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FREESAT In Your Home FAQ
A few things to think about if you're interested in FreeSat:

How many rooms would you like FreeSat in?
You'll need a FreeSat digital box or TV with FreeSat HD built in for each room and/or TV point.

Which FreeSat product should I buy?
You have got a range of options to choose from , including FreeSat HD digital boxes and televisions with FreeSat HD built in, so you can get what’s best for you.

Check out our FreeSat Products and Services in this section For FreeSat Equipment And Installation Click Here!

What if I've already got a satellite dish and cabling from Astra 28.2 East Satellite (Sky) or Motorised System?
If you already have a working Astra or Sky satellite system, you may be able to simply plug in a FreeSat digital box. We can supply you all the information Equipment and Installation you will need just Call Us on: 01634 296929.

What sort of installation will I need?
You'll need a satellite dish to receive FreeSat. If there’s already one on your home you may be able to use it, but we can recommend the best installation for you.

A standard installation starts from around £80.00 For FreeSat Equipment And Installation Click Here!

For More Info or To Book An Installation Just Call 01634 29-69-29

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Freesat Sky Freeview Signal Jargon Buster

Analogue is the way our television is transmitted and recorded now. It is called analogue because the electrical signal voltages 'represent' the picture and sound signals rather than being coded into a series of '0's and '1's, which is the way digital TV works.

Analogue signal

The broadcast signal which delivers just five TV channels* to your set via the aerial.*Not including other services and regional variations.

Bandwidth

Television material is transmitted at certain frequencies, but in fact spreads a little either side of the frequency. The amount it can spread is called the bandwidth. With digital, the greater the bandwidth, the faster the material can travel. This means that data such as the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) or Teletext can appear on your screen faster, or picture and sound can be of a higher quality because the bandwidth can contain more information.

Coverage

The areas that can receive digital television - you can check whether you are in digital TV coverage using the postcode database.

DAB

Digital Audio Broadcasting – the DAB service is radio’s equivalent of digital TV. It gives interference-free reception and has room for extra stations as well as all the usual ones. It is available over most of the country. You can receive DAB on personal, portable, tabletop or car radios. Digital radio stations are also received by digital TV set-top boxes and iDTVs (Integrated Digital Television). Digital switchover does not affect radio services.

Digital signal

Television images are sent as compressed data which is then unscrambled by a digital box. The signal is sent by cable, satellite or through the air to your aerial.

Digital box

Needed for watching digital TV - it unscrambles digital signals and turns them back into sound and pictures.

Digital switchover

The process of switching over the UK’s current analogue television broadcasting system to digital, as well as ensuring that people have adapted or upgraded their televisions and recording equipment to receive digital TV.

DSO

Abbreviation for digital switchover by the broadcasters – from analogue to digital.

DTT or DTV

Digital terrestrial television transmitted through an aerial. In the UK this includes the Freeview service (which includes the traditional terrestrial channels, BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, Channel 4 and Five) and for an additional monthly subscription, Top Up TV.

DTV

Abbreviation for digital television.

DVD

Digital Versatile Disc – though they may all look the same, DVD discs come in many forms (hence the word versatile). The most popular (usually simply referred to as DVD's) are discs containing pre-recorded films, concerts or music videos. Other formats include DVD +/-R, DVD +/-RW and DVD-RAM's, which can be used at home to record TV programmes or computer files.

EPG

Electronic Programme Guide – an on-screen listing of TV channels and programmes. You can use one to go to the programme you want, or to select something to record.

Freeview

The main UK digital terrestrial television service that is transmitted through an aerial. No subscription is required. See also Top Up TV.

Freesat Sky

This is a Freeview system using a sky receiver and a card with a one off payment to Sky.

Freesat from BBC / ITV

This is a system using a satellite dish and receiver for Freeview no fees payable only your install and box price.

FTA

Free-to-air – a programme or service that you don't need a subscription to get.

