| The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| many configurations, for single or multi-room. | of television system that involves improvements |
| | in both the production and reception of |
| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | television broadcasts. |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| matter how many receivers you have. | 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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Las Vegas |
Charlotte |
Cleveland |
Richmond |
Tyler |
Torrance |
Littleton |
Phoenix |
Indianapolis |
Muskegon |
New Bern |
Round Rock |
Mequon |
Simi Valley |
Palm Bay |
Philadelphia |
Chesapeake |
Cabot |
West Jordan |
Ithaca |
Chatsworth |
Palestine |
Norton |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | The DVR offers hours of digital recording |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | without videotape, allowing you to |
| a window. However, many types of window | automatically record every episode of your |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | favorite shows every time it's on! You can |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | record two shows at once and even pause live |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create |
| | instant replays. |
| DIRECTV asks customers to connect the | |
| receiver to a land-based phone line for billing | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| and pay per view ordering purposes. You | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| cannot connect a cellular phone to your | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| receiver; it must be a land-based phone line. | programming with their Digital Video |
| | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
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