BV7 Freeview upgrade

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Millennium
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Posted January 9, 2009 at 11:00 GMT
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I have had a search for this but can't find a specific answer.

My BV7 is aboutt 14 months old, is the Freeview upgrade available, and is their anything else I should consider upgrading.  I read somewhere that the HDMI is not compatible with certain encryption.

Thanks in advance

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Hardwriter (archived)
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Posted January 9, 2009 at 12:51 GMT
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I don't know whether your model can accept the Freeview upgrade but note that if fitted it is permanently assigned to the SAT/DTV button so you will only have one STB-C controller available to you (via the V-AUX button). Depending on your configuration, that may be something to consider.

 

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BEOKNOW (archived)
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Posted January 9, 2009 at 15:26 GMT
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Yes, it will be DVBT upgradeable.
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PhilLondon
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Posted January 9, 2009 at 16:08 GMT
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I upgrade mine and the picture is superbe with the tuner. Much better than with my sky box.

Also it sends the picture in the correct format to link rooms.

Note that the current Freeview tuner cannot receive HD channels. A new HD capable tuner will be available soon. So you might wait for that.

p. 

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The_Beonic_Man (archived)
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Posted January 9, 2009 at 17:13 GMT
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moxxey
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Posted January 9, 2009 at 17:51 GMT
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moxxey
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Posted January 9, 2009 at 17:52 GMT
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Millennium
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Posted January 10, 2009 at 04:20 GMT
#1865270
Thanks for all your responses.  I'll hold fire for the HD version!
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