| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| a window. However, many types of window | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | will have easy access. |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | |
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Orlando |
Shreveport |
Bronx |
Torrance |
Baton Rouge |
Birmingham |
Monroe |
Kenosha |
Sugar Land |
Fort Wayne |
Cranston |
Clemson |
Fresno |
Malone |
Ithaca |
Charlotte |
Abingdon |
Jackson |
New Rochelle |
Tarpon Springs |
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| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | same features as their Receiver with TiVo - |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | but with a new name! |
| programming with their Digital Video | |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| The DVR offers hours of digital recording | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| without videotape, allowing you to | control. |
| automatically record every episode of your | |
| favorite shows every time it's on! You can | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| record two shows at once and even pause live | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| instant replays. | matter how many receivers you have. |
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