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1. LEARN ABOUT SHAW DIRECT ON DEMAND
1A. WHAT IS SHAW DIRECT ON DEMAND?
Shaw Direct On Demand is a VOD service which gives you instant access to thousands of movies,
TV shows, music videos, and other content for immediate viewing, right on your TV. Utilizing
your home’s High-Speed Internet connection, Shaw Direct On Demand allows you to browse,
order, and enjoy using your existing 600-series satellite receiver, remote, and TV. There’s no
new equipment to connect, no extra remote to learn, and no new bill to receive!
EXTENSIVE LIBRARY
As of October 2012, Shaw Direct’s On Demand library contains over 4000 titles, with more
being added every day. With primetime TV shows, new-release movies, family favourites,
documentaries, music videos, cult classics, daytime TV, and more, there’s something for
everyone on Shaw Direct On Demand.
New release movies are generally available for $4.99 in SD, and $6.99 in HD. TV content is
generally available to subscribers of the channel which airs the content at no extra cost. If you
subscribe to premium channels like Movie Central, The Movie Network, Super Channel, or TMN
Encore, you’ll enjoy even more content at no extra cost – literally of hundreds of movies and TV
episodes you can watch on your own schedule!
All pricing is clearly indicated on-screen for each title, and any pay rentals will be included on
your next Shaw Direct invoice.
ENTERTAINMENT ON DEMAND – EVEN WITHOUT A PVR!
Shaw Direct On Demand allows you to order and watch any title, whenever you want. Playback
starts instantly – there’s no need to wait for the next start time or for the movie to download.
Plus, you can watch an order as many times as you want during the 24-hour rental window.
HD VIDEO AND 5.1 SURROUND SOUND
Most movies and many TV series are available in high definition (HD) for customers with a 5.0
Mbps or higher Internet connection. If you’ve got a compatible audio system, you’ll also enjoy
5.1 surround sound with these titles for the ultimate experience.