The way in which digital TV has dramatically changed the way that consumers now view their television entertainment and indeed what they actually expect from it should not be under estimated. Whereas previously consumers expected their television viewing to consist of basic programs on only a few channels, digital TV has now led consumers to expect that they can watch programs at their own leisure and on a variety of channels. This is undoubtedly a big change in the history of television and it is very important to understand exactly how digital television works in the conventional sense.
As you would imagine, digital TV is slightly more complicated than its older, analogue predecessor, this is due to a number of reasons. For starters, you need equipment specifically designed for digital signals to enjoy digital TV.
To fully enjoy digital TV, you'll need either a TV with a built in Freesat tuner, or a digital set top box. If you're using a TV older than a few years, chances are, it does not have a built-in tuner. In that case, the first thing you need to buy is a set top box.
Not all digital set top boxes are built equally. Some only allow you to access basic functions such as programming guides, digital TV functionality, and digital radio. You cannot connect these boxes to the internet (for Internet TV and pay-on-demand content), or record, skip and pause TV. For this, you'll need a digital video recorder.
A digital recorder has a built-in hard disk (usually between 320GB to 500GB) and advanced features that enable you to record TV shows, pause live TV, and even schedule recording. These recorders are basically mini-computers with intelligent software that can be programmed certain TV shows, store videos, and browse through the extensive library. Some recorders, such as the Apple TV, even allow wireless streaming of videos from the computer to the TV.
Some recorders, such as YouView and Sky+ can be connected to the internet to access pay-on-demand content and videos from YouTube and other video hosting sites. Further, these recorders are HD capable, making it possible to watch channels in high-definition and take full advantage of next-gen TVs.
A digital set top box is just the first step in enjoying digital TV. To fully appreciate and enjoy the many possibilities this new technology has to offer, you need to invest in a new digital TV
As you would imagine, digital TV is slightly more complicated than its older, analogue predecessor, this is due to a number of reasons. For starters, you need equipment specifically designed for digital signals to enjoy digital TV.
To fully enjoy digital TV, you'll need either a TV with a built in Freesat tuner, or a digital set top box. If you're using a TV older than a few years, chances are, it does not have a built-in tuner. In that case, the first thing you need to buy is a set top box.
Not all digital set top boxes are built equally. Some only allow you to access basic functions such as programming guides, digital TV functionality, and digital radio. You cannot connect these boxes to the internet (for Internet TV and pay-on-demand content), or record, skip and pause TV. For this, you'll need a digital video recorder.
A digital recorder has a built-in hard disk (usually between 320GB to 500GB) and advanced features that enable you to record TV shows, pause live TV, and even schedule recording. These recorders are basically mini-computers with intelligent software that can be programmed certain TV shows, store videos, and browse through the extensive library. Some recorders, such as the Apple TV, even allow wireless streaming of videos from the computer to the TV.
Some recorders, such as YouView and Sky+ can be connected to the internet to access pay-on-demand content and videos from YouTube and other video hosting sites. Further, these recorders are HD capable, making it possible to watch channels in high-definition and take full advantage of next-gen TVs.
A digital set top box is just the first step in enjoying digital TV. To fully appreciate and enjoy the many possibilities this new technology has to offer, you need to invest in a new digital TV
recorder. These recorders will open up a whole new world of entertainment options, ranging from online videos and Netflix movie streaming, to the ability to pause and record live TV.
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