| The recorder with remote control will also be | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | of television system that involves improvements |
| already have the service. | in both the production and reception of |
| | television broadcasts. |
| As high-definition programming increasingly | |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| | 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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| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| but with a new name! | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
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| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | Through an alliance with Music Choice, |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | channels that range from choices like Soft |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy |
| | Listening and many more. |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | |
| matter how many receivers you have. | |
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