
| capability. | |
| | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| one television in a single household to our | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| services. If your receivers are connected to | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| your subscription, allowing you to receive the | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| same level of programming on these | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| televisions, only charging you a nominal | |
| monthly fee for each additional receiver. | |
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