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Cablevision Systems (News - Alert) Corporation is identifying RAVE HD as its HD Channel of the Day, as a segment of the ongoing "45 Days in HD, on iO TV" countdown. It is accessible to Cablevision's iO TV customers on channel 785. RAVE HD is the first music channel working through out the year dedicated in servicing with crystal clear high-definition and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.

 

The top artists include Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Beck, Foo Fighters and Dixie Chicks, in addition to undiscovered up-and-comers, and compelling conversations with leading musicians available at present, RAVE HD presents an unparalleled live music experience connecting the magnificent depth and clarity of HD video technology.

 

During the course of countdown, Cablevision is identifying each of the 45 high-definition services iO clients can obtain at no extra cost, which includes all nine local professional sports teams in HD. Different from satellite and phone company opponents, Cablevision does not charge any extra fees and commits on customers who want to watch in HD.

 

"We are pleased to honor RAVE HD as today's Channel of the Day in our ongoing '45 Days in HD, on iO TV' countdown. RAVE HD offers viewers a front-row experience to a mix of concerts and live performances from today's top acts and many of the music industry's greatest performers in vivid high-definition," John Trierweiler (News - Alert), Cablevision's Senior Vice President of Product Management, was quoted as saying in the report.

 

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The usage of high-definition Cablevision has doubled over the last year, and the company has developed its potential to broadcast hundreds of channels with high-resolution through its fully-deployed fiber optic network. More than 900,000 of Cablevision's approximately 2.6 million iO TV customers holds at least one high-definition and HD-cable set-top box in their residence.

 

In an attempt to make consumer awareness and continuous implementation of HDTV, Cablevision newly introduced a retail partnership with P.C. Richard & Son. P.C. Richard is the New York metropolitan area's leading consumer appliance and electronics retailer that enables consumers to suitably sign up for all three Optimum (News - Alert) products which includes: iO TV digital cable, Optimum Online high-speed Internet access and Optimum Voice phone service. Cablevision is also contributing the award-winning digital cable service to more than 30 store locations.

 

It has identified that nearly 83 percent of Cablevision's cable customers are iO TV digital cable customers, which is ranking the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO TV offers customers access to more than: