MBC Media Group started broadcasting a test of seven of its existing programs in high definition televisions (HDTVs). Among them there are also a popular movie channel MBC2 in HD.
MBC to launch HD programs began using a new transponder on the satellite Nilesat 201 at the orbital position 7 degrees west. Unfortunately, the signal from the new satellite can not accept the parabolic normal size in Central Europe.
DVB-S2 contains multiple MBC station MBC1 HD HD MBC2, MBC4 HD, MBC Drama, HD, HD MBC Action, MBC Max HD news television Al Arabiya HD. Package operates on the frequency 12.188 GHz, pol H SR 27500, FEC 3 / 4, DVB-S2/8PSK. All stations are due to restrictions on broadcasting rights Conax encrypted system. For high-definition versions of their programs by selling the MBC network to deliver the equipment market. The viewer gets a fee for access to an attractive package of entertainment channel MBC.
The current version of the MBC in SD resolution remain FTA. HD versions are encoded over the rights of native HD content.