| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the |
| of television system that involves improvements | same features as their Receiver with TiVo - |
| in both the production and reception of | but with a new name! |
| television broadcasts. | |
| | The DVR service will only delete programs |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | when the recorder has reached its full |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | capacity and needs to make room for other |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | shows you've requested it to record. When |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | this occurs, DVR will first delete TiVo |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | programs not marked "Keep Until I Delete." |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | You can easily control how long programs are |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | stored using recording "Options." It's also |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | easy to transfer any recorded programs to |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | tape using your VCR. |
| will have easy access. | |
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Chicago |
Orlando |
Los Angeles |
Austin |
San Diego |
Hamilton |
Bay City |
Monroe |
Plano |
Pocatello |
Warwick |
Shelton |
Pharr |
Monroeville |
Gary |
Clemson |
Chesapeake |
Cannon Falls |
Edwardsville |
Millen |
Adamstown |
Petoskey |
Manchester |
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| 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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| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | The DVR offers hours of digital recording |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | without videotape, allowing you to |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | automatically record every episode of your |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | favorite shows every time it's on! You can |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | record two shows at once and even pause live |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | TV, rewind, watch in slow motion, and create |
| home theater system has surround-sound | instant replays. |
| capability. | |
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