HD + specifications,new receiver needed or not?

Turok

Hello!
i just found this article on heise

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at the moment the say,in the beginning,you need a new receiver ,to receive hd+,but currencly,i know nothing,about the specifications!

maybe a software upgrade,can also make,the stb compatible,i think!

2 days ago,i called technisat in germany,the told me on phone,no new receiver will be reqeired,the new hd + compatible cam + will do there job well!
but i dont like cam+,what about the specification of cam+,does it realy have something to do,with the compatibly of hd+ ,i cannot belive this,i hope iam right here,in this section,with this question

Turok

Hello!
just found an intresting report about,the fact of hd+,on the german website astra insider,translated with google!

Interview with Alexander Sacher, Vice President, Receiver Technology, at the ASTRA Platform Services GmbH

Alexander Sacher,
Vice President Receiver Technology
at the ASTRA Platform Services GmbH

In the fall launches of new HD + service. About HD + viewers can receive the first programs of RTL and VOX in high-resolution HD quality. As of January 2010 in addition Sat.1, ProSieben and kabel broadcast one in high definition. Unencrypted offers in HD quality, may also be received with an HD + receiver.

The services in the HD PLUS GmbH includes the operation of the technical platform. This includes contact with the receiver manufacturers to minimum requirements for compatibility and to the protection of the signal to ensure high-quality HD content, as well as the encryption and transmission of signals in MPEG-4.

Alexander Sacher is responsible for the set at HD + receiver technology. He is responsible for the specifications, are empowered right equipment for HD +. In this interview he answers some frequently asked questions about technical aspects of HD +.

HD + receiver?

So far about half a million are HD-capable satellite receivers have been sold. Well, there will be a new generation of HD equipment with the HD + label.

What is the main difference between the two generations?

The answer is quite simple: Receiver, designed specifically for HD + certified, include the decoding system Nagra. This has the advantage for the viewer, that, besides the reception of unencrypted broadcast channels in SD and HD quality is also an inserted card, the HD + HDTV programs look of HD +.

Which manufacturers are bringing HD + receiver on the market?

We anticipate a number of leading manufacturers. The companies want to advertise themselves to their chosen date that they are here in HD +, and then want to provide information on their models and their details. The first manufacturer to introduce HD + appropriate equipment for the IFA.

How to recognize the audience at the store receiver, which are suitable for HD +?

The devices will carry the logo of HD +. The viewer can already see on the packaging, which devices are suitable for HD +.

Can all the receiver manufacturers provide appropriate boxes for the reception of HD +, or is the production of suitable devices linked to certain conditions?

HD + supports an open retail market. This means that it is ensured that the technical specifications and license agreements for all producers are openly available. In HD + relies on competition aware of the various manufacturers of receivers to achieve through its innovation in the equipment of the receiver benefits for the viewer.

What about customers of Sky? If they are programs on the Sky + HD receivers can receive?

We hope to see in the near future solutions from manufacturers in the trade, both the reception of Sky + and HD allow. HD + very actively supported this possibility.

HD + reception over already on the market today

In recent weeks there have been many requests to the HD Plus GmbH, whether already in the market located HD receiver with HD + are compatible. Can you show how the solution for the HD receiver looks and idTVs1, already among the spectators standing in the living room?

If those viewers offering HD + with their devices can receive?

We have worked in recent weeks, a solution that already bought HD receivers that can receive programs broadcast over HD +. The condition is that the device will be upgraded with a CI slot (Common Interface has). In addition, the manufacturer of that device must support the solution by a software update for its HD offering devices. With a special CI module and the HD + card can receive the audience then the new HD + programs already purchased with his receivers.

Which manufacturers are offering to HD + about their receivers have been sold or supplied to enable?

To date, the Company TechniSat, Humax, Kathrein, Comag and Inverto have agreed with us that some or all of their HD receivers already manufactured with a software update and a special CI module will be the future for HD + is suitable.

Are there other manufacturers who are planning to support this solution?

We are a large number of manufacturers of receivers and IDTVs * in conversation. These anti receiver manufacturers have already announced that they will make their devices available on the market through a software update and a special CI module for HD + retrofitted. We assume that will be followed by other manufacturers.

In connection with this solution is often spoken of limitations. Could you explain what are the limitations?

It is possible that mandatory disclosure of the sender, the HD programs on HD +, are based on signal protection (eg, protected) to certain limitations, because it allows the CI standard is not a universally consistent solution from the module to the device. In this specific CI modules is expected to be a record function is not possible, the time shift function for timeshifting to 90 minutes is likely to be allowed. But as I said, it is for the transmitter, signal protection specifications to which they consist.

When these modules are coming into the marketplace?

HD + will start in the fall, the modules and the vendor-software updates, it will then, probably in the first quarter of 2010 indicate.

About the HD + service keeps you "ASTRA insider" in the coming weeks to date.

- IdTV (engl. for integrated digital television):

Designation to televisions, in which a satellite, cable or DVB-T integrated tuner for digital television. Such devices need to receive digital signals, no separate receiver.
For more information: at hd-plus


Source: ASTRA Insider