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Your favorite movies and television shows are captured in a
variety of formats. There are two common film formats (16mm and
35mm), three high definition video formats (720p, 1080p and
1080i) and six standard definition video formats (including VHS
and Beta). VOOM receives original content and digitally
remasters some of it in HD to create the best possible image.
Film
When film is transferred to HD, it retains its full image
quality and sound. Movies are screened in their original aspect
ratio with Dolby Digital sound and in glorious 1080i. A format
that bests even DVD quality brings the cinema experience home.
High Definition Video
Content originally captured in HD is rendered in full,
spine-tingling, intensely outrageous native resolution.
Literally nothing can compare for clarity. And HD-originated
images are always presented in wide screen and Dolby Digital.
Standard Definition Video
Many classic television programs originate in a standard
definition format. Standard definition has fewer picture
elements than HD, and although it's not possible to add any
quality to standard definition video by broadcasting and
receiving it in HD, it does ensure you're viewing it at its
best. In fact, the classic program may look even better than
when it was first broadcast.
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Before an HD program can be uploaded to the Rainbow-1 satellite,
its rich content must be compressed at a broadcast center. How
can high-bandwidth programming be compressed to a tiny fraction
of its original size, without sacrificing image or sound
quality? Advanced MPEG compression technology is the answer.
The Motion Picture Expert Group (MPEG) is a consortium dedicated
to audio-video compression. The MPEG standard utilizes
sophisticated mathematical algorithms to find redundancy in the
moving image. MPEG compression of information equates with
enormous gains in image quality. More picture information can be
sent because less bandwidth is needed to send the data.
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The state-of-the-art Rainbow-1 employs a multitude of versatile
technological achievements in order to deliver the most HDTV.
The Lockheed-Martin built satellite has the unique capability of
being able to independently switch each of its channels between
a full continental mode and a spot beam configuration - meaning
that Rainbow-1 is versatile and there are tremendous options for
delivering local broadcasting to many different regions
throughout the United States.
The highest-powered dedicated direct-to-home satellite employed
in the industry, Rainbow-1 delivers a reliable service with a
data throughput that is 50% more efficient than competing
technologies.
Rainbow-1 supports MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 standards. It will continue
to bring the most HDTV to market.
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Small but powerful, our state-of-the-art satellite dish collects
the compressed signal sent down from the Rainbow-1. The dish
works well in a variety of weather conditions, delivering more
uninterrupted HDTV.
Along with the satellite dish, you receive a digital off-air
antenna, which gives you the power to get your local digital
channels (in HD where broadcast) for no additional charge. Other
services charge a fee for local channels - not VOOM!
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The VOOM HD receiver brings the signal to your home after its
long journey. This state-of-the-art component decodes the dish
signal and delivers a picture in full 1080i and Dolby Digital -
true HD - to your HDTV set.
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Over 35 HD channels with 21 HD Originals. Over 120 channels of
your favorite entertainment. Once you experience VOOM, you'll
never go back to regular TV. Now just $0 upfront with free
installation! (Programming charges not included.) What's more,
now you get $40 off when you order VOOM online.
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