| As high-definition programming increasingly | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | matter how many receivers you have. |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| already have the service. | |
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Oakland |
Los Angeles |
West Palm Beach |
Pensacola |
Albany |
Montgomery |
Jacksonville |
Inglewood |
Norman |
Palm Desert |
Duluth |
Myrtle Beach |
Deltona |
Florissant |
Blue Springs |
Highland |
Pueblo |
Chino |
Poulsbo |
Lock Haven |
Cadiz |
Auburn |
Chandler |
Chatsworth |
Hartwell |
Bucksport |
Houston |
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| DIRECTV has created a programming service | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| a window. However, many types of window | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| | will have easy access. |
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