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Why HD?
How good is that?
Set the detail free
Stunning detail
Up to 5 times more detail than standard with stunning picture quality, clarity and sharpness
Vivid colours
Deeper, richer colours bring programmes to life
Lifelike images
Increased depth and realism makes TV more engaging
More handy things from Freeview HD
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Service updates
New channels launch and there are technical changes from time to time. Your product will keep you up to date.
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Region selection
During set up, when alternative regional broadcasts are available you will be asked which region you prefer to watch
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Software updates
Straightforward software updates when available
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Parental control
Some products allow you to screen out challenging content according to your requirements. Check your manual for details.
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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
- 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.