| If you choose an HDTV set without a | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| you own the system, when used with either an | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| analog or HDTV set. | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| The recorder with remote control will also be | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | will have easy access. |
| already have the service. | |
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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. | |
| | Through an alliance with Music Choice, |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | channels that range from choices like Soft |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy |
| matter how many receivers you have. | Listening and many more. |
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