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Questions and answers: Captioning

How do I know what programmes are captioned?

Press the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) button on your Freeview approved digital receiver remote. Scroll through the programmes, and at the bottom of the synopsis for each programme there will be an ear symbol () if the programme is captioned.

Can I watch and listen to Freeview channels on all the televisions in my house?

Yes. But first you will need to either connect each television to the one digital receiver, or you'll need a separate digital receiver for each TV... More

Why are Freeview and digital television being introduced?

In the next 6-10 years, the current analogue services will be 'switched off'... More

What is a satellite dish?

A satellite dish is required to receive the Freeview Satellite signal and to send this signal to your digital receiver for decoding... More

What is a digital receiver?

A digital receiver (sometimes referred to as a set top box) converts the digital signal so that you can receive all of Freeview's channels through your existing TV... More

What is the difference between a digital and analogue signal?

The digital signal can carry much more information than analogue resulting in near DVD picture and sound quality... More

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