| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| of television system that involves improvements | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| in both the production and reception of | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| television broadcasts. | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | home theater system has surround-sound |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | capability. |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | a window. However, many types of window |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| will have easy access. | |
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| If you choose an HDTV set without a | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | matter how many receivers you have. |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | The DVR service will only delete programs |
| you own the system, when used with either an | when the recorder has reached its full |
| analog or HDTV set. | capacity and needs to make room for other |
| | shows you've requested it to record. When |
| The DVR offers hours of digital recording | this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo |
| without videotape, allowing you to | Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded |
| automatically record every episode of your | programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." |
| favorite shows every time it's on! You can | You can easily control how long programs are |
| record two shows at once and even pause live | stored using recording "Options." It's also |
| TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create | easy to transfer any recorded programs to |
| instant replays. | tape using your VCR. |
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