New York MPEG 4 Details

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timmac

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Hello New York,
I'm interested in anyone getting their MPEG4 set up in New York. I'm not itching to get mine done, especially since I have my HD and I have a DVR. Not interested in losing the DVR, but for those who must be on the cutting edge of technology, please keep us informed on the New York transition. We are the number one market and the Mecca of all things good. I've seen Chicago and Atlanta but no other markets are posting.
Is there anyone?
 
I'm in no rush either since I have HD locals from D* but it would be nice to get some info on when the upgrade will take place. I have not heard a peep from D*about equipment / dish replacement - anyone care to chime in ?
 
I'll do an in-depth report when I go, although it will probably be *AFTER* the DVR is released.
 
I won't be converting since I can't use diplexers for my cable modem.
 
Live in NY area will convert at end of month. H20 HDMI to Panny 50UY.
Setup Voom Ota, Digital Cable and DTV for HDTV. The big question is MPEG4
better. NY area will be upgraded in December, will keep every one informed.
 
So is tomorrow just a rumor for NYC MPEG4, or should we be good to go? I would be pretty psyched if it actually happens. Dish is in hand and ready to go!
 
Anyone know if the MPEG-4 NY stations will be on a normal spotbeam, or will they possibly be on a large spotbeam that covers the Eastern half of the US (for future DNS subs)?
 
So I guess no one really knows if today was the day or not.
 
Just read post at DB STALK member ordered 2 H20 receivers and AT9 Dish
in long Island, install will take place Jan 10. ( He Called Today!):D
 
The Dish is there, but are the channels? :) Been all silent on the PBS Front...
 
sltmag said:
The Dish is there, but are the channels? :) Been all silent on the PBS Front...
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http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127160&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=799206&highlight=
DIRECTV Brings High-Definition Local Channels to New York Today
WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading digital television service
provider, announced today that it has begun offering local
high-definition (HD) channels via satellite to New York via new
compression technology known as MPEG 4 AVC (Motion Picture
Expert Group -- Advanced Video Compression).

New York is one of dozens of cities that will receive HD
local programming from DIRECTV using MPEG-4 AVC, the new
standard in digital video compression, and advanced modulation
that more than doubles the efficiency of DIRECTV's capacity.

DIRECTV will carry each of the four primary broadcast networks
that offer an HD feed in the market. Customers who subscribe to
a programming package that includes local channels will receive
both the standard and HD signals at no extra monthly charge.

DIRECTV offers local HD broadcast channels in 12 cities with
plans to launch an additional 24 cities early next year,
offering access to DIRECTV-delivered local HD channels in more
than 57 percent of U.S. television households.

Customers can receive New York local HD channels by purchasing a
new H20 HD receiver and a satellite dish that has the ability to
receive programming from five different orbital locations.
DIRECTV is offering new and existing non-HD customers who
purchase a DIRECTV HD receiver a $200 mail-in rebate. (Limit
one rebate per customer.) Receiving equipment is available at
major consumer electronics retailers like Best Buy and Circuit
City, and through DIRECTV. Existing DIRECTV customers do not
need to upgrade their HD equipment initially since their
existing MPEG-2 receivers will continue to receive local HD
broadcasts.

WHEN: Beginning today, the following high-definition local channels
will be available to DIRECTV customers in the New York
designated market area (DMA):

New York DMA New HD Local Channels*

-- WABC/Channel 7 -- WNBC/ Channel 4
-- WCBS/Channel 2 -- WNYW (FOX)/Channel 5
L.A. was also added as well..................
DIRECTV Transmits High-Definition Local Channels in New MPEG-4 Transmission Standard to Los Angeles
WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading digital television service
provider, announced today that it has begun offering local
high-definition (HD) channels via satellite to Los Angeles via new
compression technology known as MPEG 4 AVC (Motion Picture Expert
Group -- Advanced Video Compression).

Los Angeles is one of dozens of cities that will receive HD local
programming from DIRECTV using MPEG-4 AVC, the new standard in
digital video compression, and advanced modulation that more than
doubles the efficiency of DIRECTV's capacity.

DIRECTV will carry each of the four primary broadcast networks that
offer an HD feed in the market. Customers who subscribe to a
programming package that includes local channels will receive both
the standard and HD signals at no extra monthly charge.

DIRECTV offers local HD broadcast channels in 12 cities with plans
to launch an additional 24 cities early next year, offering access
to DIRECTV-delivered local HD channels in more than 57 percent of
U.S. television households.

Customers can receive Los Angeles local HD channels by purchasing a
new H20 HD receiver and a satellite dish that has the ability to
receive programming from five different orbital locations. DIRECTV
is offering new and existing non-HD customers who purchase a
DIRECTV HD receiver a $200 mail-in rebate. (Limit one rebate per
customer.) Receiving equipment is available at major consumer
electronics retailers like Best Buy and Circuit City, and through
DIRECTV. Existing DIRECTV customers do not need to upgrade their HD
equipment initially since their existing MPEG-2 receivers will
continue to receive local HD broadcasts.

WHEN: Beginning today, the following high-definition local channels will
be available to DIRECTV customers in the Los Angeles designated
market area (DMA) in the new MPEG-4 standard:


Los Angeles DMA New HD Local Channels*

-- KABC/Channel 7 -- KTTV (Fox)/Channel 11
-- KCBS/Channel 2 -- KNBC/ Channel 4
 
Will Directv contact me?

Just curious on how this is all going to work. Will Directv contact me to set up the MPEG4? Or do I have to call them. I haven't heard anything from them. I live in the New York area ( North Jersey ) and heard NY went live with MPEG 4 12/28.
 
I'm on Long Island and am supposed to receive my H20 on January 3rd.

I don't have HD yet, but when I ordered it last week, I was told that the installer only had H20's in his warehouse.
 
Is there a noticable difference between the mpeg2 and the mpeg4 stream on the new locals?
 
beakor said:
Is there a noticable difference between the mpeg2 and the mpeg4 stream on the new locals?

Yes and no. ABC looks about the same. NBC is marginally better and CBS looks worse. That is just from watching quickly last night. Wait to see if things improve.
 
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