Unity Motion Offers Practical Set-Top Solution

Unity Motion, Americaís first high-definition television (HDTV) broadcaster is shipping multi-advantageous HD set-top boxes to upscale home theatre dealers and consumers nationwide.Unity Motionís HDR-1000A set-top box (or IRD) appears to be the panacea in the HD industry. The Unity Motion box is able to receive and display all network broadcasts of high-definition including PBS, NBC, ABC and CBS, regardless of the incoming signal. Unity Motionís set-top box will accept any of the ATSC formats, such as 480p, 720p and 1080i. Unity Motionís output is 1080i, providing the end viewer a clearly sharp picture. In addition to the visual quality, Unity Motionís sound is Dolby Digital.""We are proud to be working with all of the major networks to jointly bring high-definition programming to markets throughout the United States,"" said Sean Henry, President of Unity Motion. Among the cities that have added HD to their programming schedule are New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, Washington, DC, Dallas, Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Columbus, Honolulu, Madison, and Jackson (Missippssii). According to the FCC, by December 1999, more than 120 stations are scheduled to broadcast high-definition programming.Unity Motionís home theatre dealers are encouraged by the reaction to the Unity Motion HDR-1000A performance as a stand-alone terrestrial tuner, or as a complete HD satellite system.""Itís absolutely wonderful to have both satellite and terrestrial reception in one box. We are very excited to see at what level this opportunity can be realized,"" said Gary Yacoubian of Myer-Emco, Incorporated. Unity Motion continues to distribute the complete high-definition distribution system (HDDS) which is comprised of the HDR-1000A set-top box and satellite dish. The company is currently broadcasting three channels of high-definition programming around-the-clock via direct satellite, and will air a total of twelve channels by year-end.""One of the primary benefits of the Unity Motion system is its versatility. Viewers in areas with HD can watch their local network stations, our 24-hour satellite broadcast, or a combination of both,"" explains Henry. The next phase of programming includes live events such as concerts and sports, which are part of the companyís plan to add pay-per-view events and premium movie channels throughout the course of the year. Subscribers will not have to pay for programming until conditional access is integrated into the HDR-1000A.Unity Motion designs, develops and markets innovative solutions for delivering HDTV technology and programming to consumers and businesses. It is the only company committed solely to facilitating the adoption of HDTV by viewers, and to the development of revenue-enhancing opportunities with partners in the hardware, programming content, broadcasting and advertising communities. Unity Motion operates Americaís first and only multichannel HDTV broadcast service and markets a High Definition Distribution System capable of receiving its own HD signal, as well as any terrestrial HD signal. For more information please visit www.unitymotion.com or phone 314 592 9700.