9A. Watch what you want, when you want
As of July 2014, Shaw Direct’s On Demand library contains over 10,000 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, Encore Avenue, TMN Encore,
or Hollywood Suite you’ll enjoy even more content at no extra cost –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.
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 rental window.
9B. Getting Connected
2A. Minimum Requirements
Shaw Direct On Demand is available to all Shaw Direct customers with compatible equipment at no
extra cost. To start using Shaw Direct On Demand, you will need:
•
6XX Satellite Receiver:
The Essential HDDSR 600, Advanced HDDSR 605, and
Advanced HDPVR 630 receivers are all able to access Shaw Direct On Demand. Not
sure which model you have? Take a look at the front left of your satellite receiver.
Any models in the 6XX family have the model number listed here.
•
High-speed Internet Access:
High-speed Internet Access (sometimes known as
broadband) is required to access Shaw Direct On Demand. Your internet connection
must be capable of connecting to our servers at a minimum 1.75 Mbps downstream
for SD titles, and at least 5.0 Mbps sustained downstream for HD titles. If you
subscribe to cable, DSL, or fiber delivered Internet, chances are it’s fast enough for
Shaw Direct On Demand.
•
A home router:
A home router allows multiple computers and devices in your home to
use your internet connection. This is how your satellite receiver will connect to the
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