Bensberg says: “Using the MPEG2 coding system [used by DVD and Freeview], an HD broadcast requires around 20Mbps per second of data; using MPEG4, it’s more like 12Mbps and, in time, as low as 8Mbps.” This efficiency is vital, because there’s no more broadcast space on offer....
What is the difference between a set top box and a PVR? PVRshave the ability to record live television, saving it to their built-in hard drive. Set-top boxes, meanwhile, merely allow you to watch live or catch-up TV via services such as Freeview or Freesat; they can't record. ...
The design is more Argos than Harrods, with a plasticky bezel and feet. But in terms of specs, it ticks plenty of boxes: you get full HDR support, dedicated gaming modes and eARC support. You also get the Freeview Play app, which means full support for all the UK's terrestrial catch...
Or browse all TV service providers, including listings for Freeview, Freesat, Sky, TalkTalk, Virgin and more. You can also browse TV listings by city. Bookmarked TV schedules are included for the top UK regions, including Anglia, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Channel Islands, Cumbria, East ...
You can listen to live commentary of selected games across BBC 5Live via the BBC Sport website or via Freeview, Freesat, Sky or Virgin Media. talkSPORT and talkSPORT2 have the rights to broadcast Premier League games at 12.30pm, 3pm (second pick) and 7.45pm on Saturdays. tal...
We take another step down now into broadcast TV (take your pick between Freeview HD and Freesat HD), and the HD channels fare pretty well, all things considered. The picture remains solid and detailed, with clean and relatively noise-free edges. ...
On the subject of live TV, you can expect practically every TV to have an aerial socket via which it can receive Freeview broadcasts, but many also have a satellite connection. Be warned, though; the presence of a satellite connection doesn't guarantee that there's a Freesat tuner on boa...
On the subject of live TV, you can expect practically every TV to have an aerial socket via which it can receive Freeview broadcasts, but many also have a satellite connection. Be warned, though; the presence of a satellite connection doesn't guarantee that there's a Freesat tuner on boa...
Smooth and detailed receptionThe Samsung’s high-definition TV reception (from Freesat or Freeview) is smooth, detailed and high-contrast – although the D7000’s super-slim profile makes attaching a screw-in Freesat aerial an absolute swine – and the D7000 is similarly adept at upscaling DVD...
However, if you’re using your TV’s built-in Freeview or Freesat tuner, connect your aerial or satellite cable then scan for channels in the channel tuning menu – the auto-scan option will usually do the trick. HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know What is HDMI 2.1?