| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| but with a new name! | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | you own the system, when used with either an |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | analog or HDTV set. |
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| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | As high-definition programming increasingly |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | becomes the TV standard, customers will need |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. |
| matter how many receivers you have. | DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to |
| | look for an HDTV set with an integrated |
| | DIRECTV Receiver. |
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West Palm Beach |
Charlotte |
Fort Lauderdale |
Washington |
Savannah |
Suffolk |
Fountain Valley |
Hesperia |
Richmond |
Sylacauga |
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Seneca |
Woodland |
Ogden |
Roseville |
Hernando |
Greenwood |
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Reno |
Olive Branch |
Bowling Green |
Pryor |
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Charleston |
Salem |
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| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | home theater system has surround-sound |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | capability. |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| will have easy access. | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
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