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Compare Your Satellite Options Over Time

Compare 4DTV Model 922, 920
& the Digital Sidecar Model 905

4DTV Model 922
4DTV Model 920
Digital Sidecar Model 905
S-Video works on both analog and digital channels S-Video only works on digital channels only No S-Video output
25 timers 5 timers 5 timers
Updated IPG look & feel IPG (interactive program guide) IPG (interactive program guide)
Receives both SCPC & MCPC DigiCipher II Receives only MCPC DiiCipher II Receives both SCPC & MCPC DigiCipher II
Analog IRD can handle 36MHZ feeds Analog IRD can't handle 36MHZ feeds N/A (no analog receiver built in)
Base band output No base band output No base band output
Digital S/PDIF (coaxial digital audio out) No S/PDIF output No S/PDIF output
MMAP high definition/speed port to connect to HDD200 MMAP high definition/speed port to connect to HDD200 MMAP high definition/speed port to connect to HDD200
Remote controls the IRD, most TV's, VCR's & one other device Remote controls the IRD, most TV's & VCR's Remote controls the IRD, most TV's, VCR's & one other device plus has analog/digital mode button
Sony digital comb filter Specs N/A N/A
New processor that's faster loading IPG & other features N/A IPG initially displays 30 minutes offset from current time and usually one channel offset from current channel
Dual RCA audio outputs One pair of audio outputs Two sets or RCA composite outputs (both fixed volume)
Dual RCA video outputs One RCA video output Dual RCA video outputs
Different looking remote N/A The remote that ships with the 905 has UHF and IR capability, but the 905 itself is IR only

The Digital Era Is Here!

As you may have heard, there's a revolution going on in satellite entertainment. A digital revolution. Many of your favorite channels are converting their broadcasts to digital; new digital services are already here, with more on the way!

Introducing the 4DTV satellite receiver from General Instrument, the leader in satellite television.

Keep on enjoying all the benefits of your big dish: the choices, the picture quality, the entertainment value, the freedom. The 4DTV receiver will make you appreciate your big dish even more, thanks to its ability to receive crystal clear digital video signals and advanced user features such as its Interactive Program Guide.

Channel Comparison

 

 

Small Dish*

C-Band TV
Analog**

4DTV

Movie Channels

33

28

80

Variety

31

53

81

News & Education

18

20

29

Networks

8

39

39

Sport Channels

29

8

15

Pay Per View

50

3

40

Spanish

2

5

34

International

15

26

35

Music

31

1

99

Music Video

7

9

16

Radio

0

41

41

Adult

3

10

10

Total Channels

227

243

519

       

Free Channels

0

139

298

*DirecTV and Dish Network websites 3/00
**Charts based on 4DTV Summer 99 Channel Listin. Some channels are in free preview mode.
Some Digital services may require an additional charge.

Programming Package Comparison

Cost of Package

Small Dish*

 

C-Band TV Analog**

 

4DTV

 

$0

Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
0
0
0
Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
139
0
0
Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
327
0
0
Total Channels 0 Total Channels 139 Total Channels 327

$20

Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
0
40
0
Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
139
45
0
Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
327
45
0
Total Channels 40 Total Channels 184 Total Channels 372

$30

Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
0
100
0
Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
139
59
8
Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
327
59
22
Total Channels 100 Total Channels 206 Total Channels 408

$60

Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
0
100
23
Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
139
77
20
Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
327
77
64
Total Channels 123 Total Channels 236 Total Channels 468

$80

Free Channel
Subscription Channels
Movie Channels
0
100
32

$60 Per Month Gets
You Just About
Everything

$60 Per Month Gets
You Just About
Everything

Total Channels 132
*DirecTV and Dish Network websites 3/00
**Charts based on 4DTV Summer 99 Channel Listin. Some channels are in free preview mode.
Some Digital services may require an additional charge.

Compare Your Satellite Options Over Time

 

Small Dish*

Repair Analog***

4DTV Upgrade**

Hardware

$250

$500

$705

Installation

$100 

$0 

$150 

Programming Cost

$720 per year

$60 per month 

$360 per year 

$30 per month

$360 per year 

$30 per month

Total Channels

123

269

408

Initial Cost

$350

$500

$855

Year 1

$1,070 

$860 

$1,215 

Year 2

$1,790 

$1,220 

$1,575 

Year 3

$2,510 

$1,580 

$1,935 


*Average yearly programming cost with 2 premium services (DirecTV and Dish Networks websites 7/99)
Average purchase price of a small dish system (7/99)
**Some channels are in free preview mode. Based on summer 99 channel listing.
***Average repair expense for replacing dish components or analog IRD.

4DTV Channel Listings



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