EURO 1080 HDTV Viewing Card (IRDETO)

EURO 1080 HDTV Viewing Card (IRDETO) VALID FOR 12 MONTHS Euro1080 was the first commercial broadcaster in Europe to air full-time HDTV content. The name originates from the 1080 lines of horizontal resolution in the signal broadcast, which is 1080i50 - 1920 x 1080 at an interlaced frame rate of 50 Hz. The signal featured Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. Euro1080 began broadcasting on January 1, 2004 and was free to air during its first few months. Thereafter the Euro1080 signal was encrypted in Irdeto. In addition to HD1, which content is primarily HDTV showcasing for regular users, a second channel was soon created, HD-2 focusing on live and recorded HDTV broadcasts of special event for selected theatres. Euro1080 currently broadcasts on the following satellites: Astra 1D/3A at 23.2degreeE, 10758V, DVB-S, QPSK, 22000, 7/8, MPEG2. Sirius 2 at 5degreeE, 12245V, DVB-S, QPSK, 27500, 7/8, MPEG2. Eutelsat W3A at 7degreeE, 12245H, DVB-S2, 8PSK, 17360, 3/4, MPEG4. It is also possible to receive it on 25 cable operators. Two new channels have been created recently: HD2 (previously HDevents or Hde): broadcasts premium events in pay-per-view. HD5 (timesharing with HD2): promotional channel, broadcasting a six-minute informative video about HDTV and what Euro1080 is as well a brief glimpse of previous day footage. More channels are being considered for 2008: HD3: Music. HD4: documentaries (HD1 will become in this date a sports channel).