DIGITAL A system which turns sound and pictures into a computerised stream of binary data. These signals then have to be decoded back into sound and pictures.

What is Freeview Digital TV

This is some info on the english uk tv system freeview.

About digital
Digital is simply a way of transmitting sound and pictures by turning them into computerised data. The signals are received by aerial, satellite or cable but must be decoded by a set-top box or digital TV.

FREEVIEW

Advantages:

• No contract to tie you in
• One-off initial cost
• No recurring subscription fee
• Currently over 30 free channels showing

Freeview is a digital television system that transmits signals to your current existing tv aerial as normal. YOU NEED: A set-top box (which you can buy from around £40 from a good retailer). This plugs into your existing TV and converts the signals from analogue to digital.

Alternatively you can buy a new digital TV set or personal video recorder with the box built in. No subscription necessary, just a one-off payment for the equipment Depending where you live in the UK you may need a new aerial to receive freeview digital tv so visit the freeview website where you can enter your postcode www.freeview.co.uk