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The Multibox can be connected before the "first signal splitting point, in place of the aerial signal amplifier you may have today. The analogue signals are then sent to all the aerial sockets in your home.

How many TVs (and VCRs or PVRs) can I connect to my Multibox?

Multibox has an inbuilt aerial signal amplifier and it is normally possible to connect up to 8 TVs or VCRs / PVRs. If you want to connect more then you will need additional signal amplifiers. The Multibox aerial output is set to 80 dBuV.

Will there be any difference in picture and sound quality when I use the Multibox?

In many cases the picture quality from the Multibox is better than normal analogue transmissions, unless you have exceptionally good analogue reception. In addition the Multibox has an inbuilt NICAM encoder for stereo audio. However if you want to use 5.1 audio (surround sound) as part of a Home Cinema installation you will need to install a digital set top box.

What alternatives do I have when analogue transmissions are switched off?

You will be able to continue watching your state broadcaster's channels via digital terrestrial TV, satellite TV, cable TV or broadband TV. Please contact your local operator more information about the different channels and what extra equipment will be needed.

What free channels are there today?

Today most national broadcasters transmit the same channels that are / were available in analogue format and also broadcast extra free channels such as 24 hour news or children's entertainment channels. Please contact your national broadcaster for more information.

Do I need to buy a digital set top box for every TV?

No, the Multibox is a product that you can connect to the TV aerial and watch free digital terrestrial TV channels on every TV in your home. You can also watch one TV channel while recording another. If you want to watch Pay TV you will need to buy a digital set top box for each TV and then connect it after the Multibox. d.

Do I need to buy a new TV?

No, and it does not matter what make or model of TV you have. All you need is a Multibox connected to the TV aerial for free TV to all the TVs in the house or a digital set top box for each TV for the Pay TV channels. It is also possible to buy TVs with an inbuilt digital TV receiver from your local dealer.

Can I watch Pay TV with the Multibox?

The Multibox receives the digital terrestrial signals and converts the free channels to analogue signals which are then transmitted to all the TVs in your home that are connected to the Multibox. The Multibox also transmits the Pay TV signals in the original encrypted format so you can connect a digital set top box to the Multibox to decode and watch Pay TV channels if you wish.

Can I watch one channel while recording another with the Multibox?

The Multibox will enable you to watch one TV channels while recording another. You can also watch different TV channels on the other TVs in your home.

Does it matter how old my TV aerial is?

If your TV aerial is more than ten years old you should check that it can receive the frequencies that are used by the broadcasters to transmit digital TV. If you are uncertain we recommend you talk to your local dealer or installer.

What if I just want to watch the digital programs from my national broadcaster?

The simplest solution is to buy a Multibox to be able to watch your national broadcaster's programs on all the TVs in your home. Alternatively you can buy a simple digital set top box without a program card to connect to a single TV in your home.

Which countries are switching over to digital TV and when?

Almost all countries in Europe have launched digital terrestrial TV channels over the past few years.

At the same time all countries in Europe plan to shut down analogue transmissions between 2006 – 2014 which means that viewers will no longer be able to use their TVs to watch their favourite TV programs.

According to www.dvb.org analogue switch off is scheduled as follows:

Andorra	2005	2008
Austria	2006	2010
Belarus	2004	2015
Belgium	2004	2010
Czech Rep	2006	2010
Denmark	2006	2011
Estonia	2006	2012
Finland	2002	2007
France	2005	2011
Germany	2003	2010
Greece	2006	2015
Hungary	2006	2010-2014
Ireland	2006	2012
Italy	2001	2012
Lithuania	2006	2012
Luxembourg	2006	ongoing
Netherlands	2003	2006
Norway	2006	2008
Poland	trials	2014
Portugal	2007	2010
Romania	trials	2012
Russia	2007	2016
Slovakia	trials	2012
Slovenia	2006	2015
Spain	2005	2010
Sweden	1999	2008
Switzerland	2006	2009
Turkey	2006	unclear
Ukraine	trials	2015
United Kingdom	1998	2012

The Multibox is a unique solution that allows you to watch your 3 favourite digital free to air TV programs on all the TVs in the home, without the need of any extra set top boxes not any extra remote controls.

Will digital TV cover all of my country?

Almost all countries in Europe have launched digital terrestrial TV. In many countries coverage is as high as 90% or more of the total population. For more information on coverage in your country please contact your national terrestrial broadcaster or pay TV operator.

What other major improvements in TV technology have been made in the past?

In the 1960s many countries in Europe had launched a second TV channel. In some countries, such as Sweden, many households needed a separate box to watch the channel.

Colour TV began in Europe in 1967 was became more widespread through the 1970s. A colour TV in those days cost the equivalent of about EUR3500 in today's money.

Teletext was first launched in 1976 and was introduced through Europe during the late 1970s and the 1980s, although it was not until the late 1980s that TVs were normally available with teletext.

NICAM stereo audio was premiered in 1986 and was gradually adopted across Europe. Viewers needed to buy a new TV or a separate box to enjoy TV programs with NICAM stereo audio

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Digital TV is therefore the 5th major improvement in TV technology in European TV history. Digital TV not only offers the potential for improved picture and sound quality, it also offers broadcasters to provide extra services and a wider range of channels than are available with analogue TV.

How many households in Europe have digital TV today?

According to Datamonitor in 2004 almost 37 million households in Europe have access to digital TV.

Datamonitor predicts that the number of digital TV households in Europe will increase to almost 87 million by 2009.

There is a difference between "have experienced" and "have access" to digital TV. In Europe today almost all houses have access to digital TV, via digital terrestrial, cable or satellite. In many countries digital terrestrial coverage has increased to over 90% of the population. Those viewers who are unable to have access to digital terrestrial TV can still watch digital TV via satellite or cable.

What are the advantages of digital TV?

Digital TV transmissions have many advantages over analogue TV. Digital technology is more cost effective and more advanced than analogue technology. This makes it possible to provide a wider range of channels and content at a lower cost. This is because digital TV requires less capacity, for example one analogue channel requires the same capacity as six to eight digital channels.

Digital TV is also less susceptible to disturbances than analogue technology. Many disturbances such as snow and ghosting disappear and you get a better picture and sound than was previously available with analogue.
There are also opportunities for interactive services such as Movies on Demand or Sport on Demand.

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