| DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| entertainment, has strengthened its | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| video recording to give you better | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| Digital Video Recording service powered by | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| service directly to you. | |
| | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | matter how many receivers you have. |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | |
| you own the system, when used with either an | |
| analog or HDTV set. | |
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Chicago |
Las Vegas |
Detroit |
Columbia |
Sioux Falls |
Stockton |
Columbus |
Westbury |
Irvine |
San Jose |
Tupelo |
Lorain |
Leesburg |
Meriden |
Jeffersonville |
Independence |
Delaware |
Hanover |
Dyersville |
Covington |
Federal Way |
Santa Clarita |
Indianapolis |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| a window. However, many types of window | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| DIRECTV allows you to connect more than | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| one television in a single household to our | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| services. If your receivers are connected to | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' | will have easy access. |
| your subscription, allowing you to receive the | |
| same level of programming on these | |
| televisions, only charging you a nominal | |
| monthly fee for each additional receiver. | |
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