HDTV

High Definition Television is a new technology that will enable viewers to get higher definition television pictures. HDTV has four times as many pixels (dots on the screen) as standard TV broadcasts, meaning a clearer picture and stunning detail on large-screen TVs. An HD-ready TV is not necessarily a digital TV. Make sure that it carries the digital ‘tick’ logo, or get a digital box, to ensure that you are set for digital.

iDTVs

Integrated Digital Television - a TV with a built-in digital receiver which lets you receive Freeview channels through your aerial with no need for an additional digital box. It can refer to either a conventional CRT TV or one of the new flat panel TVs.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. This is a particular type of flat panel television that is becoming popular as a replacement for conventional CRT TVs. They tend to be used most often for screen sizes up to 32” and can be suitable for displaying HDTV. The LCD Screen TV generally cost less to run in electricity than a Plasma TV, See also Plasma.

MATV

Master Antennae TV. A communal aerial system that uses a master aerial to receive the signal before it is distributed.

Pay-per-view

An additional one-off payment for particular films and sporting events on satellite or cable/broadband television.

Pixels

One of the thousands of tiny dots that make up the picture on a TV

Plasma

A particular type of flat panel TV (see also CRT and LCD). They are becoming popular for larger screen TVs (such as 42”) and can be suitable for displaying HDTV, Please Note; Plasma TVs generally cost more to run in electricity than an LCD.

Platform

A way of delivering or receiving digital television. Typical platforms are terrestrial, cable, satellite and the internet.

Red button

The red button on your remote control for selecting Teletext and other interactive television services.

Rooftop aerial

A television aerial on the roof of your house.

Scart lead

A way of connecting one TV product to another. It connects the picture and stereo sound in one 21-pin plug. Usually used to connect a television with a video or a digital box.

Set-top aerial

An aerial on top of your TV.

Spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum is the set of radio frequencies used to transmit television, radio and other forms of electronic communication.

STB

Set-top box. See Digital box.

Switchover

See Digital switchover.

Terrestrial TV transmissions – analogue or digital - that are broadcast over the air directly to your TV aerial.

Top Up TV

You pay this company for extra channels and programmes on digital terrestrial television. For this to work, your digital TV equipment must have a slot or hole to take the Top Up TV viewing card.

VCR

Video cassette recorder – the machine you have probably been recording and playing tape copies of programmes with for years. It can be used to record analogue or digital TV but records the video signal in fairly low analogue quality.

Wide screen

The ratio of the width to the height of the TV picture is 16 to 9, often called 16:9 format. Nearly all major TV channels now make and broadcast their programmes in this wide screen format. Older programmes were in the narrower 4:3 format. If set up correctly, your TV and set-top box should display the picture on your screen in 16:9 or 4:3 as appropriate for the programme.

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FREESAT HD+ PVR LAUNCHED WITH HUMAX FoxSat-HDR IN NOVEMBER 2008 And Available Here Now!
So Far Only A Small Number Of Customers Have One.

About The Humax HDR Receiver
Watch and record Freesat HD
The FoxSat-HDR is bursting with Freesat+ recording features to capture the incredible colour, sound and crystal clear images of the BBC HD channel and ITV HD red button service.

The high specification, twin tuner Humax FoxSat-HDR is at present the only way to pause, rewind and record Freesat HD digital TV, as well as access an expanding choice of SD TV, radio and interactive channels.

The massive 320GB hard drive can store up to 80 hours of HD programming, or up to 200 hours of standard definition shows, while the eight day on-screen electronic programme guide makes it easy to scan the Freesat TV schedule and plan your viewing. Because the Humax FoxSat-HD comes with two digital tuners, two Freesat channels can be recorded at the same time, so you never need miss a thing. And with HD highlights including Strictly Come Dancing, Uefa Champions League, England home games, and the FA Cup, Etc, there's plenty you won't want to miss.

