Interactive
Program Guide
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 | Quickly see what programming is available for the next 7 days.
 | Guide can be viewed as full screen with 6 channel entries or a
Mini Guide with 2 channel entries.
 | Color-coded grid and icons help identify program types.
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Themes Guide Search
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 | Sort the Guide by one of many favorite themes such as sports
or movies
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Themes Channel
Surfing
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 | Channel surf by one of many favorite themes such as sports or
movies.
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Program Information
Banners
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 | Sort the Guide by one of many favorite themes such as sports
or movies
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Favorite
Channel Setting
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 | Develop 2 favorite channel lists for instant access.
 | Add virtually an unlimited number of channels to these lists.
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Quick
Information
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 | Display detailed information about any program with one touch.
 | Information includes: movie descriptions, ratings, actors,
interactive services support and much more.
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Parental
Control
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 | Block out unwanted channels and set both MPAA and content
ratings limits for programs.
 | Password can be set for access control.
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Multi-Language
Support
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 | Easy user set-up for audio and sub-title language preference.
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Instant
Pay-Per-View
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 | Order movies, sports and other special pay-per-view events up
to seven days in advance with the touch of a button.
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Program
Timer
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 | Program Satellite receiver to automatically tune to a desired
channel at any time.
 | Wide range of timing options available.
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Sleep
Timer
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 | IRD will automatically turn off at a pre-set time.
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Front
Panel
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Multiple LED indicators and displays include:
 | 15-segment satellite and channel indicators
 | DigiCipher® II indicator
 | Message Indicator
 | SAT/TV Indicator
 | Timer Indicator
 | VideoCipher® II Plus Indicator
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TvPass®
Card Slot
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 | Security can be upgraded by inserting a TvPass®
Card.
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| Digital DigiCipher®
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 | Full MPEG-2 decompression capability built in.
 | Enables more programming per satellite transponder.
 | Allows more bandwidth for niche services that won't be
available on DBS.
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| VideoCipher® II |
 | Plus access to Laserdisc-quality video for movies, premium
channels and dozens of sports channels is available at costs
that are much lower than cable and other DBS services
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Clear NTSC
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 | Analog reception offers all of the free programming including
raw network feeds, sports feeds, home shopping, international
programming, and more.
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Compatibility with
existing C-Band and Ku-Band Outdoor Electronics
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 | Makes upgrade to digital capabilities ...simple
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Standard VCRS
interface
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 | Permits reuse of the VCRS module to access all VideoCipher®
II Plus encrypted signals by inserting the module into the back
of the 4DTV receiver.
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Onscreen
Interactive Programming Guide
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 | Provides fast, convienent program directory and selection with
one-touch tuning and easy color-coded grids.
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| Colorful, graphical
user interface |
 | Provides easy access to a variety of user features.
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Pay-Per-View
movies, sports and other special events
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 | As easy as a touch of the remote control.
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Software Downloads
Directly to the Receiver
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 | Allows a multitude of interactive services right on the TV
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Flash Memory
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 | Makes updating new information on channels, software features
, and satellites as simple as downloading via the receiver.
 | Intermittent service requests for updates are eliminated.
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Dolby® Digital
Audio
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 | Provides outstanding stereo and surround sound for home
theatre systems.
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High Speed Data
Ports
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 | Allow interface to computers and other peripheral products
including High Definition Television (HDTV) signals when they
become available.
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Universal UHF
remote control
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 | Operates the 4DTV receiver from anywhere in the house.
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