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Access Card - An access card, also known as a smart card, is a removable credit-card-sized plastic card included with each satellite receiver. It identifies each receiver and tells your program provider your Pay-Per-View (PPV) usage each month.
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AC-3 Technology
Digital Dolby Surround Sound
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Add-On Packages - Add-on Packages are programming upgrades to a base package. Personalize your DIRECTV programming with movies, sports, international channels, and pay-per-view.
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Activation Date The calendar date a customer activates DIRECTV services.
Additional Outlet (A/O) An additional outlet lets you connect more than one receiver to the dish, allowing other televisions in the house to be on different programs than the one connected to the primary receiver.
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Alignment - The azimuth is East/West alignment of the dish. The Elevation is the vertical angle of the dish from the horizon. The dish must have an clear, unobstructed view of the satellites and the coordinates vary depending on your location.
Antenna - A device attached to a television to enhance reception of local program signals (UHF and/or VHF).
APG - Advance Program Guide
ATSC - Advance Television Standard Committee
Audio Alternatives - Standard audio is provided with the video when the receiver is connected to the TV with a standard coax connection. Certain programs allow you to select a different language.
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