Outdoor Channel Broadcasts High-Definition Test Signal
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Wednesday January 12, 12:31 pm ET
Outdoor Channel Uses Scientific-Atlanta Technology and the Extensive Reach of PanAmSat's Satellite Connectivity to Launch High-Definition Channel
TEMECULA, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In preparation for the July 2005 launch of the all-new Outdoor Channel 2 HD, The Outdoor Channel (TOC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTD - News), announced today that it has successfully begun broadcasting the new network's High-Definition test signal; a sneak preview of Outdoor Channel 2 HD's original HD programs, including; "Discovering America's National Parks," "Cowboys," and "World Class Sportfishing."
Using technology provided by satellite industry leader Scientific-Atlanta, and capacity on PanAmSat's Galaxy 10R satellite, The Outdoor Channel began broadcasting the HD test signal on December 29th, 2004.
How it works: From TOC's studios, original native 1080i High-Definition format video is encoded using a Scientific-Atlanta® high-definition encoder (D9050) for transmission over 270 megabit fiber optic cable to the Outdoor Channel uplink. From there, the signal is transmitted to the PanAmSat Galaxy 10R satellite on transponder 24, where it will be available to TOC's new HD customers. Scientific-Atlanta's equipment can also be used to receive TOC's HD signal from the satellite. The high-definition launch is the latest step in TOC's all digital format for content distribution. Both the east and west coast standard definition feeds of TOC's programming are delivered using a Scientific-Atlanta PowerVu® digital content distribution system, eliminating less efficient analog transmissions.
"We are extremely pleased with the results of the test signal broadcast," said TOC's VP of Operations, Gene Brookhart. "Scientific-Atlanta and PanAmSat have both been vital in this phase of our development, and we look forward to the continued excellence of their support as we approach the launch of the new HD channel."
About The Outdoor Channel
The Outdoor Channel is a national television network dedicated to providing the best in traditional outdoor programming to America's 82 million anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The network features approximately 100 weekly hunting, fishing, shooting sports, rodeo, motorsports, gold prospecting and related outdoor lifestyle programs. Based on January 2005 Nielsen Media Research, The Outdoor Channel's universe is approximately 24.8 million subscriber homes -- delivered through a combination of cable and satellite dish viewers.
The Outdoor Channel plans to launch its new and separate network to cable and satellite audiences, offering its popular outdoor programming entirely in high definition. Outdoor Channel 2 HD is scheduled to debut in July 2005 and will offer programming both shared and independent of the existing Outdoor Channel. For more information about The Outdoor Channel, please visit www.outdoorchannel.com.
About PanAmSat
Through its owned and operated fleet of 24 satellites, PanAmSat is a leading global provider of video, broadcasting and network distribution and delivery services. In total, the Company's in-orbit fleet is capable of reaching over 98 percent of the world's population through cable television systems, broadcast affiliates, direct-to-home operators, Internet service providers and telecommunications companies. In addition, PanAmSat supports the largest concentration of satellite-based business networks in the U.S., as well as specialized communications services in remote areas throughout the world. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.panamsat.com.
About Scientific-Atlanta
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (NYSE: SFA - http://www.scientificatlanta.com) is a leading supplier of digital content distribution systems, transmission networks for broadband access to the home, digital interactive set-tops and subscriber systems designed for video, high-speed Internet and voice over IP (VoIP) networks, and worldwide customer service and support.
About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (OUTD) is the owner of The Outdoor Channel and also owns and operates related businesses that serve the interests of viewers of The Outdoor Channel and other outdoor enthusiasts. These related businesses include LDMA-AU, Inc. (Lost Dutchman's) and Gold Prospector's Association of America, LLC. (GPAA). For more information about Outdoor Channel Holdings, visit www.outdoorchannelholdings.com.
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Information in this news release that is not historical fact may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), including statements, without limitation, regarding the companies' expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies about the future. The companies' actual results could differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements. The companies' intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions contained in those sections. In assessing forward-looking statements, readers are urged to read carefully all cautionary statements contained in the companies' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, if applicable. For these forward-looking statements, the companies' claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Scientific-Atlanta and PowerVu are registered trademarks of Scientific- Atlanta, Inc.
