ADVANCED RECEIVER SERVICE HIGH DEFINITION is another feature provided by DIRECTV and can also be referred to as ADVANCED RECEIVER or ARS-HD. This technology allows DIRECTV subscribers to receive local high-definition digital broadcasts through satellite instead of having to use an antenna.
Overview of Advanced Receiver Service HD
Advanced Receiver Service High Definition (ARS-HD) is the service that DIRECTV offers to help it deliver high-definition local channel programming through satellite instead of through broadcast. It lets the subscribers who meet the requirements of having HD equipment watch ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, and other local channels in 1080i HD.
How it works – ARS-HD retrieves local HD stations that are offered in a customer’s area or designated media market using localized spot beams from DIRECTV’s satellites and broadcasts them to the receiver. This eliminates the use of an outdoor OTA antenna directed toward the local TV broadcast stations.
Benefits of Advanced Receiver Service HD
There are several key advantages ARS-HD on DIRECTV offers over relying solely on over-the-air antenna channels, There are several key advantages ARS-HD on DIRECTV offers over relying solely on over-the-air antenna channels, including:
Improved Signal Reliability
The localized spot beams that can deliver premium HD local programs using satellite are not influenced by external factors such as weather or line of sight that may hinder OTA signals. This is generally a better signal.
Centralized Setup
By so doing, subscribers using ARS-HD do not have to align and position an external antenna to receive broadcasts from the towers within their broadcast region. Local channels are obtained from the same dish and wiring as other satellite channels on the DIRECTV system.
Consistent HD Picture Quality
DIRECTV spot beams emit a high bitrate signal that is best suited to the reception of television signals. This mostly leads to better and sharper high-definition images as compared to the inconsistent quality that comes with OTA antenna feeds.
Access to Distant Networks
At times, ARS-HD enables the viewer to receive out-of-market HD channels that are not available terrestrially in that area, for example, distant network feeds. The availability of options varies with the DIRECTV programming package available.
Requirements to Receive ARS-HD Channels
To be eligible to view high-definition local channel programming from DIRECTV's Advanced Receiver Service, subscribers require: To be eligible to view high-definition local channel programming from DIRECTV's Advanced Receiver Service, subscribers require:
DIRECTV HD Equipment
To watch an HD program, an HD-compatible DIRECTV receiver such as an HD DVR or client box, and an HD dish are needed. These satellite feeds cannot be processed using standard-definition equipment.
Line of Sight to the Satellite
As with other normal DIRECTV programming, it is crucial to establish a clear line of sight between the dish antenna and the transmitting satellite to get locked.
Active Subscription Package
For a person to decode channels, they have to be subscribed to a package, whether Premier, Ultimate, Choice, or Más Ultra, and have the HD service activated. Specific packages, terms, and eligibility are subject to change.
As long as those criteria are met, the subscriber is free to use the system as before and has even more options for HD local channels from the satellite feed than through an over-the-air antenna.
How to Verify ARS-HD Channel Reception
Checking the reception of ARS-HD channels is quick and easy:
1. With your DIRECTV receiver remote, press the Menu button.
2. Go to the settings and help section.
3. Choose Settings.
4. Select Info & Test.
5. Choose More System Info.
6. For example, scroll down until you find the Off-Air Antenna listing.
7. Make sure that confirmation of the ARS-HD channels is indicated as “Available” instead of “Not Available”.
This confirms the correct installation and signal receipt of Advanced Receiver Service High Definition local channel programming of the DIRECTV satellite network.
Why Choose ARS-HD for Local Channel Viewing?
Most of the DIRECTV viewers who wish to receive high-definition ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and other local station programming want to get the best of the ARS-HD feeds without over-relying on the over-the-air antenna reception.
ARS-HD is a much faster and less prone to failure way to get the HD channels selected by a viewer’s designated market area without the use of outside antennas and coaxial cables. It provides many subscribers with a better high-definition picture quality than other services.
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