- What is High Definition TV (HDTV)?
High Definition Television is advancement in TV technology; broadcasting on digital video format, and capable of displaying 16:9 aspect ratio images with resolution that is far superior and sharper than the current Analogue Television or Standard Definition Television (SDTV). HDTV programmes will also be broadcast with full 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound where available.
You will have a totally different TV viewing experience with theatre-quality pictures and cinematic sound effect in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (where available). - What are the key features of HDTV?
With HDTV service on StarHub TV, you can See More, Hear More, and Feel More of your favourite television programmes than ever before.
SEE MORE!
- Widescreen Movie Experience On Your TV
HDTV lets you literally view out of the traditional box format and get a wide movie-screen experience as picture are presented in 16:9 aspect ratio.
Most TV sets today are manufactured using the 4:3 aspect ratio – 4 units wide by 3 units high. HDTV on the other hand delivers images in 16:9 aspect ratio. So you enjoy panoramic widescreen viewing that most closely emulates the human field of vision. To be exact, you enjoy 33% more screen view than your standard TV. - Crystal Clear Images
The sharpness of your television image, or its screen resolution, is measured by the number of horizontal lines displayed on the TV screen. The more the lines and the higher resolution, the sharper the images are on your TV screen.
HD-ready TV set offers at least twice the resolution and 4 times greater detail, sharpness and clarity than the standard TV. - True-to-life Colour
Be mesmerised by lifelike images with a display of millions more colours.
- Captivating Cinematic Sound
Remember the feeling of your heart leaping into your mouth the last time you heard the dinosaur's footsteps approaching from behind the cinema walls? HDTV has the capability to delivery cinematic sounds via Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound.
Properly decoded, each audio track can be isolated to individual speakers around your TV viewing area to recreate the multi-dimensional audio experience you get in the cinema, right in your living room.
- High Quality HD Programmes
From the farthest reaches of the universe of science to the endless plains of wildlife, culture, people and places on earth, and to the very depths of the wide blue ocean, StarHub TV's breath-taking line up of HD programming will take you there.
Enjoy high-quality, world-class programmes on 6 dedicated HD channels: Sports HD (CH 304), NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL HD (CH 301), Discovery HD (CH 302), All Sports Network HD (CH 305), The History Channel HD (CH 303) and HD5 (CH 300) on StarHub TV.
- Widescreen Movie Experience On Your TV
- How do I enjoy HDTV service on StarHub TV?
To enjoy HDTV service on StarHub TV, you will need:- A HD-ready TV set
- Dolby® Digital Home Entertainment System (optional)
- An active postpaid cable TV subscription with minimum 3 Basic Groupsand StarHub's HubStation HD/HD set-top box to view HD programmes.
- What is a HD-ready TV set?
Following is the minimum display requirements for HD-ready TV set and you can check the UserManual of your TV set to see if the TV display is HD-ready:
- Minimum native resolution of the display must be at least 720 physical lines in aspect ratio 16:9
- The display must be able to resolve either 720p, 1080i or 1080p
- HD capable inputs must accept the following HD video formats:
- 720p:1280 x 720 @ 50 Hz progressive;
- 1080i: 1920 x 1080 @ 50 Hz interlace
(HDTV comes in two formats: 1080i or 720p and StarHub will be using1080i)
- Component (Y-Pr -Pb) or HDMI input must support content protection, High-Bandwidth Digital Content protection system (HDCP).
- What is a HubStation HD/HD set-top box and what is the difference between this and the digital HubStation set-top box?
The HubStation HD/HD set-top box not only offers features and on-screen applications* that are currently available on digital HubStation set-top box but also:
- lets you access High Definition and Standard Definition channels;
- automatically puts picture to widescreen format;
- supports Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound;
- supports video resolutions 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i
*On-screen applications available on HubStation HD/HD set-top box includes:
- Auto Tune
- Demand TV
- eTV
- Favourite Channel
- FunZone Games
- Info Bar
- Info Page
- Last Channel Recall
- On-screen TV Guide
- Parental Lock
- Programme Alert
- Sort by Genre
- Video Mosaics
- What are the HD channels available on StarHub TV?
StarHub TV currently offers 6 HD channels as follows:
- All Sports Network HD – feature exclusive coverage of some of the America's biggest sports and other thrilling action events from around the world including the U.S. National Football League, the National Hockey League, NCAA college basketball and football, March Madness, Motor-sports, Extreme Sports, Pro Bull Riding, and many more.
- HD5 – Free to StarHub TV customers with the HD set-top box, HD5 broadcasts selected blockbusters and programmes in full high definition glory during primetime everyday.
- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL HD – channel transport viewers from their living rooms into some of the most visually stunning places on earth with incredible clarity, breathtaking colour and superior sound quality.
- Discovery HD – delivers a truly immersive viewing experience, enabling viewers to explore their world even more deeply with breathtaking imagery and expansive
- The History Channel HD™ – is the leading destination for revealing, award-winning, original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connects history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. The channel will broadcast 100 percent HD content and offer viewers informative and entertaining series.
- Sports HD – Sports Group customers enjoy selected Barclays Premier League (BPL) matches for 2008/09 season and weekly US PGA Tour events in greater clarity and richer colours on this high definition channel.
Subscribe to the above channels.
- How much is the rental for the HubStation HD/HD set-top box?
The rental price for HubStation HD/HD set-top box is $14.98/$6.42 (with 7% GST) per month for the main set-top box and $23.54/$14.98 (with 7% GST) per month for HubStation HD/HD set-top box as additional outlet. Please log on to www.starhub.com/hdtv for more details. - Who can rent the HubStation HD/HD set-top box?
The HubStation HD/HD set-top box is available on rental basis to all cable TV customers who are subscribing to minimum three Basic Groups. To enjoy HD content, you must subscribe to minimum 3 Basic Groups. The first HubStation HD/HD set-top box must be used as the main box over any other HubStation, digital set-top box you may have. - How can I rent a HubStation HD/HD set-top box and subscribe to the HD channels?
For new StarHub TV customer, you can rent a HubStation HD/HD set-top box and subscribe to HD channels at any StarHub Shops, Exclusive Partners, online at www.starhub.com/shop or call 1630. Existing customers can visit any of our Customer Service Centres, call 1633 or visit www.starhub.com/myaccountmgr - How much do I need to pay if I want to use the HubStation HD/HD set-top box as an additional box?
Customer can rent all HubStation HD or HD set-top box, including the HubStation HD or HD set-top box as additional outlets. The first HubStation HD/HD set-top box must be used as main box over any other HubStation or digital set-top box you may have. A monthly rental of $14.98/$6.42 (with 7% GST) per month for the main set-top box and $23.54/$14.98 (with 7% GST) per month for HubStation HD/HD set-top box as additional outlet applies. - What should I do if I encounter problem on the HD set-top box?
You can call our Customer Care at 1633 to schedule for a Service Call at $32.10 (with 7% GST). - Will I be able to view MediaCorp's channel in Standard Definition, using StarHub's HubStation HD/HD set-top box?
You will be able to view MediaCorp's Channel 5, Channel 8, Channel U, Suria, Channel News Asia and Central in Standard Definition, using StarHub's HubStation HD/HD set-top box. - Will I be able to receive MediaCorp's HD5 using StarHub's HubStation HD/HD set-top box?
You will be able to view MediaCorp's HD5 in High Definition, using StarHub's HubStation HD/HD set-top box.