The Humax FoxSat-HDR guarantees a whole host of advanced recording features for the Freesat+ digital satellite service:

* Series recording - to automatically record all the episodes of your favourite shows
* Radio recording - never miss your favourite radio shows by recording by individual shows, or even series record
* Live pause and instant rewind - in case you need to answer the phone or replay that crucial scene
* Schedule tracking - so recordings start and finish on time, even when broadcasters change their schedule
* Split recordings - to record two-part programmes that may have a break in the middle for a news bulletin, such as films

Other features of the Humax FoxSat-HDR include:

Advanced digital text and interactive services
HDMI slot for transmission of amazing high definition pictures and surround sound audio to an HD-ready TV
Low power consumption - less than 1watt in standby mode and an automatic standby function, so the box shifts to standby mode if inactive
Parental controls - access codes prevent children watching inappropriate content
Audio description services for the blind or visually impaired and one-touch subtitles
Two Scart sockets for connecting other equipment such as a DVD recorder
Dolby digital audio output
Connecting leads and controls including HDMI cable, Scart cable, remote control and batteries included

Our FreeSat Standard Installation Includes

Our Freesat Standard Installation Includes;

1. Installation and alignment of single satellite dish and LNB to any wall up to 25ft.
2. Ground mount installation* (Patio stand may be required, see below).
3. Installation of single cable run from dish to receiver up to 20Mtrs away.
4. Fixings including bolts, clips, ties and connectors.
5. Installation and programming of your FreeSat receiver.
6. Engineers basic instructions to customer on how to use the receiver and remote.
7. Includes all labour up to 2 hours for a full install. (Over 2 hours see below)
8. Full 12 months warrantee on all parts and labour (Excludes high wind damage)
* FREESAT INSTALLS FROM JUST £41.70 +VAT *

EXTRAS OUTSIDE STANDARD INSTALLATION
Most Installs do not require extras but please note our costs below if extra work or parts are required and may be charged;

* TK brackets and pole size 12" or 18" =£35.00, or TK bracket and pole 24" =£45.00.
* Patio Mounts =£25.00 (*May be required if dish is ground mounted)
* Extra points. =£39.00 per point up to 20m (if required)
* Cable runs over 20Mtrs. (£0.75p per Mtr will include cable and labour Over 20Mtrs)
* Cable runs which require extra time like through loft etc will be chargeable at £25.00 per hour if job total is over 2 hours.
* Dish installs on roofs or chimneys. (May require special brackets and time, cost Approx £25 to £35 Extra)

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Freesat Questions And Answers

FREESAT Questions & Answers;

Who is MultiMedia Systems?
MultiMedia Systems is an Approved Freesat & Sky Retailer, We have been in the Satellite and Aerial business for over 20 years and we are a well respected and trusted company.
We cover all areas of Kent, Sussex, Essex, Surrey and London for service and installations of Satellite And Aerial equipment.
Please contact us if you require more information on this product, or if you require accessories to install or you require an installation quote and you live in above areas.

Freesat Questions Answered;

Will I require a satellite dish?
Yes, Freesat is delivered by satellite so you will require a working Satellite dish connected to your Freesat product.

Will I need an aerial?
No, Freesat is delivered by satellite so you will require a working Satellite dish connected to your Freesat product not an aerial, you cannot use an aerial for the Freesat reception.

I have Virgin Media or Cable; can I use a Freesat receiver on my cable system?
No, Freesat is delivered by satellite so you will require a working Satellite dish connected to your Freesat product, it cannot be used with cable.

Can I use my current Freeview box?
No, Freeview products are Digital Terrestrial products that work off a standard or digital aerial. Freesat products are Digital Satellite products and require a satellite dish instead.

Will I get free software updates?
Freesat and the manufacturers will provide software updates for changes / improvements in their products. These will be update automatically without any user Intervention.

