To watch programmes in HD, you will need the following:
An 'HD Ready' TV
An HD Receiver (a digital box that is designed to receive HD)
An HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable
A satellite dish or cable connection (from an HD service provider)
HD Ready TV
When buying a TV, make sure it's marked 'HD Ready'. Note that an 'HD Ready' TV won't turn a standard definition programme into an HD one; you will only get the full detail of an HD picture if the programme is broadcast in HD and you have an HD service installed.
HD Receiver
An HD receiver is a digital box that is designed to receive HD broadcasts. You might already have an integrated TV with an HD receiver built in. If not, you can buy a separate HD receiver from a satellite company (Sky or freesat), from a cable company (Virgin Media), or from an electrical retailer.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable
Because HD transmits in greatly increased detail, if you have a standalone HD receiver, you'll need an HDMI cable to connect it to your HD Ready TV - just look for the marked output/input points on the back of your equipment and plug it in. If you have an HD integrated TV, you won't need an HDMI cable, as the HD receiver will already be built-in.
HD Satellite or Cable Connection
If you do not already have a satellite dish or cable connection, one can be installed by an HD service provider*.
*It is also possible to buy an HD receiver and satellite dish from a retailer and arrange installation through an independent satellite installer. Once you have bought, installed and set up this receiver and dish to receive all available free-to-air channels you should be able to watch the BBC HD channel (provided you have followed steps one, two and three, above).Kiril Jordanov, 08740
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