| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | one television in a single household to our |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | same level of programming on these |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| will have easy access. | 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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Tampa |
Amarillo |
Madison |
Clinton Township |
Sioux City |
Lexington |
Vienna |
Sandy |
Cerritos |
Fairmont |
Brunswick |
Southern Pines |
Forest City |
American Fork |
Sewickley |
Ripley |
Malvern |
Midland |
St Louis Park |
Winfield |
Bloomington |
D Iberville |
Moorhead |
West Branch |
Rancho Viejo |
Ivins |
St. Charles |
Jackson |
Troy |
West Hollywood |
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| The recorder with remote control will also be | Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | same features as their Receiver with TiVo - |
| already have the service. | but with a new name! |
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| If you choose an HDTV set without a | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | matter how many receivers you have. |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| you own the system, when used with either an | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| analog or HDTV set. | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| | control. |
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