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Wednesday January 12, 12:31 pm ET
Outdoor Channel Uses Scientific-Atlanta Technology and the Extensive Reach of PanAmSat's Satellite Connectivity to Launch High-Definition Channel
TEMECULA, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In preparation for the July 2005 launch of the all-new Outdoor Channel 2 HD, The Outdoor Channel (TOC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTD - News), announced today that it has successfully begun broadcasting the new network's High-Definition test signal; a sneak preview of Outdoor Channel 2 HD's original HD programs, including; "Discovering America's National Parks," "Cowboys," and "World Class Sportfishing."
Using technology provided by satellite industry leader Scientific-Atlanta, and capacity on PanAmSat's Galaxy 10R satellite, The Outdoor Channel began broadcasting the HD test signal on December 29th, 2004.
How it works: From TOC's studios, original native 1080i High-Definition format video is encoded using a Scientific-Atlanta® high-definition encoder (D9050) for transmission over 270 megabit fiber optic cable to the Outdoor Channel uplink. From there, the signal is transmitted to the PanAmSat Galaxy 10R satellite on transponder 24, where it will be available to TOC's new HD customers. Scientific-Atlanta's equipment can also be used to receive TOC's HD signal from the satellite. The high-definition launch is the latest step in TOC's all digital format for content distribution. Both the east and west coast standard definition feeds of TOC's programming are delivered using a Scientific-Atlanta PowerVu® digital content distribution system, eliminating less efficient analog transmissions.
"We are extremely pleased with the results of the test signal broadcast," said TOC's VP of Operations, Gene Brookhart. "Scientific-Atlanta and PanAmSat have both been vital in this phase of our development, and we look forward to the continued excellence of their support as we approach the launch of the new HD channel."
About The Outdoor Channel
The Outdoor Channel is a national television network dedicated to providing the best in traditional outdoor programming to America's 82 million anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The network features approximately 100 weekly hunting, fishing, shooting sports, rodeo, motorsports, gold prospecting and related outdoor lifestyle programs. Based on January 2005 Nielsen Media Research, The Outdoor Channel's universe is approximately 24.8 million subscriber homes -- delivered through a combination of cable and satellite dish viewers.
The Outdoor Channel plans to launch its new and separate network to cable and satellite audiences, offering its popular outdoor programming entirely in high definition. Outdoor Channel 2 HD is scheduled to debut in July 2005 and will offer programming both shared and independent of the existing Outdoor Channel. For more information about The Outdoor Channel, please visit www.outdoorchannel.com.
About PanAmSat
Through its owned and operated fleet of 24 satellites, PanAmSat is a leading global provider of video, broadcasting and network distribution and delivery services. In total, the Company's in-orbit fleet is capable of reaching over 98 percent of the world's population through cable television systems, broadcast affiliates, direct-to-home operators, Internet service providers and telecommunications companies. In addition, PanAmSat supports the largest concentration of satellite-based business networks in the U.S., as well as specialized communications services in remote areas throughout the world. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.panamsat.com.
About Scientific-Atlanta
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (NYSE: SFA - http://www.scientificatlanta.com) is a leading supplier of digital content distribution systems, transmission networks for broadband access to the home, digital interactive set-tops and subscriber systems designed for video, high-speed Internet and voice over IP (VoIP) networks, and worldwide customer service and support.
About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (OUTD) is the owner of The Outdoor Channel and also owns and operates related businesses that serve the interests of viewers of The Outdoor Channel and other outdoor enthusiasts. These related businesses include LDMA-AU, Inc. (Lost Dutchman's) and Gold Prospector's Association of America, LLC. (GPAA). For more information about Outdoor Channel Holdings, visit www.outdoorchannelholdings.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Information in this news release that is not historical fact may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), including statements, without limitation, regarding the companies' expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies about the future. The companies' actual results could differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements. The companies' intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions contained in those sections. In assessing forward-looking statements, readers are urged to read carefully all cautionary statements contained in the companies' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, if applicable. For these forward-looking statements, the companies' claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Scientific-Atlanta and PowerVu are registered trademarks of Scientific- Atlanta, Inc.
