| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | matter how many receivers you have. |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | In order to enjoy the full benefits of the |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | service, your recorder must be continuously |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | connected to a land-based phone and two (2) |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | satellite inputs from a dual-LNB system. |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | |
| will have easy access. | |
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| In order to receive the signal, the dish must | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| have a direct line of sight to the south through | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| a window. However, many types of window | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, | programming with their Digital Video |
| it's strongly recommended that you install your | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
| satellite dish outside in a suitable location. | |
| | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| Through an alliance with Music Choice, | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only | already have the service. |
| channels that range from choices like Soft | |
| Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy | |
| Listening and many more. | |
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