The LodgeNet HD Advanced platform offers hoteliers the most reliable, cost-effective and widely adopted HD interactive solution available to the industry today. Our unique platform includes a
customizable guest interface, easy-to-use navigation system, robust guest services functionality and more high-definition movie content than any other solution – all supported by LodgeNet’s world-class field service and 24/7 call center team.
BENEFITS
- Delivers a digital-to-room solution for an entertainment experience guests will remember.
- Maximizes return on your HD display investment.
- Provides the contemporary technology features and high quality picture experience that guests have come to expect.
- Utilizes an easy-to-use system that appeals to a variety of guest needs.
- Improves revenue potential through the promotional power of true HD.
- Updates movie lineups monthly – and sometimes more often – to keep choices fresh for frequent, brand-loyal guests.
- Eliminates the cost, power, cabling, aesthetic and tampering issues associated with set-top box solutions.
KEY FEATURES
- Fluid digital delivery: All video on demand (VOD) content is delivered digitally to the room (and most in HD format).
- HD free-to-guest (FTG) programming: Delivers digital cable channels in HD with VOD seamlessly integrated.
- NEW! - Music On Demand: Offers guests a variety of music entertainment options, including Music Library, Digital Music Channels and the Ultimate Music Bundle.
- Distinct digital sound: HD FTG, HD VOD and music on demand supported.
- Playback Controls: Skip forward/back, pause or save (bookmark) programs in progress.
- Pro:Idiom® content security: Encryption capabilities mandated by Hollywood studios to protect HD content from piracy.
- HD Welcome Channel or HD Power Up Channel: Standard with all HD VOD deployments.
- Efficient boxless configuration: Reduces in-room clutter (with certain HD displays).
- True HD interactive menus: Recognized for design excellence by Horizon Interactive Awards and Graphic Design USA.
- Navigation patterns stored for menus: Optimizes navigation by content type to enhance merchandising.
- Comprehensive control: FTG, VOD, guest services and audio are all powered by a single LodgeNet remote with backlit keys, increasing functionality in darkened rooms.
- Leverage existing coaxial cable (MATV) networks: Coordinates with FCC and CableLabs standards.
Available as part of LodgeNet’s EasyHD™ Solution
Over 25% of guests view VOD as important to hotel quality.
(Zoomerang, May 2008)
35% of travelers browse a VOD system nightly. (200 million guests in 2008).
(LodgeNet usage data, 2006-2008)
33% of hoteliers say HD is the top request for in-room entertainment.
(ICD Research, 2007)
