HDTV - Almost as Good as Being There!

There's no place like home to enjoy great sports, movies and programming! CRTV now carries an ever-increasing variety of channels in HD format for your home entertainment pleasure.

Experience theatre-quality picture and sound, right in your own home. Enjoy brilliant images with incredible detail and sharpness. Add crystal clear sound and you will feel like you are right in the heart of the action.

What is HDTV?
HDTV means High Definition Television. It refers to the resolution of the screen, noted as a number of horizontal lines followed by 'i' or 'p' (for 'interlaced' or 'progressive' scanning). Here are some examples:

Source is key
To display HD content to it's maximum potential, you need an HDTV.(The channels will display on a non-HD set, you just won't be able to enjoy the same resolution.)You'll also need an HD box to decode the HD signal. The programming must be in HD format. CRTV currently offers 14 HD channels and has plans to add more in the very near future.

You've brought home your HDTV and you don't see a difference…
You'll need a programmed HD box to take advantage of HD programming.

No equipment to purchase!
For one low monthly fee, we provide the HD-DVR, digital access, 30 channels of commercial-free digital music, and access to all of the digital channels in the Basic Cable lineup (and in the Tier 1 lineup if you subscribe to that package). You will also have access to the Preview i-Guide and Pay Per View movies, special events and sports.

Own Your Own Digital Box? Save the monthly rental fee!
As long as you have a supported Motorola or Pace Box, we can activate it on our Cable System. Check with out customer service representatives for supported models and current activation and programming fees. (Please note that there is a $2.95 monthly digital feature fee for customer-owned boxes.)

Can't always be home for your favorite shows?
If you don't want to miss any of the action, CRTV offers HD personal video recorders (DVRs) for rental. Think of a DVR as a VCR with a hard drive instead of a tape, with many hours' storage, and a whole host of other benefits that put you in charge of your TV viewing. HD will amaze your senses - an HD-DVR will change your viewing forever.

Some programs are awesome but others are not as crystal clear. Why?
As mentioned earlier, the final piece of HD delivery is the way it is produced at source. While there is much more programming done in true HD format, some programming on the HD channels is still not in HD format. The good news is that HD programming is on the rise. In addition to an increasing amount of primetime, specialty and movie programming, there is a wide selection of professional sports broadcasts, including several CFL and NFL football games. And fans celebrating the return of the NHL can get their fill of HD hockey every week.

Additional information:
If you would like to learn more about HDTV, you will probably want to see it for yourself. Most retailers now carry a great assortment of HDTV's. If you would like to do a bit of research, we recommend:

In a nutshell:
To enjoy HD, you require an HD source (channels with HD format programming), an HD box (activated by CRTV) and an HDTV.

The prices of big-screen HDTVs have dropped steadily. A fantastic home theatre experience is now more affordable than ever. So, once you've got an HDTV, an HD box or PVR, and HD service, you're ready to enjoy a whole new level of viewing pleasure. Make the most of your time in front of the TV - you'll love what you see!

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