| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | of television system that involves improvements |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | in both the production and reception of |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | television broadcasts. |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| home theater system has surround-sound | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| capability. | 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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New York |
Pittsburgh |
Tulsa |
Waco |
Bakersfield |
Athens |
Decatur |
Walnut Creek |
Del Mar |
North Fort Myers |
Clayton |
Morrisville |
Clearwater |
Metropolis |
Marathon |
Alsip |
Thomson |
Farmington Hills |
Ankeny |
Revere |
East Norwich |
Poipu Beach, Kauai |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | DIRECTV Receiver. |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | |
| | The DVR offers hours of digital recording |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | without videotape, allowing you to |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | automatically record every episode of your |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | favorite shows every time it's on! You can |
| matter how many receivers you have. | record two shows at once and even pause live |
| | TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create |
| | instant replays. |
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