Bell Canada Launches First High Definition Dual-Tuner
Personal Video Recorder Makes it simple for
customers to watch and record the largest selection of HD programming available in Canada
from more than one television through a single receiver
TORONTO, June 15 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell Canada today announced the launch of Canada's most
advanced digital TV receiver, which allows Bell ExpressVu customers to instantly pause
live television, as well as record, replay, stop, fast forward and fast rewind High
Definition and Standard Definition (SD) programming on more than one TV in the home
through a single receiver.
The 9200 Dual Tuner High Definition Personal Video Recorder
(HD PVR), available across Canada in early July, asserts Bell ExpressVu's position as
Canada's leading HDTV provider with industry leading hardware and up to 27 High Definition
channels, the largest selection of HD content in Canada. "Bell is making it simple
for the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who either own or plan to buy a High Definition
television to enjoy the ultimate viewing experience," said Gary Smith, President,
Bell ExpressVu. "Today's announcement further enhances ExpressVu's position as the
country's leading digital television provider by giving our customers the best HD
experience in
Canada."
The 9200 HD PVR Plus will be available across Canada for a
purchase price of $599, or on a rental basis for $25 per month. In addition to the
features described above, the receiver lets customers:
- Record up to 180 hours of SD or 25 of hours HD
programming;
- Record up to three HD programs at the same time using dual tuners, plus additional
off-air satellite antennae;
- Manipulate the size and location of the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature, even with a
non-PIP television;
- Navigate channels and schedule viewing or recording times for upcoming shows with an
advanced on-screen guide offering up to three hours of programming per page.
HDTV delivers the most advanced television-viewing experience available, featuring picture
clarity that is six times sharper than conventional analog TV. For more information on
High Definition television in Canada, visit www.cdtv.ca
Bell ExpressVu, operating since 1997, is Canada's largest digital television provider with
more than 1.5 million customers, broadcasting more than 400 digital video and audio
channels, including unique interactive TV services. For more information, visit
www.bell.ca/TV .
About Bell Canada
Bell Canada, Canada's national leader in communications, provides connectivity to
residential and business customers through wired and wireless voice and data
communications, local and long distance phone services, high speed and wireless Internet
access, IP-broadband services, e-business solutions and digital television services. Bell
Canada is wholly owned by BCE Inc. For more information, please visit www.bell.ca |