SRG: Six television channels expected in HD quality from 2012
Starting in early 2012, SRG will broadcast six of its television channels via satellite in high-definition (HDTV) quality, in parallel with the current standard-definition (SDTV) format. According to current plans, this simultaneous broadcasting in SDTV and HDTV is expected to continue until 2015.
From the beginning of 2012, SRG will broadcast six of its television programs via satellite in high-definition quality HDTV in parallel to the current standard format SDTV. According to current planning, this simultaneous distribution in SDTV and HDTV is expected to last until 2015. At the end of this phase, SF info will also switch to the HDTV standard, according to the press portal.
The broadcasting of six SRG HDTV programs concerns: SF 1, SF zwei, TSR 1, TSR 2; RSI LA 1 and RSI LA 2. In addition to distribution via satellite, the programs will also be receivable via cable in HDTV.
When six SRG channels are switched on in HDTV quality in 2012, around 20 percent of all Swiss television households should be equipped to receive HDTV.
The broadcasting of six SRG HDTV programs concerns: SF 1, SF zwei, TSR 1, TSR 2; RSI LA 1 and RSI LA 2. In addition to distribution via satellite, the programs will also be receivable via cable in HDTV.
When six SRG channels are switched on in HDTV quality in 2012, around 20 percent of all Swiss television households should be equipped to receive HDTV.
