Digital switchover Options

[Sherlock]

Today's the big day - at least for BBC2 if I've understood it correctly.

http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/postcodechecker...G14+5AA/NA/0/NA

Just switched on my TV and no channels at all appeared (I thought they were only switching BBC2 today - see above).

Re-tuned TV and although it reported picking up 140ish channels (this is Freeview) I'm still not receiving anything.

I expect I'm missing something obvious - how is everyone else getting on?

[Sherlock]

Update: I've retuned both the TV and DVR and am getting some channels but not others: e.g. BBC1, BBC2 and BBC News are not working, ITV, C4 and Sky News are.

Another update: as you were, retuned both the TV and DVR and the second time it picked up all the channels including BBC2. If at first you don't succeed...

[part time]

Had the same problem myself with BBC channels seemingly not appearing this morning. Will try again when I get home I suppose, fingers crossed.

[user23]

Looking forward to getting HD on Freeview at last.

[Sherlock]

Had the same problem myself with BBC channels seemingly not appearing this morning. Will try again when I get home I suppose, fingers crossed.

As neither the TV nor DVR would tune to the BBC channels earlier I assume there was a problem with the signal the first time I tried. As I mentioned it was fine when I left home.

Is that right re HD and Freeview, User?

[Guest_xjay1337_*]

Please don't get HD.
I'm not ready.

I don't know why they have the need to change everything, it sort of works how it is. I think they are removing the analogue signals so new wireless technology such as 4G and what not can be introduced but you can't just go to a long established house and go "RIGHT WE'RE BUILDING A BAR RIGHT HERE AND IF YOU LIVE IN THE HOUSE OR USE ITS FEATURES YOU HAVE NO COMEBACK"... oh wait the council/various associations do that all the time.

I don't watch TV...I use mine only for the Ps3, I watch Top Gear and that's about it which I stream live in teh iPlayer (which is also digital in case you did not know )

Time for a Pepsi (which tastes exactly the same as a Coca-cola)

[user23]

As neither the TV nor DVR would tune to the BBC channels earlier I assume there was a problem with the signal the first time I tried. As I mentioned it was fine when I left home.

Is that right re HD and Freeview, User?

Freeview HD is available from the 22nd Feb from Hannington, apparently. There's only four channels in HD.

You'll need a Freeview HD tuner though, an HD Ready TV with standard won't show it in HD.

[Penelope]

Not to mention an HD telly, (not HD ready mind you, completely different beast)

[Guest_xjay1337_*]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=6LEu-LL8NUA

[user23]

Not to mention an HD telly, (not HD ready mind you, completely different beast)

You can get TVs with Freeview HD built in.

It's actually been around for a couple of years, but we're only getting it here now.

[NWNREADER]

You can get TVs with Freeview HD built in.

It's actually been around for a couple of years, but we're only getting it here now.

I blame WBC

[Penelope]

I blame Richard Garvie, its all a 'RED' plot !

[Guest_xjay1337_*]

Where has the old chap gotten to anyway?
Maybe the Lib Dems whisked him away and threw him in jail.

We need to start a protest for the safe return of good old RG!!

[Penelope]

We could all play "Where's Waldo" ?

[Andy Capp]

I think he's got a new job and works 'unsocial' hours.

[part time]

Hmmm, tried again now, still won't pick up any BBC channels. Althought the TV upstairs has managed it okay???

[part time]

Meh, did a 'restore factory settings' and it's picked them up okay again now.

[Guest_xjay1337_*]

I think he's got a new job and works 'unsocial' hours.

What I would say in response to that would probably get me banned
Hint begins with G...ends in go and isn't "go".

Although it was hard for me too when I was in that line of work but it was fun and paid well.

[Brewmaster]

Update: I've retuned both the TV and DVR and am getting some channels but not others: e.g. BBC1, BBC2 and BBC News are not working, ITV, C4 and Sky News are.

Another update: as you were, retuned both the TV and DVR and the second time it picked up all the channels including BBC2. If at first you don't succeed...

My experience too. I did two complete automatic searches, and found I had no BBC1 or BBC2. I did a factory reset, but still no luck. Another automatic search - still no luck, so I waited an hour or so. A new search produced the missing channels, but the reception quality is poor - a jerky picture and intermittent sound.

No doubt it will improve.

[x2lls]

My experience too. I did two complete automatic searches, and found I had no BBC1 or BBC2. I did a factory reset, but still no luck. Another automatic search - still no luck, so I waited an hour or so. A new search produced the missing channels, but the reception quality is poor - a jerky picture and intermittent sound.

No doubt it will improve.

So the service has improved then!