DirecTV, the leading satellite TV service brings subscribers the best-in-class home entertainment programming. It delivers over 200 channels in High Definition with the highest quality picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. With the launch of 3D services, DirecTV has reached another milestone in its vision of providing exciting features that enhance the viewing experience of the subscribers. .It is the first satellite TV service to launch 3D television in the industry. This article details this exciting addition to DirecTV’s services.
3D Television
3D television is a television with an emerging technology that allows subscribers to view movies, television programs and video games in three dimensions. 3D technology for the home theater environment is developed by various companies. To enjoy 3D programming, subscribers need to purchase new 3D television equipment and a 3D capable player.
DirecTV partnered with Panasonic for 3D service
DirecTV is the first satellite TV provider to launch 3D viewing experience at home. DirecTV and Panasonic joined hands to bring 3D TV, the future of entertainment television. Panasonic provides new HD 3D channels in DirecTV. In June 2010, subscribers of DirecTV HD will receive a free software upgrade to get access to 3D channels via 3D television sets. Subscribers of DirecTV can enjoy 3D programming in three dedicated 3D channels given by Panasonic – the world leader in HDTV and Digital electronics.
Panasonic will deliver movies, sports and entertainment content from the world’s most famed 3D producers. To acquire new and existing 3D content, DirecTV and Panasonic have relationship with programming partners and movie studios. DirecTV is presently operating with AEG/AEG Digital Media, CBS, Fox Sports/FSN, Golden Boy Promotions, HDNet, MTV, NBC Universal and Turner Broadcasting system, to establish additive 3D programming to be launch in 2010 – 2011. As Panasonic posses the sponsorship, Every DirecTV 3D channels will have the branding of Panasonic for the period of one year.
Proposed 3D programming in DirecTV
DirecTV HD 3D programming platform powered by Panasonic will offer 3D pay-per-view channel concentrating mainly on movies, documentaries and other programming around the clock. DirecTV On-Demand 3D channel and a free 3D sampler demo channel features event programming comprises of sports, music and other interesting content. Apart from this, Panasonic is the process of creating 3D production tools like Full HD 3D camcorders, professional monitors and related production technology assistance.
If subscribers wish to know more information about Panasonic Full HD 3D technology, they can visit www.panasonic.com/3D.
DirecTV and Panasonic, the two industry leaders deliver the most advanced 3D technology available today. Panasonic has been developing 3D for television over many years and now it is supporting the broadcast of 3D by DirecTV. It is also in the process of introducing a broad line of Full HD 3D viera televisions and a Full HD 3D blu-ray player in 2010. Soon, subscribers of DirecTV experience the unbelievable 3D programming in three channels sponsored by Panasonic.