Why HD?

Set the detail free

Experience the benefits of HD

Why Freeview HD?

More handy things from Freeview HD

  • Service updates

    New channels launch and there are technical changes from time to time. Your product will keep you up to date.

  • Region selection

    During set up, when alternative regional broadcasts are available you will be asked which region you prefer to watch

  • Software updates

    Straightforward software updates when available

  • Parental control

    Some products allow you to screen out challenging content according to your requirements. Check your manual for details.

  • Subtitles and audio description

    Audio description and subtitles are available to improve access to television for people with sensory impairments.

FAQs

Can I get surround sound like I get from DVD or Blu-ray? Read answer

Find out more about surround sound and Freeview HD here

OK. That’s great, but will I still be able to view subtitles? Read answer
Yes. We want everyone to enjoy the benefits of high resolution and subtitles are fully supported.
I’ve heard there are different HD formats? Read answer
Yes, there are three formats: 720p50, 1080i25 and 1080p25.
What do all those numbers mean? Read answer
720 and 1080 are the number of lines of information on the screen. The higher the number the better the resolution. The ‘p’ stands for progressive while ‘i’ stands for interlaced. 25 and 50 are the number of frames per second.

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