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The Switchover explained
- Why is it happening?Digital is now the best technology for broadcasting TV. To make sure we all receive it, the digital signal needs to be available everywhere. After the switchover, almost everyone (at least 98.5% of the UK) will be able to receive digital TV through a conventional aerial.What do I need to do?If you receive more than five channels, your TV is probably digital. If not, you will need to connect to a digital set-top box, or replace it. This applies to all the TVs in your home, as well any other recorder (video or DVD) that you use to record from the TV.Do I need a new TV?No, but if your TV is still analogue, it won't work after the switchover unless you convert it with a separate digital set-top box.Will my recorder still work?After the switchover, video and analogue DVD recorders will still work as before, but will not be able to record any digital channels. Your best option is to upgrade to a digital recorder that allows you to record onto a hard drive, a DVD or both.Whatever you choose, make sure your new equipment has a DVB symbol and the 'digital tick' logo. This means it's designed to work before and after the switchover. Also, you will need to re-tune your digital products regularly to get the latest channels/services.
- View More: Samsung The Switchover explained
- View Answer at http://www.samsung.com/uk/digitalswitchover/explained.html
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Retuning Guide
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The Digital Switchover is about to happen in my area, what do I need to do?
- When your area switches to digital, you will need to retune your TV in order to receive the digital channels.
Click here to view the retune guides:
If a retune has not worked, please be advised to use the ‘Shipping Condition’ function to reset your TV. - View More: Panasonic The Digital Switchover is about to happen in my area, what do I need to do?
- View Answer at http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Support/Ask+a+question/3580816/index.html
- When your area switches to digital, you will need to retune your TV in order to receive the digital channels.
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Why, since the 'Digital Switchover', has my TV picture started to break up and show a 'blocky' picture? The sound is also crackly!
- 1: You may need to retune your TV.
2: If the signal in your area has dropped after the switchover, please try a mains powered booster.
3: How old is your house Aerial? It may need updating. Please consult with an Aerial Specialist to check your current aerial system. - View More: Panasonic Why, since the 'Digital Switchover', has my TV picture started to break up and show a 'blocky' picture? The sound is also crackly!
- View Answer at http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Support/Ask+a+question/3580816/index.html
- 1: You may need to retune your TV.
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Since the Digital Switchover has happened, I can not record TV programmes
- If you have a DVD Recorder with built-in Freeview, you will need to retune your DVD recorder after the switchover.
Please click here to access retune guides for your model - View More: Panasonic Since the Digital Switchover has happened, I can not record TV programmes
- View Answer at http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Support/Ask+a+question/3580816/index.html
- If you have a DVD Recorder with built-in Freeview, you will need to retune your DVD recorder after the switchover.
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What is the digital switchover?
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The digital switchover is a process that has started across the UK. All analogue channels will be turned off on a region by region basis and will be replaced with a newer and stronger digital signal.
When do I switch?
Depending on your area, you will have certain dates provided by Digital UK to let you know when your area is changing over. The switchover will take place in two stages. Full information about the switchover in your area can be found at the digital uk websitehttp://www.digitaluk.co.uk.
How do I switch?
During, after and even sometimes before your area switches over, you will need to retune your digital equipment to receive the new channels and services. For infromation on how to retune your Philips TV or DVD recorder click here.
- View More: Philips What is the digital switchover?
- View Answer at http://www.support.philips.com/pageitems/master/pages/digitalswitchover/digitalswitchover.html?scy=GB&slg=ENG&mid=Link_Digital_Switchover_GB&session=20111208100916_2.100.96.79&ctn=32PFL5522D/05#
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How To Retune?
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To find the correct retune information for your model of TV select your TV from the drop downlist below. (Your model number can be found at the back of your TV on a white sticker click here to see example), or by pressing 123 654 quickly on your remote control.)
Get E-mail instructions
Visit our contact page to get help with retuning your TV.
Have any questions?
I have the wrong regional Service?
I have retuned but still have no channels?
How do I reset my TV to factory settings?
I am missing the RED BUTTON interactive menu? - View More: Philips How To Retune?
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Upgrade Solutions
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We have a wide range of digital products
Some TV's older than 10 years may not have a built in digital tuner and will not work after the analogue channels have turned off. If your TV has a SCART connection, you can simply connect a digital set top box to continue to enjoy the digital services.
To check to see what models of TV's and digital equipment are not supported after the digital switch over click here to view the list.
Need a Set Top box?
- View More: Philips Upgrade Solutions
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Switchover Updates
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Regions affected
Due to important transmission changes from 01- 04 November in many northern cities such as Manchester and Birmingham, you may experience a loss of some or all digital services on your TV. If your area is listed in the table below you will need to retune your TV after the date provided to regain full digital TV services.
Huntshaw Cross COM4, COM5, COM6 01/11/11 Storeton COM6 01/11/11 Sutton Coldfield COM6 01/11/11 Angus COM6 02/11/11 Caradon Hill COM5, COM6 02/11/11 Fenton COM6 02/11/11 Keelylang Hill COM6 02/11/11 Rumster Forest COM6 02/11/11 Angus COM5 03/11/11 Brierley Hill COM6 03/11/11 Keelylang Hill COM5 03/11/11 Redruth COM4, COM5, COM6 03/11/11 Rumster Forest COM5 03/11/11 Winter Hill COM6 03/11/11 Malvern COM6 04/11/11 London switchover dates announced
London will go digital on 4 April 2012, in time for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Analogue BBC Two will disappear in London and neighbouring parts of Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Middlesex and Surrey on 4 April 2012. The remaining analogue channels-BBC One, ITV1, Channel Four and Channel Five-will then be turned off on 18 April 2012.
London's switchover will be the biggest in the UK, affecting nearly twelve million viewers and extending Freeview coverage to all parts of the capital and neighbouring areas for the first time. - View More: Philips Switchover Updates
- View Answer at http://www.support.philips.com/pageitems/master/pages/digitalswitchover/digitalswitchover.html?scy=GB&slg=ENG&mid=Link_Digital_Switchover_GB&session=20111208100916_2.100.96.79&ctn=32PFL5522D/05#
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Can I watch analogue TV after the switchover has completed?
- No, Once the digital switchover is completed all analogue channels will be turned off and will be replaced with the new digital channels.
- View More: Philips Can I watch analogue TV after the switchover has completed?
- View Answer at http://www.support.philips.com/pageitems/master/pages/digitalswitchover/faq/faq2.html
