Saturday, August 9, 2014

Direct TV Utah Offers Diverse Programming

Direct TV Utah Offers Diverse Programming

By Tanisha Berg


Television and audio services are provided to DirecTV subscribers through certain satellite transmissions. Many different media outlets are available through Direct TV Utah services such as local television stations, broadcast networks, paid subscriptions services, satellite radio, and other private video services. The subscribers have access to all these different channels, making DirecTV quite the competition to cable and other satellite television companies.

First generation antennas are no longer used much due to advances in technology. DirecTV subscribers now usually use smaller reception antenna, as do many other industries and applications. In addition to using smaller sized antennas, subscribers must also have equipment that accompany them such as satellite dishes, integrated receivers and decoders, and DirecTV access cards.

Subscribers also have the choice to choose from many different programming packages that they can have access to for a monthly fee. They might choose from wanting a DVR, additional receivers and decoders, high definition channels, premium channels, pay-per-view services, and video-on-demand. Consumer might also subscribe to protection plans that cover repairs and replacements of leased equipment that might have been damaged from floods, power surges, lightening, etc.

Subscribers are sent satellite signals by DirecTV via satellites in geostationary orbit. The way this can happen is that DirecTV makes contracts and pays cable networks, film distributors, sports leagues, etc. All for the rights to distribute the programming these various establishments provide. DirecTV has broadcast centers in both Castle Rock, Colorado and Los Angeles, where these various programs are sent to be digitalized and compressed. They are also encrypted to ensure that only authorized users can access them. The programming is then sent through signals to the said satellites.

Not only does DirecTV serve residential homes; but also offers its services to restaurants, hotels, bars, dorms, hospitals, etc. These establishments subscribe to a specific business service that DirecTV offers. DirecTV Mobile is also available for anyone who wants service in their cars, boats, or RVs. Nowadays, even aircrafts have access to DirecTV channels through the cooperation between DirecTV Airborne and Boeing's Connexion.

Most DirecTV subscriptions will come with a free installation. That being said, you can opt to install the whole service yourself if that suits your interests. You'll be given a dish antenna installation kit and a satellite receiver box, both which you'll need to fully install the service. You might want to also keep in mind that the type of dish you receive might require different installation instructions, and your home owner's association might have strict regulations concerning the dish.

Once the satellite is installed, connect the receiver box to your TV using a cable. The type of cable depends on the receiver box you're given, however. You might end up choosing between HDMI, component, S-video, composite, or coaxial. Call DirecTV afterwards so that you can activate the service.

Your TV has to be tuned to the right channel. If the signal isn't quite strong enough, you can get to the main menu with the provided remote control. There, you'll access the specific coordinates of where your dish needs to be reset to. Positions include elevation, vertical angle, azimuth, and side direction.




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