| If you choose an HDTV set without a | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | of television system that involves improvements |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | in both the production and reception of |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | television broadcasts. |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| you own the system, when used with either an | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| analog or HDTV set. | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| entertainment, has strengthened its | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| video recording to give you better | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| Digital Video Recording service powered by | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR | will have easy access. |
| service directly to you. | |
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Tulsa |
Shreveport |
Akron |
Santa Ana |
Lorain |
Fayetteville |
Muskegon |
Columbus |
Lakewood |
Westbury |
Glendora |
Thousand Oaks |
Waukesha |
Biloxi |
La Palma |
Hoboken |
Manning |
Clarkston |
Farmington |
Van Horn |
Gardendale |
Los Alamitos |
Westport |
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| The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| shows at once. It can even record two shows | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| while you watch a third, previously recorded | a window. However, many types of window |
| show. To take full advantage of this feature, | glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, |
| you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs | it's strongly recommended that you install your |
| from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are | satellite dish outside in a suitable location. |
| connected to their Satellite Recorder. | |
| | The DIRECTV System is compatible with |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital |
| matter how many receivers you have. | surround sound processing unit. You will be |
| | able to experience surround-sound if your |
| | home theater system has surround-sound |
| | capability. |
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