Sonu Satellite and DirecTV offer two types of equipment systems for healthcare facilities:
Head-end units and DirecTV Residential Experience (DRE) systems.

Headend systems are available in both analog and digital HD.  They are custom-built for each healthcare property and ideal for any number of rooms. The equipment is installed in a central location, away from consumer contact so your patients or residents and unauthorized staff will not have access to it.   In most cases, a building’s existing wiring can be used with little to no modifications.

You choose not only the number of channels but also which channels you want to broadcast allowing you to meet residents’ specific needs.  No special remote or other in room equipment is needed.  With a headend system patients can flip through channels using the TVs own remote without ever knowing they are watching a satellite service.  Some key features of the headend include:

• Custom channel line up
• Optional scrolling on-screen channel guide
• All equipment stored in a centralized location
• Compatible with most wiring

The Residential Experience

The DIRECTV Residential Experience (DRE) system more closely resembles the at-home experience.  One receiver is installed at each TV which enables your patients and guests to have access to the full programming packages and channels you’ve selected, many of which are in HD.  These receivers are small enough to be discreetly mounted behind each TV or a piece of furniture.  The DRE also features a simplified, anti-microbial remote control.

DIRECTV Residential Experience Features:

• Fully customizable welcome screen
• User-friendly, interactive program guide
• Maximum access to HD Channels

Headend Systems

DIRECTV COM3000 Headend System

The COM3000 Headend system offers up to 23 HD or SD channels per blade, and up to 138 channels per chassis within an easily expandable platform. The COM3000 supports 4K HDR Satellite Broadcast Channels, giving your business the resolution to make 4K commercial TVs look amazing with live television. Manage the COM3000 network through a local web interface, or manage multiple properties via a single centralized hub. The COM3000 is also FCC tested as the lowest consumer of power in the commercial television industry.

DIRECTV COM3000 Headend System Features:

• Custom channel line up
• Optional scrolling on-screen channel guide
• All equipment stored in a centralized location
• Compatible with most wiring
• 4K UHD Programming Ready
• Most channels in smallest Headend footprint

DIRECTV Analog Headend System

The DIRECTV for Business Analog Headend system is perfect for healthcare properties with older televisions. Receive up to 24 standard definition channels per rack unit, and even broadcast HD only channels in SD format. Create the retrofit programming menu you never thought was possible, and do so without having to replace all of the TVs on your property.

DIRECTV Analog Headend System Features include:

• Custom channel line up
• Optional scrolling on-screen channel guide
• All equipment stored in a centralized location
• Compatible with most wiring
• Perfect for Assisted Living Communities