As I'm sure you are aware, TV in the UK is going digital. The current analogue TV signal will be switched off and replaced with a new, stronger digital TV signal. It will mean that almost everyone will be able to receive digital TV through their existing aerial (Freeview).
What makes Digital TV exciting is that it will mean there will be more services through Freeview TV as well as broadband, HDTV services and local TV.
Therefore, to keep your TV service, you will need to convert your TVs to digital before your area's switchover date.
Digital TV offers great new ways to enjoy the TV such as greater choice of TV channels, great features such as interactivity, on-screen listings, audio description and subtitling for people with visual and audio impairments. There will also be access to additional channels and services including premium channels(e.g sports, movies), telephony and better broadband options.
A few things to consider :
How many TVs are there in your home?
If you don't convert your TV to digital through a Freeview Box or replacement, it won't work.
Do you currently record TV programmes?
You will need a freeview HD recorder or digital TV recorder to record a programme you're not currently watching. Old video recorders will play and record what you're currently watching but that's all.
Current TV aerial
You shouldn't need to change your current aerial as the digital TV signal is compatible with it. With a Freeview box plugged into your aerial, you will be able to receiver digital services without any further costs.
Is radio affected?
It is not affected at all.
TV Sets
Pretty much all TV's are compatible with a Freeview box so you don't have to upgrade your TV set.
SCART sockets are the standard connection used by a Freeview box but freeview HD boxes use other connections such as HDMI. As long as your current TV has the same sort of connection as your Freeview box, you won't need to change it.
The 'digital tick' on any new product means it will work after switchover. Remember that if you are upgrading your TV.
What makes Digital TV exciting is that it will mean there will be more services through Freeview TV as well as broadband, HDTV services and local TV.
Therefore, to keep your TV service, you will need to convert your TVs to digital before your area's switchover date.
Digital TV offers great new ways to enjoy the TV such as greater choice of TV channels, great features such as interactivity, on-screen listings, audio description and subtitling for people with visual and audio impairments. There will also be access to additional channels and services including premium channels(e.g sports, movies), telephony and better broadband options.
A few things to consider :
How many TVs are there in your home?
If you don't convert your TV to digital through a Freeview Box or replacement, it won't work.
Do you currently record TV programmes?
You will need a freeview HD recorder or digital TV recorder to record a programme you're not currently watching. Old video recorders will play and record what you're currently watching but that's all.
Current TV aerial
You shouldn't need to change your current aerial as the digital TV signal is compatible with it. With a Freeview box plugged into your aerial, you will be able to receiver digital services without any further costs.
Is radio affected?
It is not affected at all.
TV Sets
Pretty much all TV's are compatible with a Freeview box so you don't have to upgrade your TV set.
SCART sockets are the standard connection used by a Freeview box but freeview HD boxes use other connections such as HDMI. As long as your current TV has the same sort of connection as your Freeview box, you won't need to change it.
The 'digital tick' on any new product means it will work after switchover. Remember that if you are upgrading your TV.
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