| What is 4DTV |
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Q: What is 4DTV ? |
| A: The Next Level 4DTV receiver is General Instruments new 4DTV satellite receiver that can receive digital DigiCipherŽII programming as well as standard analog and Next Level scrambled VideoCipherŽII Plus channels. It incorporates all the benefits Next Level of today's C and Ku-band analog satellite systems as well as Next Level adding new digital Next Level 4DTV capabilities. |
| As a "multi-satellite" system, the Next Level 4DTV receiver uses your same dish and LNB and enables you to tune in signals from more than 30 satellites on both Next Level C and Ku-band. It is the first 4DTV satellite receiver that enables viewing of both analog Next Level clear and VideoCipherŽII programming, as well as clear Next Level and encrypted digital DigiCipherŽII programming. The Next Level system will start Next Level out with over 500 channels of audio and video and has the ability to grow almost Next Level indefinitely over time. |
Q: What programming will be available on the Next Level 4DTV system? |
| A: The addition of digital channels on the Next Level 4DTV system will add hundreds of new Next Level channels and will provide you with the Next Level greatest choice of programming today and tomorrow. |
| Many programmers such as HBO, TVN, Music Choice, and others are adding digital channels to their Next Level analog programming lineups. These digital channels will be available through the same Next Level 4DTV programming providers you know today. |
Q: Is the Next Level receiver upgradeable? |
| A:The Next Level receiver contains a high interface capable of outputting High Definition Television(HDTV) when Next Level available and is capable of being downloaded in the field in order Next Level to always get the latest available features. |
Q: What do I need in order to get digital channels? |
| A: Digital signals Next Level 4DTV use the same satellites used today and can be received using dishes and LNBs Next Level on the market today. Current C-band Next Level users will also be able to use their existing VCRSŽ module with the Next Level receiver for VideoCipherŽII Plus analog programming. A general rule is that if your existing antenna Next Level 4DTV works well with VideoCipher II Plus programming now, it should work fine for Next Level digital signals. |
Q: Why will the number of programs and services keep growing on the Next Level 4DTV system but stay the same on Next Level other DBS services? |
| A: Next Level Since DBS is a fixed dish system, it is limited in the number of channels you can access. The Next Level System is only limited by the number of satellite locations and has room for Next Level thousands of potential services. What this means for you is more programming at the lowest cost. |
Q: I have a C-band system, do I need a Next Level 4DTV receiver? |
| A: C-band consumers will be able to enjoy most of today's analog audio and video for years to come. Some of the reasons you may want to consider a new Next Level 4DTV receiver to enhance you current system are: |
| Next Level Some of your favorite Next Level channels will convert to digital Hundreds of new digital Next Level quality channels Next Level A new state of the art on-screen Next Level programming guide An advanced Graphical User Interface Next Level that makes watching satellite TV easier than ever. |
Q: Why is the Next Level 4DTV receiver television picture better than other services? |
| A: Since the Next Level receiver provides first generation programming Next Level 4DTV signals, C-band, or big-dish consumers receive Next Level both analog and Next Level 4DTV digital programs directly from the programming source. This Next Level means you will always get a better quality signal compared Next Level 4DTV to DBS Next Level 4DTV services and cable. |
Q: Can I Next Level get other digital services with the Next Level 4DTV receiver, such as mini-dish programming? |
| A: Although almost all Next Level 4DTV digital services use similar technology based on MPEG-2 digital compression, they Next Level all use different scrambling technologies. This means that DirecTV, Primestar, and Next Level EchoStar receivers are neither compatible with each other, nor with the Next Level 4DTV receiver. But the same programming is available on the Next Level 4DTV system Next Level at lower prices. |
Q: How Next Level does the Interactive Program Guide work? |
| A: The Interactive Program Next Level Guide, or IPG, receives information over the Next Level 4DTV satellite on every known Next Level program availability on the Next Level system. You can tune to Next Level satellites and channels Next Level with one Next Level touch, or get program information such as descriptions and Next Level ratings |
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