| DIRECTV has created a programming service | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | 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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Los Angeles |
San Francisco |
Tampa |
Springfield |
Irving |
Independence |
Ogden |
Charleston |
Lakewood |
Midland |
Ashland |
Big Spring |
Silverdale |
Madison |
West Covina |
Hernando |
Stratford |
Indianapolis |
Lynnwood |
Princeton |
Lexington Park |
Corbin |
Conway |
Greensburg |
Carneys Point |
Liverpool |
Clinton |
Alturas |
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| The system includes a Digital Satellite | The DVR offers hours of digital recording |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | without videotape, allowing you to |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | automatically record every episode of your |
| control. | favorite shows every time it's on! You can |
| | record two shows at once and even pause live |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | instant replays. |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | |
| matter how many receivers you have. | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| | you own the system, when used with either an |
| | analog or HDTV set. |
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