| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| of television system that involves improvements | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| in both the production and reception of | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| television broadcasts. | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | control. |
| 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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Rogers |
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| As high-definition programming increasingly | Through an alliance with Music Choice, |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | channels that range from choices like Soft |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | Listening and many more. |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | |
| | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
| already have the service. | |
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