| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | programming with their Digital Video |
| | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in | |
| many configurations, for single or multi-room. | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| matter how many receivers you have. | DIRECTV Receiver. |
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Milwaukee |
Ogden |
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Norman |
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Plantation |
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| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| will have easy access. | home theater system has surround-sound |
| | capability. |
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