http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...pg-system.html
or http://tinyurl.com/3xpk4at

Sky is reportedly preparing to launch a separate electronic programme guide
(EPG) numbering system for high definition homes, as a way to boost HD
channel usage. According to Broadcast, the new approach will see the
satellite broadcaster introduce a 'HD Swap Bouquet' alongside its 'Standard
Bouquet' of channels.

The system, due to go live on February 1 next year, will mean that HD
channels can swap positions with their SD counterparts to move further up
the EPG. Sky hopes that the approach will ensure that Sky+ HD subscribers
always make use of HD channels where they are available, rather than just
watching SD versions. For example, the HD Swap Bouquet will mean that Sky1
HD will shift from position 170 on the EPG to 106, where the SD channel
currently sits.

Sky customers will get access to the HD Swap Bouquet if they subscribe to at
least one HD channel. Broadcasters will be able to opt out of the system
before it comes into force, but they will have to contact Sky first.

I think its a good idea!

"slap dash" wrote in message
...
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...pg-system.html
or http://tinyurl.com/3xpk4at

Sky is reportedly preparing to launch a separate electronic programme
guide (EPG) numbering system for high definition homes, as a way to boost
HD channel usage. According to Broadcast, the new approach will see the
satellite broadcaster introduce a 'HD Swap Bouquet' alongside its
'Standard Bouquet' of channels.

The system, due to go live on February 1 next year, will mean that HD
channels can swap positions with their SD counterparts to move further up
the EPG. Sky hopes that the approach will ensure that Sky+ HD subscribers
always make use of HD channels where they are available, rather than just
watching SD versions. For example, the HD Swap Bouquet will mean that Sky1
HD will shift from position 170 on the EPG to 106, where the SD channel
currently sits.

Sky customers will get access to the HD Swap Bouquet if they subscribe to
at least one HD channel. Broadcasters will be able to opt out of the
system before it comes into force, but they will have to contact Sky
first.

I think its a good idea!

I think the use of the word Bouquet here is ridiculous

tim

"slap dash" wrote in message
...
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...pg-system.html
or http://tinyurl.com/3xpk4at

Sky is reportedly preparing to launch a separate electronic programme
guide (EPG) numbering system for high definition homes, as a way to boost
HD channel usage. According to Broadcast, the new approach will see the
satellite broadcaster introduce a 'HD Swap Bouquet' alongside its
'Standard Bouquet' of channels.

The system, due to go live on February 1 next year, will mean that HD
channels can swap positions with their SD counterparts to move further up
the EPG. Sky hopes that the approach will ensure that Sky+ HD subscribers
always make use of HD channels where they are available, rather than just
watching SD versions. For example, the HD Swap Bouquet will mean that Sky1
HD will shift from position 170 on the EPG to 106, where the SD channel
currently sits.

Sky customers will get access to the HD Swap Bouquet if they subscribe to
at least one HD channel. Broadcasters will be able to opt out of the
system before it comes into force, but they will have to contact Sky
first.

I think its a good idea!

Will this make Freesat able to do the same?
Or will the Freesat people not be able to alter theirs.
( I assume Freeview might well be just as confusing as Freesat too.)
Regards
David

"tim...." wrote in message ...

"slap dash" wrote in message ...
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...pg-system.html
or http://tinyurl.com/3xpk4at

Sky is reportedly preparing to launch a separate electronic programme guide (EPG) numbering system for high definition homes, as
a way to boost HD channel usage. According to Broadcast, the new approach will see the satellite broadcaster introduce a 'HD Swap
Bouquet' alongside its 'Standard Bouquet' of channels.

The system, due to go live on February 1 next year, will mean that HD channels can swap positions with their SD counterparts to
move further up the EPG. Sky hopes that the approach will ensure that Sky+ HD subscribers always make use of HD channels where
they are available, rather than just watching SD versions. For example, the HD Swap Bouquet will mean that Sky1 HD will shift
from position 170 on the EPG to 106, where the SD channel currently sits.

Sky customers will get access to the HD Swap Bouquet if they subscribe to at least one HD channel. Broadcasters will be able to
opt out of the system before it comes into force, but they will have to contact Sky first.

I think its a good idea!

I think the use of the word Bouquet here is ridiculous

Agreed. Especially as the word bouquet already has a definition in the context
of digital broadcasting; collectively the services carried by a given MUX or transponder.

--
Graham.

%Profound_observation%

"slap dash" wrote in message ...



Sky customers will get access to the HD Swap Bouquet if they subscribe to
at least one HD channel. Broadcasters will be able to opt out of the system
before it comes into force, but they will have to contact Sky first.

I think its a good idea!




me too - why shouldn't I get BBC1 HD when i select BBC 1 ? - i dont want to
remember that it's channel 138486454




-- Gareth.

that fly...... is your magic wand....
http://dsbdsb.mybrute.com
you fight better when you have a bear!

What else would be really useful would be if the +1 channels could be
placed immediately after base channel.
My problem at moment is that some channels have no signal. Curiously,
some of the +1 channels do have signal eg Watch no signal but Watch+1
has.

"George" wrote in message
...

What else would be really useful would be if the +1 channels could be
placed immediately after base channel.
My problem at moment is that some channels have no signal. Curiously,
some of the +1 channels do have signal eg Watch no signal but Watch+1
has.


one assumes that's not a situation that everyone else has.
check your equipment?



-- Gareth.

that fly...... is your magic wand....
http://dsbdsb.mybrute.com
you fight better when you have a bear!

On 14/12/2010 20:35, The dog from that film you saw wrote:


"George" wrote in message
...


What else would be really useful would be if the +1 channels could be
placed immediately after base channel.
My problem at moment is that some channels have no signal. Curiously,
some of the +1 channels do have signal eg Watch no signal but Watch+1
has.


one assumes that's not a situation that everyone else has.
check your equipment?



-- Gareth.

that fly...... is your magic wand....
http://dsbdsb.mybrute.com
you fight better when you have a bear!
....engineer coming. Was supposed to be last week, but he called off due
to snow. I'm sure he said Sky would phone me back to re-schedule visit,
but today when I phoned them I was told it was not the procedure...


--
George from Cartland