SES Launches Ultra HD Demo Channel in North America

[Trip]

Not sure if this is already noted here somewhere, but I saw this press release and figured it was worth posting.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150616006343/en#.VYFXjEYTRv1

- Trip

 

[. Raine]

Their HD demo channel has been up for a while, but that's the first I've seen mentioned about a Ultra HD demo channel. Wonder what would be needed to view it?

 

[charlesrshell]

I hope we just have to select a new Dish HD channel!

 

[wallyhts]

Heck Ya time to find it

 

[harshness]

Heck Ya time to find it

Are their affordable FTA receivers that output UHD?

 

[goaliebob99]

I have yet to see one on the market. If anyone does, please PM me with the model number. I have a UHDTV that is dying to see it!

 

[Titanium]

For now the only way to view the UHD test channel is with computer and PCI / USB Tuner. Make sure your video card and cables are up to the task!

 

[Magic Static]

My new computer build included UHD capable video cards Ordered a new USB3.0 DVBS2 tuner as well.

 

[wallyhts]

Would love to hear what video cards people are having success with.

 

[Lak7]

So far, only way I have been able to play is recording from TransEdit, and play using MPC-HC.
DVBViewer and my TSReader did not recognize the video stream.

 

[Lak7]

DVBViewer and my TSReader did not recognize the video stream.

To get it working in DVBViewer, I had to manually enter Video Pid and select HEVC.

 

[Wescopc]

103W
4140 V 30000
DVB-S2 8psk
5/6 FEC

 

[Bear Paws]

For several months now I keep seeing Direct TV ad saying they have 4K channels.. . (right from the horse's mouth ad with the blond babe in very little clothes....sigh.)

Hmm, it says needs ''Internet-connected'' gene

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Live 4K is coming from both DIRECTV and DISH.

 

[updatelee]

My new computer build included UHD capable video cards Ordered a new USB3.0 DVBS2 tuner as well.

What tuner is using USB 3.0? I haven't seen any yet, it's not required with the bandwidth satellite uses anyhow

UDL

 

[Magic Static]

What tuner is using USB 3.0? I haven't seen any yet, it's not required with the bandwidth satellite uses anyhow

UDL

It is a Tevii S662 and the USB 3.0 is BS marketing hype. It is a USB 2.0 device and comes with the 2.0 cable. It's just backward compatible with a 3.0 port like everything else.

 

[updatelee]

It is a Tevii S662 and the USB 3.0 is BS marketing hype. It is a USB 2.0 device and comes with the 2.0 cable. It's just backward compatible with a 3.0 port like everything else.

I was wondering if that's the device bring referred to. I see it being sold as USB 3.0 compatible, even though it's a USB 2.0 interface chipset. All USB 2.0 devices are USB 3.0 compatible.

UDL

 

[Magic Static]

I was wondering if that's the device bring referred to. I see it being sold as USB 3.0 compatible, even though it's a USB 2.0 interface chipset. All USB 2.0 devices are USB 3.0 compatible.

UDL

I think they got some heat over that. When I ordered the unit it did not have the word "compatible" in the description. It just said it was USB 3.0 .

 

[Al K]

Can anyone give me information on receiving this feed. I had a C-band dish for years and finally got rid of it. I have a 1.2 meter dish now but no receiver. I would love to put a 4k program from the satellite on my 4ktv.

 

[FaT Air]

103W
4140 V 30000
DVB-S2 8psk
5/6 FEC

So appears you'll need a BUD. I suggest a 10 ft.

For now the only way to view the UHD test channel is with computer and PCI / USB Tuner. Make sure your video card and cables are up to the task!

Have not read anywhere where a STB will 'do' it.