| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| programming with their Digital Video | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| As high-definition programming increasingly | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| becomes the TV standard, customers will need | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| to invest in new TV monitors to receive it. | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| DIRECTV feels the best approach will be to | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| look for an HDTV set with an integrated | will have easy access. |
| DIRECTV Receiver. | |
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| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | Through an alliance with Music Choice, |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | channels that range from choices like Soft |
| matter how many receivers you have. | Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy |
| | Listening and many more. |
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| service, your recorder must be continuously | In order to receive the signal, the dish must |
| connected to a land-based phone and two (2) | have a direct line of sight to the south through |
| satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. | 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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