Nine (WIN)

TV_Addict · February 25, 2016, 4:33am

I thought it was going to be a staged rollout for WIN though the ads are apparently saying March the 1st.

Website doesn’t seem to mention anything… unless i’ve missed something on there.

So assume March 1st everyone is getting it … maybe not Tassie.

SydneyCityTV · February 25, 2016, 4:35am

Full info has been posted to the WIN Network website as well:

WIN Network Website - February 25:

What’s new?
The WIN Network is launching 2 exciting new channels, WINHD and 9Life.

WINHD will give you exceptionally clear, crisp pictures with vivid colours and double the detail of standard definition, adding extra life to all your favourite programs, movies and sport.

9Life offers the best in Lifestyle and Reality content sourced from around the world, including popular franchises like House Hunters and The Real Housewives.

When will WINHD and 9Life be available on my TV?
These two new channels will start this coming Tuesday the 1st of March.

How will I know if I am able to receive the new channels?
The Free to Air television Industry is moving to new technology called Mpeg 4 which allows us to view more channels at a higher quality.

To assist our viewers in confirming whether their TV or device can receive this new transmission technology, the WIN Network has set up a test slide on channels 85 & 86.

A simple rescan of your receiver will confirm if you are able to get the new channels.

Note
WINHD and 9Life will not be available until Tuesday the 1st of March. You will need to rescan on this date!

Will my channel numbers change?
To accommodate the new channels, some of the existing channels will be moved.

WIN HD – Channel 80
WIN – Channel 8 & 81
9 GEM – Channel 82
9 GO! – Channel 83 & 88
9 LIFE – Channel 84
EXTRA – Channel 85
GOLD – Channel 86

How can I watch these new channels?
From the 1st of March, to watch WINHD and 9Life you will need to rescan your TV.

Some receivers will scan automatically to the new channels and some will require you to RESCAN.

Some older Televisions & Set Top Boxes may not be able to receive the new channels.

Note
WINHD and 9Life will not be available until Tuesday the 1st of March. You will need to rescan on this date!

How do I rescan to receive the new channels?
Check your device’s Operating Manual for guidance, however if you don’t have the Manual, following is a typical guide to rescanning of digital TV’s, Set Top Boxes and PVR’s.

Firstly, on your devices remote control, locate the following buttons:
• MENU
• The four arrow keys
• OK/ENTER

Secondly, to commence rescanning:
• Push MENU
• Using the arrow keys, locate & highlight SET-UP or CHANNEL SEARCH
• Select using OK/ENTER
• Using the arrow keys, locate & highlight AUTO SCAN
• Select using OK/ENTER
• The scanning process usually takes a few minutes, with a progress bar often being shown

Note
WINHD and 9Life will not be available until Tuesday the 1st of March. You will need to rescan on this date!

What if I can’t receive the new channels?
You may need to visit your local Electrical Store and ask about their Mpeg 4 capable TV’s.

If you don’t upgrade to an Mpeg 4 capable TV, you will still be able to receive all your favourite programs on WIN, GEM and GO.

WINHD is simulcast with WIN so you’ll still receive the same programs in Standard Definition on WIN.

WINHD & 9Life will be ready for you when you upgrade your TV or device with the new Mpeg 4 technology.

Note
WINHD and 9Life will not be available until Tuesday the 1st of March. You will need to rescan on this date!

Help and advice
For specific rescanning instructions, consult your TV manual.

WA Viewers Please Note: Due to technical requirements, the new channels will be delayed by a few days into your area.

WAtvVideos · February 25, 2016, 4:36am

^^ They make a note for WA viewers about a few days delay, yet when your location is set to WA on the website you can’t access that information popup window at all.

TV_Addict · February 25, 2016, 4:43am

What if I can’t receive the new channels?
You may need to visit your local Electrical Store and ask about their Mpeg 4 capable TV’s.

Or buy a set top box . Don’t need to go out and spend a lot on a tv all of a sudden.

SydneyCityTV · February 25, 2016, 4:48am

Yeah, I’m sure that a cheap MPEG4-capable STB and a HDMI cable should do the trick if your digital TV can’t pick up the MPEG4 channels!

KICK-IT · February 25, 2016, 5:03am

So when will WIN News go HD?

I mean they have one studio and 2 cameras to upgrade. And considering they do like 67 separate bulletins from the one studio and set in the Gong, it seems like money very well spent!

CQtvNetwork · February 25, 2016, 5:10am

WIN News studios have HD cameras and their Grass Valley Ignite systems are HD ready.

Also it should be two studios in Gong, three in Maroochy and one in Hobart.

webguy · February 25, 2016, 5:48am

Does this mean that these channels will be available on VAST in WA? - Because all the Regional WA transmitters are VAST fed aren’t they?
I note that Racing.com is available on VAST WA, but not VAST in the eastern states.

NQCQTV2 · February 25, 2016, 6:07am

As someone who lives in Regional QLD, I’m very surprised to see WIN HD launching here first, ahead of 7 HD.
I honestly thought it was going to be the other way around.

WAtvVideos · February 25, 2016, 6:25am

Yes, it will be available on VAST on the WA bouquet.

Willwalk · February 25, 2016, 6:38am

if by chance, if things get sour between nine and win, and win eventually signs up with ten, would regional areas get ten HD from day one if win signs up with ten?

Bort · February 25, 2016, 8:54am

Because it’s HD?

TV_Addict · February 25, 2016, 10:08am

Yes.Thought the HD channel didn’t show that much “HD” content… it seems wasted on a black and white movie… though someone will watch it . Bring on WIN HD next Tuesday .

Brekkie · February 25, 2016, 9:11pm

So if I’m reading that right Win will be using MPEG4 for 9Life as well whilst 9 use MPEG2 (I think).

southernguy · February 25, 2016, 9:59pm

I wonder if that has to do with WIN having to data cast channels and Nine only one?

chuck · February 26, 2016, 1:25am

So in theory 9life on WIN should look better then 9Metro being in mp4?

stilesykenny · February 26, 2016, 2:02am

Well lets hope WIN HD’s picture quality will be much better than WIN SD, because WIN SD’s picture quality is almost youtube quality.

WAtvVideos · February 26, 2016, 3:16am

Yes.

I would say that’s the reason.

That depends. Does Racing.com look better than 7 Digital? It’s MPEG-4.

AustralianAerial · February 26, 2016, 3:25am

It comes back to bitrate more than anything.

WAtvVideos · February 26, 2016, 3:27am

Exactly. Just because something’s in MPEG-4 doesn’t mean it will be of superior quality. But we can assume WIN will ensure 9Life will be of a similar quality to their MPEG-2 SD channels.