| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | home theater system has surround-sound |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | capability. |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| will have easy access. | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
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Los Angeles |
Atlanta |
Washington |
Akron |
Hartford |
Reno |
Boulder |
Dothan |
Fairfax |
Evansville |
Merrillville |
Fort Myers |
Springfield |
Cape Girardeau |
Tamarac |
Jensen Beach |
Belton |
Brockport |
Hammond |
Greensboro |
Bloomsburg |
Novi |
Winter Park |
Ville Platte |
Kenai |
Diamond Bar |
Antioch |
Northeast Harbor |
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| As high-definition programming increasingly | The DVR service will only delete programs |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | when the recorder has reached its full |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | capacity and needs to make room for other |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | shows you've requested it to record. When |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded |
| | programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | You can easily control how long programs are |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | stored using recording "Options." It's also |
| already have the service. | easy to transfer any recorded programs to |
| | tape using your VCR. |
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