DIGITAL TV – By 2012, all areas of the UK will receive TV in
digital, as opposed to analogue. Digital TV provides better
picture quality and a greater choice of TV and radio channels.
It also offers new features such as on-screen programme
guides, interactivity, audio description and subtitling for people
with visual and audio impairments
The map below shows the dates the switchover will take place
in your regions.
TECHNOLOGY EXPLAINED
EDGE LED
LED TVs are ultra slim and can be hung like a picture without
disturbing the aesthetics of your interior décor. They are also
more energy efficient so you will save 40% of power
consumption compared to LCD TVs – LG energy efficient TVs
are certified by the Energy Saving Trust
NETCAST – brings the best of the internet directly to your TV,
without the need for a computer. You can enjoy free YouTube,
weather forecasts as well as online photo sharing from the
comfort of your living room sofa. You can access this service by
connecting LG NetCast TVs to your home network either via the
built-in Ethernet port or using an optional WiFi USB dongle.
DLNA – (Digital Living Network Alliance) Create a wireless
home network to talk to your PC, digital camera, mobile phone
and even Blu-ray player. This seamless connection to multiple
WiFi-enabled devices anywhere in your home lets you to watch
online content on the big screen without any unsightly wires.
FULL LED
FREEVIEW HD – Get Ready to watch High Definition TV for free
with built in freeview HD bringing you the best of BBC, ITV and
C4 in glorious high definition with no monthly fee or contract.
Freeview HD provides up to 5 times the picture quality of
standard definition freeview taking you closer to the action.
*Check you can get Freeview HD where you live – just visit
www.freeview.co.uk or text your postcode and house number
or house name to 80560
HD – High-definition television, (HDTV) is a new standard of
TV with better-quality picture and sound. HDTV brings you
closer to the action, offering more colours and a higher
resolution picture similar to what you'd see at a cinema.
LED – LG LED TVs produce a sharper, more detailed picture
with a superior contrast as well as an ultra slim design
compared to LCD TVs. LED TVs have tiny lights either around
the edge of the TV (known as Edge LED) or directly behind
the TV (known as Full LED).
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