| 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 recorder with remote control will also be |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | already have the service. |
| will have easy access. | |
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Brooklyn |
San Diego |
Tampa |
Milwaukee |
Richmond |
Tucson |
Cincinnati |
Nashville |
Glendale |
Huntington Beach |
Gulfport |
White Plains |
Garner |
Memphis |
Allentown |
North Canton |
Melbourne |
Hackensack |
Hartwell |
Moscow |
Westborough |
Mesquite |
Casa Grande |
Hollister |
Dayton |
Bedford |
Rowland Heights |
Novato |
Travelers Rest |
Kittanning |
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| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| but with a new name! | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | home theater system has surround-sound |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | capability. |
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| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
| matter how many receivers you have. | |
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