| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| of television system that involves improvements | one television in a single household to our |
| in both the production and reception of | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| television broadcasts. | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | same level of programming on these |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
| (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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San Francisco |
Fort Worth |
Clearwater |
Gainesville |
Jackson |
Columbia |
Westbury |
Plano |
Colorado Springs |
Alton |
Reading |
Victorville |
Palm Harbor |
Wauwatosa |
Brentwood |
Nebraska City |
Castle Rock |
Thief River Falls |
Arcadia |
Albany |
Goose Creek |
Acworth |
Limon |
Hollywood |
Port Jervis |
Pensacola |
Newton |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | you own the system, when used with either an |
| | analog or HDTV set. |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| matter how many receivers you have. | already have the service. |
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