| High-definition television (HDTV) is a new kind | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| of television system that involves improvements | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |
| in both the production and reception of | |
| television broadcasts. | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | control. |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | matter how many receivers you have. |
| 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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Kansas City |
New York |
Toledo |
Hot Springs |
Houma |
Atlantic City |
Tarzana |
Deer Park |
Middletown |
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Albemarle |
Perham |
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| The DIRECTV System is compatible with | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital | programming with their Digital Video |
| surround sound processing unit. You will be | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| able to experience surround-sound if your | |
| home theater system has surround-sound | If you choose an HDTV set without a |
| capability. | DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade |
| | to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you |
| DIRECTV has created a programming service | purchase a new monitor. However, your |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | current DIRECTV equipment will provide you |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | with digital-quality programming for as long as |
| | you own the system, when used with either an |
| | analog or HDTV set. |
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