The LodgeNet HD-Ready Platform delivers on demand guest entertainment through a flexible and upgradable architecture that can support both analog and HD television systems. For hotels seeking a future-proof solution prior to installing HD displays, or hotels offering a mix of analog and HD televisions, this comprehensive platform lets you optimize the in-room entertainment experience to meet your needs.

BENEFITS

• Provides an HD-ready solution for hotels who are not immediately upgrading to HD displays.
• Ensures a consistent HD and FTG entertainment experience for all guests in mixed environment locations.
• Delivers a reliable and robust solution through the utilization of technology based on FCC and cable industry standards.
• Supports cost efficiencies by delivering analog and digital content over the same platform.
• Leverages the hotel’s existing coaxial cable (MATV) network.
• Allows hotels to take advantage of declining costs on digital displays by phasing in TVs over time.
• Eliminates the cost, power, cabling, aesthetic and tampering issues with set-top box solutions.

KEY FEATURES

• FTG channel management: Delivers digital cable channels in HD to HD displays and analog channels to analog TVs.
• Optimized interactive menuing: 4:3 aspect ratio screens on analog TVs and 16:9 aspect ratio screens on HD displays.
• Intelligent HD entertainment merchandising: HD video on demand (VOD) content promoted only in HD-installed rooms.
• Unsurpassed picture quality: All VOD content is delivered digitally to HD displays (and most in HD format).
• Distinct digital sound: Supported by HD FTG and HD VOD.
• 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).
• Comprehensive control: FTG, VOD, guest services and audio are all powered by a single LodgeNet remote with backlit keys, increasing functionality in darkened rooms.