Why do I need to enter my postcode?
You are required to enter your postcode so the Freesat products can assign the correct Regional channels for your location

My BBC or ITV channels are not for my region?
You can assign different Regional channels in the Menu> Edit Channels > Edit Customisable Channels menu; only the channels that allow changes will be available in this menu. If you require different regional channels then you can enter a different postcode.

Can I change the BBC channels to a different region?
Yes, the BBC channels can be changed in the Menu> Edit Channels > Edit Customisable Channels menu; alternatively you can enter a postcode for the region you require.

Can I rename the channels?
No, you cannot rename the channels on the Freesat box.

Can I setup favourite's lists?
Yes, you can setup 5 different favourites' lists.

Can I receive Pay TV with Freesat?
No, the Freesat products are designed for FREE channels from Freesat; it is not possible to receive/upgrade to Pay TV channels.

Can I get Sky channels?
No, the Freesat products are designed for FREE channels from Freesat; it is not possible to receive/upgrade to Sky Pay TV channels.

What way do I point my dish?
The Signal currently come from Astra 2D 28.5 Deg East Satellite if you need assistance with installation then please contact us, we will be only too pleased to help.

Can I connect the Freesat receiver to a recorder?
Yes, you can connect a recorder to the Freesat receiver to record channels.
How do I get my regional BBC and ITV channels to be detected?
You need to enter your postcode and the correct regional channels should be selected for your area.

I have a HD Ready TV; do I need a Freesat HD Receiver?
HD-Ready TVs mean you can connect High Definition products to receiver HD channels for superior picture quality than Standard Definition (SD) channels but you can connect an SD model to your HD TV but would not receive HD channels.

Can I use the Freesat-HD on a TV that is not HD Ready?
Yes, the FoxSat-HD does have Scart & component connections to allow you to connect to a non HD-Ready TV and receive the HD channels but in a Standard Definition format.

Why do I need the Freesat if I already have a HD TV?
HD-Ready does not mean you are actually receiving High Definition; instead it means the TV set is ready to have a Freesat-HD connected to it for superior picture quality.

What connections do Freesat receivers have?
Please see the specifications or the rear view of the product for details of the connections and information (please see Help & Info on the receiver being purchased).

What is a USB port used for?
The USB connection is used for Software updates in the factory or Service Centre and in some cases for external hard disk drives or interactive use; customers will receive all new software updates OTA (Over the Air) automatically.

What is the Ethernet Port for?
The Ethernet port is not active at present; but as Freesat release new services in the future the software on the Humax Freesat products will be updated to utilise the Ethernet port for internet access and interactive use.

What if I am moving and I take the box to a different location?
If you move to a different location then you will still require a satellite dish to receive the channels then all you need to do if you wish to receive the new regional channels then just enter your new postcode into the Freesat receivers tune menu.

I have a multi-room system; can I use the Freesat-HD?
If you have a satellite Multi-room system you can use the Freesat-HD product.
Can I record and watch different channels on the Freesat-HD receiver?
Currently No, the Freesat-HD is a single tuner satellite receiver product so it is not possible to record and view 2 different Freesat channels at present, but there are plans for this in the future.

I want to receive different Regional channels from those detected from my postcode?
To change the Regional channels go to the Menu> Edit Channels > Edit Customisable Channels menu or enter a new postcode for the area that you wish to receive the regional channels from.

How do I find out what channels are available?
For a list of channels available from Freesat please visit our website or go to Freesat official site.

Can I use my current satellite dish?
Yes, if you have a working satellite dish that you current use for UK satellite broadcasts (e.g. Sky) then you can replace your existing equipment for a Freesat-HD, but please be aware that in some areas the minimum dish size recommended for Freesat is at least a 60cm dish.

Can I add channels that are not available through Freesat?
Yes, the Freesat-HD has a Freesat mode and a non-Freesat mode. Please visit the Advanced Section on the receiver for more information.

Can I connect it to a Multi satellite or motorised system?
Yes, The FoxSat-HD product can be used with a DiSEqC 1.0 / 2.0 switches or a DiSEqC 1.2 motorised System, but this product is not really designed for foreign channels from aboard.

