BigAde
Established Member
Hi
Up till now I've always had analogue terrestial TV and been reasonably pleased with the picture. I had a brief spell with analogue satellite a few years back, but didn't use it enough to justify the monthly cost. I'm now thinking about getting the free to air channels (mostly for the kids) and was wondering which route to take. I'm rather taken with the idea of getting widescreen TV myself (the TV is widescreen)!
I'm not too enthusiastic about the idea of a satellite dish on the side of the house, so thought I'd investigate DTT first. I've checked the web sites and believe I will get some/most of the channels on offer (will check first by borrowing a receiver from a mate though).
Just wanted to check a few things:
1. What's the picture and sound quality like on DTT compared to analogue?
2. Which boxes should I consider - presumably there are differences between them, but what are they ? Any recommendations?
3. Am I right in thinking that I wouldn't be able to receive other regional news programmes like you can on satellite?
4. How do I go about recording a TV programme on my VCR - are the connections all via SCART?
Sorry for all the questions - hope someone can help!
Up till now I've always had analogue terrestial TV and been reasonably pleased with the picture. I had a brief spell with analogue satellite a few years back, but didn't use it enough to justify the monthly cost. I'm now thinking about getting the free to air channels (mostly for the kids) and was wondering which route to take. I'm rather taken with the idea of getting widescreen TV myself (the TV is widescreen)!
I'm not too enthusiastic about the idea of a satellite dish on the side of the house, so thought I'd investigate DTT first. I've checked the web sites and believe I will get some/most of the channels on offer (will check first by borrowing a receiver from a mate though).
Just wanted to check a few things:
1. What's the picture and sound quality like on DTT compared to analogue?
2. Which boxes should I consider - presumably there are differences between them, but what are they ? Any recommendations?
3. Am I right in thinking that I wouldn't be able to receive other regional news programmes like you can on satellite?
4. How do I go about recording a TV programme on my VCR - are the connections all via SCART?
Sorry for all the questions - hope someone can help!