HD Channels. By October 1, 2013 or a later date mutually agreed upon by Xxxxxxx and Grantor, when Grantee no longer offers Basic Service in an analog format, Grantee shall simultaneously carry three (3) of the existing Access Channels in high definition (HD) format Channels for PEG Access use, in addition to simultaneously carrying the standard digital Access Channels provided under Section 9.4. Grantee shall carry all components of the HD format Access Channel Signals provided by the Designated Access Provider including, but not limited to, closed captioning, stereo audio and other elements associated with the programming. The Designated Access Provider shall be responsible for providing the Access Channel signal in an HD format to the demarcation point at the designated point of origination for the Access Channel. Grantee shall transport and distribute the Access programming without degradation. At the cost of the Designated Access Provider or Grantor, Grantee shall provide all necessary equipment including HD encoders or its equivalent outside or inside the demarcation point at the Designated Access Provider Channel origination point, at its Headend and hubs or similar distribution facilities necessary to deliver the Access Channel(s) in the HD format to Subscribers. PEG channels shall be made available on Grantee’s channel lineup in the same manner as regular commercial channels. With respect to signal quality, Grantee shall not be required to carry a PEG Access Channel in a higher quality format than that of the Channel signal delivered to Grantee, but Grantee shall distribute the Access Channel Signal without degradation. Grantee shall verify signal delivery to Subscribers with the Designated Access Provider, consistent with the requirements of this Section, in a manner and on a timetable as to ensure that the HD format Access Channels are included in Grantee’s program services offered to Subscribers.
