| The recorder with remote control will also be | High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | of television system that involves improvements |
| already have the service. | in both the production and reception of |
| | television broadcasts. |
| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| programming with their Digital Video | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| | 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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Chicago |
San Diego |
Oklahoma City |
Baltimore |
Louisville |
Pittsburgh |
Wichita |
Canton |
Miami |
Portsmouth |
Sumter |
Walnut Creek |
Shelbyville |
Warsaw |
Oshkosh |
Nashville |
Pekin |
Estes Park |
Delray Beach |
Catonsville |
San Marcos |
Cherokee |
Hinckley |
Ringgold |
Mt. Vernon |
Elk Grove Village |
Tampa Area (Brandon) |
Corte Madera |
Grove City |
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| 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 | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| home theater system has surround-sound | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| capability. | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| | control. |
| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | |
| a window. However, many types of window | |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | |
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