How often have you been faced with choosing between catching an episode of your favourite TV drama
and spending time with your friends or family? With Smart TV, you no longer need to compromise.
Instead of planning your life around your favourite TV shows, you can now plan your viewing schedule
around your life.
But how exactly does Smart TV work and in what ways will it alter your TV viewing experience?
Smart TV is a new and exciting way to maximise your TV viewing experience. It gives users complete
freedom over how to view their favourite TV programmes instead of being restricted by schedules set by broadcasters.
To enjoy Smart TV, all you need is a Smart TV DVR set-top box. It gives you up to 60 hours of
recording time and also comes with an in-built cable modem to enjoy the many interactive services.
The DVR set-top box functions like a DVD Recorder but with a number of significant improvements and added functions.
It is a self-contained device that combines the recording function of a VCR with the storage capabilities of a computer hard-disk.
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1. Enjoy Hassle-free Recording
With Smart TV, recording becomes easy and intuitive through the On-Screen TV Guide.
* One-touch recording
Fully integrated with StarHub Digital Cable’s On-Screen TV Guide, Smart TV makes recording a breeze.
Using the On-Screen TV Guide is a one-touch affair. Just select the programme that you want to record and
press the ‘REC’ button.
To meet your different viewing needs, you can enjoy the flexibility of choosing between time-based and
programme-based recordings, either setting up your DVR to record at certain times, or when certain
programmes are showing.
* Record instantly
What’s more, with the instant record feature, Smart TV also does away with the hassle of switching
between different remote controls and allows you to do everything from a single remote control.
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* Watch one show and record another
Maximise your viewing pleasure by watching one channel while recording another, so you never have to fight over what to watch.
* Series recording (Coming soon)
Want to store your favourite TV series for later viewing?
Additional features in the pipeline will allow you to preset recording schedules to have the entire season recorded. |
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2. Control “live” TV
With Smart TV, you will never miss another moment of your favourite show or sporting event as you can rewind,
fast-forward, freeze action or even view a slow-motion replay with a simple click of your remote.
Interrupted in the middle of your favourite programme? You can now pause the show you are watching,
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3. Do Even More with Two-way Interactivity
Never before has watching TV been so interactive, and all this, with just a few clicks of your remote control.
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* Chat, send emails and SMS via your TV
Send emails, SMS and chat with your friends – all while still viewing your favourite shows.
* Instant purchase (Coming soon)
With Demand TV on StarHub Digital Cable, you can even purchase movies instantly and enjoy them on the spot.
In future, you may even be able to complete your purchases directly onscreen, at your own convenience. |
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