| In order to enjoy the full benefits of the | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| service, your recorder must be continuously | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| many configurations, for single or multi-room. | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | will have easy access. |
| matter how many receivers you have. | |
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| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| one television in a single household to our | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| services. If your receivers are connected to | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| your subscription, allowing you to receive the | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| same level of programming on these | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| televisions, only charging you a nominal | you own the system, when used with either an |
| monthly fee for each additional receiver. | analog or HDTV set. |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| a window. However, many types of window | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | programming with their Digital Video |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | |
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