I have a motorised Satellite Dish; can I use it for Freesat?
Yes, you can use a Motorised dish (DiSEqC 1.2 or USALS) with Freesat, but this product is not really designed for foreign channels from aboard.

What is the difference with SD and HD receivers?
SD stands for Standard Definition and HD Stands for High Definition, an SD receiver will not receive HD channels, whereas an HD receiver will receive both SD and HD channels.

What Freesat deals are on offer with MultiMedia Systems?
We always have many offers and deals on products and services see below,

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FreeSat Satellite Footprint

Astra 2D Freesat Footprint And Dish Sizes Needed To Receive The Freesat Channels.

Please Be Aware:
Although it is ok to use an existing Sky Dish in the UK for the reception of the Freesat Channels,
Please note that in some cases the Sky dish will not be a as strong a signal with the FreeSat channels as with the Sky channels, and this would mean changing your dish size to at least 60cm in the UK and even larger in other areas.

RECOMMENDED DISH SIZES FOR FREESAT (See Footprint Chart)
UK:
Recommended Dish Size is a 60cm Dish in the UK

EUROPE:
France, Spain And Other Parts of Europe Will Need A Larger Dish Size And in Some Cases Will Not Be Able To Receive The Freesat Channels.

Please Also Note: You will need to receive a good signal to be able to download the FreeSat receiver from the start; if this is not available then the receiver will not download the channels.

For More Detailed Info On Astra 28 East Footprints And Freesat Channel Frequencies Click Here!

FreeSat Channels

This is a taste of the channels available, * Five & ITV HD available soon *

Whether it's the best of free digital TV or radio channels you want, or breath-taking high definition (HD) subscription-free, FreeSat gives you the lot.

FreeSat has over 80 great TV and radio channels, and we'll bring you more channels every month, so our line-up will just get better and better. And because innovation is at the heart of FreeSat, your digital box is automatically updated with the latest channels and services.

Subscription-free HD means something a little extra special on top - incredible colour, amazing sound and crystal clear images. So when you're watching live sport, it'll feel like you're right there on the sidelines. And when you turn on the latest drama, you'll feel like you've stepped on to the set.

Channel List as follows :-

101 BBC One
102 BBC Two
103 ITV1
104 Channel 4
106 BBC Three
107 BBC Four
108 BBC HD
113 ITV2
115 ITV3
116 ITV3+1
117 ITV4
120 S4C (Wales)
122 E4
124 More4
135 Zone Romantica
138 Zone Thriller
200 BBC News
201 BBC Parliament
202 S4C2 (Wales)
203 Al Jazeera English
204 Euronews
300 Film4 Movies
302 True Movies
303 True Movies 2
304 Movies4Men
306 Movies4Men2
402 Wedding TV
411 Overseas Property
450 Men and Motors
500 Chart Show TV
501 The Vault
502 Scuzz
503 Bubble Hits
504 B4U Music
600 CBBC
601 CBeebies
602 CITV
603 POP
604 POPGirl
605 Tiny POP
650 Teachers TV
800 QVC
801 price-drop TV
802 bid TV
803 Pitch TV
810 JML Lifestyle
For More Info Visit Freesat Official Site

HD High Definition vs SD Standard Definition

HD vs SD A TV picture is made up of tiny dots called pixels.

A standard definition (SD) TV programme is made up of pixels. SD TVs were all designed with a similar number of pixels to show the programmes in the best quality.

So, because TV programmes have - until recently - been available in standard definition, your large screen, HD Ready TV picture has actually been ‘stretched’ to fit the screen losing some of the quality.

With FreeSat, some programmes are broadcast in HD which means they'll fit perfectly on your new TV giving you deeper, richer, more vivid colours. And many programmes are available with stunning surround sound. Overall, HD on FreeSat gives you an unforgettable TV experience.

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