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14. What are the differences between Standard mode and Enhanced mode?

FunctionalitiesStandard Mode (without USB or hard drive) Enhanced Mode (with USB or hard drive)
Automatic channel update - via satellite Automatic – daily Automatic – daily
Program information update - via satellite Automatic – daily Automatic – daily
Channel name available in Arabic All channels All channels
Channel logos displayed Only premium channels* All channels
Channel genres displayed All channels All channels
Instant display of the Program Guide YesYes
Program Guide duration 48 hours 7 days
Program images in the information banner Selection of 8 - 10 channels All premium channels*
Program images in the Program Guide Selection of 8 - 10 channels All premium channels*
Instant PVR recording NoYes
On-screen “Alerts” after setting up Reminders or program recordings NoYes
Switch between Sat.tv packages from the same satellite Re-installation required 15 sec
Alternate between Sat.tv packages on 7/8° West and HOTBIRD Re-installation required 20 sec
Possibility to change the channel language YesYes
Possibility to change the data language in the Program Guide No30 sec

The list of differences between the Standard and Enhanced modes is available in the table below.

 

*Premium channels: selection of a Top300 from the list of channels