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|label8=Status:|data8='''Alternative''' - Low-cost upgrade for legacy systems, mainly replaced by [[IntelliStar 2 XD]]|label9=Format|data9=480i Standard Definition|label10=Succeeded By:|data10=[[IntelliStar 2 XD]]}} | |label8=Status:|data8='''Alternative''' - Low-cost upgrade for legacy systems, mainly replaced by [[IntelliStar 2 XD]]|label9=Format|data9=480i Standard Definition|label10=Succeeded By:|data10=[[IntelliStar 2 XD]]}} | ||
The '''IntelliStar 2 Jr | The '''IntelliStar 2 Jr''' (stylized as "I2 Jr") is a low-cost analog and digital offering suitable for smaller cable providers. It was developed and released in 2013. Similar to the first-generation [[IntelliStar]], the unit is capable of operating natively for both analog and digital transmission on cable systems. The IntelliStar 2 Jr was later used as a permanent replacement for all analog [[WeatherStar]] systems on June 26, 2014 as a result of the discontinuance of the analog-only units.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150908091240/https://www.nctconline.org/index.php/programming/technical-notices/item/download/74_f656cf3afe5f4b94de0028c8bc1b0568</ref> | ||
The IS2Jr functions similarly to the main [[IntelliStar 2]] with the voice-over narrations provided by Jim Cantore. Until June of 2014, the unit utilized the [[IntelliStar 2]]'s previous graphics set. Much like its predecessors (since the 2010 graphics change), it did not have its own Lower Display | The IS2Jr functions similarly to the main [[IntelliStar 2]] with the voice-over narrations provided by Jim Cantore. Until June of 2014, the unit utilized the [[IntelliStar 2]]'s previous graphics set. Much like its predecessors (since the 2010 graphics change), it did not have its own Lower Display Line (LDL) during national segments, except for the warning crawl. The 2013 [[Weather All The Time]] graphics set began a gradual rollout from June 2014 on, bringing the unit up to date with the [[IntelliStar]] and [[IntelliStar 2]], and restoring full functionality to the unit. | ||
With the launch of the [[IntelliStar 2 XD]], and | With the launch of the [[IntelliStar 2 XD]], and its ability to downconvert its high definition feed to a letterboxed standard definition feed, use of the IntelliStar 2 Jr dropped as headends now only required one unit for both feeds. | ||
==Current products== | ==Current products== | ||
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* '''October 2013''' - Initial beta release | * '''October 2013''' - Initial beta release | ||
*'''April/May 2014''' - | *'''April/May 2014''' - I2 Jr is aggressively deployed to cable providers using legacy Weather Star systems, pending TWC's discontinuation of its analog satellite feed'''.''' The unit utilizes the [[IntelliStar 2]]'s previous graphics set instead of the current graphics as a result. | ||
*'''June 2014''' - A gradual rollout of the [[Weather All The Time]] graphics package began to all deployed units. | *'''June 2014''' - A gradual rollout of the [[Weather All The Time]] graphics package began to all deployed units. | ||
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{{WeatherStar Generations}} | {{WeatherStar Generations}} | ||
[[Category:Weather Stars]] | [[Category:Weather Stars]] | ||