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News: Multichoice launches New HDPVR |
(1 August 2008)
IMPORTANT NOTE :
Please note that although HDPVR was launched today, customers will only start viewing HD content on the 8th of August as the software will only be available then.
The HDPVR will in the interim operate as a Single View Decoder with no recording or HD functionalities.
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MultiChoice will be launching high definition television (HDTV) in the South African market on the 1st August 2008, the first of its kind in Africa.
The introduction of High Definition television is another milestone achievement for television in South Africa and forms part of MultiChoice’s commitment to bringing the best television experience in the country.
Since its inception, MultiChoice has been at the forefront of transforming the face of television in South Africa through cutting edge technology. The company has brought a number of world firsts into the country, including digital satellite television, interactive television services, Dual View and PVR, to name just a few.
MultiChoice’s Chief Executive Officer Nolo Letele says “We are delighted and extremely proud to launch High Definition television into the South African market. HD television will bring with it detail, vividness and clarity of picture never seen before on our television screens.”
Customers will need an HD PVR decoder and an HD ready television set to view HD content. The Beijing Olympic Games will be the first to broadcast in HD format at the beginning of August. The HD PVR will be made available for this special event, with pre launch software which does not include all the features such as a full suite of interactive applications. These will be available when the MNet HD channel launches at the end of August. The software will be delivered to purchased decoders, via the satellite transmission without any intervention needed from the customer. After this, customers will be able to view Movies, Series and Wildlife in HD format.
MultiChoice subscribers will also in the near future, be able to link the HD PVR to their current Dual View PVR to enjoy 3 viewing environments, or link the HD PVR to 1110 decoder to enjoy 2 viewing environments, as part of the XtraView offering. The only additional cost to the monthly subscription fee is R55, which is the amount currently payable on the Dual View service.
HDTV has a resolution of 1280 x 720 or more - almost the double of standard TV - and the two types of HDTVs are LCD and plasma. To view content in HD, a customer needs to have an HD PVR decoder and a TV set that is HD ready.
Customers who do not have a widescreen TV set (LCD or plasma) will still view HD content, but it will be downscaled in resolution to work on their older generation TV set, so the picture will not be as clear as in widescreen TV sets.
Furthermore, due to prohibitive costs around HD, MultiChoice says that it will commence broadcast with a single HD channel, with content supplied by M-Net. The number offered in HD will grow in time.
HD PVR decoders will be sold in major retail stores throughout the country from August 2008 at the price of R2 499.00 (for a limited period only). It requires additional feeds from your dish obtained by means of a multi-switch or multiple port Lnb’s obtainable and installed by an accredited Multichoice installer.
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News: Multichoice launches New HDPVR |
(1 August 2008)
IMPORTANT NOTE :
Please note that although HDPVR was launched today, customers will only start viewing HD content on the 8th of August as the software will only be available then.
The HDPVR will in the interim operate as a Single View Decoder with no recording or HD functionalities.
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MultiChoice will be launching high definition television (HDTV) in the South African market on the 1st August 2008, the first of its kind in Africa.
The introduction of High Definition television is another milestone achievement for television in South Africa and forms part of MultiChoice’s commitment to bringing the best television experience in the country.
Since its inception, MultiChoice has been at the forefront of transforming the face of television in South Africa through cutting edge technology. The company has brought a number of world firsts into the country, including digital satellite television, interactive television services, Dual View and PVR, to name just a few.
MultiChoice’s Chief Executive Officer Nolo Letele says “We are delighted and extremely proud to launch High Definition television into the South African market. HD television will bring with it detail, vividness and clarity of picture never seen before on our television screens.”
Customers will need an HD PVR decoder and an HD ready television set to view HD content. The Beijing Olympic Games will be the first to broadcast in HD format at the beginning of August. The HD PVR will be made available for this special event, with pre launch software which does not include all the features such as a full suite of interactive applications. These will be available when the MNet HD channel launches at the end of August. The software will be delivered to purchased decoders, via the satellite transmission without any intervention needed from the customer. After this, customers will be able to view Movies, Series and Wildlife in HD format.
MultiChoice subscribers will also in the near future, be able to link the HD PVR to their current Dual View PVR to enjoy 3 viewing environments, or link the HD PVR to 1110 decoder to enjoy 2 viewing environments, as part of the XtraView offering. The only additional cost to the monthly subscription fee is R55, which is the amount currently payable on the Dual View service.
HDTV has a resolution of 1280 x 720 or more - almost the double of standard TV - and the two types of HDTVs are LCD and plasma. To view content in HD, a customer needs to have an HD PVR decoder and a TV set that is HD ready.
Customers who do not have a widescreen TV set (LCD or plasma) will still view HD content, but it will be downscaled in resolution to work on their older generation TV set, so the picture will not be as clear as in widescreen TV sets.
Furthermore, due to prohibitive costs around HD, MultiChoice says that it will commence broadcast with a single HD channel, with content supplied by M-Net. The number offered in HD will grow in time.
HD PVR decoders will be sold in major retail stores throughout the country from August 2008 at the price of R2 499.00 (for a limited period only). It requires additional feeds from your dish obtained by means of a multi-switch or multiple port Lnb’s obtainable and installed by an accredited Multichoice installer.