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DR HD

DR HD was a Danish high-definition television channel and DR's sixth licence-funded channel. The channel launched on 1 November 2009. All content on DR HD were in HD quality; no upscaled standard definition programmes were broadcast. The channel acted as a testing ground for the then-new HD technology, as DR and other broadcasters are increasingly moving to HD broadcasting. Since its launch, the channel aired a limited number of movies and shows in surround sound.

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DR HD
CountryDenmark
HeadquartersDR Byen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Programming
Picture format720p (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerDR
Sister channelsDR1
DR2
DR K
DR Update
History
Launched1 November 2009 (2009-11-01)
Closed28 January 2013 (2013-01-28) (3 years, 88 days)
Replaced byDR3

DR HD was a Danish high-definition television channel and DR's sixth licence-funded channel. The channel launched on 1 November 2009. All content on DR HD were in HD quality; no upscaled standard definition programmes were broadcast. The channel acted as a testing ground for the then-new HD technology, as DR and other broadcasters are increasingly moving to HD broadcasting.1 Since its launch, the channel aired a limited number of movies and shows in surround sound.2

The channel was shut down on 28 January 2013 and replaced by DR3.1

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References

  1. "DR3 går i luften den 28. januar". DR (in Danish). 17 January 2013. Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
  2. Surround-lyd på DR HD kommer senere i 2009 – FlatpanelsDK