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TVP launches FTA platform on ASTRA
The public Polish television Telewizja Polska SA (TVP) launched a free-to-air platform on ASTRA on 15th September 2009. TVP has therefore extended its satellite capacity contracts for the use of two transponders at ASTRA’s main orbital position 19.2 degrees East. TVP has been using this capacity since 2005. TVP is the largest public TV broadcaster in Central and Eastern Europe. ››
Amazonas 2 satellite is integrated for launch
Ariane 5’s payload fairing is hoisted into position for installation over Amazonas 2 in the satellite staging area of the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building. Final payload integration is underway for Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2009, with the Amazonas 2 telecommunications satellite now encapsulated in its payload fairing. ››
Animal Planet HD in CYFRA+
On 16th of September 2009, subscribers of the satellite platform CYFRA+ have gained an access to Animal Planet HD. Until 11th of November channel can be viewed by all subscribers of the platform with has at least one HD option activated. This is the ninth high-definition channel available in CYFRA+, other ones include: CANAL+ Film HD, CANAL+ Sport HD, National Geographic Channel HD, HBO HD, Filmbox HD, MTVNHD, Eurosport HD and Eurosport 2 HD. ››
CYFRA+ introduces Pace PVR HD 500GB decoder
- 2009-12-24 11:05:11 / Rafal Tomasiak
- last update: 2010-01-01 15:58:21
- source: C+
CYFRA+ has officially introduced new satellite decoder Pace HD PVR with a large 500 GB hard disc and with a possibility of recording programmes in High Definition (HD), Time Shifting function and the ability to receive digital terrestrial television. Debut of Pace PVR HD decoder is accompanied by the introduction of new CYFRA+ EPG.
Decoder has a large 500 GB hard disc. As in Philips HD PVR model viewer can record any programme and also stop or rewind current broadcast using Time Shifting function (decoder continuously caches in memory up to 2 hours of programmes).
PACE HD PVR DECODER:
- 500 GB hard disc, including 350 GB for user library
- connectors: HDMI, Euro, Ethernet, USB 2.0
- audio output: Stereo, SPDIF
- aerial input/output, 2x satellite dish input
- compliance with MPEG2, HDTV, MPEG4/H.264 and Dolby Digital standards
