| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| of television system that involves improvements | one television in a single household to our |
| in both the production and reception of | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| television broadcasts. | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | same level of programming on these |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | |
| will have easy access. | |
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San Francisco |
New York |
Boise |
Bradenton |
Salt Lake City |
Garland |
Vicksburg |
Newark |
Warwick |
Pleasanton |
Pekin |
Independence |
Reno |
Kissimmee |
Holland |
Redmond |
Anaheim Hills |
New Kensington |
Nashville |
Bowling Green |
Ann Arbor |
Weaverville |
Springfield |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | programming with their Digital Video |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite |
| | entertainment, has strengthened its |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | video recording to give you better |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV |
| matter how many receivers you have. | Digital Video Recording service powered by |
| | TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR |
| | service directly to you. |
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