Astra launches 3D showcase in Germany
A demonstration channel has been launched by SES. This channel on the orbital position 19.2° East has been launched for the telecast of 3D TV.
The satellite channel aims around 19 million Astra households of Switzerland, Germany and Australia. It would provide 24 hour service.
Astra Deutschland acclaims that the aim behind designing and launching of the 3D channel was to develop a presentation and test platform for the broadcasters, retailers and the manufacturers. It possesses the frequency range 12.574 GHz H (SR 22,000, FEC 2/3). The content of the channel would be set on a monthly basis. Initially only loops consisting of sports scenes would be shown.
It would require a 3D TV set with 3D glasses apart from an HD receiver to watch the 3D programs. A Germany based association industry gfu estimates that 1.3 million 3D TV sets would be purchased by the folks on an average by the time 2011 ends.
The managing director of the firm, Astra Deutschland had revealed that the company was working on a 3D showcase channel that would be launched in December at the Medientage conference in Munich in the month of October this very year. it would be launched on its 19.2° East position.
via rapidtvnews
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