Digital Switch Over

HeadAboveWater

We had a problem with the BBCs with the first part of the switchover. Check out post #46.

Josh2512 and us both have Philips TVs with built in Freeview if that's any help!!

waltsalt

almillar wrote: »

waltsalt, chunter does say 'Freeview HD TV' so hopefully that does mean proper DVB-T2 equipment.

Depends on which way you read his sentence. "I bought a Freeview, HD TV" or "I bought a Freeview HD, TV".

This thread is starting to pickle me head. Too much ambiguity!

jtk174

almillar wrote: »

jtk174 seems to be eluding that if you're in an area with a strong Saorview signal, it may mean interference with and loss off the NI mini multiplex carrying those channels. Not really a problem of course because you'll be receiving more channels, without restrictions, in HD, on Saorview.

Not exactly. Aerials are grouped into different bands. Pre 1995 A group aerials were rated for channels 21-35. After that it was extended to 21-37.
The NIMM is broadcast on C39. As the gain from a Group A aerial falls off steeply and if you have two aerials connected via a diplexer, this also acts to cut the signal . The diplexer then allows the signal to be presented on 1 down cable, rather than 2 separate cables.
In addition, it would appear that the RTE mux from Black Mountain is at a lower power than that being transmitted from Divis. So a combination of the 2 could cause a problem.
This is a possibility and something to check out. As I have said elsewhere, if you can check the signal strength on C39 by doing a manual tune. THis might not be possible as it would appear that not all TV's or Freeview boxes give you this info, although any I have looked at, do provide this info.
If at that point you can see a signal of some sort, it might be possible to amplify it, as I do.

Hope that makes sense.

Golden_Anemone

jtk174 wrote: »

You could buy a Saorview box in addition to the Freeview one you already have.
Then you have the best of both worlds, including a full EPG, at all times.

That said, my Humax box picks up Freeview and Saorview and while switching over to a Saorview channel causes the Freeview EPG to disappear, switching back to Freeview the EPG returns fairly quickly.
Does your Asda box behave differently?

Thanks jtk. I don't seem to be able to get them both at the same time. Not even sure what you mean by EPG. The box is a Goodman.

Either way it's fine as I don't watch TV. Just need to have it for when my aunt visits so I'm sorted. :rotfl:

36square

I'm receiving the full range of RTE channels but unfortunately without any picture although the sound is of a very high quality.
Can anyone explain?

Wee_Bargain_Hunter

That sounds like you have a Freeview tv or box rather than a Freeview HD tv or box as that was the issue with my neighbours.

36square wrote: »

I'm receiving the full range of RTE channels but unfortunately without any picture although the sound is of a very high quality.
Can anyone explain?

jtk174

Golden_Anemone wrote: »

Thanks jtk. I don't seem to be able to get them both at the same time. Not even sure what you mean by EPG. The box is a Goodman.

Either way it's fine as I don't watch TV. Just need to have it for when my aunt visits so I'm sorted. :rotfl:

EPG is the Electronic Program Guide built into all modern TV equipment. This is what lets you see what is on. ( An updated version of the Radio Times if you like )

When you tune into Saorview you get their EPG and lose the Freeview one and vice versa. It shouldn't be a problem as the EPG should be updated within a couple of minutes,whichever service you tune into.

36square

Wee_Bargain_Hunter wrote: »

That sounds like you have a Freeview tv or box rather than a Freeview HD tv or box as that was the issue with my neighbours.

No. I have a Freeview ready HD TV. If I dwell long enough on the RTE channels I get the message 'video format is not supported'.

jtk174

36square wrote: »

No. I have a Freeview ready HD TV. If I dwell long enough on the RTE channels I get the message 'video format is not supported'.

As Wee Bargain Hunter suggested, you have an HD ready TV and not a Freeview HD TV. The two are completely different.

Detailed information regarding the difference is in this, or the other Freeview thread. However, if you purchase a "Freeview HD" box you will get the RTE picture and sound.

ballyblack

as last poster says you will need a Freeview HD box to get your Freeview TV 'HDReady' to work

I got this one and it has the required DVBt2 tuner so it receives RTE plus the HD channels



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freeview-HD-Manhattan-Plaza-HDT700/dp/B003R01EU0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352120191&sr=8-1


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