DVB television

Additional hi-def (HD) television solutions are anticipated to launch on Freeview ahead of the end of 2013.

These new services will be broadcast on the 600 MHz band, which is a portion of the airwaves freed up by the digital switchover

To be able to watch these brand-new networks you’ll require a Freeview HD television or ready top field receiver. That’s because all HD channels on Freeview are transmitted using some thing labeled as DVB-T2. If you can watch the prevailing Freeview HD services on your TV or set top box then they are in addition with the capacity of obtaining the latest HD solutions.

Something DVB-T2?

The digital television standards used by TV services in Europe were developed by an international cross-industry group, called the Digital Video Broadcasting Project (or DVB).

It developed criteria for satellite (DVB-S), cable television (DVB-C) as well as for terrestrial television (DVB-T).

Although standard Freeview channels still make use of DVB-T, DVB-T2 is considered the most current type of electronic sign.

These indicators are practically doubly efficient as DVB-T. For example, without DVB-T2 it would not have been possible to launch HD services on Freeview without reducing the range of existing standard definition channels.

Are there any various other benefits to DVB-T2?

DVB-T2 indicators tend to be more resistant against certain kinds of disturbance than DVB-T.

Freeview HD receivers also have to include certain functions that make life much easier for audiences, such as being able to specify a preferred TV area that will make sure that appropriate local development service is placed at the top of the channel number. That is a really useful function in places where programme areas overlap.

Just how will I manage to get these brand-new stations?

Freeview HD or Freeview HD+ TV sets or set-top boxes tend to be suitable for DVB-T2 and will also be capable have the extra solutions in which these are typically offered.

But standard Freeview or Freeview+ receivers only make use of DVB-T signals therefore won't have the additional services.

Watchers which do not have a Freeview HD ready wont lose any programs they at this time obtain, although they will be unable to savor the new services unless they update to Freeview HD.

Why launch solutions making use of a sign that’s perhaps not compatible with my Freeview set?

DVB-T2 will enable Freeview to carry on to develop as time goes on. It is because it will make more efficient utilization of the restricted offered spectrum and allow a wider array of HD content becoming made available. After assessment, Ofcom therefore made it a state of being which these extra services using the 600 MHz band needs to be launched using the DVB-T2 standard to encourage uptake of compatible receivers.

Can there be other things i will know?

In a few areas, people might need to install a wideband TV aerial (when they cannot have one) to be able to receive the additional HD solutions reliably.

Before buying any such thing, always check whether your area is predicted becoming served by the additional solutions. In case it is and you're incapable of get them on your Freeview HD receiver after they have actually launched, you may need to seek advice from a competent aerial installer.

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